Stereo Embers The Podcast 0423: Bry Webb (The Constantines)

“Run With Me”

The Ontario-born Bry Webb formed the underground outfit The Constantines out of the ashes of the emo band Shoulder in 1999. With their jagged guitars, tribal drums, snarling bass lines and Webb’s ferocious vocals along with his poetic lyrics, The Guelph-based Constantines were one of those rare bands that seemed to arrive fully formed. From 2004 to 2008, the Juno-award nominated Constantines put out four brilliant albums–their eponymous debut, Shine A Light, Tournament Of Hearts and Kensington Heights. And there’s not a false note to be found anywhere–the syncopated rhythms, musical intensity and the sheer muscle and heart that powered every song brought to mind everyone from Fugazi to the Minutemen to The Replacements. This is a partial list of their highlights; they toured with The Tragically Hip and The Weakerthans, were signed to Sub Pop, played Lollapallooza, the Vancouver Olympics and a gig at the legendary Massey Hall. With the band on hiatus, Webb formed a band called The Harborcoats and put out three brilliant solo albums–Free Will, Provider and Run With Me. Redolent with raw intimacy, sensitivity, and poetic grace, Webb’s solo work rings with as much conviction as his work with The Constantines. He’s been nominated for a Genie Award, he contributed a track to This American Life and he sang back-up on Feist’s album Metals. I can’t say enough about this guy–he’s a towering force and whether he’s belting out anthems or staying low in the pocket to deliver some of the most stirring acoustic numbers you’ve ever heard, Bry Webb is a giant talent who is one of my all-time favorites. His body of work means everything to me and his presence on this show is nothing short of humbling. And he’s one of the nicest dudes ever.

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