La Difference - A History Unplugged

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Produced by Dave ‘Rave’ Ogilvie, it is an intimate and unplugged reimagining of
5440’s greatest hits recorded as you’ve never heard them before. Featuring original
arrangements of violin, guitar, banjo, mandolin and more by guest musician Daniel Lapp, History gives new context and spirit to 10 classic songs fans all know and love. Re-approaching songs from the past are something the band had never thought they would do.

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1.	Ocean Pearl 03:25	buy track
2.	She La 03:58	buy track
3.	Since When 05:00	buy track
4.	One Day In Your Life 04:01	buy track
5.	Baby Ran 03:43	buy track
6.	I Go Blind 02:42	buy track
7.	One Gun 05:05	buy track
8.	Crossing A Canyon 03:32	buy track
9.	Casual Viewin' 05:09	buy track
10.	Lies To Me 03:19	buy track

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About History Unplugged
From the opening guitar riff of ‘Ocean Pearl’, or the unforgettable baritone hook of ‘I Go Blind’, if you grew up in Canada in the 90’s, 54•40 was the soundtrack to your childhood, whether you knew it or not. For many more seasoned fans, they were the post-punk icons that leapt from the early 80’s Vancouver dive-bar scene and landed confidently on the international stadium stage. With over a million records sold worldwide, a career spanning 30 years and a catalogue of hits that occupy the airways to this day, singer-songwriter-front man Neil Osborne still finds himself with a restless soul.

credits

released January 8, 2016

Fifty-Four-Forty Band
Neil Osborne - Vocals, Acoustic Guitars & Banjo
Brad Merritt - Bass
Matt Johnson - Drums & Percussion
Dave Genn - Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin & Harmony Vocals
Accompaniments
Daniel Lapp: Fiddle, Octave Fiddle, Mandolin, Trumpet, Flumpet Flute, Tuba, Peck Horn, Acoustic Guitar and Phono Fiddle
Backing Vocalists: Kelly Brock, Sarah Johns, Saffron Henderson
Daniel Tate: Organ on Since When, Ocean Pearl
Tobin James Frank: Accordion on One Day in Your Life
Production
Recorded at: Blue Frog Studios.
Engineered by: Dave Ogilvie and Kurt Maas
Assisted by: Pat Glover
Mixed by: Dave Ogilvie at Hipposonic Studios
Assisted by: Karl Dicaire
Mastered by: Tom Baker
54-40 uses DR Strings
Matt Johnson uses Sabian Cymbals
Cover Art by: Jon Rogers - Homework
Graphics & Web: Sean McKay - The INNERface Media
Photography: Adam PW Smith
Executive Producers: Karen Charters, Joe Stretch and Greg Megrian
Management: Allen Moy
Thank You
Thanks to: Wendy Cox, Jett Van Leeuwen, Trevor Kucherawy and Wes Waschuk.
Very special thanks to Michael Wekerle for his support of this project.

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Cloverdale Rodeo Fairgrounds

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May 23

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Niagara Falls, ON
Jun 1

Clinton Spring Fair

Clinton, ON
Jun 28

1000 Islands Regatta

Brockville, ON
Jul 12

Prospera Place

Kelowna, BC
Jul 27

Kee To Bala

Muskoka, ON
Aug 2

Pidgeon Lake Music Festival

Wetaskiwin, AB
Aug 9

Western Financial Place Festival Site

Cranbrook, BC
Aug 16

Alderney Landing

Dartmouth, NS
Sep 7

Homestand

Moose Jaw, SK
Oct 11

Commodore Ballroom

Vancouver, BC
Oct 12

Commodore Ballroom

Vancouver, BC

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