Genre: All-Out Entertainment. A Pure Rock Explosion! Glam Flash. Mod Strut. Maximum Rock & Roll! You Will Love It.

Official site: http://www.thecandidatesrockband.com

News & Events: The Candidates are no more, but be sure to check out The Machines -- a brand new rock & roll trio featuring 2 ex-members of The Candidates! www.myspace.com/themachines

The Candidates next show on Wed Sep 29 at Starlight in Waterloo, ON will also be our last. Thanks to everyone who has helped or supported us throughout the past six years. We appreciate it more than you know. Thanks and goodbye.

Chart Magazine CMW 2004 Showcase announced -- check below!

The Candidates have licensed some songs for use on the ol' TV -- a couple of our numbers have been used in the upcoming kids series "Radio Free Roscoe" (due to air on the Family Channel in Jan 2004), and one of our songs has been used on the Global/Lifetime show "Zoe Busiek: Wild Card". And there's more 'in the works', as they say. Soon we shall control all media. End communication.

Our apologies to all concerned that we had to cancel our October/November 2003 East Coast tour (and appearance at the Halifax Pop Explosion) at the last minute...circumstances beyond our control, and all that.

Cross-Canada tour in May 2003! Showcases confirmed at New Music West in Vancouver and North By Northeast in Toronto! Tour dates listed below...more to come...Yeah!

Our new record "FAME, FORTUNE & FREE DRINKS" is currently #36 on the National Campus Radio Chart (as of April 9/2003) in its 13th week on the chart (currently the longest-charting album on the Top 50) -- so keep requesting our tunes and we'll remember you when we become famous.

"Fame, Fortune & Free Drinks" was #7 on the Earshot Top 50 for campus radio play across Canada in February 2003! And is now #30 on the Earshot Top 50 for April 2003!

We have a new album out called "Fame, Fortune & Free Drinks". It is packed with Rock Power, Optimum Excitement and Songs About Girls. If you live in the Southern Ontario region and have a Beat Goes On franchise in your vicinity, you can order it online at www.beatgoeson.com Otherwise, check our website (www.thecandidatesrockband.com) for availability in other cities.

Request our CD at yer local campus radio station! Only you can make us the Stars we truly deserve to be! Truly.

Check out our latest Rock Show Performance Dates at the bottom of the page. Come one, come all, to our Professional Entertainment Spectacles. The shows, that i

Year founded: 1998

Record Label: Independent

Why, four good-lookin' twenty-somethin' gents armed with vintage gear and attitude to spare can surely rule the world! These are those four. ADAM THOMPSON (lead guitars/vocals), VINCE WARDELL (lead drums/vocals), STEPHEN PARKINSON (lead guitars/vocals) and NEIL MCDONALD (lead bass/vocals) have resolved to tackle the Rock World head-on, replete not only with the aforementioned gear and attitude, but also with an arsenal of Rock Moves so complete that the boys have steadfastly refused to unveil them all in any one show, for fear of rendering their entire audience completely blind. Oh yeah, and they write frighteningly concise Rock Gems with more hooks than a convention of pirates.

When witnessing the LIVE PHENOMENON that is THE CANDIDATES, dress sharply or risk being mocked relentlessly by this style-concious outfit and their equally attractive followers. To be sure, this ALL-OUT ENTERTAINMENT VENTURE of theirs is the real deal. It seems as if the pieces are finally in place and the plans designed for?WORLD ROCK DOMINATION! What do they sound like, you impatiently ask? Well, the classic sounds of The Who, The Small Faces, Thin Lizzy, New York Dolls, MC5, KISS and The Jam register high on their "likes" list, all bands with whom they share one distinct trademark: Quality. Handclaps and shakers your bag? Prepare to be pleased, friends.

And make no mistake, these boys ain't afraid of going 'one louder'. Their shows are already notorious for their ear-shattering intensity and The Candidates pledge to continue in that classic vein. "The amps go to 10 for a reason", they cry and sir, is that truer than truth. Yes, they may be concerned with such traditional Pop standards as melody and structure, but not at the expense of a good ol' sweaty and loud live performance. On their long and arduous journey to Ultimate Rock Stardom, The Candidates have been fortunate enough to share the stage with such stellar bands as: THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, DANKO JONES, HOT HOT HEAT, THE SMUGGLERS, THE DIRTBOMBS, SAM ROBERTS, ROBIN BLACK & THE INTERGALACTIC ROCK STARS, THE WALKMEN, THRUSH HERMIT, BLURTONIA, CHEERLEADER, THE FLASHING LIGHTS, THE BLACK HALOS, THE LOCAL RABBITS, THE GRUESOMES, DUOTANG, THE SIGHTS, THE DAMN PERSONALS, THE GREEN HORNES, THE NUMBERS, THE MELIGROVE BAND, THE EXPLODERS, NEIL LEYTON & just about every other hot-shit young bunch of Rock Stars that this goodly continent has to offer. And, while no doubt impressed by the credentials and performances of all of the above bands, The Candidates' confidence in themselves has never been shaken.

For it was Bon Scott who said, while visiting the boys in a rare collective dream appearance, "You're better than the bloody lot of them!" before slyly adding, "and what's more, you sting live, baby!" You can't argue with the King, decided these Future SuperStars, and so continues their quest for FAME, FORTUNE & FREE DRINKS.

Join them, won't you? It's sure to be

September 29 at Starlight in Waterloo, Ontario with: Telepathic Butterflies,
Other Info: Last Candidates show ever.
August 21 at Son-Of-A-Beach Festival in Sauble Beach, ON the Stars Here with: Moneen, Alexisonfire, Belvedere, The Candidates
June 25 at Avalon Front in Windsor, Ontario with: The Ride Theory, Inoke Errati, Thee Harmonic Distortions,
June 19 at Lee's Palace in Toronto, Ontario
Other Info: The Candidates perform at Blow-Up!
June 12 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: The Ride Theory, The Stars Here,
May 26 at E-Bar in Guelph, Ontario with: The Parkas,
May 22 at Registry Theatre in Kitchener, Ontario with: Revolver, The Babyshakers, The Charge,
Other Info: All Ages Show!
May 15 at Circus Room in Kitchener, ON the Stars Here with: Revolver, the Candidates, Pailface Boogie, Erik Arnesen
Other Info: Doormat Records CD release party
May 08 at The Casbah in Hamilton, Ontario with: The Marble Index,
March 27 at The Carhole in Windsor, Ontario with: Thee Harmonic Distortions,
March 06 at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario with: The Smugglers, The Evaporators, The High Dials, Death From Above
Other Info: Chart Magazine CMW Showcase!
February 19 at The Red Square in St. Catharines, Ontario with: The Strange,
January 24 at The Carhole in Windsor, Ontario with: The Javelins (Detroit), The Low Tones,
Other Info: $3 at the door
January 02 at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario with: Rebel Emergency, Shaker, Daybreak,
Other Info: $5 at the door
December 31 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: Neil Leyton,
December 28 at The Underground in Hamilton, Ontario with: The Ride Theory,
December 27 at Dominion Tavern in Ottawa, Ontario with: The Bitchin' Camaros,
December 06 at Starlight in Waterloo, Ontario with: The Babyshakers, The Stars Here,
Other Info: $8 at the door
November 14 at Lee's Palace in Toronto, Ontario with: The Dirtbombs, The Sights,
November 06 at The 360 in Toronto, Ontario with: The Downbelows,
October 18 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: Neil Leyton,
September 26 at The 360 in Toronto, Ontario
Other Info: IndieBlast Showcase!
August 17 at Dog Day Afternoon Festival in Guelph, Ontario with: The Sadies,
Other Info: Candidates' Set Time: 7PM!
August 17 at Underground in Hamilton, Ontario with: The High Dials,
Other Info: That's right -- 2 shows in 1 day!!
August 16 at Wilderbeat Festival in Port Burwell, Ontario with: The Seeds, The Gruesomes, Duotang, The High Dials
Other Info: Candidates Set Time: 2PM!
August 14 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: TBA,
August 04 at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario with: The Walkmen (NYC),
July 12 at Burns Howff in Cambridge, Ontario with: The Marble Index, Mary 5e,
Other Info: $5 at the door
July 05 at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario with: The Fleshtones, Raving Mojos,
June 27 at Kent Tavern in Mount Forest, Ontario
June 20 at Bovine Sex Club in Toronto, Ontario with: Crash Kelly, Revenge Of The Egg People,
Other Info: Admission is Free! Candidates set at 10 PM!
June 10 at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario with: The Oranges Band, The Brunettes,
Other Info: 102.1 The Edge Nu Music Nite -- Set Time: 11:45PM!
June 05 at Velvet Underground in Toronto, Ontario with: Moneen, The Illuminati,
Other Info: NXNE Showcase...Set Time: 9PM!
June 03 at The Underground in Hamilton, Ontario with: Sylvain Sylvain, The Marble Index, Blinker The Star,
Other Info: Opening for Sylvain Sylvain...of THE NEW YORK DOLLS!
May 30 at Cafe Ultimate in Regina, Saskatchewan
May 29 at Likwid Lounge in Edmonton, Alberta with: Half Cut, The Marble Index, Mark Birtles Project,
May 28 at Picadilly Pub in Vancouver, British Columbia with: Joanie Loves Chachi, Tim,
May 26 at Dizzy's in Nanaimo, British Columbia with: Purpeloid, Shifted,
May 25 at Lucky Bar in Victoria, British Columbia with: Purpeloid, Junior Pantherz,
May 24 at The Royal in Vancouver, British Columbia with: Grace Nocturnal, Reverie Sound Revue, Ridley Bent,
Other Info: EMI "Best Of NMW" Showcase!
May 23 at Mack Daddy's in Sun Peaks, British Columbia with: Rhombus,
May 22 at Railway Club in Vancouver, British Columbia with: Venere, Windows '78, Maplewood Lane,
Other Info: NEW MUSIC WEST SHOWCASE -- SET TIME: 11:45 PM!
May 20 at Amigo's in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with: The Trainwreck Endings,
May 18 at Townehouse Tavern in Sudbury, Ontario with: The Elephant Band,
May 10 at The Marquee/Hell's Kitchen in Halifax, Nova Scotia with: Ermine,
May 09 at Paramount Lounge in Moncton, New Brunswick with: The Mean,
May 08 at Studio 112 in Saint John, New Brunswick with: The Organizers,
May 07 at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick with: The Mean,
May 06 at Brennan's Pub in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Is with: Under The Hood,
May 04 at Le Swimming in Montreal, Quebec
May 02 at Babylon in Ottawa, Ontario with: The Double Pumpers, Department of Foreign Affairs,
May 01 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: Dave Davies, Wisconsin,
Other Info: Opening for Dave Davies...of THE KINKS!
April 17 at Rancho Relaxo in Toronto, Ontario with: OK Lucky,
April 12 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: Neil Leyton, Mary 5e,
April 11 at Registry Theatre in Kitchener, Ontario with: Iron Bitchface, The Sour Keys,
Other Info: All-ages show! $7 at the door
March 21 at Madam T's in Stratford, Ontario with: Fine Animal,
March 20 at Wilf's Pub in Waterloo, ON the Stars Here with: the Candidates,
March 14 at Silver Dollar in Toronto, Ontario with: Starvin' Hungry, Illuminati, Hawaii,
March 11 at Silver Dollar in Toronto, Ontario
Other Info: A tribute to THE WHO! With a billion other bands! Gear!
March 06 at Avalon Front in Windsor, Ontario with: The Butterfield Gateway,
March 01 at Dominion Tavern in Ottawa, Ontario with: The Setbacks, Citizen Band Radio,
January 31 at Fiddler's Green in Cambridge, Ontario with: Robin Black & The Intergalactic Rock Stars,
Other Info: $4 at the door
January 28 at Silver Dollar in Toronto, Ontario with: Shikasta, Rocket Tits, Sharpkid, The Motive
Other Info: A Tribute to The Clash -- we'll be playing 3 Clash tunes and will be joined a ton o' excellent bands.
January 04 at Registry Theatre in Kitchener, Ontario with: Cheerleader, The Charge, Iron Bitchface,
Other Info: All-Ages! $7 at the door 7PM start
December 19 at The Foundation in Barrie, Ontario with: The Heat,
December 06 at Trasheteria in Peterborough, Ontario with: Elvyn, Chrome Yellow Co.,
November 29 at The Underground in Hamilton, Ontario with: The Forgotten Rebels, The Vapids, The Downbelows,
Other Info: Yeah, that's right. The Forgotten Rebels.
November 16 at Jane Bond in Waterloo, Ontario with: The Meligrove Band,
Other Info: CD Release Party for "FAME, FORTUNE & FREE DRINKS"!
November 15 at Tequila Lounge in Toronto, Ontario with: High School Hooker,
November 09 at Call The Office in London, Ontario with: The Motive, Sixty Stories, Daily Murders,
October 23 at The Underground in Hamilton, Ontario with: TBA,
October 05 at Dominion Tavern in Ottawa, Ontario with: Disgraceland,
Other Info: $5 at the door
October 04 at Bugaboo Creek in Fredericton, New Brunswick with: Steve Whalen & The Boys,
October 03 at The Attic in Halifax, Nova Scotia with: Hot Hot Heat, King Konqueror,
Other Info: 2002 Halifax Pop Explosion showcase!
October 01 at Le Swimming in Montreal, Quebec with: The Parkas, Andrew Vincent & The Pirates,
September 28 at Lift Lounge in Windsor, Ontario with: The Parkas, The Butterfield Gateway,
August 20 at Silver Dollar in Toronto, Ontario with: The Motive, Rubber Soul, Santinos,
June 14 at The Rivoli in Toronto, Ontario with: Duotang, Mark Kleiner Power Trio,
May 19 at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario
Other Info: A Ramones Tribute Show/Benefit for Lymphoma Research! With about a billion other bands! Woo!
May 18 at Lift Lounge in Windsor, Ontario with: Low Tones,
April 28 at Raven in Hamilton, Ontario with: DJ Pontiac Lou,
April 06 at Jane Bond in Waterloo, Ontario with: The Heat,
April 04 at Club Abstract in Kitchener, Ontario with: Robin Black & The Intergalactic Rock Stars,
March 29 at B-Side in Toronto, Ontario
Other Info: Fading Ways Records Presents: Us. With some R&B/Soul/Mod DJ-in' action besides. Get it on!
March 20 at Club Abstract in Kitchener, Ontario with: Danko Jones,
March 02 at Raven in Hamilton, Ontario with: The Smugglers,
Other Info: $8 at the door! 10PM Set Time
February 15 at Babylon in Ottawa, Ontario with: The Pop Shove Its, The Heat,
February 09 at B-Side in Toronto, Ontario with: Lindy, Bomb Chianti,