The Yohawks

In the late sixties, as part of the Five D, Dave Poulin, Brian
Bradfield, Brad Campbell and Keith Richardson formed a lasting
friendship that, forty-two years later, has resulted in their first
album of fresh, original songs. While each member went on to
other musical endeavours after the Five D, it’s only now that time
and technology has allowed the group to explore their collective
creativity without any constraints.

It was Brian’s suggestion a few years back that the boys get
together to jam. As the owner of the recording facility studioNINE,
Dave suggested that there be a purpose to these jams and proposed
that everyone present their original material to work on as a group.
These weekly get-togethers produced over twenty new songs,
which were finally pared down to the twelve cuts that appear on the
album.

After several attempts at finding a name (some funny, some rude)
the band settled on The Yohawks. The name has a special meaning
and a history in Ottawa.

In the late sixties, a Yohawk was a person who dressed with a
certain style; sneakers, desert boots or penny loafers, with a plaid,
madras or paisley shirt and tight fitting chinos. On the other side
were The Squirrels. With their jet boots, greasy hair and jean
jackets they presented a tough façade.

This was Ottawa’s version of “Mods” and “Rockers”, and the first
recorded gangs in the city.

The Yohawks have just released their debut album - MPH, just in
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