Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople
| Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Years active | 1990–2001 |
| Labels | True North |
| Past members | Gregory Hoskins Lynn Simmons George Civello Colleen Allen Mike Fabello Michael Spencer-Arscott |
Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople were a Canadian folk rock band in the 1990s, best known for their 1991 single "Neighbourhood". The band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Gregory Hoskins, backing vocalist Lynn Simmons, keyboardist George Civello, saxophonist Colleen Allen, bass guitarist Mike Fabello and drummer Michael Spencer-Arscott.
Hoskins, who had been writing songs as a hobby while working as a high school guidance counsellor, formed the Stickpeople in the late 1980s with saxophonist John McCormick, and in 1990 signed with True North Records.
The band released their debut album, Moon Come Up, in February 1991. They then went on a tour to support the album. In 1992, the band opened for Sarah McLachlan in Waterloo. They released Raids on the Unspeakable in 1993.
In 1992 and 1994, the band performed and toured as the musical accompaniment for the Heart of Mine Tour, actor and playwright Robert Morgan's one-man stage show about Bob Dylan. They also worked with Cheryl l'Hirondelle. In 1999 they released a third album, Surgery.
Following their 1999 album,, the band parted ways. Hoskins released his first solo album, King of Good Intentions, in 2001. He followed up with The Beggar Heart in 2007, and has since performed and recorded with the Art of Time Ensemble and The Henrys. His most recent album, a collaboration with Gary Craig titled The Map of Above, The Map of Below, was released in 2013.
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