Gandharvas

The Gandharvas are a Canadian rock band from London, Ontario. The band formed in 1989 as the London Droogs and in 1993 changed their name to The Gandharvas. Their name comes from Gandharvas, musical spirits in Hinduism. In November 1993 they were signed to the Watch Music label and in 1994 released A Soap Bubble and Inertia. The album included the single "The First Day of Spring," which was named Song of the Year (CASBY Award) by The Edge 102.1 in Toronto.

In 1995 they released Kicking in the Water and signed with MCA Records. Their 1998 release Sold for a Smile included the singles "Downtime" and "Watching the Girl." All three albums were also released in Japan on the label Avex DD.

Personnel

* Rob Blanchette - Bass from 1989 to 1993
* Eric Howden - Bass from 1993 to 1996
* Beau Cook - Bass/Keyboards 1996-2000
* Paul Jago - Vocals
* Tim McDonald - Drums
* Jud Ruhl - Guitar
* Brian Ward - Guitar

Eric Howden is now the songwriter/singer for the Canadian band Raised By Swans. Beau Cook went on to rejoin the Canadian band Smoother.

Discography

* A Soap Bubble and Inertia - 1994
* Kicking in the Water - 1995
* Sold for a Smile (Canadian release) - 1997
* Sold for a Smile (United States release) - 1998