SECOND GUESS

Left To Right: Nigel Silbernagel, Amrik Singh, Aaron Ritchie, Alison Evans, August Ustare

Simply put, Second Guess is a Canadian rock band. They aren’t a Canadian rock band because they live in Canada, but because they exemplify and embody what it means to be Canadian, and to make Canadian music.

They drink double-doubles and watch hockey with a passion, but being Canadian is so much more than that. They are exactly what Canadians are known around the world for: nice, dependable, entertaining and endearing. They show up on time, treat fans like friends and always say please and thank you. They help the other bands load in gear, holding doors open along the way. The can be counted on to perform like professional old-hands. Second Guess is an entertaining bunch off stage too. If you get the chance to spend time with them as a group, they will keep you chortling as the conversation winds and digresses into the silly and outrageous stories that make up the band’s history. They will charm and captivate you.

Working together since 2006, they are a tight knit unit, knowing each other’s limits and abilities. They also seem to sense each other’s personalities, each knowing when to step up in different situations. This is apparent, not only during live shows, but on their recordings. They compliment each other’s talents, so their songs are built around each band member’s strengths and weaknesses.

Their music is distinctly Canadian: the roots dug deep in an indie Canadian sound, with an added upbeat pop/rock sound to make the songs catchy and memorable. Their sound continues to evolve, becoming more self-assured with each release. Their heavier 2006 sound, involved into a pop/rock sound on “Lovesick Colour”. That 2008 sound has evolved again, into their latest, strongest release: “The Least We Could Do”. The second full-length release brings a sound that seems to portray the band as at ease, even comfortable in their own sound. “The Least We Could Do” provides listener-friendly tunes made with a self-respect and confidence to have indie structures in order to really showcase the musical talents of Second Guess.

Band Members:

• Aaron Ritchie

Instrument: Lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Hometown: Burnaby, BC

• Alison Evans

Instrument: Bass

Hometown: New Westminster, BC

• Amrik Singh

Instrument: Lead Guitar, Back Up Vocals

Hometown: Burnaby, BC

• August Ustare

Instrument: Keyboards

Hometown: New Westminster

• Nigel Ustare

Instrument: Drums

Hometown: Penticton, BC