The Awkward Stage

The Awkward Stage is a Canadian indie pop band from Vancouver and fronted by singer-songwriter Shane Nelken.[1] The band's supporting lineup consists of Tygh Runyan on lead guitar, Tony Koelwyn on drums and Chris Mitchell on trumpet and keyboards.

The Awkward Stage
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresIndie pop
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsMint
Websitetheawkwardstage.ca
MembersShane Nelken
Tygh Runyan
Tony Koelwyn
Chris Mitchell

History

Nelken, who works as a cremationist, had a longtime side career as a musician, supporting a number of artists including A. C. Newman, New Pornographers and Sparrow.[2][3] He put together a backup band, The Awkward Stage, which included drummer Kurt Dahl,[4] and released a debut album, Heaven Is for Easy Girls, on Mint Records in 2006.[5] Nelkin performed much of the music himself, with some help from violinist Kim Koch and trumpeter Shaun Brodie.[6] The album charted on Canadian campus radio[7] and CBC Radio 3, which named the band's song "We're Going for a Ride" one of its Top 94 songs of 2006.[8]

With Tygh Runyan, Tony Koelwyn and Chris Mitchell, The Awkward Stage released a second album, Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights, in 2008.[9] The songs were written and arranged by Nelkin.[2]

Nelken is also a contributor to Radio 3, hosting a humorous audio advice column feature titled Dear Shane, and serving as an occasional guest host.

Discography

References
  1. CMJ New Music Report. Issues 967-990. CMJ Network. 2006. p. 80.
  2. "The Awkward Stage Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights". AllMusic Review by Mark Deming
  3. "Tragically unhip". Georgia Straight, by Jennifer Van Evra on January 3, 2007
  4. "Vancouver Buzz: Little Hamm On Big Screen And The Awkward Stage Sign To Mint". Chart Attack - Aug 4, 2006
  5. "The Awkward Stage Heaven is for Easy Girls". Exclaim!, By Chris Whibbs Oct 01, 2006
  6. "The Awkward Stage Heaven Is for Easy Girls". Pop Matters, by Michael Keefe 29 November 2006
  7. "The Dears Return To The Top Of The Chart". Chart Attack - Oct 24, 2006
  8. CBC Radio 3 - Top 94 Tracks of 2006, radio3.cbc.ca, 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
  9. "The Awkward Stage Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights". Exclaim!, By Chris Whibbs Jun 10, 2008
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