No More Cries are based in Quesnel, British Columbia. They play an energetic blend of blues/rock informed by the masters of the genre past and present.
No More Cries evolved in 2013 with Gary on bass, Eric Johnson on guitar, and Wade Wurm on drums. Gary explains: I met Eric in his tattoo parlour and we connected like brothers instantly. I met Wade in 1988, while working at Toyota, but unfortunately he was unable to continue with us due to a much-deserved life opportunity. Richard Halliday, a long-term friend since grade two, then joined us. The connection of the three members gelled thanks to his help and experience.
Currently we are enjoying a brand new personal recording/jam space at my home with much current recording technology and vintage gear, and looking forward to recording more than 20 original songs written as a group. We're thankful for recently having the pleasure of meeting our extremely talented technical advisor and recording sound technician, also producer of his own music, Joshua Blanc. His quality mixing, visual expertise, and great personality are a valued asset to our group.
2017 brought a minor crisis to the band, with the departure of Richard in the summer. Gary, Eric, and Josh kept the spirit of the band alive while searching for a full-time drummer to match his expertise. Jason Stinchcombe helped us out at a sole Open Mic performance, and Chad Stump, from the legendary band Kordaroy, joined us.
Early 2019 saw Chad moving on, having married in the fall of '18 and stepped up as a member of the ?Esdilagh council. He continues to perform with his band Kordaroy, which celebrated its 40th anniversary at New Year's 2020.
Grant Deachman played his first gig with us in March of 2019, and he hasn't left yet so we must be doing something right!
In 2022 Eric left the band, prompting a hiatus until we could find someone who could fill such big shoes. In that time we concentrated on finishing and releasing our album: Social Despair, for which Eric played all the guitar parts.
2023 saw Linden Spencer joining as our new guitarist. He's more than proven his worth and brought youthful exuberance to the role of guitar in the band. The story continues...
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Founding member of No More Cries and also the primary songwriter for the band. Producer and secondary recording technician at Wild Bills Studio. Keeping the dream alive with help from the boys in the band. |
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Linden is doing a great job playing and fitting in with the boys, showing his skills at the last 3 open mics we attended at The Occidental, and in Wild Bills Studio playing our original songs and a few cover as well. His thirst for mastering the guitar knows no bounds. Linden will be recording guitar tracks and backing vocals for our fourth studio album coming very soon. |
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Joshua, a.k.a The Manitou, holds down keyboards and backing vocals as well as some lead vocals in the band. He's the primary recording and mixing technician at Wild Bill's Studio. He also tackles video projects for the band (and others). Check out his solo creations at TheManitouOfficial. |
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Grant takes care of the drumming and percussion duties for the band. His music expertise is highly respected in the group and is one of his many valuable assets. Hi skill set has a wide scope and helps create our solid sound. Best Damn Drummer in Quesnel! |
Photos by Joshua Blanc except where noted.