The Fisher Kings EP release

by Adam El-Baba

Less than a year since their formation, a Windsor band has made a lasting impression on the city’s music scene.

After four months of writing and recording, The Fisher Kings released their self-titled extended play at the Room nightclub Oct. 26. The event opened with Toronto’s TimeGiant and Windsor’s Years of Ernest and had an attendance of over 200 people.

Mark Mckenzie, a DJ for 89X, first met the band as a judge for Venue Rock Parlor’s Battle of the Bands back in March.

“Back at the Venue Rock Parlor I told them, ’if you had your drummer (Graham Kennish) singing all the songs you would sound a lot better,” said Mckenzie. “Tonight they had him singing all the songs except one and it was the best I’ve ever seen of them.”

After winning the battle of the bands, The Fisher Kings recorded a live version of their single “Get Behind Me” at Polaris Studios. They also won the opportunity to play at The Great Canadian Beaverfest, opening for Three Days Grace.

Manager of The Room Ryan Gillis said this was the best show he could have ever hosted and was really happy about the turn out.

“Shows like this I think inspire people to have shows based on the fact of how many people actually come out to support,” said Gillis.

The EP was recorded by drummer of Michou Stefan Cvelkovic at Banana Landing Studios and featured Leah Harris on keyboard. James Carrick, bass player of The Fisher Kings, said he was amazed at the final product and is thankful for the support from fans and family.

“The process of the EP was really organic and it was from the support that made it such a great success.”