Welcome to our website. We’re three friends from Saint John making some joyful noise, one gig at a time.
Get to know us
Check out our recent “interview” with a top music magazine.
Q: Why are you called Tall Cans?
A: We started out, years ago, as the backing band to a singer-songwriter named Tobias. We were all over six foot tall, so he called his band Tobias & the Tall Cans. (Turns out “tall boys” was already taken.) Anyway, Tobias moved to Japan and we’ve kept doing our thing.
Q: Are you a cover band?
A: Yes. There are tons of great songs out there, and only so many chords. People seem to like hearing stuff they’ve heard before, especially if they’ve not heard it to death. So we try to thread that needle.
Q: Do you play original music too?
A: We have a few yarns. They aren’t recorded. But when people ask for something of our own we can usually put that ball in the air and see what happens. Nobody's thrown anything at us yet...
Q: Do you take requests?
A: Why not? We think musicians can be a little too uppity about that sort of thing these days. If we know it – or a bit of it – we’ll usually give it a go. Or at least be polite if we can't.
Q: Why does the drummer sing so much?
A: It just kind of happened that way. Also, the other guys have lots of notes to play. He mostly goes “boom, thwack.” Gives him lots of time to yell, ideally in key.
Q: Are there really only three of you?
A: Officially, yes. But keyboard, saxophone and conga players have been known to wander into the operation from time to time.
Q: Can you back up other singers or artists?
A: Absolutely. We’re pretty quick studies and have pulled off some fun things on short notice before. Long notice could only help.
Q: What makes a good Tall Cans show?
A: We play stuff that makes people dance and sing along, and stick around for another round. We’re pro harmonies, pro stops-and-starts, and generally pro people having a good time.
Q: Will you travel outside New Brunswick?
A: Sure. But we’ll need a gas card and a hook to hang our hats.
Q: What are you trying to do with the band long term?
A: Good question, tough answer. We’re not really trying to conquer the world. Mostly we’re trying to provide a good night and make everybody’s troubles – including ours – disappear for a couple of hours. Thanks for having us.
Booking Details
Technical
- Experienced with live sound, recording and efficient setup
- Can supply sound equipment or adapt to house gear
- Comfortable as the main act or part of a larger event
Pricing
- Most shows fall in the $1,000 to $1,500 CAD range, depending on timing, travel and production needs
- Adaptable fee structure based on venue and audience
- Ticketed events and revenue-sharing arrangements available by discussion
Contact
- Text: (506) 651-8696
- Email: tallcansmusic@gmail.com
Credits
Photos taken by our friend Andrew Bates.
