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JD LaRose
Origin Quesnel BC Canada |
Genres Rock N Roll, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, Blues Rock Alternative Rock, |
Years active 2011-Present |
Associated EsAre 67, Benson Munch, Acts |
Website www.thejdlarose.com |
Current Jade Chantel LaRose Members Tyler |
Past Andrew Roberts Members Jared Wayne X-Ray Gold Grant Deachman Ivan Spivey |
JD LaRose a Canadian punk rock band formed in Quesnel BC Canada by multi-instrumentalist Jade Chantel LaRose originally as a solo act in 2012 until 2015 when Jade had come out as transgender and dropped JD from her name. Since 2015 the line up has been Jade Chantel LaRose and Crash Seymour with the exception of a few short term drummers. With an appetite for loud n' dirty rock n' roll, they bring their own style combined with the passion and energy of the 80's with amps set to kill and various lyrics the audience can relate to.
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History
During her career she has started her own studio, released three studio albums, and started her second band EsAre67 while working on various guitars for various reasons. Since 2014 JD has almost always used JDRose or modified Fender guitars played through a Fender amp.
Beginnings and Formation 2012-2014
In 2012 Jade released her first solo album and another one in 2013 which she wrote and recorded in JDRose Studio. Jade had met Jared Wayne and X-Ray Gold in 2012 and the three of them later started a band. How ever the band did not last long and just played cover songs and jammed a little. Altho the band hasn't gotten together since 2013, X-Ray Gold and Jared Wayne have still been apart of JD LaRose's music both playing drums on separate songs until 2015.
In early 2013 she started playing drums for her band EsAre67 and had plans to released her third solo album in 2014. Since mid 2013 Jade has started experimenting with her sound and more specifically the wiring of her guitars. On May 20th JD announced new EP available June 20th and that would be available on bandcamp
Sweet Child EP 2014 - 2015
On June 20th 2014 JD LaRose Released a 4 track EP titled Sweet Child EP which she made only available on digital download. On June 23rd JD began to perform solo on the streets of Quesnel in support of the album handing out cards with the link to his official website and his bandcamp page where Sweet Child EP is available for digital purchase.
Three months after releasing Sweet Child EP Jade with drummer X-Ray Gold performed at the Macktown Braingasm in Mackenzie BC on September 20th 2014 along with Prince George band Whiskey Fingers, Mackenzie bands Static Peace, Provoken and rapper Takito Lethal. After returning back to Quesnel JD went back to working on guitars after a 4 months of inactivity.
On November 14th 2014 it was announced JD LaRose with a fresh new bassist Matt Seymour would once again return to Mackenzie BC to perform at Rock Revolution along with Static Peace. Following the announcement JD released the compilation album Sweet Rose LP featuring songs from their previous 3 Albums aswell as 6 demos that will be on the new album scheduled for release in 2015.
In early 2015 Jade came out as transgender with the new name Jade Chantel LaRose. The band then later parted ways with drummer Jared Wayne (until he rejoined in August). In mid April JD LaRose announced their new album for release in June 2015. Later the same month the band announced they were playing Quesnels first ever Pride Parade where drummer Jared Wayne did not perform leading to his final release from the band. With a delayed album on their hands Jade played fill in drums for Nazko band Carrier Nation during Billy Barker Days. Afterwards JD LaRose got back into the studio where they started finishing up songs and trying out drummers. After months of searching for a drummer Jared had responded with an interest in rejoining the band. After two weeks of being drummer JD LaRose released the song Jagged Knife, the first co write between Crash Seymour and Jade Marie and sung by Crash. The song how ever is currently the only song to feature Jared on a finalized recording.
On December 1st 2015 Jade tweeted about rearranging songs and working with new drummer while also saying the album is coming along slowly but surely.
Rock Ain't Dead 2016 - 2019
In a new years eve blog post on the JD LaRose website Jade had announced the release of a new EP while releasing the newest single Rock N Roll. The EP is titled Rock Ain't Dead and is released as a sneak peak for the upcoming album Appetite For Rock N Roll. On June 30th JD LaRose had released the song Rock Ain't Dead on Reverbnation with no news about the EP. On August 6th Jade uploaded a photo of the album cover to Instagram saying new EP coming soon. After a period of no news JD LaRose released Rock Ain't Dead EP on bandcamp on November 16th 2016 two days after Crash Seymour joined the band in 2014.
In early 2019 Crash left the band and JD LaRose became inactive with Jade focusing on Reality of Dreams.
Ridin' Solo 2020 - present
In June 2020 a series of live in studio videos was uploaded to the JD LaRose youtube. These videos showed Tyler on bass with Eddie on drums. JD LaRose inactive while other projects became a focus.
In September 2022 Ridin' Solo EP was release via bandcamp. The EP features tracks recorded in 2018 at the Cool Cat Recording Studio with Crash on Bass and Eddie on drums.
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Discography
- Mama Why you Crying June 15th 2012 (only 29 copies were made)
- VaRious LaRose June 9th 2013
- Sweet Child EP June 20th 2014
- Rock Ain't Dead October 16th 2016
- Ridin' Solo EP September 8th 2022