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The Romaniacs

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Origin
  
Canada

Active until
  
1995

Record label
  
Eva Records

Genres
  
Rock

Active from
  
1984

Albums
  
The Ecstasy of the Martyr

Years active
  
1984 (1984)–1995 (1995)

Past members
  
Calvin Cairns Steve Bengtson Scott White William Butler Danny Greenspoon Ron Thompson Richard Baker

Members
  
Calvin Cairns, Danny Greenspoon

Similar
  
Murray McLauchlan, Spirit of the West, Ian Tyson

The Romaniacs is a Canadian rock band formed in 1984 and disbanded in 1995. They described their style as "musical ethno-fusion" combining Eastern European, Gypsy jazz, and pop. They made extensive use of costumes and props, including a large map, during their live shows.

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In addition to touring extensively in Canada and the United States, the group also toured Australia in 1988, including a week-long appearance at the Canada Pavilion during the World's Fair in Brisbane.

Personnel

  • Calvin Cairns (aka Myron Joseph, king romaniac) - violin
  • Steve Bengtson (aka Steffy Levine) - mandolin and vocals
  • Scott White - bass
  • William (Billy) Butler - guitar
  • Danny Greenspoon - guitar
  • Ron Thompson - guitar
  • Richard Baker - guitar

    • Discography

  • Ethno-Fusion
  • World on Fire
  • The Ecstasy of the Martyr (a compilation released only in Japan)

    • Songs

    Paint it Black / Whiteout
    Kiss of Fire
    Columbus - Cold Breakfast

    References

    The Romaniacs Wikipedia
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