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The Arrogant Worms are a canadian musical comedy trio that parodies many musical genres. They are well known for their humorous on-stage banter in addition to their music.
The Worms came together in 1991 to do a few spots on campus radio station CFRC in Kingston, Ontario, and quickly moved to doing spots on the CBC Radio One. Since 1992, the troupe has released 11 albums on their own label and one compilation album under Oglio Records. Their most recent album, Torpid, was released in late 2008. The Worms are currently touring Canada in support of their recent album.
Each album consists mostly of independent tracks paying homage, always humourosly, to different genres and topics. Two exceptions are the 1997 Christmas Turkey, dedicated to songs about Christmas, and the 2003 Semi-Conducted, which is a collection of their songs performed live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
rock, folk, ballads, country, celtic folk, and children’s music all have come under their satirical guns.
When not spoofing a particular style of music, the Worms’ material pokes fun at various aspects of daily life in Canada with songs like “Canada’s Really Big”, “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate”, “Me Like Hockey”, “Rocks and Trees”, and “Proud to be Canadian”.
The Arrogant Worms currently consist of:
Chris Patterson - Bass guitar and vocals
Mike McCormick - Guitar and vocals
Trevor Strong - Vocals and “things”
Former members of the Arrogant Worms include:
John Whytock - left after C’est Cheese
Steve Wood - left after The Arrogant Worms
The Worms came together in 1991 to do a few spots on campus radio station CFRC in Kingston, Ontario, and quickly moved to doing spots on the CBC Radio One. Since 1992, the troupe has released 11 albums on their own label and one compilation album under Oglio Records. Their most recent album, Torpid, was released in late 2008. The Worms are currently touring Canada in support of their recent album.
Each album consists mostly of independent tracks paying homage, always humourosly, to different genres and topics. Two exceptions are the 1997 Christmas Turkey, dedicated to songs about Christmas, and the 2003 Semi-Conducted, which is a collection of their songs performed live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
rock, folk, ballads, country, celtic folk, and children’s music all have come under their satirical guns.
When not spoofing a particular style of music, the Worms’ material pokes fun at various aspects of daily life in Canada with songs like “
Canada’s Really Big”, “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate”, “Me Like Hockey”, “Rocks and Trees”, and “Proud to be Canadian”.The Arrogant Worms currently consist of:
Chris Patterson - Bass guitar and vocals
Mike McCormick - Guitar and vocals
Trevor Strong - Vocals and “things”
Former members of the Arrogant Worms include:
John Whytock - left after C’est Cheese
Steve Wood - left after The Arrogant Worms
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brettlayton wrote:
They're like the canadian Axis of Awesome. but not as good.
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Fennek11 wrote:
Winnebago!
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Belgvard wrote:
like them much
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DemetriDyslexik wrote:
The Assumption Song <3
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Angelastic wrote:
I just need these guys to tour to Europe with a miraculously reformed Moxy Früvous and I'll be able to tag all my top ten with 'seen live'. Although, if Moxy Früvous gets back together I'll take that as my excuse to visit Canada again and see both groups.
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guitar_gangster wrote:
Love this band. Seen 'em live twice. :D
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psychotacon87 wrote:
hah. canadamusic1 looks like the person from the UK version of Fatboy Slim's album You've Come A Long Way Baby.
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JinzoGal wrote:
Great live. :P
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Sulisk wrote:
I like all that I've heard so far, Mega
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canadamusic1 wrote:
These guys are great live, they put on a good performance and they're just good funny fun.
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Neonroad wrote:
i have to believe that they spend some time listening to the Kingston Trio and the Smothers Brothers.
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FinSquandrago wrote:
One of the largest venues in Oakville is a parking lot.
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fullcc wrote:
Arrogant Worms: Ontario Tour Dates Announced TORONTO, ON -- (MARKET WIRE) – March 31, 2009 – The band sets off again on a 15 city tour with the singular mission to relieve the pressure the economy is creating on fellow Canadians through humour. The tour will kick off May 1st at the Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall and then a return visit to Kingston where their careers began on May 2nd, finally wrapping up at one of the largest venues in Oakville on June 20th. !
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woesalad wrote:
Agreed
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DemonicRosebush wrote:
These guys are super awesome. :D
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mecbirdhouse wrote:
I've seen them live like 4 times. DEFINITELY a worthwhile venture if you ever get the opportunity.
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bimbertil wrote:
i love them so much the canadian anthem omg it rules this hood
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culturalcenter wrote:
Come and see the Arrogant Worms live in February 2009 at the Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA! Tickets on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 570-693-4100!
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Tiger-Lilli wrote:
these guys are so great :)
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Bousky wrote:
Emerald Isle, NC says thanks to you! =)
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Bancroft, ON
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This was the last show of the summer for your Arrogant
Worms. We had played Bancroft a few times before but this was
our first time outside. The bandshell is a great venue and
they packed quite a few folks in there. The show was free but
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