Throwback Thursday: Melissa McClelland - Victoria Day

Original Post: April 14, 2009

Updated Post: May 29, 2025

Local Singer/Songwriter Melissa McClelland (now part of Whitehorse) released her newest album, Victoria Day on April 14, 2009.

According to her website: "The songs capture all of the beauty and charm of the girl next door while lacing the punch at the sock hop with home-made moonshine."

Information:

• Label: Six Shooter Records
• Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Six Shooter Records (also on Vinyl)

Personnel

• Melissa McClelland – vocals, backup vocals, acoustic guitar, piano on "Segovia"
• Luke Doucet – producer, electric and acoustic guitars, Rhodes piano, lap steel, banjo, piano on "Brake", background vocals
• Rich Levesque – upright bass, electric bass guitar, background vocals
• Al Cross – drums and percussion on multiple tracks 
• Glen Milchem – drums on multiple tracks 
• Barry Mirochnick – drums multiple tracks
• Horns – Jim Bish on saxophone, Bryden Baird on trumpet, William Carn on trombone
• Steve O'Connor – piano on "A Girl Can Dream" and B3 organ on "God Loves Me"
• Ron Sexsmith – vocals on "Seasoned Lovers"
• David Travers-Smith – horns and vibes on "Seasoned Lovers"
• Kevin Fox – string arrangements, cello
• Karen Graves – violin
• Kathryn Sugden – violin
• Johann Lotter – viola

You can stream the album below

Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, Album Above courtesy of Melissa McClelland - Topic,  More Releases

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Two Amazing Recordings From Hamilton's Whitehorse

Hamilton duo Whitehorse (Luke Doucet and Mellisa McClelland) have been very busy releasing some great material.  Two of those wonderful projects from last year (both from Six Shooter Records) escaped our radar - until now.

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Thanks to a recent Hamilton Music Award nomination, their EP, Éphémère sans repère is in the spotlight.  Containing french translations of four previous tunes, a new track (Le cadeau) and their cover of the classic Un Canadien errant, the recording offers an amazing, different take on their fabulous folk rock sound.

Physical CD's, LP's and downloads are available at the Six Shooter's Online Shop and iTunes.



Video above courtesy of BRBRTFO

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The iTunes Sessions album is a stripped down, tremendous, live recording of their greatest song as well as an excellent cover of Tom Waits' Gun Street Girl.

Of course, it's only available as a download through iTunes.

Video above courtesy of StellaBlu477

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Both these recordings are a welcome addition to any Whitehorse fan's collection (or any fan of quality folk rock, actually).

Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, More Releases

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Hamilton Duo Whitehorse Get Fiery with Leave No Bridge Unburned!

Hamilton duo, Whitehorse (Luke Doucet and Mellisa McClelland) have decided to amp things up with Leave No Bridge Unburned, their latest fiery album. This Six Shooter Records release transports them well into the rocker realm.

Luckily, the couple haven't given up their wonderful songwriting prowess.  Each song is well-crafted lyrically and falls within the Americana tradition of storytelling.

For the first time, Whitehorse are joined by other talent musicians. Gus Van Go (who produces) and Werner F, who add some great guitars and bass. Collectively, they catapult the music to new, amazing heights.

You can purchase the CD through the Six Shooter Records online store or you can download it via iTunes.







Blast from the Past: Whitehorse Covers EP

Links: Whitehorse, More Whitehorse Stories, More Releases, Videos above courtesy of Six Shooter Records

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