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TIME to TIME 2023
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Kevin Kane - Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin
Produced by The Northern Pikes and John D.S. Adams
Recorded at Stonehouse Sound - Mahone Bay, NS.
Engineered and mixed by John D.S. Adams
Additional Musicians:
Glenn Patscha - Keyboards
Donald MacLennan - Violin
Mastered by João Carvalho
Artwork by Joanne Howard at Small Dog Design
Marketing by Cortney Harkin, Direction by Sean Russell at baselineMUSIC
Live Sound by Dean Friesen at 5by5 Live
Booking by Ralph James - Paquin Artists Agency - Toronto
We acknowledge the financial support of Factor and Canada's private radio broadcasters.
Forest of Love 2019 Universal Music
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass, Harmonica
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Kevin Kane - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Produced by The Northern Pikes
Engineered and mixed by Graham Lessard
Assisted by Eric Cinnamon
Mastered by Peter J. Moore
Recorded at Studio Bell - National Music Centre - Calgary, AB.
January 31 to February 10 and July 11-16, 2018
Photography by The Northern Pikes
Design by Andy Slater
Live Sound by Dean Friesen at 5by5 Live
Booking by Ralph James - Paquin Artists Agency - Toronto
Many thanks to Ivar Hamilton, Warren Stewart, Jon Box, Paul Sanderson, Esther Fairbairn, Andrew Mosker, Jesse Moffatt, Jason Tawkin, Jay Abraham, Jackson Semko.
Special thanks to Colli, Jacqueline, Kate and Nadia
Big Blue Sky (Super Sized) 2017 Universal Music
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass, Piano
Bryan Potvin - Guitars
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by Rick Hutt, Fraser Hill and The Northern Pikes
Recorded at Metal Works Studio - Mississauga 1987
Engineered by Fraser Hill assisted by Dave Runstedler
Project supervised by Warren Stewart and Ivar Hamilton
Audio newly remastered by Peter J. Moore at the E Room
Art direction – Simon Paul
Additional Musicians:
Barry Keane - Percussion
Wendy Davis - BG Vocals
Rebecca Jenkins - BG Vocals
Rick Hutt - Keyboards
Additional recording:
Sounds Interchange - Toronto
Grant Avenue - Hamilton
Hypnotic Sound - Toronto
Digital mixing at McClear Place Studios - Toronto, ON.
Assisted by Lou Solakofski, Martin Lee, Paul Shubat
Direction by Mighty Music Management - Fraser Hill and Ed Smeall
Roadcrew 1987: Craig "Fin" Finley, Dave Tokar, Anne-May Sirois
Roadcrew 2017: Dean Friesen, Darcy Beck, Christina Denis, Jackson Semko, Corrie Balogh, John Verrall
Art direction and design - Hugh Syme
Photography - Glen Wexler
Many thanks to the following who made this project possible:
Mitch Barnett, Craig “Fin” Finley, Fraser Hill, Ed Smeall, Rick Hutt, Doug Chappell, Doug McClement, Peter J. Moore, Bob Mersereau, Paul Sanderson, Jay Abraham, Dean Friesen, John Verrall, Kate Lum, David Zeleny, Kevin Kane and especially Warren Stewart and Ivar Hamilton
This album is dedicated to the memory of Neil Morgan (1961-1984)
ICON 2016 Universal Music
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Compilation supervised by Warren Stewart for Universal Music Canada
Art Direction: Vartan, adapted by Simon Paul
Mastered by Andres Lara
Cover Photo: Scarpati
Inlay Photo: Kevin Hogarth
We would like to thank Warren Stewart and Ivar Hamilton for years of support & for making this ICONS release a reality.
We would also like to thank our fans, families, friends and crew for supporting us over the last 32 years.
It's A Good Life 2003
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by The Northern Pikes and Ross Nykiforuk
Engineered and mixed by Ross Nykiforuk at Cosmic Pad Studio
Saskatoon, SK. - February 2003
Mastered by Peter Moore at The E Room - Toronto, ON.
Art Direction and Design by Martin Soldat
Web Design 2003 by Maija Graham
Management by Jeff Liberty [email protected]
Keyboards by Ross Nykiforuk
Don Schmid plays Canwood drums and Sabian cymbals
Truest Inspiration 2001
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
"Little Boy Kelly" co-written with Neil Morgan
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by David Baxter
Recorded and mixed at The Rogue - Toronto, ON.
August - October 2000
Engineered by James Paul and J Elliot
Mixed by James Paul
Mastered by Phil Demetro at The Lacquer Channel
Design by Committee (Paul van Dongen)
Photography by Daniel Cremin
Additional Musicians:
Melanie Doane - Vocals, Violin
Jack Lenz - Piano, Hammond Organ
Bob Egan - Pedal Steel
Jim McGrath - Programming
David Baxter - Additional Guitar, bass, keyboards and other cool stuff.
Special thanks to Bazil Donovan for the guitars
Thanks to Glen Jackson at Marlboro Classics - Toronto, ON.
Management by Alex DeCartier at Squaredog, assisted by Jane St Claire - Toronto, ON.
Agent - S L Feldman, George Elmes, Olivia Ryan, Rob Pattee, Jane Samis
Travel Arrangements by "En Tour" Dorothy McAuley and Brenda Caspar
Thanks to Maija Graham and Larry Graves for creating our website in 2001
Don Schmid plays Canwood drums and Sabian cymbals
Live 2000
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by The Northern Pikes
Recorded live by Corey Parmenter
North Bay, ON - April 26, '00
Wakefield, QC. - April 28, '00
Toronto, ON. - April 29, '00
Mixed and Mastered by Peter Moore at The E Room - Toronto, ON.
Design by Fresh Vibe North
Management by Alex DeCartier at Squaredog - Toronto, ON.
Hits and Assorted Secrets 1999 Virgin Records
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Compilation supervised by Warren Stewart for Universal Music Canada
All tracks Re-mastered by Ted Carson at Music Lane Inc. - Toronto, ON.
Package Design by Verve Graphic Consultants Inc. - Toronto, ON.
Gig 1993 Virgin Records
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by The Northern Pikes
Recorded live by Les Cantin
"The Spectrum" - Montreal, QC. June 10, '93
"Music Hall" - Toronto, ON. June 11, '93
Mixed by Les Cantin at Creative House - Saskatoon, SK.
Digital Editing by Dean Friesen at Cyan Digital Media - Saskatoon, SK.
Mastered by George Graves at The Lacquer Channel - Toronto, ON.
Ross Nykiforuk - Keyboards
Leslie Stanwyck - Vocals on "Worlds Away"
Dean Friesen - House Engineer
John Dykeman - Guitar Tech
Russ Ryan - Guitar Tech
Glen Murphy - Lighting Tech
Photography by Kevin Hogarth, Bill Kanerva
Booklet Design by Antoine Moonen
Thanks to Doug Chappell, Virgin Records and anyone and everyone who supported us.
Neptune 1992 Virgin Records
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by The Northern Pikes and Rob Jaczko
Engineered and Mixed by Rob Jaczko
Recorded and Mixed in July and August 1992
A&M Studios - Los Angeles, CA.
Assisted by Mike Baumgartner, John "Genghis" Aguto
Metal Works - Toronto, ON.
Assisted by L. Stuart Young, Ed Krautner, Mark Peters
Blue Jay Studios - Boston, MA.
Assisted by Mark Wessel
Digital Editing - Dave Frangioni
Mastered by Bob Ludwig - Masterdisk - NYC
Ross Nykiforuk - Keyboards
Special Guests: Margo Timmins, Jimmy "King" Amason, Ken Greer, Greg Johns
Cover Concept - Pikes
Photography - Kevin Hogarth assisted by Margaret Marissen
Joe Kloeble as King Neptune
Additional photography by Bill Kanerva
Graphics - Riff Raff
Craig "Fin" Finley - Tour Manager - L.D.
Dean Friesen - House Engineer
Bob Whyte - Guitar Tech
Snow In June 1990 Virgin Records
© Northern Pike Songs
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by Rick Hutt, Fraser Hill and The Northern Pikes
Recorded at Bearsville Studio - Bearsville, NY.
Engineered by Fraser Hill and Rick Hutt
Assisted by Chris Laidlaw
Mixes by Bob Clearmountain assisted by Chris Laidlaw at Bearsville Studio
Mixes by Hugh Padgham assisted by Rob Jaczko at A&M Studio - Los Angeles
Production Assistance - Andy Horrocks and Ian Tanner
Additional Recording - Mitch Barnett, Brian Orsted, Les Cantin, Don Warkentin at Studio West - Pike Lake, SK.
Glenn Ens, Dwayne Harder at Audio Art - Saskatoon, SK.
Digital Assembly by Scott Hull at Masterdisk - New York, NY.
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk NY
Art Direction and Design - Hugh Syme
Photography by Scarpati
Additional Musicians:
Garth Hudson - Organ, Keyboards, Accordion
John Sebastian - Acoustic Guitar, Harp, Autoharp
Stan Szelest - Acoustic Piano
Crystal Taliefero - Background Vocals
Rick Hutt - Keyboards, Acoustic Piano
Ian Tanner - Keyboards, Organ
Roadcrew: Craig "Fin" Finley, Bob Whyte, Rob Howick, Michael Kaye, Dean Roney, Gunner Van Hoof
Direction by Mighty Music Management - Fraser Hill and Ed Smeall - Toronto
Agent: Michael Greggs at The Agency - Toronto, ON.
Agent: Bobby Brooks, Mitch Rose at CAA - Los Angeles, CA.
Publicity - Jane Blumenfeld at Inpress - New York, NY.
Don Schmid plays Canwood drums and Sabian cymbals
Secrets Of The Alibi 1988 Virgin Records
© Black 'n Round Music
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Vocals, Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by Rick Hutt, Fraser Hill and The Northern Pikes
Recorded at Bearsville Studio - Bearsville, NY.
Engineered by Fraser Hill and Rick Hutt
Assisted by Chris Laidlaw
Rick Hutt - Piano, Keyboards
Guitar Technician - Bob Whyte
Additional recording and mixing at Le Studio - Morin Heights, QC.
Assisted by Paul Milner
Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound - New York, NY.
Direction by Mighty Music Management - Fraser Hill and Ed Smeall - Toronto
Agent: CAA - Los Angeles, CA.
Roadcrew: Craig "Fin" Finley, Michael Kaye, Bob Whyte
Photography by Thomas Balint
Hair by Devah Hair Design - Toronto, ON.
Graphic design by Riff Raff - Toronto, ON.
Don Schmid plays Sabian Cymbals and Remo Heads
Big Blue Sky 1987 Virgin Records
© Black 'n Round Music
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Guitar, Vocals
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Don Schmid - Drums, Percussion
Produced by Rick Hutt and Fraser Hill
Recorded at Metal Works Studio - Mississauga, ON.
Engineered by Fraser Hill
Assisted by Dave Runstedler
Mastered by Bob Ludwig - Masterdisk NY
Additional Musicians:
Barry Keane - Percussion
Wendy Davis - BG Vocals
Rebecca Jenkins - BG Vocals
Rick Hutt - Keyboards
Additional recording:
Sounds Interchange - Toronto
Grant Avenue - Hamilton
Hypnotic Sound - Toronto
Digital mixing at McClear Place Studios - Toronto, ON.
Assisted by Lou Solakofski, Martin Lee, Paul Shubat
Direction by Mighty Music Management - Fraser Hill and Ed Smeall
Roadcrew: Craig "Fin" Finley, Dave Tokar, Anne-May Sirois
Art direction and design - Hugh Syme
Photography - Glen Wexler
This album is dedicated to the memory of Neil Morgan (1961-1984)
Scene In North America 1985
© Black 'n Round Music
All songs written and performed by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Bass
Bryan Potvin - Lead Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Produced by Mitch Barnett and The Northern Pikes
Recorded and Mixed at Studio West - Pike Lake, SK.
Engineered by Mitch Barnett, assisted by Clarence Deis
Rob Esch - Drums
Brent Burlingham - Electronic and acoustic percussion
Photography by Kevin Hogarth
Cover concept & design by Helen Quan
Thanks to Robert Hodgins and all concerned.
The Northern Pikes 1984
© Black 'n Round Music
All songs written by Jay Semko arranged by The Northern Pikes
Jay Semko - Vocals, Guitar
Bryan Potvin - Lead Guitar
Merl Bryck - Vocals, Guitar
Glen Hollingshead - Bass
Produced by Mitch Barnett and The Northern Pikes
Recorded at Studio West - Pike Lake, SK.
Engineered by Mitch Barnett
Phil Neville - Drum Programming
Photography by Grant Kernan
Cover Design by Apex Design Graphics
Management by Robert Hodgins
Thanks to all concerned.