Starsky Partridge
Lucas Graelwicz
Elvis Jones
Christian Spiers
Peter Lalonde
Drew Hussey

Shape reunited November 6th 2004 at Alexander's in Brantford. More complete story to come soon.

Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #1, January 1996

There was a brief mention of them was in an article on the Brantford Vibe CD.

In the same issue there is an advertisement for a film called Bad James III and the soundtrack was done by Shape. It also mentions that they have as show February 10th 1996 at the Turnaround and another February 14th 1996 at the Navy Club in Brantford.

They are mentioned in Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #2, March 1996 as a confirmed entry as of February 10th 1996 in the Turnaround's battle of the bands which ended up not being a trustworthy event. In the same issue Donovan who used to be an old member of Shape the previous year had an advertisement for The Damage Cycle which was a project of his.

Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #3, May 1996

Neverlasting Music Taking Shape

by Dan Walker

Shape has slowly grown to become one of the more popular bands in the area. The always changing line-up of musicians in the band has led to dubious infamy on the local music scene, but Shape, once considered mere NIN (Nine Inch Nails) clones, have matured and grown in popularity.

Album soon

Starsky Partridge started the band in August 1994. Shape released a demo in 1995 titled "A Collection of Morbid Thoughts" and hope to follow it up in the coming months with a full length album. They are also working on the "Bad James" movie soundtrack, which may or may not actually happen because of the on-again, off-again status of the local movie makers. The band is hoping to start their own record label, which will help other bands get their own releases out. Valve, a relatively new band, is on of the names who will work with Shape on the new label.

Diverse sound

The band describes their sound as "ambient-industrial-techno-gothic-death-disco." This diverse sound is influenced by Skinny Puppy, King Crimson and Gary Numan, among others. Shape's shows are often visually creative, with smoke and lighted props. The band itself sports outrageous outfits on stage and are willing to do anything to entertain their fans.

Playing near you

Shape has played many areas, and their willingness to play a number of venues is helping them grow in popularity. They have played everything from pool halls to outdoor shows in Brantford, Waterdown and Hamilton. Due to the technical complexity of their music, shows sometimes have problems. But the band's effort always makes up for it.

Great possibilities

The band is looking toward the future. They submitted a song to the CFNY 102.1 talent search, a huge contest that carries with it high hopes for its winner. A decision hasn't been made yet, but Shape feels that they have a good chance. The band knows of a few unofficial internet sites for Shape, and indication that underground support is growing. Shape is definitely headed for the big time, and they have to be seen to be believed. To correspond with the band, write to: 56 C Harris Avenue, Brantford, N3R 2E9.

Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #3, May 1996

In Other News...

by Dan Walker

...Now all the bar (Alexander's Market Street, Brantford) needs to do is open its doors to the underage, as it did for an awesome show with Shape and Dianthus recently...

Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #4, June 1996

The Brantford Music Summer Will Be Hotter Than Ever

by Dan Walker

Shape is working on their first CD The band has been at it non-stop and hopes to have the album available in August. Shape was featured in the Expositor's entertainment section recently (wow) and will find time to play for us soon.

Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #5, August 1996

Soundzone Throws Unbeatable Parties

by Dan Walker

...A third show was held in September of last year with some proceeds going to charity. Floater, Shape, and Tangled and Weaved playing to 800 people in Vanessa...

This advertisement mentions Shape playing the Pelican sometime fall 1996

Entertainment Brantford? Online, Issue #2, February 15 1997

Dan Walker admits that Shape is among his favorite bands.

In Other News...

by Dan Walker

Shape has finally given EBO? a date for their CD release. They will play a release party on March 22 at the Turnaround Club on Colborne Street. Also playing will be the brand-new Oracle and Vision 25. Rumors have circulated since last summer as to when the album would be out, and finally things have come together...

The Picture, Issue #2, June 1997

Other Stuff

by Dan Walker

Shape's always-delayed new CD is nearing completion - for real, this time. The album is the band's first, and has been in the works for more than a year now. Recorded at Noise Floor Studios here in Brantford, all accounts say that it sounds truly amazing, so hopefully it really will hit the streets this time. Shape also has a brand-spanking-new website for y'all to see, so make sure to tell them the picture sent you!

The Picture, Issue #4, August 1997

In Other News...

by Dan Walker

Dianthus has some good and bad news recently. The bad is that their drummer, Chris Spiers, is leaving the band to play with Shape. This decision was made a few weeks ago, as Chris is enjoying working with the industrial band. He has worked on both of the band's new CDs and both are great. Shape's new offering., "In Sleep We Dream Of Dreadful Things," is available now, and Dianthus will have their as-yet-untitled album on the streets very soon. The good news for Dianthus is that a band with the same name, who they found were stealing logos on the Internet, have apparently broken up, signaling the end of that added stress. For more Dianthus info, see my unofficial Dianthus page, as part of Over Now Productions, at http://www.overnow.home.ml.org/

August 18 1995, Civic Centre, Brantford
September 1995, Soundzone Concert, Vanessa
October 1 1995, Alexander's, Brantford
February 10 1996, Turnaround, Brantford
February 15 1996, Army Navy Club, Brantford
April 1996, Alexander's, Brantford
May 5 1996, Poor Folks Delhi, Brantford (Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #3, May 1996)
July 3 1996, Chances, Brantford (Entertainment Brantford?, Issue #4, June 1996)
March 22 1997, Turnaround, Brantford (Entertainment Brantford? Online, Issue #2, February 15 1997)
November 6 2004, Alexander, Brantford (reunion show)

Show Posters

August 18 1995 battle of the band at the Civic Centre

October 1 1995 at Alexanders with Drunk 'n Anger and Dirge

External Links

http://www.oocities.org/SunsetStrip/Venue/1037/ (defunct original web site, found January 2003, site is being reconstructed)
http://www.myspace.com/brantfordshape
http://www.myspace.com/sorrowhasaperfectend

last updated June 18 2007

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