Original Lineup
Duncan
Meiklejohn
~ Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Darrell Quast ~
Percussion,
Vocals
Marcus Redivo ~ Bass
Selwyn Redivo ~ Guitar,
Flute, Vocals
Lyle
Shepard ~ Drums
Later Members
Ken
Chalmers ~ Drums
Matt
Frenette ~ Drums
Paul
Dean ~ Guitar
Crew / Management
Mike Gale ~ Road Manager
Bob Harris ~ Manager
Jerry Neufeld ~ Sound
Studio City Music, Alberta
~ Bookings
The Great Canadian river race was formed in 1970 and toured extensively in Canada and the Northern US. Original members included Duncan Meiklejohn, Darrell Quast, Marcus Redivo, Selwyn Redivo and Lyle Shepard. Later members included Kenny Chalmers, Paul Dean and Matt Frenett.They released two singles on the “London Records” label, titled “Briar’s town Ferry” and “Show me your love/Brenda Marie”, which received limited airplay on Canadian Radio. Their true success was in being an extremely popular “working band”. They played night clubs, bars, cabarets, one night concerts, high schools, universities and even lounges. Wherever they played, large crowds soon became fans. For many, the band is an integral part of cherished memories from a past era.
After nearly 33 years apart, the band recently reunited for their 35 year reunion. This site is for everyone who has a memory that cannot be separated from the band, or the era in which they played. Enjoy.
GCRR Reunited - July 2005Duncan, Marcus and Selwyn played together in two former Penticton BC bands, “The Barons” and “The House of Lords” which included Drummer Neil Morrison and Bass player Barry Scott (the Barons) and drummer Ron Beechey (the House of Lords).
Lyle Shepard and Darrell Quast played together in a former Kamloops BC band called “Solution” which included Keyboard player David Parkinson, guitarist Doug Jeffers and Bass player, Gary Shepard
Matt Frenette and Paul Dean both went on to perform with Loverboy.
Thirty five years after their initial breakup, the band reunited
Great Canadian River Race Website