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The Kramdens are a 5 piece band from Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Started in 1990, the band has released 7 studio albums, been broadcast coast to coast, and has performed extensively, including performances on national television.

The Kramdens are fronted by CBC Radio Host, Craig Norris.

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Back in 2003 we spent the weekend at Robert’s ho Back in 2003 we spent the weekend at Robert’s house recording a few songs with Nick Blagona. We didn't release the tracks, but the sessions were memorable. Nick was quite the story teller, and interesting character. The impact he had on many Canadian artists ran deep. From Billboard Magazine: TORONTO — Producer and master studio engineer Nick Blagona, a.k.a. "The Tone Guru," whose credits include multiple Deep Purple and Ian Gillan albums, as well as recordings by Rainbow, The Bee Gees and Canadian acts April Wine and Alexisonfire, died Jan. 4 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He was 74. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #canadianMusic #CanadianMusician #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #TheToneGuru
Happy 194th Birthday, Guelph! • • • #kramden Happy 194th Birthday, Guelph! • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #Guelph #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #WeLoveGuelph #HappyBirthdayGuelph194
Just because. Here is Steve in a Pepsi fridge. Fun Just because. Here is Steve in a Pepsi fridge. Fun times on the road up North. • • • #thekramdens #kramdens #Touring #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #WhatsInTheFridge #AfterParty #RoadStories
From the photo vault: An intense bass track from M From the photo vault: An intense bass track from MikeO being recorded by SteveK at SRK studios. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusician #CanadianMusic #RecordingStudio #JamSpots #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #BassTrack #SRKstudios
Feb 2012 - Craig and Tannis sing a duet for our so Feb 2012 - Craig and Tannis sing a duet for our song, “I Blame the Whiskey” available on our SoundCloud channel. • • • #kramdens #TheKramdens #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #Canadiana #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive
June, 2013 ~ @themuseumkitchener, one of the more June, 2013 ~ @themuseumkitchener, one of the more colourful stages we have had the pleasure of playing on. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusician #CanadianMusic #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive
October, 2017 - MPF working on new songs at our re October, 2017 - MPF working on new songs at our rehearsal studio. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #JamSpot #JamSpots #Guelph #RehearsalHall #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveLive
What are these four kramdens doing? • • • # What are these four kramdens doing? • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #Canadiana #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #Guelph
July 2018 - Robert is busy tracking drums for our July 2018 - Robert is busy tracking drums for our forthcoming album, and having fun with pocket-sized-Steve. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #canadianmusic #canadianmusician #livemusic #fortheloveoflive
2021 - RiverRun livestream. Over the coming weeks 2021 - RiverRun livestream. Over the coming weeks we will be releasing some new performance videos. Watch this space! - stay safe. 😷 • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusic #canadianmusician #livemusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #Canadiana #Band #BandVideo #Guelph
July 2018 ~ The two Mikes recording at SRK Studios July 2018 ~ The two Mikes recording at SRK Studios. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusician #CanadianMusic #Canadiana #RecordingStudio #RehearsalStudio #JamSpots #Guelph #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveLive
Here is an older photo of MikeO, just chilling wit Here is an older photo of MikeO, just chilling with an acoustic guitar during one of our many songwriting sessions. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #Canadiana #Guitar
April 2017 - I❤️Beer festival at the Sleeman C April 2017 - I❤️Beer festival at the Sleeman Centre. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #Beer #BeerFestival #WeLikeBeer
In the spirit of Easter, here is that time in 2002 In the spirit of Easter, here is that time in 2002 when we played on The Mike Bullard Show and Tony Bennett gave Craig ✌🏻 bunny ears. 🐰 • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #BunnyEars #tonybennett #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #MikeBullard #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive
Fun facts: our first full-length album “semi-sty Fun facts: our first full-length album “semi-stylish”recorded in 1996, featured a cover scan of an old Norris family album. The person stepping out of the vehicle is Craig’s father. The CD graphics are a scan of an old pair of corduroy coveralls from Robert for more semi-stylish “texture”. This is a must-have album for any kramdens’ fan. We only produced 1000 copies. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #Canadiana
2017 ~ it was the 15th anniversary of @thecornerst 2017 ~ it was the 15th anniversary of @thecornerstoneguelph, celebrating with our good friend and #Guelph business owner, Mark Rodford. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #LiveMusic #CanadianMusic #canadianmusician #ForTheLoveOfLive #supportlocalbusiness #EatLocal
We had a few comments yesterday regarding a wild s We had a few comments yesterday regarding a wild show we had at The Fiddlers Green in Galt (no longer there). Craig would often bring an accordion 🪗 like this one shown here. At some point during this particular show, the crowd got a little rowdy, and we took advantage of it by playing a punk song (Argh Fuck Kill, by the Dayglo Abortions)... Craig proceeded to toss his broken accordion into the mosh pit and the crowd demolished it. It was an epic moment in kramdens’ history! • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #PunkRock #accordion #MoshPit #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #Canadiana #RockBand #Guelph #Cambridge #Galt
Back in November 2019, we performed at Shakespeare Back in November 2019, we performed at Shakespeare Arms. It was a tight fit but a truly memorable gig. Photo credit: Russ and Cathy Gordon. • • • #kramdens #thekramdens #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #CanadianMusic #Canadiana #IndependentMusician #CanadianMusician
1990~Craig taking a stroll past a recognizable lan 1990~Craig taking a stroll past a recognizable landmark in beautiful downtown Guelph. #Guelph #TheKramdens #CanadianMusic #Canadiana #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveOfLive #ClassicKramdens #HeritageBand #DowntownGuelph
This photo was taken around 2001 when we released This photo was taken around 2001 when we released “Quiet Collision” ~ what a stylish crew we were. • • • #kramdens #TheKramdens #OldBandPhotos #CanadianMusic #CanadianMusician #LiveMusic #ForTheLoveLive
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The Kramdens are
Steve Knox – Guitars
Robert Leader – Drums, Vocals
Craig Norris – Vocals, Keyboards
Mike Ostler – Bass, Vocals
Michael Plater Findlay – Guitars, Vocals

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