Ermine was a Canadian

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band composed of singer/guitarist Matt Belyea, drummer Mike Belyea and bass guitarist Chuck Teed.

History

Ermine was formed in

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in 2001. In 2003 the band its first album, ''Maps of The Rise and Fall''. That year they performed at the

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. In 2004, Ermine moved to Halifax, and ''Maps of The Rise and Fall'' was nominated for Alternative Recording of the Year at the 2004

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. Ermine has performed alongside Canadian acts

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and

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, and

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. The band's 2005 performance at the Halifax Pop Explosion included violinist James Blanchford. In 2006 the band released their second album, ''The Murra''.

Film and television

Ermine appeared several times on ''

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'', with regular interview spots on the program ''Going Coastal''. The band's music appeared in the short film ''My Name Is'', which won the 2006 NSI National Exposure Amateur Movie Contest Viewers Choice Award, and was also used in ''

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Motocross Clinic Volume 1'', which won the 2007 Xtremey Award for Best Instructional Video.

Band members

Matt Belyea - guitar/vocals (2001–present)
Mike Belyea - drums/vocals (2001–present)
Chuck Teed - bass guitar/keyboards (2001–present)
James Blanchard - violin/vocals (2003–2004)

Albums

2003: ''Maps Of The Rise and Fall'' (Independent)
2006: ''The Murra'' (Tiktoktiktok Music)

Videography

2007: "Motel" (Directed by Megan Wennberg)

References

External links

Ermine
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