The Powergoats
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Bio
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, performer Jamie Douglas has enjoyed a colourful career in Ottawa's arts scene as an actor, comedian, musician and puppeteer. In 2003 Jamie traveled to the Persian Gulf to perform in a Canadian Forces Show Tour with Barney Bentall, Tony D and Diane White.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, author and musician David Hart is a four-time Olympian. A member of the Canadian Water Polo team at the Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976 games, David also coached in Los Angeles 1984 and Sydney 2000.
About
The Powergoats
David Hart founded the band in 1991 with photographer John Major. Originally intended as an act for house parties, the band called themselves Out of Our Heads. After three years, Hart and Major were eying the Ottawa club circuit to perhaps follow in the footsteps of band friends The Blushing Brides and The Bleeding Hearts.
In 1994 the lineup was rounded out with 20 year old frontman Jamie Douglas, a frantic showman with a theater background. Calling themselves Torn and Frayed, the band enjoyed a decent run playing clubs, pubs and campuses along the Ottawa-Montreal route (favorite shows include weekend runs in Montreal's Peel Pub and the 1995 Bluesfest Volunteer Appreciation Show at the Penguin Club with Canadian favorite Suzie Vinnick sharing vocals as a surprise guest).
In December 2007, David and Jamie resolved to continue the band with a new energy and a new name; The Powergoats. FInally performing their own material written by Jamie and/or David the band has rocked the socks off of all those who've been lucky enough to see real, honest rock n' roll performed with heart and soul, and a little bit of mischief!
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