OVERVIEW

We’re a loud, fast, and unapologetic protopunk band born in Goderich, Ontario, built from the bond of two brothers and their closest friends, Alister (vocals, guitar), Wes (guitar), Mclean (bass), and Carson (drums). All in our late teens, we channel the raw, untamed energy of the early punk scene, covering icons like The Ramones, The Clash, The Sonics, The Stooges, The Damned, Cock Sparrer, Supersuckers, The Kingsmen, The Animals, and Agent Orange. From garage jam sessions to tearing up stages across Southern Ontario, including Union Waterloo, StrummerFest, Joe Friday’s, and The Crusher Music Festival, we bring fuzz, feedback, and fire to every show. Our mission is simple: keep the spirit of rebellion alive. We don’t just play the songs that started punk, we live them, reviving the grit, noise, and freedom that made this music a revolution.

THE BAND:

Wes (Guitar) 

Mclean (Base) 

Alister (Guitar & Vocals) 

Carson (Drummer) 

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

■ The Animal Band are a loud, fast, and unapologetic protopunk band born in Goderich, Ontario — a small town that taught us how to make our own noise. Built from the bond of two brothers and their closest friends, our music is fueled by sleepless nights, broken strings, and the kind of chaos that only youth can bring. We channel the wild energy of the early punk scene — the danger, the honesty, the feeling that every chord could set the world on fire.

From basement rehearsals to tearing up stages across Southern Ontario — Union Waterloo, StrummerFest, Joe Friday’s, The Crusher Music Festival — we carry the same pulse wherever we go: fuzz, feedback, and defiance. Every show is a release — sweat, volume, and freedom colliding in one unstoppable roar.

Our mission is simple: keep the spirit of rebellion alive. We don’t just play the songs that started punk — we live them. Because punk was never just music; it was a heartbeat, a middle finger, a promise that no matter how small your town or how loud the world gets, your voice can still shake the walls.


LET’S ChAT

Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details for your upcoming event. We’re excited to work with you and turn your ideas into an exceptional experience!

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