With guitar in hand, Craig can turn any setting into an intimate affair, infusing his music and lyrics with an uncompromising humanism rarely seen in today's production-heavy climate.
Craig makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Don't be surprised if one day you find yourself enjoying one of Craig's renowned shows in the comfort of your own living room.
In 2012, Cardiff was nominated for a Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo, and for a Canadian Folk Music Award as Contemporary Singer of the Year.
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That Band
Craig Cardiff Lyrics
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Turned there in Cleveland Square
There was a sound
That came out
It came out of nowhere
And the bar manager he greeted us and he said
Hey you're late and
About the contract it was sent back
And there were a few changes made
And the opening band had gear that worked and
All their t-shirts matched
And they took the stage
And sounded like rage against the machine
Well they kicked our asses
And that band says they're big in Europe
And that band says they're big in Japan
That band says they're going to do it and
I do not know that I do not believe them
And then you called out from side-stage
Don't you know any billy, 'piano man', Joel?
And you raged all night, shouted through the smoke
And it you called it back and you said
Please don't go for anymore I
I don't think I can keep track of myself
That band says they're big in Europe
That band says they're big in Japan
That band says they're going to do it and
I do not know that I do not believe them
That band says they're big in Europe
That band says they're big in Japan
That band says they're going to do it and
I do not know that I do not believe them
(well, they're not too bad, but they're nothing to write home about)
(do you guys know...)
(they had some hits...)
The song "That Band" by Craig Cardiff tells the story of a frustrating experience the band had while touring. They arrived at a venue in Boston and found out that the opening band had already taken the stage and sounded much better than them. The manager also informed them that the contract had been sent back with changes and the opening band that performed had matching t-shirts and working gears. During their performance, someone from the side stage shouted for the band to play Billy Joel's "Piano Man," causing further chaos.
The lyrics of the song reflect the struggles of lesser-known bands trying to make it in the music industry, constantly comparing themselves to other bands that claim to be big in Europe and Japan. The frustration in the lyrics shows how difficult it can be to establish oneself as a successful musician and the disappointment that comes with not being able to meet expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
One night down there in Boston
Craig Cardiff reminisces about a night when he and his band played in Boston
Turned there in Cleveland Square
He probably got lost trying to find the venue and ended up in Cleveland Square
There was a sound
He heard a sudden sound that grabbed his attention
That came out
It was unexpected
It came out of nowhere
Further emphasizing the surprise
And the bar manager he greeted us and he said
The bar manager welcomed the band and gave them some updates
Hey you're late and
The band arrived later than expected
About the contract it was sent back
The contract had been sent back and revised
And there were a few changes made
The revised contract had some changes made to it
And the opening band had gear that worked and
The opening band had functioning equipment
All their t-shirts matched
They were also well coordinated with matching t-shirts
And they took the stage
The opening band performed after the updates were discussed
And sounded like rage against the machine
They were great and sounded like the famous band 'Rage Against the Machine'
Well they kicked our asses
The opening band outperformed Craig Cardiff's band
And that band says they're big in Europe
Craig Cardiff heard the opening band boasting that they're popular in Europe
And that band says they're big in Japan
The opening band also claimed they were popular in Japan
That band says they're going to do it and
Craig Cardiff heard the opening band proudly declaring their aspirations
I do not know that I do not believe them
Craig doesn't know if he should believe their claims or not
And then you called out from side-stage
Someone from the audience called out to Craig while he was on stage
Don't you know any billy, 'piano man', Joel?
The person asked if they can play one of Billy Joel's songs
And you raged all night, shouted through the smoke
The person kept shouting and complaining throughout the entire show
And it you called it back and you said
The person called out to Craig again, interrupting his performance
Please don't go for anymore I
The person begged Craig to stop playing
I don't think I can keep track of myself
The person was probably drunk and couldn't handle their emotions
they're not too bad, but they're nothing to write home about
Craig acknowledges that the opening band was good but not exceptional
do you guys know...
Someone from the audience is asking Craig's band if they know a particular song
they had some hits...
Craig's band knows about the opening band's previous popular songs
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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