Speed Control
Speed Control is a Whitehorse, Yukon-based “super tight, riff heavy, harmony rock band” (Stuart Derdeyn, Vancouver Sun/The Province). Formed in 2010, they have built up a devoted following and fan base with their songs that are both catchy and thoughtful, with a dynamic energy that drives each tune. Brothers Graeme and Jody Peters have been joined by Eric Holland on drums to create the ultimate power trio.
Speed Control’s live shows have become known for the exciting combination of their music and the band’s incredible stage presence. The trio puts on a high-energy show that fans love to experience! As they continue to build their career, Speed Control have been gaining buzz and notoriety among music lovers in North America and beyond.
Drawing on influences from Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, The Barenaked Ladies, and Motley Crue, Speed Control is 100% Rock and Roll. Speed Control is a band that plays hard, with passion and energy, be it to 40, 400, 4000, and the end goal of 40,000 people. This may seem like a lofty goal, but if you can live in the Yukon, load in and out of shows at minus 40, and still come out sweaty, then this doesn’t seem like too hard of a mountain to conquer.
Sponsored by Yamaha Canada Music, Speed Control is a rock band that believes in education. While on tour, the band puts on workshops, school shows, and a School of RAWK.
History
Brothers Graeme and Jody Peters started the band in 2010, launching their first album “The A.D.D. Sides” with a 16 date western Canadian tour. 2012 saw the band release “FAB” and with that came their first national tour with stops from Whitehorse, Yukon to Toronto, Ontario. 2017 saw the release of “SPEED CONTROL” an 11 song album with 3 singles, Still Standing , The Deception of Reality and TENT CITY. 2018 and 2019 saw the band touring upwards of 6 months a year and play between 150-250 shows per year. Speed Control is back on the road now, and has released a new EP “Let Me Out!”
Steve Butterworth, Vice President of Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
“What is Speed Control like on stage? Three thousand people of all ages and backgrounds dancing and smiling describes it best. Speed Control is a high-energy rock act that resonates with youth and adult audiences who say their music is reminiscent of the quality rock bands of the late 60s and early 70s. Fresh, energetic and engaging, Speed Control belongs on festival main stages and in soft-seat theatres where music lovers can listen and appreciate their artistry, or move to their highly danceable melodies.
The Speed Control’s Rawk Camp gives presenters the opportunity to provide their communities with top- notch music instruction that results in children and youth capable of playing songs that their friends know and love. The potential for social change exists in Speed Control and their ability to mentor and lead children and youth in a love of music, and a passion for self-expression through performance. This is ‘presenter gold’ no matter the venue.”
Angela Drainville, Artistic Producer, Atlin Arts & Music Festival