Prairie Oyster

About

Canadian country group, formed in King City, Ontario, in 1974, active to 1978, and then re-formed in 1982.

Formed as a trio in 1974 by Russell DeCarle (vocals) and Keith Glass (guitar), formerly of the bluegrass group King City Slickers, joined by Dennis Delorme (pedal-steel guitar). This lineup that toured extensively and became favourites on the central Canada festival circuit, but released no recordings before breaking up in 1978.

The group reunited in 1982, joined by Joan Besen (vocals/keyboards), John P. Allen (fiddle/mandolin), and John Adames (drums). Drummer Bruce Moffet, formerly of the Corey Hart band, replaced Adames in 1986. Bohdan Hluszko became drummer in 1996, replaced by Charlie Cooley, formerly of Manteca, in 1998. The band went on hiatus in the early 2000s, returning with a new album 2006 that included John Adames on drums and percussion. At some point since they again went into indefinite hiatus, although various members continue to record and tour on their own.