“Fish Boats” is an up-tempo number about the disappearance of an industry that once dominated the northwest coast.
After WWII until the early 1980’s, Prince Rupert was considered the Halibut Capitol of the world. In 1910 there were 14 canneries operating there on the Skeena River. In the 1970’s and 80’s the fishing industry boomed. Young people came from many places in North America to the NorthWest coast to work, made big money and lived hard. Large social gatherings were common. Money and energy flowed.
The sustainability of the fishing industry on the west coast is a constant concern. Fish farms, waste effluent, natural predators along with overfishing, have lowered stocks and are a constant threat.
interesting side note…
Aug 1997 – 200 Canadian fishboats surrounded and blocked the Alaskan ferry ”Malaspina”, protesting Americans overfishing in “Canadian waters”. It was tense. There was a lot of energy. Passionate times in the fishing industry = understatement.
released June 25, 2021
Release Date: June 25, 2021
Mark Perry - lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar
Jordy Walker - lead acoustic guitar, percussion
Tobin Frank - bass
Andrea McColeman - accordion
Mip - harmony vocals
Produced and mixed by Jordy Walker at Stackwall Sound, Whitehorse, Yukon
Lead vocals and acoustic guitar recorded by Mark Perry at Northern Sky Records, Smithers, BC
Lead acoustic guitar, electric guitar and percussion recorded by Jordy Walker at Stackwall Sound, Whitehorse, Yukon
All other tracks recorded by the players at their home studios.
Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova at Bova Lab Studio, Ottawa, ON
Songwriter, copyright Mark Perry 2021 SOCAN
Contact and more info at
www.markperry.ca
Supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia