Aaron Space - ST

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Keep on Moving	03:18
	2	Silly Ceiling	05:06
	3	When She Smiles	03:05
	4	Man in a Yellow Car	04:26
	5	Marsha	02:01

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	6	North Country Rock & Roll	03:45
	7	It Might Be You	03:10
	8	The Loser	02:47
	9	Fair Child	03:29
	10	Rainbow Ride	05:07

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Aaron Space emerged in the early 1970s from Sudbury's growing hard rock underground, with roots that stretched across Canada—and even Italy. The band brought together four experienced musicians: drummer and vocalist Bob DiSalle from Sudbury, Ontario; rhythm guitarist and singer Dave Moulaison from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; lead guitarist Jake Thomas from North Bay, Ontario (formerly of Buckstone Hardware); and bassist Gene Falbo, originally from Dipignano, Calabria, Italy.

Prior to adopting the name Aaron Space, several members had performed together in the band Mudflat, which gained brief visibility after appearing in the 1971 Don Shebib film Rip Off. Though American actor Don Scardino portrayed the fictional frontman on-screen, Aaron Space performed as the group in the film’s musical segments—giving them early exposure even before their first single was released.

The group signed with Warner Bros. Canada in late 1971, aided by A&R executive John Pozer. Their debut 45, “Keep On Movin’” b/w “The Visitor,” was issued in December of that year (Warner 7566), featuring backing vocals by Lisa Garber. Boosted by Toronto radio support, the single entered the RPM 100 chart at #95 on January 8, 1972, climbed to #83 by January 15, and held steady on the chart for a total of three weeks before slipping off by early February.

Their self-titled full-length LP, Aaron Space, was released shortly afterward in early 1972 (Warner 9011), along with a second single, “Marsha” b/w “She Smiles.” The album was recorded at Eastern Sound Studios in Toronto and produced and engineered by John Stewart, with John Pozer serving as executive producer. The cover was designed by Peter Lole, and the album was issued on both LP and 8-track formats. All songs were original compositions, with lead vocals and writing duties shared across the band.

Despite a visible promotional push and modest touring around central Canada, the album and second single failed to gain commercial traction. Sessions for a follow-up album were reportedly underway, with new material being developed, but with limited momentum and their Warner deal not renewed, Aaron Space quietly disbanded later that year.

Bassist Gene Falbo later resurfaced under his given name as a member of Jackson Hawke, further contributing to Canada’s rock legacy. Meanwhile, Aaron Space gradually acquired cult status among collectors of Canadian hard rock and psychedelic-tinged albums of the early 1970s. In 2019, the album was reissued by Big Pink Music (BIG PINK 578) in South Korea, bringing renewed international attention to this overlooked gem of the Warner Canada catalog.
-Robert Williston

Jake Thomas (North Bay, Ontario): lead guitar, vocals
Bob DiSalle (Sudbury, Ontario): drums, percussion, vocals
Dave Moulaison (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia): rhythm guitar, vocals
Gene Falbo (Dipignano Cosenza Calabria, Italy): bass guitar, vocals

Produced and engineered by John Stewart
Executive Producer: John Pozer
Recorded at Eastern Sound, Toronto, Ontario

Cover design by Peter Lole

SPECIAL THANKS
To Lisa Garber (A & M Records)

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