to the group. As Osborne contin- ued, “We’ve never done it that way, where you write in the studio. But because we now have our own studio, we’re allowed to do that.”

The lineup of 54°40, fea- turing Osborne on vocals, Phil Camparelli on _ guitar, Matt Johnson playing drums, and bassist Brad Merritt, has been together since 1985. In an industry where artists come and go, this is quite remarkable. Just don’t look to Osborne for an explanation for this longevity. “We don’t look behind or ahead, to tell you the truth. I guess we’re in a situation where we still have a good chem- istry creatively, and we know each other well,” he said.

In the bands sixteen years together, they have been able to witness a transformation in the Canadian music industry. “From our perspective, we can pretty much find work wherever we

want. The scene is bigger in some ways,” he added.

But on the question of whether or not it is easier for a band to make a living in the indus- try today, Osborne sounded less sure, responding with a hesitant, “I think so. It still takes a lot of work. It wasn’t until our fifth album that we could quit our day jobs.”

Realities of the Canadian music scene also have had an impact on the longevity of the group. “We haven’t really reached a successful peak where we’ve sold millions of records and made lots of money. We still have to do this. We can’t rest on our laurels. It’s a survival thing, and like Marvin Gaye said, ‘you’re only as good as your last song,’” said Osborne.

54°40 will be performing at the Barn on February | as part of the winter carnival. Tickets are available at the Barn.

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