Stripper's Union is a Canadian rock band consisting of Rob Baker (vocals, guitar), Craig Northey (vocals, guitar), Doug Elliott (bass guitar), Simon Kendall (piano), and Pat Steward (drums).. Chart Attack - Jun 14, 2005."Tragically Hip Bassist Shows Off New Supergroup". Soul Shine, 2005-06-13 The band have to date released three albums in 2005, 2011, and 2021."The Tragically Hip". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Steve McLean, 10/03/2012

Northey, Elliott and Steward are all current members of Odds and Sharkskin. Kendall was formerly with Doug and the Slugs as well as Sharkskin. Baker was a member of The Tragically Hip. Many of the band's songs are written by Baker and Northey."Stripper's Union Local 518". Exclaim!, By Jason Schneider Aug 01, 2005

History

In 2005, they released their debut album, Stripper's Union Local 518."Some nice side project albums". Belleville Intelligencer, By David Reed, March 30, 2017 It features songs recorded at The Bathouse Recording Studio in Bath, Ontario in December 2004. The Kids in the Hall member Dave Foley is listed as a co-writer of the song, "Give Up and Go Away", originally written for his wife, Crissy. "Give Up and Go Away" was released as a single and peaked at #9 on Canada's Rock chart.

In 2011, they released their second album, The Deuce,"Ten great Canadian albums released in the first half of 2011.". North Shore News, July 8 2011 p.19 and 22 a mixture of blues, jazz and country rock tunes."CD Review: Strippers Union – The Deuce". YQG Rocks, By Tim Johnson - November 24, 2011

On February 5, 2021, after a 10-year hiatus, a third album, titled The Undertaking, was released.Stuart Derdeyn, "New Music: Tragically Hip and Odds members reunite for a new Strippers Union double album". Calgary Herald, February 5, 2021.

Stripper's Union Local 518

Stripper's Union Local 518 is the debut album of the Stripper's Union. It was recorded at The Bathouse Recording Studio in Bath, Ontario, in December 2004.

Track listing "Shake It Off (Walking With The King of Funk)" – 3:23 "Full Flow Angry Boy" – 3:08 "No One's Watching" – 3:29 "Bullet Proof White Limo" – 3:48 "Lost Lost Highway" – 4:34 "Everybody Knows The Words" – 3:03 "Give Up And Go Away" – 4:02 "Local Bear" – 4:03 "Horses And Trains" – 3:15 "Nothing Can Bring You Back" – 2:44 "Sweet 'n Low" – 3:27 "The Radio (Foggy Hill)" – 3:16 "Wave After Wave (The Glowing Boat Companion)" – 4:31

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