The Merriday Park

Formerly the Vandals, or Vandells (and eventually ending up as NRG) they became Merriday Park in 1968, largely on the advice of their record producers. At about that same time, original bassist and founding member Rick Baran left, to be replaced by Greg Dahl (from The Mindfeel). Larry Breiland (Lead Guitar, Vocals),Greg Dahl (Bass, Vocals, Brass),Aldon Norhaugen (Keyboards, Vocals, Brass),Orville Santa (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals),Dave Verrill (Drums and Percussion) The band worked regularly in the dance and concert scene in NW Ontario, out of Thunder Bay. Their early reputation (as the Vandals) was based largely on their Beatles' covers and tight harmonies, although the band included original material from their earliest days.