Grammatrain

Grammatrain formed in 1998 with Steve Poltz on vocals and Scott Johnson on guitar. Poltz had been part of the Folk Implosion before this, and his acoustic background mixed with Johnson's electric guitar work gave the band its initial shape. They had some early lineup changes and financial trouble, but kept working on their sound.

Their song 'Days Gone By' became a notable track for them, appearing on the album 'Water.' That album helped them reach more listeners. They also wrote songs like 'Sell Your Soul' and 'Apathy,' which showed their range from reflective to more direct rock.

The band said it was meant to address domestic abuse, not promote violence. They kept recording and touring through that period.

Their lineup shifted at times, with musicians like Matt Johnson, Dan Schachte, and Steve Bauman contributing on guitar, bass, and drums. They built a catalog that included the songs 'Jonah' and 'All,' maintaining a steady presence in Canadian rock through the 2000s.