Barenaked Ladies - Side Projects

Side Projects

See also: Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart, Steven Page, and Andy Creeggan

Tyler Stewart, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Ed Robertson all have past or present side projects during their time off from BNL. Stewart was part of a trio called Don't Talk Dance which released a self-titled album in 1995. The album was made for charity and all profits went to Casey House, an AIDS charity in Canada. The trio is no longer together. Jim Creeggan is part of the alternative/jazz trio The Brothers Creeggan, with brother and former BNL member Andy Creeggan and formerly Ian McLauchlan (who passed away in 2009). Andy Creeggan also has several solo albums with the most recent one released in 2010. Hearn is the frontman of Kevin Hearn and Thin Buckle, who play a mix of alternative rock and jazz with many other eclectic influences. He is also the musical director and keyboardist for Lou Rawls' band. Robertson joined a super group called Yukon Kornelius in 2008 with Dave Matthews Band bass player Stefan Lessard, singer/ guitarist Adam Gardner of Guster, and drummer Eric Fawcett of Spymob. To date the band has played 4 shows, but they are in the works to do a short tour when work with their other bands permit. Yukon Kornelius is usually joined by special guests during their shows. Some special guests include Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister, Carl Bell formerly of Fuel, Tyler Stewart, and other members of the Dave Matthews Band.

Former member Steven Page had a side project called The Vanity Project. The first self-titled album was written mostly with long-time collaborator Stephen Duffy. Page has said that the project was an opportunity for him to write with non-BNL writers, and a future release might not necessarily include Duffy. The Vanity Project ultimately evolved into Page's post-BNL solo work.

In addition, band members have often collaborated with other artists, such as making guest appearances on their albums, or co-writing songs with them.