| Frederick Squire | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Folk, alternative country, rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Blue Fog Recordings |
| Associated acts | Shotgun & Jaybird, Kate Maki, Daniel Romano |
| Website | Frederick Squire on Myspace |
Frederick Squire is a Canadian rock singer, songwriter and guitarist. Originally from Ajax, Ontario, he is currently based in Sudbury following a number of years living in Sackville, New Brunswick.[1]
Formerly a member of Shotgun & Jaybird, in which he used the stage name Dick Morello,[2] he has collaborated with Julie Doiron, both on her solo albums and in the band Calm Down It's Monday.[2] Squire and Doiron, additionally, collaborated with Mount Eerie on the 2008 album Lost Wisdom and with Daniel Romano of Attack in Black on 2009's Daniel, Fred & Julie.
In 2010, Squire released a tour-only EP, March 12.[3] An expanded version of the EP was released on November 2 on Blue Fog Recordings,[3] and was later named as a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.[4]
In 2011, he released a two-song single, "Calling it Quits"/"Crazy Tropical Survival Guide", with Kate Maki,[5] followed by his second solo album, Frederick Squire Sings Shenandoah and Other Popular Hits. He subsequently embarked on a cross-Canada tour with Maki to support Shenandoah and Maki's new album Moonshine.[1]