Torri Higginson

She was then carried over as the leader of the Atlantis Expedition on Stargate Atlantis. On January 27, 2004, Elektra/Asylum/Rhino Records released Campfire Songs, subtitled "The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings", a two CD set compilation, with 31 digitally remastered songs, four of them demos and one unreleased. Elizabeth Weir from Jessica Steen in a guest shot on the season eight opener of Stargate SG-1. In 2003, Gustafson, Drew and Augustyniak formed a new line-up by adding Erikson on guitar and Oskar Saville from Rubygrass on vocals, and played some gigs. Higginson took over the role of Dr. On December 5, 2001, a 10,000 Maniacs line-up comprising Gustafson, Drew, Augustyniak, Lombardo and Ramsay played on a benefit concert in Toronto, with Erikson on guitar. Lombardo and Ramsay left 10,000 Maniacs in 2002. She is also a theater actress and has appeared in Three Tall Women, Weldon Rising and Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Jerry joined a band called Only Human.

She was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and is most well-known for her roles in the TekWar movies and series, The English Patient and Stargate Atlantis. Gustafson and Drew, with Jeff Erikson (guitar) started a band called Mighty Wallop. Torri Higginson is a Canadian actress. The band took a break. The Photographer's Wife (1991) as Suzanna. Their last concert with Buck had been on November 3, 2000, when the band played with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, in Buffalo. Forever Knight (1992) as Erica. On December 19, 2000, Robert Buck died of liver failure at age 37.

The Women of Windsor (1992) as Gwen. In 1997 they released Love Among the Ruins and followed up in 1999 with The Earth Pressed Flat. E.N.G. (1993) as Madeline Shannon. 10,000 Maniacs released two albums with Mary Ramsey on vocals. Counterstrike (1993) as Susan Kimberly. The remaining members of 10,000 Maniacs then absorbed John & Mary, with Ramsey on viola and vocals. Family Pictures (1993) as Liddie (19-38). On April 19, 1993, 10,000 Maniacs recorded MTV Unplugged and Merchant announced her leaving the band on MTV on August 5, 1993. (Her first solo album, Tigerlily, was released by Elektra on June 20, 1995.) The 10,000 Maniacs MTV Unplugged CD was released in October of 1993.

TekWar (1994) as Beth Kittridge. In 1991, during the recordings of a new album, Merchant revealed to the other members that she would be leaving for a solo career in two years time. In 1992, Our Time in Eden was released. TekWar: TekLords (1994) as Beth Kittridge. Lombardo and Mary Ramsey, who had formed a folk act called John & Mary, opened gigs for the Maniacs on the Hope Chest Tour in 1990. TekWar: TekJustice (1994) as Beth Kittridge. In 1990, with the help of Lombardo, they remastered their first two records (Human Conflict and I-Ching) and released them as a compilation called Hope Chest. When the Bullet Hits the Bone (1995) as Allison Doherty. The remaining five members started the recordings of a new album in Los Angeles, with Peter Asher as the producer. In My Tribe, a more pop-rock oriented record, was released on July 7, (1987), hit the charts and established a large US audience for the group, which was expanded by Blind Man's Zoo (1989).

Jungleground (1995) as Samantha 'Sammy' Woods. Lombardo left the band on July 14, 1986. The English Patient (1996) as Mary. They recorded their second full-length album, The Wishing Chair, in London with Joe Boyd as producer. Memory Run (1996) as Kristen. Peter Leak, an Englishman living in New York City, became interested in the band, made contact and was made their manager. With the help of Leak and Elektra Records A&R man Howard Thompson, 10,000 Maniacs signed to Elektra in 1985. Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1997) as Blythe Hall. During 1983 and 1984, touring was a way of life for the band and they also played some gigs in the UK.

The Absolute Truth (1997). One song, "My Mother the War" turned out to be a minor hit in the United Kingdom, and it entered the independent singles chart. Double Take (1997) as Peggy. The record was well-received by critics and it caught the attention of John Peel, a DJ at Radio BBC Radio 1 in London. Balls Up (1997) as Jenny. Between March and July they recorded songs for a second record, Secrets of the I Ching — their debut album — which was pressed by Mark Records for the band's own label, Christian Burial Music. Highlander: The Raven (1998) as Claudia Hoffman. The Maniacs met Augustyniak when they played in Buffalo, New York, where he was in a punk band called The Strains and he was invited to be part of the band.

Airborne (1998) as Sara Gemmel. At the beginning of 1983, drummer Jerry Augustyniak (26) joined the band. The Outer Limits (1999) as Alyssa Selwyn. More gigs followed in 1982. Family of Cops III (1999) as Caroline Chandler. In February-March 1982, with Jim Foti on drums, the band recorded an EP called Human Conflict Number Five. Stephen King's Storm of the Century (1999) Series as Angela Carver. Tired of playing other people songs, they started to write their own, usually with Merchant writing lyrics and Lombardo the music.

The City (1999) as Katharine Strachan. Edborg left and Bob "Bob O Matic" Wachter was on drums for most of the 1981 gigs. Rats (2000) as Nancy. They performed as 10,000 Maniacs for the first time on September 7, 1981 (Labor Day), with a line-up of Merchant, Lombardo, Buck, Gustafson, Drew, and Tim Edborg (drums). Turning Paige (2001) as Sheila Newlands. The band changed its name to Burn Victims and then to 10,000 Maniacs, after the low-budget horror movie Two Thousand Maniacs. Twas the Night (2001) as Abby Wrigley. Various drummers came and left.

Bliss (2002). Newhouse and Cardinale left the band in July, and Merchant became the main singer. Katie Arlen. John Lombardo (28; guitar) who was in a band called The Mills, used to play with Still Life occassionally and was invited to join permanently. Autopsy Room Four (2003) as Dr. Gustafson invited Merchant, then aged 16, to do some vocals. Crust (2003) as Alice. The band was formed, as Still Life, in Jamestown, New York, by Steven Gustafson (then 23 years old and a bass player), Dennis Drew (23; keyboards) and Robert Buck (22; guitar), Terry Newhouse (Buck's ex-wife and a vocalist) and Chet Cardinale (drums).

Elizabeth Weir. Perhaps the most well-known member has been Natalie Merchant, who left the band in 1993 to pursue a solo career. Stargate SG-1 (2004) as Dr. 10,000 Maniacs is a US rock band, formed in 1981 and active with various line-ups since that time. Preview to Atlantis (2004) as Herself/Elizebeth Weir. From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown (2004) as Herself/Elizabeth Weir.

Elizabeth Weir. Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Dr. Irish Eyes (2004) as Lorraine Healey.