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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Movement- buffaloswans
We all gathered at the Toast Collective to listen to the new record titled "The Body Electric" by a band called Buffaloswans.
Lead singer Scott Bell gets on stage truly humbled by the number of people who showed up just to take a listen. We all took a seat on the floor and listened to Scott passionately talk about the new album... then the masterpiece was heard.
I closed my eyes and was really able to immerse myself in every song. Soothing male and female vocals, brilliant folk rhythm that flowed very nicely with the use of many instruments. Songs would trail off into an unexpected folk-psychedelic movement. Heads swaying with every note. It really was where I wanted the music to go.
As you can tell I had a great time. Scott even stopped the album at what would be the end of Side A. Just as if you were listening to a record at home, you get a moment to stop and think about what you had just heard and then Side B began your experience all over again.
The Buffaloswans record will be out within the next 6 months, I will be sure to keep everyone posted.
photo courtesy of Alex Waber
Lead singer Scott Bell gets on stage truly humbled by the number of people who showed up just to take a listen. We all took a seat on the floor and listened to Scott passionately talk about the new album... then the masterpiece was heard.
I closed my eyes and was really able to immerse myself in every song. Soothing male and female vocals, brilliant folk rhythm that flowed very nicely with the use of many instruments. Songs would trail off into an unexpected folk-psychedelic movement. Heads swaying with every note. It really was where I wanted the music to go.
As you can tell I had a great time. Scott even stopped the album at what would be the end of Side A. Just as if you were listening to a record at home, you get a moment to stop and think about what you had just heard and then Side B began your experience all over again.
The Buffaloswans record will be out within the next 6 months, I will be sure to keep everyone posted.
photo courtesy of Alex Waber
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Ben Everyman, Blackout Lights, The May Cause & Black Phoenix Orchestra
Aug. 6th at Pats Pub
Ben Everyman-
Playing his first show as a solo artist, a great opener to get the crowd psyched for more music! On stage with a guitar and whitty lyrics, that are sure to make anyone smile.
Song to listen to: Rock N Roll Star
Blackout Lights-
They have sculpted their own sound, something I really like to hear. You can definitely tell these dudes are influenced by alot of different genres. The band played the show missing 2 band members and having borrowed a bass player from another band. Look for their EP out in September 2010
Song to listen to: Finally, You Found A Way Out
The May Cause-
Wow what a voice! Lead singer Curt has one of those voices that just makes you get lost. Not to mention the whole band has a very neat stage presence, the cool lights and fog adding perfectly to this mysterious vibe they have going. I recommend seeing them, they have quite the following, and live show!
Song to listen to: Politics
Black Phoenix Orchestra-
Calgary band playing their very first Vancouver show. People were sitting down really not knowing what to expect and as soon as they started playing everyone in the crowd had this look of "I didn't expect this" across their face, the crowd got up and grooved. It was great to see this reaction! I loved every moment of their set, with songs that they just let move naturally. Having seen them live 3 times you are definitely in for a different and awesome experience every time!
Song to listen to: SMS
Ben Everyman-
Playing his first show as a solo artist, a great opener to get the crowd psyched for more music! On stage with a guitar and whitty lyrics, that are sure to make anyone smile.
Song to listen to: Rock N Roll Star
Blackout Lights-
They have sculpted their own sound, something I really like to hear. You can definitely tell these dudes are influenced by alot of different genres. The band played the show missing 2 band members and having borrowed a bass player from another band. Look for their EP out in September 2010
Song to listen to: Finally, You Found A Way Out
The May Cause-
Wow what a voice! Lead singer Curt has one of those voices that just makes you get lost. Not to mention the whole band has a very neat stage presence, the cool lights and fog adding perfectly to this mysterious vibe they have going. I recommend seeing them, they have quite the following, and live show!
Song to listen to: Politics
Black Phoenix Orchestra-
Calgary band playing their very first Vancouver show. People were sitting down really not knowing what to expect and as soon as they started playing everyone in the crowd had this look of "I didn't expect this" across their face, the crowd got up and grooved. It was great to see this reaction! I loved every moment of their set, with songs that they just let move naturally. Having seen them live 3 times you are definitely in for a different and awesome experience every time!
Song to listen to: SMS
Friday, July 23, 2010
As the crowd chants Edoe!
July 16 at Pop Opera for the
Sequence Fridays Launch Party.
Edoe
Played a great high energy set, making it impossible for everyone in the club to sit still.
Some artists featured in his set : Sebastian, Alex Metric, Kissy Sellout, Hey Today! and Bad Boy Bill. He also played one of his new original tracks Exterminate, yet to be posted on myspace.
He is definitley someone to watch out for!
Follow Edoe on myspace , facebook and twitter.
Sequence Fridays Launch Party.
Edoe
Played a great high energy set, making it impossible for everyone in the club to sit still.
Some artists featured in his set : Sebastian, Alex Metric, Kissy Sellout, Hey Today! and Bad Boy Bill. He also played one of his new original tracks Exterminate, yet to be posted on myspace.
He is definitley someone to watch out for!
Follow Edoe on myspace , facebook and twitter.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The Vortex
July 3 The Biltmore Caberet.
I was in a vortex, everyone was moving around me. Eyes fixed on the stage, and I couldnt think of anything but what was in front of me. That was Sleepy Sun, a 6 piece band from San Francisco. They have this slow psychedelic sound that takes you on a journey every time. This band truly thinks of every dynamic. The back up female vocals add so much lust to their music, and they use alot of random instruments from the recorder to maracas.
I was in a vortex, everyone was moving around me. Eyes fixed on the stage, and I couldnt think of anything but what was in front of me. That was Sleepy Sun, a 6 piece band from San Francisco. They have this slow psychedelic sound that takes you on a journey every time. This band truly thinks of every dynamic. The back up female vocals add so much lust to their music, and they use alot of random instruments from the recorder to maracas.
and then I ran on a high for the rest of the night...
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Babes on the Beeeeeeeeach!
June 24 at Honey
Babes On The Beach, a new band with members from Time Copz, Dizzy Eyes and Indian Wars Danceable garage rock, that hints of surfing. They have something that sets them apart from the bands that seem to be popping up with this similiar vibe. I cannot wait to hear more, especially in a venue with better accoustics than Honey.
Yell with me now "BABES ON THE BEACH"
Babes On The Beach, a new band with members from Time Copz, Dizzy Eyes and Indian Wars Danceable garage rock, that hints of surfing. They have something that sets them apart from the bands that seem to be popping up with this similiar vibe. I cannot wait to hear more, especially in a venue with better accoustics than Honey.
Yell with me now "BABES ON THE BEACH"
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