Time: all day
Cover: $20
9 p.m. www.myspace.com/keysnkrates
WE RE-INVENTED THE REMIX!!!
Simultaneously representing the raw soul of live instrumentation,
manipulation of turntablism and the progressive technology of Electronic
Music, KEYSNKRATES are officially here to bridge the gap.
Previously having toured the globe on individual musical conquests Dj
Jr. Flo, Matisse and Adam Tune formed KNK to collectively reinterpret
and breathe new life into music.
Expressing his artistry through a set of turntables and recognized with
innumerable accolades and a dedicated following, Jr. Flo brings the band
a dynamic energy and style that only a certified turntablist and
partyrocker DJ could provide.
With the ability to create surreal soundscapes and innovative melodies,
Matisse brings an unmatched element of soul to the group.
These distinct elements of composition backed by the infectious, hard
hitting rhythms of the charismatic Adam Tune, have proven KNK to be one
of the most fun and fresh live show out there. They've received rave
reviews from online publications such as the Virgin blog, Urb Magazine,
Killahbeez, and Frank 151 to name a few.
The self proclaimed "Live Remix" artists are something to be both seen and heard.Read more: http://www.myspace.com/keysnkrates#ixzz0y1SuGLwu
Matt Robinson http://www.myspace.com/mattgrobinson
Matt's sultry voice and incredible guitar playing makes him one of the
most intising perfomers around. His songs outline the compassion and
tenderness that he is made of. The romance of his songs will
reintroduce love to all generations. From his first to his last word,
audiences know how genuine this man is. - Danton Remacle
Fist City http://www.myspace.com/fistcitycult
Fist City are aA Lethbridge punk/garage rock act including Kirsten Griffiths.
Griffiths, her sister Brittany on bass, guitarist Evan Van Reekum and drummer Ryan Grieve. They just released their debut LP on Deadbeat Records called Hunting You
Jesse And the Dandelions http://www.myspace.com/jesseandthedandelions are Jesse Northey,
Chris Banmann,
Nick Vedres,
Jon Martin. Jesse and the Dandelions have just finished their first full length
album and it will be released June 11 . Our songs represent a wide
variety of musical styles but one thing that glues the songs together is
their strong melodic element and a groove that encourages you to
dance.One thing that is important to us is that we like having fun. Our
shows are a unique and special experience because we have songs that
encourage the audience to get involved. It's for this reason that we've
been the opening act for bands such as Ra Ra Riot, Pilot Speed, and
Attack in Black. We also play a handful of non-profit/fundraiser shows
for LPIRG, Amnesty International and other local charities. Every time
we play our song "In Limbo" we have a limbo competition with prizes.
With our "Van Song" you can't help but sing along and dance to the group
parts. Our other songs sing the truth and will keep you interested even
if you aren't into limbo competitions or dancing. We have a blast when
we play and the audience shares that experience with us.
Second Stage:
Maurice began in Victoria, British Columbia in
parent's basements, community halls, and the bars of Vancouver Island.
The young members crafted memorable pop songs mixed with humour,
heartbreak, and references to their Western Canadian landscape. These
songs caught the ear of David Foster, who was so taken with the
band, that he signed the group to his Warner Brothers imprint, 143
Records, in 2007. The years that followed were a period of growth for
the band; They spent several months writing and recording what would
become Young People With Faces with Producer Matt Hyde.
Recording nearly 25 tracks for the album in Silverlake, Hollywood and
Van Nuys during the end of 2008, Maurice had a large catalogue to
contribute to their first offering.
Wassabi Collective, a spicy five-piece from the arty,
alternative-thinking small town of Nelson, B.C, Canada has been busy
spreading their positive west coast vibes. The band's sound fuses
everything from pop, rock, hip hop, roots reggae, funk, jazz and
everything in between, wrapping it all up with their own identifiable
twist that has captivated dance floors and won them legions of fans
across the country. Together, Melissa Meretsky (vocals& percussion),
Brent Hongisto (vocals&guitar), Jimmy Lewis(vocals&drums) Rahj
Levinson (keyboards) & Andrew McCormick (bass) are hailed as one of
Canada's best live independent bands, having placed in the Peak
Performance Project Top 20, they are ready to take the world by storm.
The quintet released their first full-length studio record, “Stories Not
Forgotten”, which won Album of the Year at the 2008 BCIMA's and Melissa
took home Female Performer of the Year. (They were nominated in 7
categories in the last 2 years). The band's music has been featured on
the PBS series Roadtrip Nation, they were the 1 'On the Verge' Band in
Relix Magazine, have been awarded a People's Choice Award at the
Independent Music Awards and won 4 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Provincial
Awards. The band have shared the stage with Bedouin Soundclash, Micheal
Franti & Spearhead, K-OS, Femi Kuti, Hot Hot Heat, Randy Bachman,
Bassnectar and Adham Shaikh. "Wassabi's joyous sound takes you on a
cosmic carpet ride from satisfaction to pure bliss...THE ULTIMATE FEEL
GOOD ELIXIR!" (Exclaim Magazine)
The dudes are legit. They make rock songs that come from the most
closely guarded vaults of the emotional banks. They sing about the
triumph of good over no good. They trumpet the march of the working
class lady. They tell stories of love gained and lost, knife fights,
cops and kindness. The dudes want you to see them play live. They would
like you to laugh and dance. After the show, they want to give you a
high five. Scott will teach you a special handshake. Bob will ask you
for your phone number. They used to have a brown van that took them
across canada thrice. Now its paid the price. She's sitting along the
highway at a petrocan in winnipeg and the last they checked, the doors
were still unlocked. You know, if you want to go sit in it or something.
Soon they will come to your town in a blue van. Will you be there?
Maybe sleep on your floor? "I'm Wednesdays foster son..."
Said The Whale formed in 2007 as a collaboration between songwriters Ben Worcester and Tyler Bancroft. The pair’s debut EP, Taking Abalonia, featured sunny west coast indie pop, with breezy harmonies, shimmering guitars, and lyrical tributes to their home city of Vancouver. In 2008, the album was rereleased as Howe Sounds/Talking Abalonia, featuring seven additional tracks that stretched the band’s stylistic palate to include bubblegum folk (“The Light Is You”), thundering hard rock (“Last Tree Standing”) and gentle ukulele ballads (“The Real of It”). After several personnel changes, the group settled upon a five-piece lineup that includes bassist Peter Carruthers, drummer Spencer Schoening, and keyboardist Jaycelyn Brown. The quintet embarked upon a rigorous touring schedule, crossing Canada numerous times and landing high profile gigs at V-Fest 2008 in Calgary and the nationally televised Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill.
The group is now poised to take the next step with the release of its latest single, “Camilo (The Magician).” With its gritty powerchords and sunny powerpop chorus, the single has already been dubbed the “song of the summer” by Grant Lawrence of CBC Radio 3. Produced by Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, The New Pornographers, Mother Mother) and Tom Dobrzanski (Hey Ocean!, The Zolas), it will appear on the group’s sophomore album, Islands Disappear, due for release on October 13 via Upper Management/EMI. Unlike the west coast focus of previous releases, the new album draws on the experience of driving across Canada, from the van breaking down in Manitoba (“Dear Elkhorn”) to camping in Alberta (“Emerald Lake, AB”). With stylistic forays that include backwoods folk (“False Creek Change”) and danceable ukulele/glockenspiel rave-ups (“Goodnight Moon”), it’s the sound of a band coming into its own, delivering on the promise of its early recordings.
If your ears work, you can't not have fun at a Smalltown DJs gig.
That's a scientific fact. Look it up. The Canadian duo's uncanny
ability to make crowds feel like schoolkids at recess stems naturally
from their focus on maximizing fun for themselves.
'We're just out to consistently have the best time possible,' says
Pete Emes, who shares space behind the decks with partner Mike
Grimes. This fun maximization philosophy is the unifying force be-
hind the Smalltown's genre-warping club sets, which tend to cover
vast musical territory but never veer from the good times vibe.
In their focus on music as a means of letting loose and having fun,
Smalltown DJs are like the KISS of dance music. Actually, KISS are
too theatrical. They're more like AC/DC. Meets Raffi. At a water-
slide park. With a lot (a LOT) of beer.
Details - Fresh Fest with Said The Whale, The Dudes, Wassabi Collective and more
