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Upcoming Concerts and Events
Saturday, May 19th
, 8:00 PM
THE LIFETAKERS with DIRTY EARTH
DISGRACELAND PRESENTS A NIGHT OF LIVE ROCK AND ROLL
Sunday, May 20th
,
SIX GUN ROMEO
Six Gun Romeo is 5 experienced musicians, with a full set of original
> > material and lots of gigs and recording under their belt.
> >
> > In 2011 the band:
> > - Toured Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California playing 12 gigs in 16
> > days (playing Las Vegas, L.A., San Francisco, Bakersfield & Portland). -
> > Supported Rockabilly hall of fame inductee Al Hendrix in Bakersfield,CA
> > and Deke Dickerson in Reseda,CA.
> > - Recorded our debut full length (all original) CD "Hood Shaker"
> > (available on iTunes and CD Baby).
> > - Played the Kelowna Mardi Gras (with over 8000 people in attendance). -
> > Played Vancouver's "Urban Rush" TV Program.
> >
> > In 2012 we continue to play regular gigs in the Vancouver, BC area and are
> > now planning our 2012 USA Tour.
> >
Wednesday, May 23rd
,
HIGH HOPES,THE PERFECT TREND,OCEANS & LIGHTS
Thursday, May 24th
,
RAYGUN COWBOYS
disgraceland presents
Saturday, May 26th
, 7:30 PM
RJ and the JAMMERS
COME DOWN AND SHARE SOME STAGE TIME WITH OTHER ARTISTS IN THE VALLEY.
Sunday, May 27th
,
ANIMAL NATION with WHITE DRESS STAR
Six Gun Romeo is 5 experienced musicians, with a full set of original
> > material and lots of gigs and recording under their belt.
> >
> > In 2011 the band:
> > - Toured Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California playing 12 gigs in 16
> > days (playing Las Vegas, L.A., San Francisco, Bakersfield & Portland). -
> > Supported Rockabilly hall of fame inductee Al Hendrix in Bakersfield,CA
> > and Deke Dickerson in Reseda,CA.
> > - Recorded our debut full length (all original) CD "Hood Shaker"
> > (available on iTunes and CD Baby).
> > - Played the Kelowna Mardi Gras (with over 8000 people in attendance). -
> > Played Vancouver's "Urban Rush" TV Program.
> >
> > In 2012 we continue to play regular gigs in the Vancouver, BC area and are
> > now planning our 2012 USA Tour.
> >
Wednesday, May 30th
, 8:30 AM
Fish and Bird with Ari Neufeld
Fish & Bird's latest album, Every Whisper is a Shout Across the Void, marks a major step forward for the young band. The project began in Victoria, BC in 2006 as an acoustic duo, comprised of Taylor Ashton (banjo, guitar, vocals) and Adam Iredale-Gray (fiddle). On their 2007 self titled debut, their take on 'folk' included original songs in odd time signatures and traditional murder ballads with rock beats. 2009's Left Brain Blues was a more mature exploration of the space between folk traditions and reckless creativity, with Ashton & Gray playing multiple instruments on each song, and toying with the formats that inspired them. Some of the friends they enlisted to help fill out the sound on the record and at live shows eventually became permanent members of the band, and now Fish & Bird are the five-piece indie-folk powerhouse we know today. They have weird vocal improv sections, they rock out in 11/8, sometimes it seems like they're playing bluegrass, and they might make you cry.
Every Whisper is a Shout Across the Void was released in April 2011. Featuring the full ensemble and some of their strongest material yet, it redefines the Fish & Bird experience yet again. Where 2009's Left Brain Blues took listeners on a roller coaster ride of varied genres and instrumentation, Every Whisper comes off more like a live show, with all the band's influences and musical ideas woven tighter into a more cohesive sound. The arrangements are cleaner, the playing is stronger, and Ashton's singing is at its best, this time finding company in backing vocals from Iredale-Gray and bassist Zoe Guigueno. Fiddler Adam Iredale-Gray is Fish & Bird's resident recording engineer. In the 2 years since Left Brain Blues, he has cut his teeth on a number of other recording projects for a handful of other western canadian artists, and the experience shows on Every Whisper.
The album is more lyrically cohesive, too. Expanding on themes hinted at on the second album, Every Whisper explores the relationship between reality and perception. Taylor Ashton's lyrics explore the fragility of human interactions, and the fictions we all weave about our own worlds whether we acknowledge them or not.
2011 was a good year for Fish & Bird: In February, the band performed to a sold-out CBC studio audience for a concert that was aired on radio and television nationwide. They traveled to Memphis, TN to perform an official showcase at the International Folk Alliance conference. In April, they released "Every Whisper is a Shout Across the Void", to critical acclaim. Following the album's release, they toured hard all around Canada, from Vancouver Island to PEI to the Yukon, playing festivals, clubs, and house concerts. The album picked up a Western Canadian Music Award nomination, and in October the band traveled to Whitehorse to play at the awards ceremony and at the associated BreakOut West music festival.
A lot is cooking for 2012. Watch the "News" and "Gigs" pages for details!
Fish & Bird are a five piece band, consisting of:
Taylor Ashton (vocals, banjo)
Adam Iredale-Gray (fiddle, vocals)
Ryan Boeur (electric and acoustic guitars)
Ben Kelly (drums)
Natalie Bohrn (upright bass, vocals)
Ari Neufeld
I live in the hills of the Okanagan...
I make rhythm with my feet...
scoops and stomps on a little wooden box I found in my grandfathers tool shed.
I make melodies with my fingers and tongue and teeth and lips.
I play the guitar.
I travel.
Thursday, May 31st
,
FUR EEL with WHITE DRESS STAR
In less than a year, this promising young band released their debut album
> *Elephant
> Summer* and found a *strong fan base* that is spreading across Canada.
Self-described as a funk, rock and soul experience, *Fur Eel’s songs are
immediately infectious*, but it’s their live show that makes people
believers. Each band member came into the group as an experienced
performer. That confidence, combined with the group’s chemistry, make
for
> a *professional, yet high energy show *that always *engages audiences* end
> to end. While their original songs, like the catchy “Entertainaz” and
“Sting,” a simmering slow jam, are consistent crowd pleasers, Fur Eel’s
juicy covers of Bowie, Prince, The Stones, Queen and Led Zeppelin songs
perfectly complete the set list.
> Fur Eel has played to packed venues and always ignites the crowd. They
have been selected to be a Showcase Performer at Canadian Music Fest
2012
Friday, June 8th
,
DYSLEXICA
DISGRACELAND PRESENTS
Wednesday, June 13th
,
rock skool
Thursday, June 14th
,
SHOTGUN DOLLS
Disgraceland presents
Thursday, June 14th
,
SHOTGUN DOLLS,OCEANS AND LIGHTS
"Shotgun Dolls are a 3 piece Rock N’ Roll band from Calgary, Alberta. They
play straight up 70’s rock music with a modern edge. Known for their live
show, they have taken Canada by storm on past tours.
Now on another Canadian tour, Shotgun Dolls are promoting their forthcoming
album, to be released in November 2012. The first single from this album
‘From the Roots’ has already gained national radio play and a lot of
success for Shotgun Dolls. They were also the first unsigned band to be
featured on local radio station X92.9 on New Music Monday’s.
Stay where you are, because they are coming to you! Be on the look out for
Shotgun Dolls, because they will take you away to a generation lost!
www.shotgundolls.com
Saturday, June 16th
, 8:00 PM
FINISHYMN
NO COVER CHARGE
Sunday, June 17th
,
CAPITOL 6 WITH GUESTS
> > Six Gun Romeo is 5 experienced musicians, with a full set of original
> > material and lots of gigs and recording under their belt.
> >
> > In 2011 the band:
> > - Toured Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California playing 12 gigs in 16
> > days (playing Las Vegas, L.A., San Francisco, Bakersfield & Portland). -
> > Supported Rockabilly hall of fame inductee Al Hendrix in Bakersfield,CA
> > and Deke Dickerson in Reseda,CA.
> > - Recorded our debut full length (all original) CD "Hood Shaker"
> > (available on iTunes and CD Baby).
> > - Played the Kelowna Mardi Gras (with over 8000 people in attendance). -
> > Played Vancouver's "Urban Rush" TV Program.
> >
> > In 2012 we continue to play regular gigs in the Vancouver, BC area and are
> > now planning our 2012 USA Tour.
> >
Thursday, June 21st
,
IF WE ARE MACHINES
Saturday, June 23rd
,
REBEL ROUSERS
Disgraceland presents
Thursday, June 28th
,
THE BELUSHIS,BLACK EARTH
The Belushis are a boozed up Rock and Roll band from Vancouver.They have gone through a few members and a shit tonne of beer.They broke up Christmas 2007.They un-brokeup Halloween 2010 and they continue to terrorize barstaff nationwide.
“...The Belushis play big music with a larger-than-life this-town-ain’t-big-enough-fer-the-both-of-us sound and attitude. Loud, vivid, untouched by human sensitivity…”
- MaximumRockNRoll
“the Belushis are rich in those ineffable qualities—heart, swagger, huge testicles—that make a good rock band great...”
- The Georgia Straight
“…Their debut release has the kind of power that could turn a wake into a frat party. And their live show? Well, it's about twice as powerful as that. I guess that means they could turn a wake into an orgiastic, drunken riot/dance off…”
- 24Hrs Daily
“…the sweat practically pours out of your speakers and you half expect the band to pass out before the album’s over.”
- FFWD Magazine
Friday, July 6th
,
The Statistics
Saturday, July 7th
,
SHARP KNIVES
DISGRACELAND PRESENTS
Wednesday, July 11th
,
DANGER FLOYD
Friday, July 13th
,
SILENT LINE,THESE COLOURS DON'T RUN
DISGRACELAND presents
Saturday, July 14th
,
THE PILGRIMMS,NO RIVER
Friday, July 20th
,
SOGALA
HEAT WAVE
Saturday, July 21st
, 8:00 PM
BLIST
Andor Voiceface (born Andy Sparacino) has been creating music for over 15 years in bands such as Helvis,Thunder=Lava and The A-team. A constant fixture of the Stampede’s Rock Central.Andor has played alongside bands
such as The Dudes,Philosopher Kings,SNFU,The Flaming Lips and improvised his portrayal of TRON in the cult phenomenon, ‘F.U.B.A.R.’ movies.
Sabo Forte (born Robey Stothart) has been songwriting for 10 years and past bands include Even Your Odd and Hookline.Sabo has opened for the likes of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien,A-plus,J-Live,K-Os,Death by Stereo,Misery Signals, Protest the Hero, Kardinal Offishal, Tommy Lee and the Suicide Girls.
Andor Voiceface and Sabo Forte formed “Blist” in the summer of 2007. Highlights have included contributing music to the movies “GOON’ and "FUBAR 2”. Live show highlights include opening for the RZA as a part of the Sledisland festival as well as opening for the Genius GZA, Public Enemy,Zion I,Lil Kim, Eyedea & Abilities,De La Soul,Gift of Gab/ Blackalicious,Moka Only,Sweatshop Union,Kyprios, Pip Skid, Birdapres, Mobadass and B.A. Johnston.
The Blist Discography consists of a first EP entitled, ‘Demi-Dogs’
(2008) and full LP, ‘Blism’ (2011) now available for download on iTunes.
Tuesday, July 24th
,
JUNGAL
Thursday, July 26th
,
CRESTWOOD
Saturday, July 28th
,
VERY GOOD
SUMMER TOUR
Thursday, August 2nd
,
HANDSOME DISTRACTION
Six Gun Romeo is 5 experienced musicians, with a full set of original
> > material and lots of gigs and recording under their belt.
> >
> > In 2011 the band:
> > - Toured Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California playing 12 gigs in 16
> > days (playing Las Vegas, L.A., San Francisco, Bakersfield & Portland). -
> > Supported Rockabilly hall of fame inductee Al Hendrix in Bakersfield,CA
> > and Deke Dickerson in Reseda,CA.
> > - Recorded our debut full length (all original) CD "Hood Shaker"
> > (available on iTunes and CD Baby).
> > - Played the Kelowna Mardi Gras (with over 8000 people in attendance). -
> > Played Vancouver's "Urban Rush" TV Program.
> >
> > In 2012 we continue to play regular gigs in the Vancouver, BC area and are
> > now planning our 2012 USA Tour.
> >
Tuesday, August 7th
,
GORGON HORDE,OCEANS AND LIGHTS
Monday, August 27th
,
SHOTGUN DOLLS,OCEANS AND LIGHTS
"Shotgun Dolls are a 3 piece Rock N’ Roll band from Calgary, Alberta. They
play straight up 70’s rock music with a modern edge. Known for their live
show, they have taken Canada by storm on past tours.
Now on another Canadian tour, Shotgun Dolls are promoting their forthcoming
album, to be released in November 2012. The first single from this album
‘From the Roots’ has already gained national radio play and a lot of
success for Shotgun Dolls. They were also the first unsigned band to be
featured on local radio station X92.9 on New Music Monday’s.
Stay where you are, because they are coming to you! Be on the look out for
Shotgun Dolls, because they will take you away to a generation lost!
www.shotgundolls.com
Friday, September 21st
,
SOGALA
Saturday, September 29th
,
SOME BAND
Saturday, October 27th
,
SOGALA
Friday, November 16th
,
SOGALA
TOUCH OF FROST
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