Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 9:00pm
This Friday, September 9th Vancouver Live Music presents featured artist Luscious Moov at Falconnetti's on Commercial Drive. Attached is the invite with details of the event. Come out and take in fine, fun, & funky NuJazz Soul. The band is also featured on Vancouver Live Music's website www.vancouverlivemusic.ca. Check out the website, and support more live music in the city.
Regards,
Patricia Raye
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 3:30pm
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 8:00pm
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 9:00pm
The Recovery Room Presents
Vancouver's Top DJ's
Cocktail & Appetizer Specials between 9 -12 pm.
Banging 'til 1 am!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 9:00pm
Sexy, juicy and phat-horned funk band bringing Vancouver funk therapy and love to sort the most deep seated shit out.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:30pm
Dave "Sleepy Cuts" Fallon and Robbie "Soda Jerk" Epp have come together as "Soda Cuts" due to a mutual love of all things funk. Dave has been addicted to scratching since he picked up his first set of turntables in '04, and addicted to funk since his ears first heard it. Stuck in Saskatchewan with a pair of decks and a handful of beat up battle records, he chopped it up for fun; it wasn't until he moved to Kelowna and hooked up with the Electrofunk Collective in '06 that he made the move to performing live, cutting it up in the clubs & at parties. Dave has since taken his game to the next level by combining visual scratching with his turntablist skills, lighting up the screens and the speakers with Fresh Baked Dj’s. Robbie cut his teeth on vinyl back in '06 in Yellowknife where the sounds of electronic music were no where to be found. Armed with a box of house records and a love for the music, he meticulously learned the art of djing with 2 of his best friends and formed a group called Bushleague Dj’s. With no electronic music scene in the north, they decided to create their own and have been rocking clubs and parties ever since. Now located in Vancouver, Dave and Robbie have teamed up and are excited to show people why they love this music so much. Expect to hear a mix of hip hop, ghetto funk, and breaks.
http://bushleaguedjs.ca/
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 9:15pm
Emily Spiller is the next Adele, the new Duffy. A mix of Zap Mama & Feist meets Amy Winehouse. A mash up of blues, jazz, and soul infused vocals that simultaneously ache and soothe. The room falls silent when Emily sings. She finishes her set and leaves you wanting more.
After a whirlwind 2010, Emily Spiller is building momentum at home and overseas. A third independent release on her own label, Beacon Hill Records. Three months in Australia promoting her second album "The Get Go", whose title track was featured in two independent Canadian films "Zombie Punch" and "A Lucky Man". Not to mention 5 songs licensed to an ipad app!
Returning to Australia in February, 2011 Emily performed at the Australian Blues Music Festival in NSW, and Nannup Music Festival in WA. From there, she flew to Toronto for a showcase at Canadian Music Fest in March. She does this on her own. Armed with an RC50 loop machine, two microphones, & her laptop, she whisks herself around the globe as an independent artist on a mission.
Emily's fourth album is an evolution in her music & voice. A collaboration with film composer David Parfit will incorporate an electro-dub feel with the power of her soul-drenched voice. Their co-written track for US Documentary, "From Place 2 Place" will be released this year.
Since 2003, Emily has toured in Canada, China, Australia, & New Zealand. In 2007, she released her first EP "LIVE At The Apartment", quickly finding airplay in Canada and New Zealand. She was awarded a FACTOR grant for her latest EP "The Wonderbro Remixes" (2010), her 3rd release on Beacon Hill Records. Emily Spiller has been nominated for five Vancouver Island Music Awards this year, which will be held in Courtenay, BC in June. She will tour British Columbia in Spring/Summer 2011. Her fourth album will be released in December.
Collaborations:
Arpix Media Inc.
Girth Music Inc.
Seaside Sounds (www.davidparfit.com)
Wonderbro Music Inc.
Urihani - "Music For The Planet" (2009)
DJ Shawn Ward - UK & EU
http://www.emilyspiller.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUkfTl5N6dc
http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/12552?access_code=5781af51255d96478e6a&auto_play=true
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:15pm
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 9:00pm
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:00pm
Martyr and Pistol started as a few friends playing old Country and Bluegrass music. After many sunday nights at the Barfly honing their craft, they decided to make the leap to original compositions and a full electric band. In the two years that they've been at it, Martyr and Pistol have come a long way, evolving a solid, straight up country rock sound. Guided by the original compositions and soul-torn voice of Ben Arsenault, the melodic and creative leads of fiddler Rafe and guitarist Gab and tied together with the comfy rythm of Eric on the drums and Will on bass, Martyr and Pistol is a solid unit, laying down a good sound that lies somewhere between Merle Haggard and The Rolling Stones. Known for their excellent live shows, they have appeared at several excellent venues in the Montreal plateau area, such as Divan Orange, L'Esco, Casa Del Popolo, The Green Room, The Barfly and Le Cagibi. They have been honoured to share the stage with other great artists on the Montreal music scene, such as Li'l Andy, Yonder Hill, Maica Mia, The Johnny Cash Machine, Benny Blanco, Joe Grass and The Unsettlers. Martyr and Pistol recorded their debut album in December 2008 and are looking forward to releasing it in the fall of 2009 and playing shows throughout Eastern Canada and the States to promote it. "Bluegrass Night at the Barfly brought us together, love will tear us apart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2UysqL1ysQ.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 9:00pm
The Modelos are Vancouvers Rock 'n' Roll Cowboy Surfers! The group was formed in 2004 when Joe Rotundo and Mike Kenney collaborated in a songwriting adventure that would produce songs like, "Somewhere West", & "Down the Dusty Trail". Brad Ferguson and Geoff Hicks were the natural selection as the rhythm section and thus born was The Modelos!!
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:30pm
A brand new mix with an old soul sound. Dive into the past for a swing dance revival and enjoy the performance experience with all star players fronted by a brand new face.
'Wendy Biscuit Blues' will be sure to enchant and entertain.
Wendy Biscuit has a phenomonal old soul sound unique unto herself and her bandmates. she delves deep into the delta for the songs that told a story of a different era. her love of jazz and blues has brought her to the happiest place yet in her professional music career. she began singing in the church choir at age three- before she could even speak. she read music before she read books. wendy studied classical music with the cello as her primary instrument, playing in youth orchestras and string quartets. when she picked up the guitar it was love at first touch, and there was no looking back. wendy levan began writing music at age 12 as though it were second nature, as it still is. currently, while researching delta blues she has been bitten and is finding a strong niche in wartime jazz and blues paying homage to great artists such as, bessie smith, muddy waters, memphis minnie, lil johnson, t-bone walker, howlin' wolf, mamie smith, billy holiday..... backed by many talented artists such as, steve ranta keys, jack lavin and wayne evans bass, billy mcbeth drums, and many more...a delight for any audience, any stage.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 6:59pm
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 7:00pm
Shalini is a singer, a songwriter, a pianist and a composer. Her style is best described as Indie, Baroque and Melodramatic Pop. Shalini is an upstream fish.
Born in Vancouver to her Papa, the European-Car doctor, and her mother, a religious actress at the Hindu temple, Shalini was raised in one big house with two black gates.
Since the age of 3, Shalini has played the piano, written many lyrics, sung many songs on many stages, and taken a great interest in studying the arts. Her most adored subjects include Bharata Natyam (an Indian classical dance), theatre, songwriting, voice, classical music and music composition.
At age 7, Shalini composed her first full piano piece called “I Wonder Why” – by that time, she had become the youngest to join the harmony section of her elementary school choir, and singing solos led by renowned choir instructor Hans Fenger (Langley School Music Project).
By age 8, Shalini had learned and memorized over 100 classic songs by artists the likes of John Lennon, David Bowie and The Beach Boys. Several years later, she was honoured with a school-wide academic award in music with heartfelt words by Mr. Fenger.
Throughout high school, Shalini continued to flourish. She performed in plays and received pageant titles, including Miss Top Fundraiser Canada by raising over $1,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association. She also came in as first runner-up in the Miss Teen BC swimsuit competition. But she was yet to be satisfied – to develop her inner artist, Shalini found inspiration by experimenting with Jazz, Surf, Indian, Electronic, Rock, Contemporary and Classical musical styles.
Life as a young adult proved to have its challenges, but each turn of the card revealed a new experience. Shipped off to an accounting program, she found herself dropping out as music beckoned Shalini back. Fury in the house with the two black gates said its goodbyes to her as she ran away for a time, only to return to try again because she learned that living alone out there was no place for a young girl. Shalini found a job in a tall downtown tower, at the very top floor where she became quite adept at fixing the photocopier. The music kept calling and balance became necessary; Shalini returned to finish her schooling in numbers, and the practice of yoga and vegetarianism were more than ever important. Shalini was evolving.
In addition to pursuing her goal of becoming a concert pianist at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Shalini has focused her efforts on releasing her album entitled “Book of Dreams”. The EP was recorded with local producer Winston Hauschild (Nay Jay, Hannah Georgas, Wanting Qu) and is scheduled to release in December 2011.
In the very near future, Shalini’s goals include (but are not limited to) being on rotation on CBC Radio and performing live at the Juno Awards.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 8:00pm
http://www.myspace.com/djdenys/photos
B DIAMOND. Known as the underground R&B king or some may call him “DIAMOND IN THE RUFF” or simply “B DIAMOND the legend”. You may have seen him performing longside acts like LIL FLIP, YUNG JOC, THE GAME, E40, ICE T, ICE CUBE, SNOOP DOGG, FABOLOUS and KC & JOJO and that's just to name a few.
B DIAMOND has been making music waves all the way from New Orleans LA (his native land) where he grew up on some of the roughest streets where if you made it off the front steps in the early 90's you were considered a “G”. B DIAMOND came to Vancouver BC Canada, which he likes to call "RAIN DROP CITY", in the mid 90's with a well known R&B group called High Quality Band. After leaving the band to work on his own music, B DIAMOND in 1998, dropped his first single “Same Old Game” under the independent record label DACRIM RECORDS. That track made B DIAMOND the first solo male R&B artist to have a song played on a major radio station in Vancouver BC and the first to have a video played on Much Music. With his label and management team, at the time not seeing eye to eye, his label and management team decided to part ways but he didn't let that stop him!
In 2005 B DIAMOND recorded the song “Let's Party Naw” that featured “Concise the Black Knight”, a local hip/hop artist from Vancouver BC. “Lets Party Naw” was entered into a local radio station's battle of the beats. B DIAMONDS song won 3 consecutive nights in a row with making history no other artist had done this "land slide wins" but the radio station decided to change the rules of the battle to 4 wins the day after B DIAMOND should have won the battle. The radio station gave the win to a R Kelly, Ashanti, and Ja rule song. B DIAMOND didn't stop there. He started working with every local artist across the U.S.A. to Canada. Artists like, Concise the Black Knight, Check Mate, The Camp, PTown Mo, Vic Vodka, PMAN, Red1, Baldy Loc, OCP Crew, Kanabliss, Trajikk, The Titans, Haze entertainment, Crown604, Keep6ix and the list is continuing to grow to date. "When you need a tight hook, B DIAMONDS the man you gotta call and that’s that". B DIAMOND has been compared to some of today's top acts such as R Kelly, JAHEIM and Ginuwine but he's not just a singer. After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans In 2005, BDiamond returned to Vancouver Canada and co found and became a member of an underground movement that supports local artists called "THE KOALLITION", B DIAMOND formed a hip/hop group of five members named "DEM BLOCK BOYZ". B DIAMOND produced and recorded a mix tape "The Blockz is Watchin" which featured Dem Block Boyz. The cd was named "one of the best local underground mix tapes of 2006". To this day people still ask about that cd and the group. The group and B DIAMOND performed at every local venue across rain drop city. A year later, B DIAMOND parted ways with DEM BLOCK BOYZ due to conflicts within the group. “They were just too good, too strong minded to work together as a group”. B DIAMOND continued as a solo R&B artist. In 2007, B DIAMOND along with his new management team Jenn&Juice, formed a R&B tour called "POP N BOTTLES" which featured B DIAMOND along with some of Vancouver’s hottest acts. In 2008, B DIAMOND (with help from his team Rasta Moves, Jenn&Juice management and Mo Suntzu) promoted a mix tape called “The Guerilla Movement Vol.2 Play list” which was hosted by DJ Kay Slay. B DIAMOND, with more features on this mix tape then any other artist, helped make this cd one of the illest mix tapes of 2008! Having said all that…. In 2009 B DIAMOND prepared a tour across Canada and the U.S.A. and still going today so keep your ears and eyes open for the coming of a rising legend we like to call The King of R&B, B DIAMOND.
Next moves Best Of the Best, 2010 Olympics Performance, South Africa Tour!
Stay tune!! 2011 is going be MAAAD!!
B Diamond is #20 on Reverbnation Charts for top R&B in New orleans
To hear his amazing voice and sound go to
www.reverbnation.com/bdiamond
www.myspace.com/bdiamond504
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 9:00pm
Like with many bands, founding members Daniel Deorksen and Jordan Kling met in high school, but not in the classrooms or hallways – in the senior jazz band. They formed an alliance and began jamming every week with a rotating cast of musicians. They developed a style uniquely their own, mixing rock and funk with elements of jazz, blues, folk, Latin and hip-hop.
Before long, they crystallized the lineup with soul-jazz vocalist Jessica Harvey, rock vocalist and flautist Courtney Lancaster and veteran session drummer Vern Shewchuk. The ensemble is frequently joined, on stage and in the studio, by saxophonist Dominic Conway and star violinist Phyllis Ho.
With Dan, Jess and Courtney being actors and playwrights in their own right, it has only been natural to incorporate theatrics into their live performances. In July 2009, the Two Apple Tobacco began a long-awaited workshop of an original rock musical based on their tunes: Horribly Sunny. In the spring of 2012, the group will release their first full-length album: a pan-apocalptic rock opera entitled Squinter’s Paradise.
Two Apple Tobacco has gained quite the reputation for their dynamic live show. Each of the members has an exuberant and energetic stage presence and a high level of musicianship that captivates audiences. Every show, by tradition, the band covers a song by the artist who has possibly been their greatest inspiration: Frank Zappa. Two Apple Tobacco is definitely a band to watch out for in the coming year.
http://www.myspace.com/twoappletobacco
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 10:00pm
"Pomme" is the fruit of passion, curiosity and exploration. Between Toronto, Vancouver and Tel Aviv, Singer-songwriter Yael Akron, worked with Producer Shai C Sivan, and Film composer Adrian Ellis to craft the self-titled EP, released in May 2011.
Akron's melodic alternative ballads take an interesting twist, supported by Sivan's urban-cold, somewhat-industrial production. "New Frontiers" and "Silver Lining" are joined by Ellis's cinematic 3D instrumentations.
Upon settling in Vancouver, Akron started playing with Vancouver based musicians: guitarist Ryan Drolet, Keyboardist- JJ Wragler, Bass player- Russ Mackenzie and drummer Dimi Karabov, turning studio Pomme into a live and kicking act, creating an acclaim in the local scene.
Pomme have recently won the October Nimbus Showcase Event and will be soon entering the studio at Nimbus to record new songs.
Press Kit:
http://www.powerpresskits.com/PPKs/indexC.aspx?PPK=8652
Additional Links:
http://pomme.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/aziza44415?feature=mhee
http://www.reverbnation.com/pomme
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pomme/178149548883717
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 9:30pm
The Recovery Room Presents
Vancouver's Top DJ's
Cocktail & Appetizer Specials between 9 -12 pm.
Banging 'til 1 am!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 9:00pm
Sexy, juicy and phat-horned funk band bringing Vancouver funk therapy and love to sort the most deep seated shit out.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 8:00pm
The easy comparisons: Kathleen Edwards – Failer | Lucinda Williams – Cart Wheels on a Gravel Road | Wilco – A Ghost is Born
Award winning artist. A Female Tom Petty with Folk, Pop and alt-Country sensibility. “An exquisite voice.” Americana UK
For nearly a decade Christina Martin has been on a musical journey. From recording her debut album Pretty Things (2002) in Austin, Texas, to opening for Wilco, it was clear that music was her path. It was not long after she returned home to Halifax, Nova Scotia she started playing the café/bar circuit and met esteemed musician/producer Dale Murray. On a whim they recorded Two Hearts (2008), an album that won her Pop Recording of the Year at the 2009 East Coast Music Awards, as well as two Nova Scotia Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Pop Recording of the Year in 2008.
Martin and Murray teamed up in 2010 to produce I Can Too which features guest appearances by Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor. With her ethereal voice, tracks like “I Fear I Am,” conjures up classic rock jangles and the rhythmic sway of Roy Orbison. “Daisy,” draws on Tom Petty’s nostalgic narrative-driven approach to the craft, while Murray’s lap steel on “Hello,” echoes the melodic slide- guitar playing of George Harrison. But its title track, “I Can Too,” that is the album’s pinnacle. This song opens with Martin almost whispering her hearts confessions, while Murray’s instrumentation slowly builds layers among Martin’s soaring vocals. The song embodies the sentiment of the record; its bold, rhythmic, vulnerable and inspirational.
Since the release of Two Hearts (2008), Martin has toured extensively, making the long trek across Canada and throughout the United States, as well as crossing the Atlantic touring in Ireland. Her songs have made their way into films, including Sex Traffic (2004) and The Best Years (2009). She is currently the Artist in Residence in Halifax, NS for Geriatric Medical Research at Dalhousie University, writing songs about Alzheimer’s and those affected by the disease. Martin most recently released her fourth album, a live acoustic recording called A House Concert, and she is recording her fifth album in the Fall 2011 and touring Germany and Netherlands in November and December 2011.
Festival Showcasing: Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Canso, NS 2009), North American Folk Alliance (Memphis, TN 2009), Canada Music Week (Toronto, ON 2009/2010/2011), Atlantic Film Festival (Halifax, NS 2008/2009/2011), Vancouver Winter Olympics (Vancouver, BC 2010), Canada Winter Games (Halifax, NS 2011), Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival (Belfast Ireland 2010), Trout Forest Music Festival (Ear Falls, ON 2010), Parliament Hill Canada Day (Ottawa July 1, 2010).
• Opened for Wilco, Matt Mays, Cuff The Duke, Josh Ritter, Joel Plaskett, Jimmy Rankin, Stephen Fearing and more. • Winner- 2009 Pop Record of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards (For Two Hearts). • Winner- 2008 Pop/Rock album of the Year and Female Artist Recording of the Year at Nova Scotia Music Awards (Two Hearts).
• Total of seven East Coast Music Award Nominations and six Music Nova Scotia Award Nominations over three years.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 9:30pm
Dino DiNicolo has been playing music all his life. He started on the electric organ and later left it behind. To the amazement of many, the simple electronic grooves lingered, leaving a lasting impression and early fuel for the rhythmic master. As the electric bass developed into an extension of his hands and his voice a rhythmic center of its own, Dino DiNicolo became a master musician with a groove so deep that it moves the mind, the body and the soul. Musically, Dino has captivated listeners around the world. With his humility, innate charisma and honest good-looks, he leaves a mark wherever he performs. His career has taken him to the countries of Hawaii, Japan, Grand Cayman and New Zealand and across the continents of Europe and North America. Those people who have heard his music are always wanting more.
He grooves comfortably in many styles of music and has been a contributor to a variety of projects. As a performer, session player and composer, he has worked with – EMI Publishing Canada, Supertonic, Uno Mas, John Parr, Danielle Herbert, Riley and the Rise, Melanie Dekker, Vancouver’s own The Town Pants and Sherry St. Germain. Dino has also forayed into the movie industry. In addition playing jazz with Michael Moriarty of the show Law and Order. Dino enjoyed the experience of playing a role in the Disney TV show So Weird. His song “Nothing to Fear” was used in a TV pilot Snug as a Bug. He is enjoying the completion of Beautiful a thirteen song CD of original music. Recently he can be seen going to and from the post office notifying festivals all around the world that he wants to play. The impressive list of accomplishments continues to grow from the man who never stops: Dino DiNicolo.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 7:30pm
Dave "Sleepy Cuts" Fallon and Robbie "Soda Jerk" Epp have come together as "Soda Cuts" due to a mutual love of all things funk. Dave has been addicted to scratching since he picked up his first set of turntables in '04, and addicted to funk since his ears first heard it. Stuck in Saskatchewan with a pair of decks and a handful of beat up battle records, he chopped it up for fun; it wasn't until he moved to Kelowna and hooked up with the Electrofunk Collective in '06 that he made the move to performing live, cutting it up in the clubs & at parties. Dave has since taken his game to the next level by combining visual scratching with his turntablist skills, lighting up the screens and the speakers with Fresh Baked Dj’s. Robbie cut his teeth on vinyl back in '06 in Yellowknife where the sounds of electronic music were no where to be found. Armed with a box of house records and a love for the music, he meticulously learned the art of djing with 2 of his best friends and formed a group called Bushleague Dj’s. With no electronic music scene in the north, they decided to create their own and have been rocking clubs and parties ever since. Now located in Vancouver, Dave and Robbie have teamed up and are excited to show people why they love this music so much. Expect to hear a mix of hip hop, ghetto funk, and breaks.
http://bushleaguedjs.ca/
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 9:15pm
Emily Spiller is the next Adele, the new Duffy. A mix of Zap Mama & Feist meets Amy Winehouse. A mash up of blues, jazz, and soul infused vocals that simultaneously ache and soothe. The room falls silent when Emily sings. She finishes her set and leaves you wanting more.
After a whirlwind 2010, Emily Spiller is building momentum at home and overseas. A third independent release on her own label, Beacon Hill Records. Three months in Australia promoting her second album "The Get Go", whose title track was featured in two independent Canadian films "Zombie Punch" and "A Lucky Man". Not to mention 5 songs licensed to an ipad app!
Returning to Australia in February, 2011 Emily performed at the Australian Blues Music Festival in NSW, and Nannup Music Festival in WA. From there, she flew to Toronto for a showcase at Canadian Music Fest in March. She does this on her own. Armed with an RC50 loop machine, two microphones, & her laptop, she whisks herself around the globe as an independent artist on a mission.
Emily's fourth album is an evolution in her music & voice. A collaboration with film composer David Parfit will incorporate an electro-dub feel with the power of her soul-drenched voice. Their co-written track for US Documentary, "From Place 2 Place" will be released this year.
Since 2003, Emily has toured in Canada, China, Australia, & New Zealand. In 2007, she released her first EP "LIVE At The Apartment", quickly finding airplay in Canada and New Zealand. She was awarded a FACTOR grant for her latest EP "The Wonderbro Remixes" (2010), her 3rd release on Beacon Hill Records. Emily Spiller has been nominated for five Vancouver Island Music Awards this year, which will be held in Courtenay, BC in June. She will tour British Columbia in Spring/Summer 2011. Her fourth album will be released in December.
Collaborations:
Arpix Media Inc.
Girth Music Inc.
Seaside Sounds (www.davidparfit.com)
Wonderbro Music Inc.
Urihani - "Music For The Planet" (2009)
DJ Shawn Ward - UK & EU
http://www.emilyspiller.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUkfTl5N6dc
http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/12552?access_code=5781af51255d96478e6a&auto_play=true
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 11:15pm
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 8:30pm
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 10:00pm
“Imagine a world, a world where freedom is power. We feel free when we escape, even if it be but from the frying pan into the fire. Freedom is never given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.”
Award winning singer/songwriter, Krystle Dos Santos, has created a world that parallels our own in her sophomore release, Fame Fatale. With songwriting references to the struggling music industry, consumerism and changing perceptions of love in our current society, Dos Santos has articulated an epic tale of power, love and redemption. The haunting melodies of the track “DisFunk” introduce the creation of the many cyborg assassin units who execute MasterControl’s orders, immediately engaging you into the inner workings of this corrupt society.
Combining Dos Santos’ versatile vocal prowess and songwriting skills, along side producer KazMega’s haunting and addictive beats, Fame Fatale is a cult classic in the making. Speaking to many current social conventions, Dos Santos’ sophomore offering is everything from a break-up album, to a fist-pumping soundtrack for a night out on the town. Captivating interludes navigate you through the story driving you to experience the hunt for the femme fatale along side her. Carving out a niche in the ever growing electro-soul genre, including artists such as the Janelle Monae, Gnarls Barkley (Cee-Lo Green) and Little Dragon, Fame Fatale offers a unique journey to the listener with live instrumentation, dancy electro beats and a storyline and heroine that gives you more than just a world of singles to grasp onto.
The creative powerhouse duo explains that the album, “is supposed to take the listener on a journey. It’s meant to get your heart racing and really feel the adventure and battle the main character, Unit 9, is experiencing. Unit 9 represents strong women, independent musicians, or whatever modern role you place her in, creating a universal character that almost anyone can relate to. She’s fighting all of our modern day battles.” Dos Santos and KazMega plan on supplementing the project with graphic novel webisodes, 1930’s style radio drama’s and much more – “We want this to become a cult classic with a broad following, from music lovers to comic book fanatics and everyone in between.”
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 9:00pm
Power Blues trio led by Antoine "Baby Harry" Calaway, high energy coupled with epic showmanship. Come see why he is the self proclaimed king of "Rock and Soul".
http://www.myspace.com/babyharrymusic
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 8:30pm
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 9:00pm
The Recovery Room Presents
Vancouver's Top DJ's
Cocktail & Appetizer Specials between 9 -12 pm.
Banging 'til 1 am!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 9:00pm
Sometimes you just know when you aren’t doing what you’re supposed to be doing. For Jason Alcott that moment came in May of 2009 after a few too many sleepless nights.
Starting from scratch learning to play the keys, studying voice and songwriting has brought us to Jason’s first three fully produced songs. Each song paints a picture and led to the three song ep being titled ‘Something Like a Photograph’. The songs are available as a free download at www.jasonalcott.com
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 10:00pm
Born as the antithesis between David Anthony’s acoustic self titled project and his previous tenure at the helm of edgy rock act Suspect, MERGE emerges as a symbiotic patron of popular music.
After exploring the hard rock realm with his CFOX Seeds winning group Suspect (sharing the stage with many notable acts such as Nickelback, Green Day, Billy Talent and Finger Eleven), David touched upon his melodic roots with his David Anthony Project. Within a short while, David felt it was time to touch on his rock roots again.
Teaming up with local solo artist and frequent acquaintance Steve McMullen in late 2009, the two formed MERGE and began mixing ideas and styles immediately. With a common goal and a genuine bond, Dave and Steve found their writing styles to compliment each other. Within three months, MERGE had a collection of original songs ready for production.
Claiming to have a pop sound that resembles British influence and a rock sound reminiscent of classic North American stadium headliners such as Bon Jovi and Springsteen, singer David Anthony says, “MERGE is all about rock and roll, melody and the concept of collaboration.”
This statement stands true in Merge’s debut record “Falling Modern” wherein a handful of co-writes are noted. Experts like Brian Howes (Hinder) and Jeff Dawson (the mastermind producer behind Daniel Powter‘s smash hit “Bad Day”) assist on two of the tracks. “We are all huge music fans” David begins. “To us the most important thing is realizing the quality of a good song and being able to properly reproduce that. We feel that as long as we can do a song justice and give it the respect it deserves, then we should try to do everything we can to be involved in it’s creation.”
The MERGE live show is also a testament to the character of the members. Utilizing multimedia in form of video, MERGE ensures that each live show remains memorable to any audience delivering energy, appeal and presence. Most notably with ambitious newcomers Mac White on drums and Warren Steckly on bass.
Coming from different backgrounds but sharing roots in Vancouver, the members of Merge are happy to admit that their music has brought them together and has aided in their becoming of friends. Singer David Anthony adds, “We can only hope that the people we meet along the way and the fans we make will feel the same as we do with MERGE. It’s really all about sharing that common ground and loving music!”
Welcome to the music of MERGE.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 9:00pm
David Vest performs either solo or with his all-star band at major blues festivals and clubs. He is an authentic, Southern-bred boogie-woogie piano pounder.
He backed Big Joe Turner in the '60s, toured with Jimmy T99 Nelson, Floyd Dixon and Lavelle White, and was co-leader of the legendary Paul deLay Band, sharing vocal and frontman duties.
More than five decades into his career, he continues to perform with energy and abandon. As more than one music writer has said, "David Vest is the real thing."
He is a Maple Blues Award nominee for Piano Player of the Year.
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 9:00pm
Byron Russell - Saxophone | Anthony "Chiko" Misomali - Drums | German Cantillo - Guitar & Vocals | Colin Maskell - Tenor Sax | Ryan Conroy - Bass | “Chocolate” Gonzales - Trumpet & Percussion
About Santa Lucia LFR
Like a multi-ethnic gathering of friends, this seven member band has created a sound that evokes the early days of Latin Funk (Santana, War, etc.), while adding their own blend of Rock and Funk grooves. This addictive combination of Nuyorican Boogaloo, West Coast Funk and the ever present Cuban grooves engulfs the stage with monstrous horns and bass, funky breaks, polyrhythmic beats and furious lyrics in English and Spanish.
In 2001, Santa Lucia recorded their first 5 song EP with producer Darryl Nuedorf (Sarah McLachlan, Neko Case).
2005 brought a Western Canada Music Awards nomination for Best Children’s Recording, for the song “The Hero Inside” (2004) penned for the TV cartoon series Cackleberries.
In 2006, Santa Lucia released their second full length album, “The Streets / Las Calles” with legendary producer Larry Anschell (Nickelback, Pearl Jam) from Turtle Recording Studios in White Rock, BC Canada. Santa Lucia successfully supported “The Streets / Las Calles” in 2007-2008 with countless west coast dates and major open air festivals including; Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival, as well as many out of town festivals including The Ness Creek Music Festival in Saskatchewan, Folk on the Rocks Festival in Yellowknife NWT, Victoria Ska Festival and many more.
CBC Radio gave the first single “Lupita” heavy rotation, with the band performing a live show across Canada hosted by one of Canada’s best known news personalities Gloria Makarenko and “On the Coast” radio host Prya Ramu.
Recently, Santa Lucia LFR has refined its stage skills opening for many USA and International touring acts such as Ozomatli, Yerba Buena, Los Mococos, The Skatalites and Maxi Priest.
2010 brings with it countless tour dates with bigger audiences, a greater following of fans, and a return to the studio to record the follow up to 2006’s “The Streets / Las Calles”
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 9:00pm
"Instrumental funk/rock led by guitarist BJ Block. This band keeps the energy high with familiar favorites, deep grooves, and funky originals in the tradition of Jamiroquai, SRV, and Stevie Wonder. Currently playing in support of the original release "Glitterbal", the band has been featured on radio in London, Amsterdam, Austrailia, and the US. Excellent musicianship and energy make this and exciting show not to be missed. Derek Difilipo on bass, Andrew Peebles on drums, Jason Decouto on keys. More info at
www.myspace.com/bjblockmusic
www.last.fm/music/BJ+Block
http://www.myspace.com/thedeependvangroovy
http://www.myspace.com/dawnpemberton
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 9:00pm
Tonye Aganaba was born in London, England on October 24th, 1985 to a Nigerian father, and Zimbabwean mother. She is a dynamic and sultry soul R&B singer-songwriter whose musical education came from her family's extensive music collection. It was within this catalog of classics that Tonye found some of her biggest influences - Michael Jackson, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon..the list goes on. - The arts have always played a major part in Tonye's life and before immigrating with her family to Canada at the age of 14, she was already heavily entrenched in music, theater and dance. She received formal training in modern, tap, hip-hop and jazz and later went on to choreograph for her high school's Musical Theater program. Tonye's voice flourished under the tutelage of late vocal coach, Keith Allan Hall, most famed for singing with such notable acts as Sammy Davis Jr, and Mahalia Jackson. - After attending the University of Victoria's Phoenix Theater to study acting, Tonye moved to Vancouver, BC and began her journey as a professional singer-songwriter. She has graced such stages as The Vogue Theater, The Roxy, and The Historic Yale Pub. Recent and upcoming successes include: -MUSIC VIDEO AND SINGLE RELEASE " MAKE IT HAPPEN" JULY 31st 2010 -Opening performance for international recording artist Talib Kweli, with Killawatt Records artists Heatwave and Lamar Ashe. -Vancouver International Jazz Festival performance July 4th 2010 -Shambhala 2010 performance August 2010 -International Release of two singles ( "Say My Name" and "Everybody") with Canadian Electro-House producer, Jeff Daniels (StereoSoul Recordings)
http://www.myspace.com/tonyeaganaba
Monday, February 27, 2012 - 9:00pm
The Recovery Room Presents
Vancouver's Top DJ's
Cocktail & Appetizer Specials between 9 -12 pm.
Banging 'til 1 am!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 8:00pm
Although new to the music scene as a singer Tara has a lifetime of performance experience. At the age of 5 she attended her first Irish dance class and for the next 2 decades competed and performed all across North America and Ireland. Throughout her professional career as a dancer Tara has toured and performed with such bands as The Irish Rovers, Tiller's Folley, and The Paper Boys to name a few. Tara has worked in theatre for most of her life. She enrolled in the full time theatre program at Douglas College winning the George Wooten award upon completing her diploma and then continuing on to UBC gaining a BA in Theatre. She has produced written and performed in many independent productions in Vancouver over the past several years. Now stepping onto the stage again but on some what unfamiliar ground Tara is pursuing her love of music through song. She has just completed her first CD with her husband Craig McGregor Look Right Through Me a mix of jazz standards and re-harmonized pop tunes.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 9:00pm
Paul Pigat started playing the guitar at 11 years of age and was gigging steadily in downtown Toronto by the time he was 12. Through a lifetime dedication to live performance, recording and study he has developed into a superb guitarist, vocalist and songwriter and earned the reputation as one of the best musicians in Western Canada. An extremely versatile artist, with projects ranging from delta blues to classical music, he heads four diverse Vancouver bands and is in high demand as a sideman, having recorded and toured with the likes of Neko Case, Ndidi Onkuwulu, Jim Byrnes, Michael Kaeshammer, and Carolyn Mark, and has shared the stage with Taj Mahal, Mae Moore, Lee Aaron, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Joshua Redman, Big Sandy and His Flyrite Boys, Aaron Neville and more. With many recordings to his credit, Paul has also recently developed a series of instructional DVD's in conjunction with LearnRootsMusic.com. The DVD's have been received with great enthusiasm and are now being distributed by Mel Bay. He has literally played every type of gig out there, from small clubs to large stadiums, and festivals covering the entire spectrum of roots, blues, rockabilly and jazz music.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 9:00pm
Flora puts her soul into singing. Influenced by vocal jazz, urban R&B, and Indie Pop, Flora has a strong stage presence and an agile, emotive voice that captivates audiences wherever she performs. She isn't afraid to push the boundaries; delivering a comedic or seductive twist to a song.
Described as both a "little-known vocal treasure" and "one of the rising jazz talents" in BC, Flora is ready to step into a bigger spotlight. Her new CD "Insight" was released in September 2008, and she's been busy performing ever since! Working with co-producers Rick Kilburn and Peter Berring, "Insight" appeals to a wide audience with its groovy mix of standards and original music influenced by Latin jazz, and Soul/R&B.
Flora was nominated for Best Jazz Artist of the Year by the BC Interior Music Awards in 2008. In 2009 she was featured on 2 CBC radio shows, Hot Air with Paul Grant, and North by Northwest with Sheryl McKay.
2010 has so far seen Flora perform at Edmonton's prestigious Yardbird Suite in March, and at the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues in August. Now relocated back to Vancouver, more people will be hearing about this unique talent.
Flora is always interested in collaborating with electronic music producers and live musicians.
Influences/Faves:
Bjork, Corinne Bailey Rae, Esthero, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Christina Aguilera, Portishead, Massive Attack, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Thievery Corporation, India Arie, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Annie Ross, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone...
Sounds Like:
the love child of Alicia Keys and Ella Fitzgerald, somehow in a caucasian female body
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgTVGnle33g
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 7:00pm
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 9:00pm
Sabrina Weeks—Vocals—has been playing music professionally for over 20 years. An award winning vocalist known for her deeply expressive, powerful voice, Sabrina Weeks brings an extraordinary vocal and emotional range to her music. A
composer since the age of 10, her original songs are known for their quirky, insightful lyrics, infectious vocal lines and deep grooves. Sabrina Weeks is a first call studio musician and has worked with many recording artists over the years. Also,
Sabrina founded the “Sabrina Weeks Vocal and Performance School” and is an ‘in-demand’ vocal and performance coach. She has shared the stage with such performers as Colin James, Powder Blues, and Steppenwolf. As a natural entertainer,
Sabrina continues to thrill audiences with her talent and commanding stage presence.
Mike Hilliard—Lead Guitar—has been playing professionally for over 30 years. Originally from Toronto, Mike moved to Kamloops in 1974. After working in Vancouver and the B.C. interior for several years, Mike signed a contract with Intercan and RCA records which brought him back to Toronto where he spent the next eight years recording and touring in Canada, the USA, and Asia. Mike has appeared on stage with some of the biggest names in Canadian music such Colin James, Steppenwolf, Powder Blues, Guess Who, and Stonebolt and continues to tour throughout BC and the rest of Canada.
Ed Hilliard—Drums— has been playing drums professionally for over 30 years. After studying privately with Roger Flock at Humber College in Toronto, Ed and Mike formed the band “STEAMER”, and was with that group from 1976 to 1984. During this time they toured and opened for such acts as The Guess Who, Steppenwolf, and Stonebolt. They also recorded three albums and scored a top ten hit with the song “Don’t say goodbye”. In 1986, Ed entered the Humber College jazz program, and played with the school’s 15 piece R&B band, as well as their concert band and percussion ensemble. He then entered the University of Western Ontario where he earned a Bachelor of Musical Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree, and while there performed with the Faculty of Music’s symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, and the faculty big band under the direction of Phil Nimmons, as well as playing with the London, Ontario based corporate jobbing band “Player”. He also did session work at Fanshawe College with famed Canadian producer, Jack Richardson. Ed has worked with such artists as Frank Leahy, The Rankins, and Gary Guthman.
Ken Sell—Bass— has been playing the bass since he was old enough to hold a bass guitar. Currently, he is a first call studio musician and performs with such groups as the Kamloops Big Band, the Kamloops Jazz Quartet, and often performs with the Commodore House Band. He’s funky; he’s groovy and he’s in the pocket.
Bill White—Rhythm Guitar— has been playing music since the early 80’s. He has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe with bands of all shapes and sizes ranging from a duo to 150 cast member shows. Throughout his music career Bill has had the honour of performing for Presidents, Prime Ministers, Popes, Royalty and a Viking named Olga. Most recently he spent 5 years playing bass with Calgary’s Southern Stardust Big Band, the ‘Round Midnight Jazz Quintet and was a first-call player on the Calgary theatre scene.
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