May 18/08
Vancouver just finished hosting the annual New Music West event, a showcase featuring up and coming artists from the Vancouver area and around the world. This year saw 265 artists spread out over 24 venues around the city over a four day period.
This show features two of the bands I had a chance to see live (Firebug and Versus the Nothing) as well as a cross-section of new and vintage artists.
The show title comes from me forcing myself to spend an evening at a showcase of material that I don't normally listen to (metal). I actually had a great time!
As we haven't played anything bluesy for a while, we open up with a couple of blues influenced pieces by Amit Riff and Steve Lukather. Also included: a Led Zeppelin cut I haven't listened to in years that reminded me of how powerful their music was. We also play two bands out of Toronto that have caught my ear (Dream Aria and Parker) plus some great progressive rock from Flaming Bess and Presence.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Michael
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Too much to think
Once again, we get to showcase some great work from around the world.
Most of the artists are from the last five years. The exception is a real treat for fans of Pink Floyd (and fans of great music, for that matter). We include in this show an excerpt from the concert Floyd guitarist David Gilmour put on last fall at London's Royal Albert Hall featuring some very interesting guests. This show features a classic Pink Floyd song with David Bowie handling the vocals and some brilliant guitar work from David Gilmour.
Also in the show:
From Los Angeles, Firebug. Great band and they're in Vancouver May 14/15 as part of New Music West.
Moon Stereo. You'll never guess where this band is from but you'll be happy you listened to them. Progressive/jazz feel.
Mute Math. Amazing blending of the melody of pop with the energy of rock.
Pocketful. 'Sit back and think' music from Sweden.
Porcupine Tree. Progressive Rock? Zeppelin meets Floyd? Outstanding material.
Sophya Baccini. Another example of outstanding writing/performance/production.
The Fab. Instrumental from Italy with some very interesting guitar work.
The Trews. Great 'top down' driving song.
Voodoo Johnson. Brit Rock. Coming to a colisseum near you!
Enjoy the show!
Cheers,
Michael
Most of the artists are from the last five years. The exception is a real treat for fans of Pink Floyd (and fans of great music, for that matter). We include in this show an excerpt from the concert Floyd guitarist David Gilmour put on last fall at London's Royal Albert Hall featuring some very interesting guests. This show features a classic Pink Floyd song with David Bowie handling the vocals and some brilliant guitar work from David Gilmour.
Also in the show:
From Los Angeles, Firebug. Great band and they're in Vancouver May 14/15 as part of New Music West.
Moon Stereo. You'll never guess where this band is from but you'll be happy you listened to them. Progressive/jazz feel.
Mute Math. Amazing blending of the melody of pop with the energy of rock.
Pocketful. 'Sit back and think' music from Sweden.
Porcupine Tree. Progressive Rock? Zeppelin meets Floyd? Outstanding material.
Sophya Baccini. Another example of outstanding writing/performance/production.
The Fab. Instrumental from Italy with some very interesting guitar work.
The Trews. Great 'top down' driving song.
Voodoo Johnson. Brit Rock. Coming to a colisseum near you!
Enjoy the show!
Cheers,
Michael
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