Monday, November 30, 2009
easy bake oven
Thanks to Manta Ray-Gun for playing Damaged Goods on Friday. These two are becoming one of my favourite local bands (which is why we had them back, of course), so if you couldn't make it down this past weekend and haven't checked them out yet, do yourself a favour and go see them next time they play.
In the meantime, you can check out their set on Thunderbird Radio Hell here.
Thanks also go out to Horsefly, who Manta Ray-Gun brough along with them this time out (not only do they rock, but they consistently bring awesome opening bands with them when they play). It's fitting that Ian's rocking a Dinosaur Jr. tee in that photo, because that influence is easy to hear in the band's music, right down to being epically loud. Keep your eye out for them.
Heads up: No More Strangers is at the Balmoral this week.
Regulars: November 30th-December 6th
Monday
Tuesday
Shindig @ the Railway: Bleating Hearts, Pro Nails, and Hidden Towers
Sailing @ the Astoria: unknown
Wednesday
The Beehive @ Honey: back on December 23rd(?)
Rock N Roll Pizza Party @ the Biltmore: back on December 16th
Discorder Presents... @ the Astoria: Makeout Videotape and Machu Picchu
Thursday
Honey Lung Thursday @ Honey: Modern Creatures, Twin Crystals, Pompoir, Tight Solid
Blastramp @ the Bourbon: Born Lovers
Friday
Damaged Goods @ the Astoria: the Good News and the WZRDZ
Good Burger @ Babar: unknown
First Friday @ the Eldorado: Black Wizard, Stryker, Merciless Onslaught, and Slaughter Hollow
Saturday
Glory Days @ the Biltmore: Blue Violets
Night Shift @ the Astoria: ?
No More Strangers @ the Balmoral: Little Girls, Walter TV, and Cat Attack
now playing: Jim James & Calexico - Goin' to Acapulco (Bob Dylan Cover)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
pennies
Why don't we start this catch up post with pics (and a video that I didn't take) from the Clips last show at Olio a few weeks back. Hopefully, you made it out to bid adieu to one of Vancouver's finest (though, if you didn't, they'll be back with new songs, and a slightly new line up).
And now a fast forward recap of other notable stuff:
- I caught Walter TV, Makeout Videotape, and Recreation last Thursday. I'd seen Make out Videotape before, but the sound was sort of abysmal at the show I caught. This time around was much better. Walter TV and Recreation were great as well. Apparently this was an all-White Rock (or White Rock-ex-pats) show.
- A big, big thanks to Manta Ray-Gun and Cat Attack who were both awesome on Friday at Damaged Goods. I booked both bands after only hearing their recorded stuff, but was totally blown away by how good they sounded live. It was only Cat Attack's second show, so look for big things from them in the future. I loved Manta Ray-Gun so much, I bought one of their tapes (if you see them, you should too).
- I was at Glory Days on Saturday for a friend's going away party. They don't do in-and-outs now. I can't remember any legal, non-Granville Strip bar doing that in this city.
One Cool Word is celebrating the release of their latest issue tomorrow at the Biltmore with World Club, Maria in the Shower, and Spoon River.
Justice Rocks (check the link for the full line-up) takes place on Saturday afternoon for free in Strathcona Park.
Also on Saturday, is the Bicycle Music Festival (once again check the link for the line up), which starts at New Brighton Park at 10am before moving throughout the city. The full route and schedule will go up here in a few days.
The Rain & the Sidewalk celebrate the release of their latest CD on September 5th with Role Mach and Collapsing Opposites.
Katasroyka, Girlfriends & Boyfriends, and the Ludvico Treatment play the Media Club the same night.
Hope Sandoval once again ignores her apparently crippling stage fright to play the Red Room on September 22nd.
Junior Boys are at Venue on October 8th.
Vic Chesnutt plays the Red Room on November 26th. He'll be backed by a band that features Guy from Fugazi and members of A Silver Mt. Zion.
Maximo Park, which was originally scheduled for September 7th at Venue, is canceled.A lot A handfulA couple of people are really bummed about that one.
And, last, but certainly not least, happy birthday to Megan from Fine Mist and Andy Dixon!
easy bake oven
Thanks to Manta Ray-Gun for playing Damaged Goods on Friday. These two are becoming one of my favourite local bands (which is why we had them back, of course), so if you couldn't make it down this past weekend and haven't checked them out yet, do yourself a favour and go see them next time they play.
In the meantime, you can check out their set on Thunderbird Radio Hell here.
Thanks also go out to Horsefly, who Manta Ray-Gun brough along with them this time out (not only do they rock, but they consistently bring awesome opening bands with them when they play). It's fitting that Ian's rocking a Dinosaur Jr. tee in that photo, because that influence is easy to hear in the band's music, right down to being epically loud. Keep your eye out for them.
Heads up: No More Strangers is at the Balmoral this week.
Regulars: November 30th-December 6th
Monday
Tuesday
Shindig @ the Railway: Bleating Hearts, Pro Nails, and Hidden Towers
Sailing @ the Astoria: unknown
Wednesday
The Beehive @ Honey: back on December 23rd(?)
Rock N Roll Pizza Party @ the Biltmore: back on December 16th
Discorder Presents... @ the Astoria: Makeout Videotape and Machu Picchu
Thursday
Honey Lung Thursday @ Honey: Modern Creatures, Twin Crystals, Pompoir, Tight Solid
Blastramp @ the Bourbon: Born Lovers
Friday
Damaged Goods @ the Astoria: the Good News and the WZRDZ
Good Burger @ Babar: unknown
First Friday @ the Eldorado: Black Wizard, Stryker, Merciless Onslaught, and Slaughter Hollow
Saturday
Glory Days @ the Biltmore: Blue Violets
Night Shift @ the Astoria: ?
No More Strangers @ the Balmoral: Little Girls, Walter TV, and Cat Attack
now playing: Jim James & Calexico - Goin' to Acapulco (Bob Dylan Cover)
Labels: damaged goods, horsefly, manta ray-gun, show announcements, weekly listings
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
pennies
Why don't we start this catch up post with pics (and a video that I didn't take) from the Clips last show at Olio a few weeks back. Hopefully, you made it out to bid adieu to one of Vancouver's finest (though, if you didn't, they'll be back with new songs, and a slightly new line up).
And now a fast forward recap of other notable stuff:
- I caught Walter TV, Makeout Videotape, and Recreation last Thursday. I'd seen Make out Videotape before, but the sound was sort of abysmal at the show I caught. This time around was much better. Walter TV and Recreation were great as well. Apparently this was an all-White Rock (or White Rock-ex-pats) show.
- A big, big thanks to Manta Ray-Gun and Cat Attack who were both awesome on Friday at Damaged Goods. I booked both bands after only hearing their recorded stuff, but was totally blown away by how good they sounded live. It was only Cat Attack's second show, so look for big things from them in the future. I loved Manta Ray-Gun so much, I bought one of their tapes (if you see them, you should too).
- I was at Glory Days on Saturday for a friend's going away party. They don't do in-and-outs now. I can't remember any legal, non-Granville Strip bar doing that in this city.
One Cool Word is celebrating the release of their latest issue tomorrow at the Biltmore with World Club, Maria in the Shower, and Spoon River.
Justice Rocks (check the link for the full line-up) takes place on Saturday afternoon for free in Strathcona Park.
Also on Saturday, is the Bicycle Music Festival (once again check the link for the line up), which starts at New Brighton Park at 10am before moving throughout the city. The full route and schedule will go up here in a few days.
The Rain & the Sidewalk celebrate the release of their latest CD on September 5th with Role Mach and Collapsing Opposites.
Katasroyka, Girlfriends & Boyfriends, and the Ludvico Treatment play the Media Club the same night.
Hope Sandoval once again ignores her apparently crippling stage fright to play the Red Room on September 22nd.
Junior Boys are at Venue on October 8th.
Vic Chesnutt plays the Red Room on November 26th. He'll be backed by a band that features Guy from Fugazi and members of A Silver Mt. Zion.
Maximo Park, which was originally scheduled for September 7th at Venue, is canceled.
And, last, but certainly not least, happy birthday to Megan from Fine Mist and Andy Dixon!
Labels: birthdays, cat attack, damaged goods, lazy show recaps, makeout videotape, manta ray-gun, recreation, show announcements, the clips, walter tv
