BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fistful of Sound//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fistful of Sound X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://fistfulofsound.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fistful of Sound X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120321T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120321T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120302T003937 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T003937 UID:7516@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Plants and Animals with Special Guest, Little Scream DESCRIPTION:Plants and Animals are Warren C. Spicer\, Matthew 'the Woodman' Woodley\, and Nicolas Basque\, the product of a musical three-way between two boyhood friends from Canada's East Coast\, and a French-Canadian. It's not easy to label the kind of music Plants and Animals make\, but it's easy for it to feel instantly familiar. Maybe that's because they record to tape\, and their records sound like they could have been made in 1972. But for all their analog warmth\, it's also impossible to deny how raw and recent the songs sound\, and harder still to find anything else that sounds quite the same. LOCATION:254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/plants-and-animals-with-little-scream/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T203059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120302T003441 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T003441 UID:7515@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Acres of Lions LIVE at CBC Toque Session DESCRIPTION:Acres Of Lions performs a free all-ages concert in Vancouver at the CBC studio. To attend the show write to rsvp.radio@cbc.ca\, with the subject "Acres Of Lions - Toque Session". Please be sure to include the number of people who will be attending with you. LOCATION:700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5N6, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/acres-of-lions-live-at-cbc-toque-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T203059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120302T003241 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T003459 UID:7513@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Adaline LIVE at CBC Toque Session DESCRIPTION:The CBC toque sessions is a four concert series of free\, live concerts at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre which will later be broadcast on CBC Radio One and 2. The music is undeniably cool\, entertaining and diverse. From jazz to rock\, your senses will tingle... and we also have you covered with our limited edition CBC toque sessions toque. One for each member of our studio audience. Catch Adaline Live on March 8th! LOCATION:700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5N6, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/adaline-live-at-cbc-toque-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T220059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120302T002751 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T002751 UID:7512@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:The Trews LIVE at Vogue Theatre DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this Canadian alternative rock group from Antigonish\, Nova Scotia! LOCATION:918 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L2, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-trews-live-at-vogue-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T210059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120302T002435 LAST-MODIFIED:20120302T002453 UID:7511@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Rich Aucoin w/ Guests DESCRIPTION:With a carnival spectacle of a live show\, Halifax's symphonic-pop poster boy Rich Aucoin is a musical mastermind. Sing your swelling heart out\, dance among a cloak of confetti\, just don't stop the sonic alchemy. Part indie-rock preacher\, part wonder-kind\, Aucoin's We’re All Dying To Live (Sonic Records)\, is a musical scrapbook compiling over 500 musicians\, friends and fans from across Canada. Produced by Rich Aucoin and Joel Waddell\, mixed by David Wrench (Caribou) and mastered by Nilesh Patel (Daft Punk\, Justice)\, We’re All Dying To Live is a testament to the metamorphic magic of music. LOCATION:695 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2P1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/rich-aucoin-w-guests/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T144848 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T144848 UID:7404@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Raise Your Voice for the Great Bear Rainforest! DESCRIPTION:~For People NOT Pipelines~ Come out SATURDAY February 11th to the Wise Hall and hear the talented Jasper Sloan Yip followed by a very soulful acoustic set from No Sinner. Later in the evening DJ Mad Love will spin some beats! Proceeds will go to the Great Bear Rainforest Youth Paddle\, a student-led paddle trip in support of the First Nations. The Youth Paddle is contributing to the growing campaign to preserve the Great Bear Rainforest and to oppose the Enbridge pipeline project. At 9pm we will have an awareness session where we will share the vision of the GBR Youth Paddle with you and screen a video by paddle participants and Gitga'at youth from Hartley Bay. There will also be Live Art by Jay Peachy and an art showcase and auction for your viewing pleasure! This is a 19+ licensed event. Come out to enjoy fantastic music and show support for those facing great challenges on our BC coast! Saturday February 11th The Wise Hall 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver Doors 8:30pm show at 9:30pm Tickets $20 at the door $15 in advance www.raiseyourvoiceforgbr.eventbrite.ca or in Vancouver at Red Cat Records or Caitlin Byrnes 604-512-4374 More: J Peachy - http://jpeachygallery.com/ Jasper Sloan Yip - http://www.myspace.com/jaspersloanyip No Sinner - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIhDILaxLxw Recent articles: http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/great-bear-rainforest-youth-paddle/Content?oid=2279116 http://www.moonwillowpress.com/2012/01/the-great-bear-rainforest-part-5-journey-in-the-making/ More Info: www.gbryouthpaddle.org “On the remote pacific coast of British Columbia\, Canada\, just south of Alaska\, is a temperate rainforest with wilderness valleys containing trees that are among the earth’s oldest living organisms. Steep misty valleys hug rugged shorelines\, and grizzly and wolves thrive with little contact from humans. The region has a human population of less than 35\,000. Small communities\, many home to the region’s aboriginal or First Nations people\, dot the coast\, accessible only by boat or air. Known as the Great Bear Rainforest\, this area the size of Ireland is the largest … coastal temperate rainforest in the world. In the late 1990s\, as industrial logging proceeded in the region\, the fight to save this rainforest grew to international proportions. It is now the site of an ambitious effort to preserve the ecological integrity of the rainforest\, sustain aboriginal cultures\, and develop new economic opportunities for coastal communities in British Columbia” (Riddell 2005). If you can’t make it out on Feb 11th but you would still like to contribute\, please check out our online fundraising campaign! http://www.indiegogo.com/Great-Bear-Rainforest-Youth-Paddle LOCATION:1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 4E5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/raise-your-voice-for-the-great-bear-rainforest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T144202 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T144202 UID:7402@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:The Bomb-itty of Errors FUNDRAISER with Dom Fricot and Sunday Buckets DESCRIPTION:Help Temporary Thing and Twenty Something Theatre raise money for their upcoming production of "The Bomb-itty of Errors". with: Dom Fricot - dominiquefricot.com Sunday Buckets - sundaybuckets.ca DOORS @ 8 Tickets are $15 At the door or in person from any of the cast and crew or call 778.686.3964. LOCATION:926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-bomb-itty-of-errors-fundraiser-with-dom-fricot-and-sunday-buckets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T183059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T143912 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T143922 UID:7400@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Hilary Grist @ CBC Toque Sessions ~ Free & All Ages! DESCRIPTION:Hi friends! I'm super delighted to be playing at this year's CBC Toque Sessions concert series!! Do you think I should wear a toque for the occasion? ;) It's an early show - Thurs\, Feb 2nd at 5:30pm and it's FREE and all ages\, which is super nifty. Gotta love CBC. Doors are at 5pm. To attend\, all you need to do is send your RSVP to: rsvp.radio@cbc.ca with how many tickets you'd like and your email address. Studio 700 is on the main floor of CBC Vancouver building located at 700 Hamilton Street. For more info meander on over to: www.cbc.ca/toquesessions I hope you can come! I think it's going to be a really special show. :) Hilary xo LOCATION:700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5N6, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/hilary-grist-cbc-toque-sessions-free-all-ages/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T143532 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T143532 UID:7398@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:WD05 : Bed of Stars & Special Guests DESCRIPTION:The momentum for this Vancouver act is growing\, listen to them on The Peak and come to see them at our new venue : BED OF STARS www.bedofstars.bandcamp.com LOCATION:303 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/wd05-bed-of-stars-special-guests/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T141734 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T141734 UID:7396@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:WD03 : rise of the planet of the CHIMPANZEBRAS DESCRIPTION:Since this little pop rock munchkins released their wonderful album at Christmas - we have missed them - welcome them back to a brand new stage in Gastown and come drink some lovely beers and party like it's 1954 and rock music is still considered Evil ... Yeah ! Chimpanzebras (10:00) www.chimpanzebras.bandcamp.com Fanaticus (9:00) www.fanaticus.bandcamp.com True Doe (8:00) www.truedoe.bandcamp.com This show is brought to you by 30:LIVE. bookings@thirtylivegroup.com www.facebook.com/30livegroup www.twitter.com/30LIVEGROUP LOCATION:303 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/wd03-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-chimpanzebras/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T125255 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T125255 UID:7394@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Portage & Main/Redbird Tour Kick-Off w/Twin River DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate and help put some gas in the tank for Portage & Main and Redbird's journey across Canada! They will be joined by the wonderful Twin River. $10 cover\, doors at 9pm. http://portageandmainband.com/ http://redbirdmusic.ca/ LOCATION:695 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2P1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/portage-mainredbird-tour-kick-off-wtwin-river/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T115344 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T115344 UID:7391@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:The RUffLED FEATHERS / nOBle Oak / Young PACIFIC / ArtinAIR (08.03.2012) DESCRIPTION:30:LIVE makes its debut on campus - with a lovely Vancouver trio of bands. Make sure you get down there and enjoy the tunes\, we're planning on making this a regular thing : THE RUFFLED FEATHERS (11:00) YOUNG PACIFIC (10:00) ARTINAIR (9:00) NOBLE OAK (8:00) This show is brought to you by 30:LIVE. bookings@thirtylivegroup.com www.facebook.com/30livegroup www.twitter.com/30LIVEGROUP LOCATION:6138 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-ruffled-feathers-noble-oak-young-pacific-artinair-08-03-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T113747 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T113747 UID:7389@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:THE GROWLERS (LA) / FREE CITY COLLECTIVE (03.03.12) DESCRIPTION:30:LIVE - BEATROUTE & THE BILTMORE CABARET presents : Tickets Available at : ZULU - REDCAT - BILTMORE www.thegrowlers.eventbrite.com - ONLINE TICKET SALES THE GROWLERS (Los Angeles) Growing in stature\, the Growlers journey to the land of Vancouver\, bringing with them their free spirited love and new wave rock wisdom. Join us for their debut in Vancouver where we will party like 1999 has happened six more times. www.thegrowlers.com FREE CITY COLLECTIVE (Vancouver) Home grown 5 piece bring to the Biltmore stage a fresh act for 2012\, with new recordings and a new blend of suburbian psych rock\, their tracks will swiftly become the ongoing anthem for a British Columbian summer. This will be one for the annuals of Van music. This show is brought to you by 30:LIVE. bookings@thirtylivegroup.com www.facebook.com/30livegroup www.twitter.com/30LIVEGROUP LOCATION:395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3J5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-growlers-la-free-city-collective-03-03-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T113414 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T113414 UID:7387@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:WD02 : The Launch: The Allah-Las / The Gay Nineties / SuperCassette DESCRIPTION:A new music weekly for Vancouver. The WD. Come down to Columbia Street and drink your Saturday face off with $4 pilsners and rad bands. For this prestigious launch we have rising starlet indie wave awesome with the ALLAH-LAS and superb local sweethearts THE GAY NINETIES and SUPERCASSETTE. Make sure you come down - or you will regret it til Sunday. The Allah-Las (Los Angeles) www.allah-las.com The Gay Nineties (Vancouver) www.thegaynineties.bandcamp.com SuperCassette (Vancouver) www.supercassette.bandcamp.com This show is brought to you by 30:LIVE. bookings@thirtylivegroup.com www.facebook.com/30livegroup www.twitter.com/30LIVEGROUP LOCATION:303 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/wd02-the-launch-the-allah-las-the-gay-nineties-supercassette/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120201T113133 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T113133 UID:7384@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:WD01 : Jesse & The Dandelions / My Dearest Friends / Community Trees DESCRIPTION:Welcome a great travelling band to the city. Jesse & The Dandelions\, along with local favorites My Dearest Friends and Community Trees (TBA). A brand new venue for Vancouver. Jesse & The Dandelions www.jesseandthedandelions.com My Dearest Friends www.myspace.com/mydearestfriends Community Trees www.youtube.com/communitytreesmusic This show is brought to you by 30:LIVE. bookings@thirtylivegroup.com www.facebook.com/30livegroup www.twitter.com/30LIVEGROUP LOCATION:303 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/wd01-jesse-the-dandelions-my-dearest-friends-community-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120131T221335 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T221335 UID:7382@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:WINTERMITTS album release party w/ AUNTS & UNCLES/THE KINGSGATE CHORUS DESCRIPTION:Scratch Records\, CiTR 101.9FM and Discorder Magazine presents WINTERMITTS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY & DAVID THOMAS MANZL ART SHOW! Musically\, come celebrate the release of the new album\, Oceans\, by WINTERMITTS. With guests Aunts & Uncles\, and Kingsgate Chorus\, DJs and more. Friday\, February 24th at the Interurban Gallery\, 1 East Hastings Street (at Carroll). Free art opening and reception at 8:00 PM. After 9:00 PM $10.00 cover or $8.00 (plus service charge) advance tickets from Red Cat\, Scratch\, or Zulu. VISUAL ----------------- DAVID THOMAS MANZL Originally a Hamilton\, Ontario native\, David Thomas Manzl has lived out West for 10 years now and become an integral part to Vancouver’s art\, design and music community. David Thomas Manzl mixes vector art with paint and other mixed media. He can also design rad show posters. www.coffeestain.ca AURAL --------------- WINTERMITTS ---------------------- Wintermitts have created the latest addition to their catalogue and easily their most refined album to date\, Oceans. Produced by Kees Dekker (Plants and Animals\, Rah Rah)\, Oceans is a lesson in dazzling orchestral pop. It's as rollicking as a mid-sea canoe ride\, as warm as Grandma's home-knit sweater (or mitten). It's an expression of wonderment in the face of love\, of nature\, of art itself.. It's about pushing past the dark moments to see that\, yeah\, life's something actually worth grooving on. Oceans is a world all its own — an album that only six friends\, living in the rain-soaked left hand corner of Canada\, with a pile of string and brass instruments\, could have made — and they'd like to welcome you into it. http://wintermitts.com/ http://wintermittsmusic.tumblr.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wintermitts/35952958864 http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/artists/Wintermitts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Ua7hzjUH0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyxL5mTw0ho AUNTS & UNCLES --------------------------- Aunts and Uncles formed in the spring of 2009 in Vancouver\, Canada combining members from an eclectic mix of bands\, including the SSRIs\, Like Animals Again\, and The Barcelona Chair (although not really sound like any of those bands when we play together..) This genre-blending trio specializes in intricate and dynamic baroque indie pop\, featuring a foundation of violin\, baritone guitar\, drums\, glokenspiel\, ukulele and keyboards\, rounded out by strong vocal harmonies. With a sound that intersects somewhere between the Arcade Fire\, Owen Pallett\, and the Evens\, this three-piece brings energy and emotion to the forefront of performances. Currently recording a new Album\, they have been staying home working hard after they toured and released their debut self-titled EP last Summer 2011\, which will be available in a one of a kind Zine format\, with Artwork from five different local artists\, along with some Aunts and Uncles T-Shirts! http://www.myspace.com/auntsanduncles http://www.auntsanduncles.ca/ http://www.facebook.com/auntsandunclesmusic THE KINGSGATE CHORUS ---------------------------------------- The Kingsgate Chorus was an accident waiting to happen. And when a small group of young people gathered in a living room to sing cover songs\, it happened! Almost exactly one year later\, the 30 members of the Kingsgate Chorus are rocking Mount Pleasant with their original arrangements of popular songs\, old and new. From Springsteen to Timber Timbre\, Talking Heads to Sufjan Stevens\, this choir sings their faces off. 2012 is going to be all Canadian repertoire\, for the KG\, including collaborations with local bands and some classics for good measure. http://kingsgatechorus.bandcamp.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WKX3Rk8_tE Record spinnin’ by Sarah Buchanan! Doors 8 PM\, live music to follow around 9:30 PM. The Interurban Gallery is a wonderful multi purpose gallery/venue with exposed brick walls\, big windows and high ceilings; in what was a train station at Vancouver's oldest address. Shows here are fun and cologne free. Let's keep it that way! All ages are welcome but you must show ID to enjoy the low cost bar. Absolutely NO outside alcohol or we will take it from you\, drink it later\, and mock you as the dumb ass(es) of the night. LOCATION:1 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1M9, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/wintermitts-album-release-party-w-aunts-unclesthe-kingsgate-chorus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120131T220355 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T220355 UID:7379@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Gio Levy Live : Farewell Acoustic Show DESCRIPTION:I just wanted to share a performance with everyone before I leave for Montréal. My flight leaves on March 1st. I'm going there to explore the music scene and start a new adventure! I think the move will inspire me to write new songs and help me grow up a bit. The show's completely by donation\, and your money will be going towards paying for my food & rent. Help me survive! With that in mind\, I promise you all an amazing show! I ain't leavin' Vancouver without a bang! ;) LOCATION:5690 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC, V5J 1E9, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/gio-levy-live-farewell-acoustic-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120131T220030 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T220030 UID:7377@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:For the People: Benefit Concert for the Children of Randy Ponzio DESCRIPTION:Tickets are $40 (advance) available at Ticketmaster locations and online at Live Nation http://bit.ly/A21Pnz. Tickest are now available at Redcat and Highlife (cheaper fees\, so don't wait). ***HELP RANDY'S KIDS - PROMOTE THIS EVENT BY ADDING YOUR FRIENDS*** Join Kyprios\, Chin Injeti and some of Vancouver's talented local musicians in a fun night of spectacular music while we raise money for Randy's kids. Get Randy's album here: http://randyponzio.bandcamp.com/ Full line-up: Kyprios\, Chin Injeti\, David Morin\, Tonye Aganaba\, Foundation\, Beauty vs Facts\, Valerie Ponzio\, Jess Vaira\, Alex Maher\, Dan Ross\, Mario Vaira\, Airtights\, Un-1\, Aspire\, Jessi Nicholson\, Heads Hang Heavy\, Atma\, Little T\, Kelsey Klassen\, Ed Lam\, Chantel Upshaw\, Asha Moyo MORE ABOUT RANDY Randy Ponzio was one of Vancouver’s most promising up and coming musicians. In November of 2011\, Randy was reported missing in Vancouver’s downtown eastside 24 hours after leaving an upscale restaurant in China Town. Immediately his friends and fans jumped into action\, initiating tens of thousands of people in a social media campaign as well as hundreds pounding the streets with posters. Randy was a well-respected member of Vancouver’s independent music scene and press on Randy’s disappearance was soon across the nation. Three short days later\, however\, the hopes of thousands turned to sorrow when the news spread of Randy’s passing. The outpouring of condolence and support reverberated from around the world in the wake of this tragedy for Randy left behind a legacy of humanitarianism\, love and support to all those people who knew him. Prior to moving to Vancouver\, he opened a birthing clinic in the Phillipines\, worked with children in Mexico and most recently with humanitarian efforts in Kenya. Locally\, his small acts of kindness didn’t go unnoticed -- doing benefit shows for Bavubuka Foundation\, the Japan Tsunami effort\, raising money for Downtown Eastside causes or just making sandwiches for those in need. He supported his musical friends in their projects\, producing\, writing and collaborating with many local musicians. In the midst of all this\, he was recording his new album\, receiving top honours at Shore FM’s 2011 Song Search\, performing several shows a month\, even busking on the streets of Vancouver. Last summer\, with his star on the rise\, he opened for Ziggy Marley at the Vogue Theatre and Ky-Mani Marley at the Commodore Ballroom. Randy may have been a man of many pursuits\, but he always put his family first. All of his friends knew that the purpose for his success was to provide for his children\, Shae\, Jalen and Kairah. He always put his kids first - they were the light and the love in his life. He was a good father\, a good friend and a good man and this benefit concert is dedicated to raising as much money as we can for the family he left behind. **SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS** Shore FM\, Nimbus Recording School\, Chronic Taco\, Kingston Pub\, Wave Productions\, MacinHome\, Rosedale on Robson\, Print Print\, Barbarella\, Rethink\, Timebomb Trading\, Rosie's on Robson\, RDM Photography\, Digital Media Alliance\, Turtle Recording\, Smell This!\, EchoCloud\, We3\, BoldLove Communications\, Twigg & Hottie\, El Kartel \, Soundhouse Rehearsal Studio\, Milano Boutique Coffee Roasters\, One Yoga for the People\, Kevin Tools \, Vers's Burger Shack\, Calabash\, Aveda\, Tawni Krystal Body Painting\, Beat Street\, Tenzo Collaboration\, Crossfit Kitsilano\, Pillars of Health\, Fairmont Pacific Rim\, Komasket Music Festival\, Mount Seymour\, Surya Devi\, Kim Prints\, Promised land Studio LOCATION:868 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K3, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/for-the-people-benefit-concert-for-the-children-of-randy-ponzio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120131T215715 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T215715 UID:7375@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Sweet Heart Serenade ~ Valentines Day at The Rio! DESCRIPTION:The return of Vancouver's Most Romantic date night ever! The 2nd annual SWEET HEART SERENADE ~ Presented by Hip City Music and the Rio Theatre A night of intimate live music from members of some of the Vancouver's Best local bands. Featuring stripped down performances by Zachary Gray (The Zolas)\, Tariq Hussain (Brasstronaut)\, Harold and John (Portage and Main)\, Spencer Schoening (Sunny Pompeii)\, & Hannah Epperson. Playing various songs both on their own and collaboratively\, the perfect beginning to an intimate evening at the theatre." Doors: 8:00pm Tickets: $10 advance / $14 at the door Licensed Event - No Minors Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221798 (also available at Red Cat\, Zulu Records) http://thezolas.bandcamp.com/ http://brasstronaut.bandcamp.com/ http://portageandmain.bandcamp.com/ http://sunnypompeii.bandcamp.com/ http://hannahepperson.bandcamp.com/ LOCATION:1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5N 1W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/sweet-heart-serenade-valentines-day-at-the-rio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120131T215140 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T215140 UID:7373@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Sonic Outcast @ The Electric Owl Feb. 12 DESCRIPTION:Sonic Outcast with the Talents of Bad Johnny Law and Aviator Shades! Doors at 8! $10 at the door LOCATION:926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/sonic-outcast-the-electric-owl-feb-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120125T145009 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T145009 UID:7355@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:JASPER SLOAN YIP w/ BLOOMFIELD at Electric Owl - MSHsessions.com DESCRIPTION:MSH Sessions presents JASPER SLOAN YIP http://www.facebook.com/JSYMusic with BLOOMFIELD http://www.facebook.com/bloomfieldmusic & DJ Cherchez TICKETS only $12 www.clubzone.com/msh Beatstreet (604) 683.3344 Highlife (604) 251.6964 Red Cat Records 604) 708.9422 Zulu (604) 738.3232 Doors 10pm-230am 19+ (2 Pieces of VALID Government ID) Group Bookings: ferry@mshsessions.com LOCATION:926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/jasper-sloan-yip-w-bloomfield-at-electric-owl-mshsessions-com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120119T183744 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T183825 UID:7343@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:We Hunt Buffalo//War Baby//Three Wolf Moon//Damn Fine Cop//Alison Woodward! DESCRIPTION:Scratch Records\, CiTR 101.9 & Discorder Magazine Present: We Hunt Buffalo - LP Release Party with War Baby Three Wolf Moon Damn Fine Cop Featuring the artwork of Alison Woodward: http://alisonannwoodward.blogspot.com/ There is an art reception at 8:00 PM that is free admission. Cover charge starts at 9:00 PM\, music at 9:30 PM. at the Interurban Gallery 1 East Hastings (at Carroll) Friday\, January 20\, 2012 Tickets $8 in advance - available at Red Cat\, Scratch\,& Zulu or $10 at the door after 9:00 PM WE HUNT BUFFALO ---------------------------------- We Hunt Buffalo plays dirty\, grimy stoner rock with fuzztastic results. Animal rights activists rest assured\, they use the whole buffalo. We Hunt Buffalo (Self Titled) is the first full length album from the band of the same name. It is a follow up to their 2010 debut EP and features the same songs re-tooled\, as well as four new ones. Recorded at 'The Hive" in Burnaby with Tannis Gibbons (Apprentice to Colin Stewart - Black Mountain\, Sleepy Sun\, Red Cedar) the album is receiving a nod from local media. "We Hunt Buffalo’s return features the heavy\, lush sound the band is known for\, with additional experimental flair." "(Their) distinctive sound is reinforced by hefty\, overdriven bass and synthesized guitar... with progressive twists and turns" -Georgia Straight http://m.straight.com/s?fid=43&a=546486&pml=2&f=recordings&pal=1&s=60 The track "The Hitchhiker" appears in the fuzzomentary\, "Truckfighters" A film that documents the highs and lows of being in a stoner rock band from Orebro\, Sweden. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truckfighters_(film) This marks the first pressing of vinyl in their discography. http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-Hunt-Buffalo/350525778045 http://www.myspace.com/wehuntbuffalo http://www.soundcloud.com/we-hunt-buffalo http://www.youtube.com/wehuntbuffaloband WAR BABY -------------------- ''Slayer\, Sabbath\, Oasis\, Nirvana and fugazi made love one night in hell\, the seed was conceived\, the baby was born\, the baby of war\, the WAR BABY\, the goal? to confuse\, the weapon? heavy catchy hand made doom grenades. Its ok to be confused\, it's NOT ok to NOT be confused. WAR BABY. http://warbaby.bandcamp.com/ http://myspace.com/warbabyz http://warbabymusic.blogspot.com/ http://youtube.com/warbabymusic http://www.reverbnation.com/warbaby THREE WOLF MOON ---------------------------------- Three Wolf Moon is the psychedelic-folk imagining of friends Adam Grant\, John Sayer\, Tyler Maynard\, Max Grant and Evan Joel. Three Wolf Moon is emotive and transcendent\, eerily transitioning from spare song- writing to ambient fullness added by masterful keys and the robust sound of two drummers. The project--with members of Black Wizard\, If We Are Machines and The Best Revenge--while experimental boasts of a controlled musical craft. The haunting sound of Three Wolf Moon is sure to have its audience howling. http://threewolfmoon.bandcamp.com/album/w DAMN FINE COP ------------------------ Damn Fine Cop hail from Mission BC\, playing a fusion of post hardcore\, jazz\, and surf. Driven by a fast\, diverse\, energetic live performance; keep your ears peeled\, as theres something here for eveyone! Having just recorded their debut 13 track album ( www.damnfinecop.bandcamp.com ) with new material being recorded currently Damn Fine Cop's chemistry is at its peak. These guys are an opening act you dont wanna miss on a night you dont wanna miss!! The Interurban Gallery is a wonderful multi purpose gallery/venue with exposed brick walls\, big windows and high ceilings; in what was a train station at Vancouver's oldest address. Shows here are fun and cologne free. Let's keep it that way! All ages are welcome but you must show ID to enjoy the low cost bar. Absolutely NO outside alcohol or we will take it from you\, drink it later\, and mock you as the dumb ass(es) of the night. LOCATION:1 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1M9, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/we-hunt-buffalowar-babythree-wolf-moondamn-fine-copalison-woodward/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120116T165855 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T165855 UID:7327@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:JAKALOPE, LEFT SPINE DOWN and STIFF VALENTINE DESCRIPTION:604 Records\, Synthetic Entertainment\, and Cariboo Brewing present Homecoming show for the JUMP IN THE NIGHT TOUR 2012 JAKALOPE Featuring legendary producer DAVE "RAVE" OGILVIE (Skinny Puppy\, NIN\, Marilyn Manson) and CHRYSTAL LEIGH (formerly of The Perfect Strangers) performing songs from their newest album "Things That Go Jump In The Night" with Metropolis Recording Artists LEFT SPINE DOWN Featuring Jeremy Inkel (Front Line Assembly) performing songs from their new album "CAUTION" Special guests WTii Recording Artists STIFF VALENTINE and featuring the RnR of DJs PANDEMONIUM (Sin City\, Sanctuary\, Glamour Trash) EVILYN13 (Glamour Trash\, Rock and Roll High School) Thursday February 2\, 2012 at The Biltmore Cabaret 2755 Prince Edward St Vancouver Admission is $10 at the door Doors open @ 8:00PM www.jakalope.ca www.leftspinedown.com www.cariboobrewing.com LOCATION:395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3J5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/jakalope-left-spine-down-and-stiff-valentine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120116T165310 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T165359 UID:7325@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:100.5 the Peak presents: DAN MOXON | ALI MILNER | SUMNER BROTHERS DESCRIPTION:100.5 the Peak | the Cellar Nightclub | Darkday Tattoo present: Dan Moxon of Bend Sinister with Ali Milner and the Sumner Brothers Dan Moxon - http://bendsinisterband.com/ Ali Milner - http://www.alimilner.com/ the Sumner Brothers - http://www.thesumnerbrothers.com/Site/Home.html Advance tickets available at - http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4209855 LOCATION:1006 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/100-5-the-peak-presents-dan-moxon-ali-milner-sumner-brothers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120116T164449 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T164449 UID:7322@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Mean Jeans (Portland) + Pangea (LA) + Wars & guests @ Interurban DESCRIPTION:BeatRoute Magazine and Scratch Records present... ##Mean Jeans (Portland) http://www.myspace.com/themeanjeans #Pangea (LA) http://www.myspace.com/togetherpangea ##Wars http://bonerwars.bandcamp.com/ #Hole In My Head http://holeinmyhead.bandcamp.com/ ##Mete Pills (debut show) http://metepills.bandcamp.com/ ++DJ RAYON & BITS AND PIECES: Art Show by Alison Woodward Alison Woodward draws pictures of imaginary things. 'Has been since forever. alisonannwoodward.blogspot.com Interurban Gallery (1 E Hastings Street) Doors @ 8PM Show @ 9PM Tickets $10 ADV/$12 DOOR (tickets available online at: http://www.ticketzone.com/1116398-Mean-Jeans--VANCOUVER-tickets/Mean-Jeans--VANCOUVER-Vancouver-Interurban-Gallery-January-21-2012.html) sponsored by our best friends at CiTR and Steam Whistle 19+ BeatRoute BC www.beatroute.ca www.facebook.com/beatroutebc @BeatRouteBC LOCATION:1 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1M9, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/mean-jeans-portland-pangea-la-wars-guests-interurban/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120116T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120116T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120116T155000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T155000 UID:7320@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Their There // Fall Fair Car // Yes Bear @ the Railway Club DESCRIPTION:Monday night at the Railway Club Their There http://www.myspace.com/welovetheirthere Yes Bear http://yesbear.bandcamp.com/ Fall Fair Car http://fallfaircar.bandcamp.com/ $7 doors at 8 LOCATION:579 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1Y4, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/their-there-fall-fair-car-yes-bear-the-railway-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120111T173701 LAST-MODIFIED:20120113T174410 UID:7289@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:KAi Sky Walker, Lazeevil & Something in Wonderland Live @ The Electric Owl DESCRIPTION:KAi Sky Walker\, Lazeevil\, and Something in Wonderland w/ Special Guest: Kat Glavas LIVE @ The Electric Owl Sunday\, February 5th 2012 Doors @ 8 - Show @ 9 $12 Tickets Available @ EASTSIDE URBAN WEAR tickets will be available at the following stores early next week! BEATSTREET RECORDS\, ZULU\, SMOKE ZONE (NANAIMO) PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE FILMED LIVE FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES Feautured Artists: KAi Sky Walker https://www.facebook.com/KAiSkyWalker http://therealkai.bandcamp.com/ Lazeevil https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lazeevil/300231033327016 http://lazeevil.bandcamp.com/ Something In Wonderland Kat Glavas https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kat-Glavas/294305899584?ref=ts http://www.youtube.com/user/KatGlavas HOSTED BY: Mike Sherm http://www.soundcloud.com/mikesherm LOCATION:926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/kai-sky-walker-lazeevil-something-in-wonderland-live-the-electric-owl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T213059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120111T170109 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T170109 UID:7281@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Little Mountain Advanced Listening Party + Video Screening DESCRIPTION:TICKET PURCHASE LINK: http://northerntickets.com/detail.php?id=345 (Proceeds go to MusiCounts) This evening will consist of a full 48-minute playing/video screening of Said The Whale's 3rd full-length album "Little Mountain". Each song will be accompanied by a video produced by Amazing Factory Productions. The video screening will be followed by a brief question & answer period with the band. And if all goes according to plan\, we'll be able to sell the new record! (Fully depends on if the packaged CDs are ready by then) You'll be out of there at approximately 9:15-9:30\, just in time to head down to Performance Works to see Aidan Knight and The Belle Game! *Please note: we ask that you do not record any video inside the venue LOCATION:1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5N 1W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/little-mountain-advanced-listening-party-video-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T220059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120109T205340 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T165459 UID:7260@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:THE OH WELLS | GOOD FOR GRAPES | YOUNG PACIFIC @ Electric Owl DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows that Sunday is the sweetest day of the week\, but it just got a little sweeter thanks to Six String Sundays at Electric Owl! You MOST CERTAINLY do not want to miss this one: Good for Grapes\, Young Pacific and The Oh Wells are going to be sharing the stage on Sunday\, January 22nd. Please\, save your screams of excitement for the show! This is going to be the sweetest Sunday EVER! DOORS ARE AT SIX! THE OH WELLS: http://theohwellsband.com/ YOUNG PACIFIC: http://youngpacific.bandcamp.com/ GOOD FOR GRAPES: http://www.facebook.com/goodforgrapes LOCATION:926 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2W1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-oh-wells-good-for-grapes-young-pacific-electric-owl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T183059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120109T203825 LAST-MODIFIED:20120109T203825 UID:7257@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Jasper Sloan Yip - CBC Toque Session *FREE and ALL AGES DESCRIPTION:Hello! The CBC has invited us to play an intimate show at Studio 700 as part of the Toque Sessions. It's an early one\, the music starts at 5:30 and we're the only band performing. It's going to be a really special one so I hope you can make it! Best of all it's FREE and ALL AGES! Save a seat by sending an email to: rsvp.radio@cbc.ca Happy New Year! Jasper LOCATION:700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5N6, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/jasper-sloan-yip-cbc-toque-session-free-and-all-ages/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T233059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120109T191758 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T165519 UID:7255@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Steph Macpherson, Redbird & Ma Petite @ the Railway DESCRIPTION:::: STEPH MACPHERSON\, REDBIRD & MA PETITE ::: Sunday\, January 22nd\, doors/7:30pm music/8:30 $8 cover The Railway Club\, 579 Dunsmuir St Vancouver Steph Macpherson http://www.stephmacpherson.com/ Splice Stevie Nicks\, Sarah Harmer and Jeff Tweedy into one musical entity\, sprinkle in Feist's charm\, you have Steph Macpherson's deadly-infectious\, harmony-saturated folk/pop style. Her debut folk-pop EP\, “To You”\, showcases an ear for melody and a knack for honest words and powerful lyricism that are dominated by acoustic guitars and rich harmonies. After performing at events such as Lilith Fair\, SHOREfest\, Canadian Music Week\, Rifflandia Festival\, BreakOut West and the Peak Performance Project Top 20; Steph is set to release her debut full-length album in the spring of 2012. Redbird http://www.redbirdmusic.ca/ Redbird mingles the melancholy with the melodic - a refreshing mix of indie rock\, folk and roots. Singer/Songwriter Savannah Leigh Wellman had fronted many variations of her own group\, but things seemed to fall into place with the formation of Redbird. The band pulls from a slew of sonic inspirations\, from 70’s rock to Motown\, with Savannah’s subtly soulful vocals hinting at alt-country influences. It all comes together in lush arrangements of guitars and vocal harmonies\, with crashing drums and droning organs. Ma Petite https://www.facebook.com/mapetitemusic Ma Petite is Melbourne born musician\, Indiana Avent's solo project. After spending almost a decade in the music industry playing violin for artists such as Bon Iver\, Soko\, Dan Mangan\, Gotye\, Jordan Klassen\, Lamplight\, Zachary Lucky\, and Treelines among others\, Avent decided to put her own originals out into the world. Snippets of her dreams\, experience and aspirations\, the little stories within the songs are brought to life by her band of incredibly talented musicians who help bring the quirky vibe of Ma Petites musical style to life. LOCATION:579 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1Y4, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/steph-macpherson-redbird-ma-petite-the-railway/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120105T202701 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T202701 UID:7030@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:CRIMINAL CATERPILLAR, NO ISLAND, IVY LEAGUE BRAWLERS & DUBAI DESCRIPTION:Minute Funk Presents CRIMINAL CATERPILLAR\, NO ISLAND\, IVY LEAGUE BRAWLERS & DUBAI ... The Railway Club (579 Dunsmuir St) Doors @ 8:30 Music @ 10:00 $10 Cover CRIMINAL CATERPILLAR : Criminal Caterpillar is a talented artistic rock act from the lower mainland. Inspired by the old (Yes\, Genesis\, King Crimson) and the new (The Mars Volta\, The Dear Hunter\, Incubus\, Radiohead)\, they strive to make progressive music unbound by the standard rock conventions of today. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Criminal-Caterpillar/136334379713558 http://criminalcaterpillar.bandcamp.com/ NO ISLAND: No Island delivers a new brand of rock that blurs the lines between genres and generations. Drawing from influences such as Supertramp\, Queen\, Rush\, and Steely Dan\, No Island has taken their love of innovative classic rock and channeled it in their own new direction. With well-crafted original songs and a unique sound complimented by keyboards and saxophone\, No Island’s approach to rock is catchy\, powerful\, and sophisticated all at once. http://www.facebook.com/NoIslandBand http://www.no-island.com/ THE IVY LEAGUE BRAWLERS: The Brawlers are back! Debuting a new lead singer and a ton of new songs\, be ready to have the ILB rock your face off in excitingly new and unexpected ways at this much-anticipated comeback show. Blending elements of ska\, punk and rock with a high-energy spectacle on stage\, ILB has been the life of the party since 2008. Boasting a four-piece horn section and a catchy assortment of original songs\, this electrifying band is sure to keep you on the dance floor all night long. http://www.facebook.com/ivyleaguebrawlers DUBAI: Genre-bending\, duo-fronted\, indie-rock/alt-pop. A four-eyed time-lord and three Radiohead-obsessed/Bjork-inspired friends come together to thunder-punch and swan-song their way into your left-ventricles. Dubai is hyphen-music at its best. http://www.facebook.com/dubaitheband LOCATION:579 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1Y4, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/criminal-caterpillar-no-island-ivy-league-brawlers-dubai/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T233059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120105T153132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T205325 UID:7019@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:JORDAN KLASSEN w/ Bed of Stars & Northcote DESCRIPTION:100.5 The Peak presents: JORDAN KLASSEN - "Kindness EP" Release w/ Bed of Stars & Northcote Friday\, February 17\, 2012 The Media Club 695 Cambie St\, Vancouver\, BC 19+ Tickets: $10 (+ s/c) Ticket + Album Package (online only): $16 (+ s/c) Doors at 8:30 PM All tickets are general admission. Tickets available at Red Cat & Zulu Records and online at www.hipcitymusic.ca/tickets www.jordanklassenmusic.com www.bedofstars.com www.northcotemusic.com www.hipcitymusic.ca LOCATION:695 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2P1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/jordan-klassen-w-bed-of-stars-northcote/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T210059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120105T152136 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T152136 UID:7016@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:The GOOD FOR GRAPES NEEDS A BANDWAGON Show DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone! So things have been going really well for us\, and we've hit some real awesome opportunities. But most of these opportunities require us to move around this beautiful country of ours. SO\, we've decided to put on a great show\, in the hopes of raising money t...o buy a vehicle that can hold us grapes and our equipment. We'll be charging $10 at the door\, and we'll also accept donations with a smile! But no pressure\, the $10-a-head will help us alot! We really hope you all come out! It will be great times\, and great music\, and we'll be joined by our friends at the wired monk! ALL AGES Door - $10 T-Shirts - $15 CD's - $5 Donations Welcome! Doors at 7:00PM 7:30 - Guests 8:15 - Good For Grapes LOCATION:6306 152nd Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 3K9, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-good-for-grapes-needs-a-bandwagon-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120105T110104 LAST-MODIFIED:20120109T191205 UID:7013@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Theophilus London @ Fortune Sound Club DESCRIPTION:KNOW?SHOW\, Timbre Concerts\, L-R-G\, G-Shock\, Livestock present... Theophilus London ... http://www.theophiluslondon.net/ Doors at 9:00pm\, Show at 10:00pm Tickets $15.00 advance available online at www.northerntickets.com\, Charge By Phone 604-569-1144 and at the Northern Tickets box office (located at the Vogue Theatre 918 Granville Street). Also available at Red Cat\, Highlife\, Beatstreet and Zulu Records. Theophilus London is an MC and singer from Brooklyn\, NY\, whose genre-bending approach draws from a range of styles\, from soul-pop and new wave to electro and contemporary R&B. Citing influences that include Michael Jackson and Prince as well as Kraftwerk and the Smiths\, he began working with the New York City-based label Normrex in 2007. He made his label debut with a couple mixtapes\, Jam! (2008) and This Charming Mixtape (2009)\, which circulated freely in the music blogopshere. London made his album debut in 2009 with This Charming Man\, a stylistically wide-ranging full-length effort featuring an eclectic cast of vocal guests and production work by Normrex beatmakers Machinedrum\, Jimmy Edgar\, and Letherette. The follow-up\, Timez Are Weird These Days\, was released through Reprise in 2011. Guest DJ Niña Mendoza http://ninamendoza.com/ + More Guests TBA LOCATION:147 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T6, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/theophilus-london-fortune-sound-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120319T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120319T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120104T192813 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T192813 UID:7001@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Lady Antebellum: Own The Night 2012 World Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:100 N. Renfrew St., PNE Grounds, Vancouver, BC, V5K 3N7, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/lady-antebellum-own-the-night-2012-world-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120104T175329 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T175329 UID:6998@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:In Media Res + Jasper Sloan Yip + The Magician & the Gates of Love DESCRIPTION:In Medias Res - While 'It Was Warm And Sunny When We First Set Out' captures In Medias Res in its most blisteringly charged virtuosity\, Andrew Lee has struck out on the road with a rotating cast creating more subdued performances\, though ones equally well received. A decade of performances looks good on these Vancouver veterans. http://www.imr.ca Jasper Sloan Yip is a Vancouver based musician known for his earnest pop stylings; a "tenor vibrato\, at times a breathless whisper\, at times a warbled cry\, both the timbre of a soul having seen its share of hurt and celebrating it's return to joy" (NXEW). Having recently competed in the Peak Performance Project\, Sloan Yip is moving towards another full length to follow up the successful 'Every Day All at Once.' The Magician & the Gates of Love are riding a wave of positive critical reception from their summer single\, "I Want it All" a horn and sax filled bombastic pop jam\, undeniably hummable\, an earworm\, but one that also reaches your heart with a sentiment that deserves to be sung at the top of ones lungs. LOCATION:579 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1Y4, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/in-media-res-jasper-sloan-yip-the-magician-the-gates-of-love/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120104T174143 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T174228 UID:6995@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:...:::R.A. THE RUGGED MAN:::...W/Killah Priest CANADIAN TOUR KICKOFF DESCRIPTION:Evolution Entertainment & Where It's At Entertainment presents R.A. THE RUGGED MAN'S CANADIAN TOUR ... http://ratheruggedman.net/ ' The Official Tour Kickoff ' @ The Motel Nightclub\, Vancouver BC Featuring: KILLAH PRIEST (from WU-TANG) http://www.facebook.com/killahpriestmusic NOVA ROCKAFELLER http://www.facebook.com/dumbnova BIG NICK & J-REDS http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Nick-J-Reds/136958669652931 KIDS http://www.facebook.com/KIDSMUSIC604 DTG http://www.facebook.com/DTGmusic DISSIKUSS http://www.facebook.com/DissikussOfficial DJ DAHESH will be keeping the dance floor bumping all night long for you as well!!!!! http://www.facebook.com/DJDahesh R.A. pioneered the truly independent indie-rap hustle\, pressing his own vinyl singles and racking up one of the most impressive resumes in Rap history. From Wu-Tang and Mobb Deep to Biggie and Kool G. Rap\, not to mention productions from Erick Sermon\, DJ Quik and The Alchemist\, his discography reads like a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. The Rugged Man has also been championed by critics for his show-stealing work on the three ‘Rawkus Soundbombing’ collections\, as well as contributing “Break the Walls Down” to the Platinum selling ‘WWF Aggression’ compilation. The past decade has fortunately seen many of these classics released and remastered on both his 2004 debut ‘Die Rugged Man\, Die!’ and his ‘Legendary Classics’ compilation that included “Uncommon Valor\,” his collaboration with Jedi Mind Tricks that saw him awarded the prestigious “Hip-Hop Quotable” by The Source magazine. R.A. has also been acclaimed for his writing\, regularly contributing to Vibe\, Complex and Mass Appeal magazine as well as landing a book deal with Testify books. R.A. is also the screenwriter and producer of the Cult Film Bad Biology and is working on his directorial debut; a documentary based on the life of his father Staff Sgt. John A Thorburn R.A. Canadian fan base continues to grow as Canada becomes more influenced by hip hop culture. Drink specials: $1.99 SHOTS / $4.50 HI-BALLS HIP HOP FOR HUNGER EVENT Please Bring Non-Perishable FOOD\, Unwrapped TOY or CASH Donation !! People are in need all year round\, so we have decided to take it upon ourselves to carry on raising what we can for the needy in the local area not just during Christmas time but all year. Tickets starting $15.00 > ON-LINE: Clubzone - http://www.clubzone.com/events/492613/vancouver/the-motel/ra-the-rugged-man-wkillah-priest Nightbat - http://www.nightbat.com/event-ruggedman?e Clubvibes - http://www.wantickets.com/Events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=96976 > IN PERSON: Mission- Below Retail Clothing 33128 First Ave Mission 604-287-3328 > TICKET HOTLINE: Evolution Entertainment: 604-287-3328 https://www.facebook.com/EELimited Where It's At Entertainment 604.809.3810 https://www.facebook.com/WhereItsAtEntertainment LOCATION:1312 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6P 5Z6, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/r-a-the-rugged-man-wkillah-priest-canadian-tour-kickoff/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20120104T171017 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T172807 UID:6993@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Unsigned Vancouver: Sidney York, Ruffled Feathers & Treelines DESCRIPTION:Microbrewery Steam Whistle hosts first ever UNSIGNED Vancouver – a concert in support of Canadian independent music artists. The Unsigned series started in Toronto four years ago\, soon making its way to Calgary and Edmonton\, with the idea of giving back and helping the gr...owth of Canada’s indie music community. Thursday January 26 2012 is the first time that a series will be taking place in Vancouver at Biltmore Cabaret featuring Sidney York\, The Ruffled Feathers\, and Treelines. Also with special Guest DJ Jonny Grayston of East Van Soul Club. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are only $5 at the door with 100% of proceeds going back to the community through Music BC. LOCATION:395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3J5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/unsigned-vancouver-sidney-york-ruffled-feathers-treelines/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111214T181544 LAST-MODIFIED:20111214T181544 UID:6327@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Christmas Rappin' II - All Proceeds to The Greater Vancouver Food Bank DESCRIPTION:All proceeds benefit: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank https://www.foodbank.bc.ca/ Christmas Rappin' returns for the second straight year as NationOfMillion.ca\, DIPT and The Donnelly Fund are coming together with Vancity's Hip-Hop heavyweights for an evening of good will and holiday cheer. Chin Injeti & The Hastings Set\, Swollen Members' Madchild & Prevail\, Red 1 & Killawatt Records\, Chekmate & Concise\, Kyprios\, Jaykin\, Edge\, and Tre Nyce will be giving special performances with 100% of the evenings proceeds going to The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. DJs Hedspin\, Marvel\, Seko\, Flipout\, Kemo\, Nina Mendoza and Jay Swing will be rocking' nothing but 90's Hip-Hop and R&B music all night long! Plus the return of the DIPT SANTA and his bag of swag with gifts for all the b-boys and b-girls! Wednesday\, December 21st\, 9pm-3am at Bar None Nightclub - 1222 Hamilton Street\, Vancouver Advance tickets available at Dipt\, Beatstreet\, Zulu and online at TicketZone: http://owl.li/7FlUc LOCATION:1222 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/christmas-rappin-ii-all-proceeds-to-the-greater-vancouver-food-bank/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111216T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111216T223059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111214T180256 LAST-MODIFIED:20111214T180256 UID:6324@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER - Portage and Main + White Ash Falls + Evan Way DESCRIPTION:The Biltmore\, BeatRoute Magazine and The River Vintage are proud to present: The Pre-Christmas Food Bank Fundraiser! Featuring: ... Portage and Main: http://portageandmainband.com/ White Ash Falls (Red Cedar\, Yukon Blonde) http://www.myspace.com/whiteashfalls Evan Way (of The Parson Red Heads) http://www.theparsonredheads.com/ EARLY SHOW! 7:00-10:30 Cover is $12 OR only $8 WITH A CONTRIBUTION TO THE VANCOUVER FOOD BANK. Special thanks to The River Vintage for their help with this event! We're excited! LOCATION:395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3J5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/food-bank-fundraiser-portage-and-main-white-ash-falls-evan-way/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111217T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111217T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111214T171214 LAST-MODIFIED:20111214T171214 UID:6319@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Red Bull Thre3Style World Final DESCRIPTION:Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100477766CF7416 TUESDAY DECEMBER 12 - SATURDAY DECEMBER 17 GMAN & RIZK\, RED BULL\, BLUEPRINT PRESENT... ... RED BULL THRE3STYLE WORLD FINALS WEEK! *tickets on sale now at Beatstreet\, Livestock (Gastown) & Dipt or buy online now at ticket links below NIGHT 1 TUESDAY DECEMBER 13th at BAR NONE featuring THE RUB and SMALLTOWN DJS http://www.facebook.com/events/131715146937527/ $10 advance $20 door ticket link: https://ticketdriver.com/canada/buy/tickets/event/41403 NIGHT 2 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14th at VENUE featuring PEANUT BUTTER WOLF & SKRATCH BASTID VIDEO SETS http://www.facebook.com/events/142702002503233/ $10 advance $20 door ticket link: https://ticketdriver.com/canada/buy/tickets/event/41481 NIGHT 3 THURSDAY DECEMBER 15th at FORTUNE featuring JUST BLAZE & TEAM CANADA DJS http://www.facebook.com/events/245162042211477/ $10 advance $20 door ticket link: https://ticketdriver.com/canada/buy/tickets/event/41480 NIGHT 4 FRIDAY DECEMBER 16th at FIVE SIXTY featuring PETE ROCK vs DJ PREMIER + DJ DOPEY http://www.facebook.com/events/205584432849205/ $10 advance $20 door ticket link: https://ticketdriver.com/canada/buy/tickets/event/41404 WORLD FINALS SATURDAY DECEMBER 17th at THE COMMODORE BALLROOM featuring Z-TRIP\, DJ NU-MARK & VINYL RITCHIE https://www.facebook.com/events/177287069020039/ ticket link: http://www.livenation.com/event/1100477766CF7416?dma_id=523 For up to date information\, go to www.redbull.ca/thre3style LOCATION:868 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K3, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/red-bull-thre3style-world-final/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T230059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111212T231922 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T172755 UID:6312@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Japanese Girls, The Oceanographers and Gnomadics DESCRIPTION:Rednyne Productions | Dark Day Tattoo | The Cellar present: Japanese Girls http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japanese-Girls/122830997779521 The Oceanographers http://www.facebook.com/oceanographers?ref=ts and Gnomadics http://www.facebook.com/Gnomadics?ref=ts Presale $10 Door $12 Advance tickets $10 available at PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PWJ7UZQ7ZJTVN Doors 8:00PM LOCATION:1006 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L5, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/japanese-girls-the-oceanographers-and-gnomadics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111215T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111215T235559 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111212T221357 LAST-MODIFIED:20111213T202036 UID:6308@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:TOP LESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY XMAS GAYLORE! DESCRIPTION:TOP LESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY PRESENTS... A Live Glamour Experience.. TOP LESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY XMAS PARTY GAYLORE!!! ... With TOP LESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY www.toplessgaylove.com & THE GAY NINETIES http://thegaynineties.bandcamp.com/ + MASSIVE EXTREME DANCE PARTY - COLLABORATION DJ Set - BRITE FUTURES - britefuturesforever.com TLGLTP - toplessgaylove.com CHEEKY DISCO - splash.com & GERMANY GERMANY - grmnygrmny.com at The RICKSHAW THEATRE\, 254 East Hastings Street\, Vancouver BC Thursday\, December 15th\, 201\, 8PM Tickets $15 advance - www.rickshawtheatre.com / Zulu\, Red Cat Celebrate the season of snowflakey cheer with TLGLTP & Friends. TLGLTP will perform early in the evening (10PM) and follow with a massive Xmas Dance Party featuring a collaborative DJ set by BRITE FUTURES (Seattle) & CHEEKY DISCO (The Moon) & TOP LESS GAY LOVE TEKNO PARTY (The VENUS) Our most ambitious show yet - Massive projections\, really big New Costumes features Glitter snowflake party everywhere Extreme dance fever Gay Science Modern loving More Champagney\, more glittery\, more respecty\, and way more sexy...... Sponsored by BeatRoute Magazine www.beatroute.ca www.facebook.com/BeatRouteBC @BeatRouteBC LOCATION:254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P1, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/top-less-gay-love-tekno-party-xmas-gaylore/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111217T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111217T210059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111212T215035 LAST-MODIFIED:20111212T221640 UID:6305@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:The DODSON : BEHIND SAPPHIRE // ALL AGES and Special Guests DESCRIPTION:30:LIVE ALL AGES CHRISTMAS SHOW ! BEHIND SAPPHIRE (8:00) www.behindsapphire.tumblr.com ... AARDVARK ROBINSON (7:00) www.aardvarkrobinson.com HALFWAY TO HOLLYWOOD (6:00) - www.myspace.com/halfwaytohollywood IN CONTRA (5:00) www.incontra.ca Doors at 4pm. Fresh from a whirlwind of incredible events\, Behind Sapphire is set to release the "Diamonds EP." The EP is a collection of songs inspired by love\, marriage and family. "Diamonds" is a true reflection of the bands live show; it's full of spontaneous\, bouncy rhythms and affectionately soulful melodies. The EP is precursor to the bands sophomore record\, which will be released in early 2012. We welcome them back to Vancouver with this special ALL AGES presentation. Opening bands to be announced. + Guests to be announced. Tickets available ONLINE at : www.behindsapphireaa.eventbrite.com LOCATION:25 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 0A7, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/the-dodson-behind-sapphire-all-ages-and-special-guests/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T223059 DTSTAMP:20120519T013741 CREATED:20111209T223746 LAST-MODIFIED:20111212T221944 UID:6295@http://fistfulofsound.com SUMMARY:Sing It Forward DESCRIPTION:Presented by 100.5 THE PEAK\, THE VOGUE THEATRE\, HOOTSUITE MEDIA\, and VANCOUVER IS AWESOME... SING IT FORWARD An Acoustic evening benefiting The St James Music Academy for kids. For more information about the St James Music Academy please visit them at www.sjma.ca LOCATION:918 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L2, Canada URL:http://fistfulofsound.com/event/sing-it-forward/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR