June 29, 2010
Effect and Cause – July 7th
Call it what you want, but it’s “give it all you’ve got” southern rock from
the north. The band recently dropped their self-titled EP to follow up last
year’s release entitled “Gavroche”. The new EP was recorded and produced in
three days at Unison Studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba with Jack Shapira
(Quinzy, The Nods, Inward Eye). “The new Effect and Cause album shows the
group’s growth since its last studio work. These guys have a very bright
future ahead of them.” – Joanne Villeneuve, Brandon Sun. The vast dynamics,
direct lyrics, and thrash guitar solos on the 7 track disc speak of the time
spent writing and practicing during the harsh Manitoba winters of their
adolescence. The band is comprised of four distinctive musicians who come
together to produce a fervent holler of sound. Lead vocalist and bassist
Katlin Mathison has a distinct rock voice – rasping, melancholic, yet also
powerful and raw. His creative, honest, and observant lyrics are set to
equally honest music. Drummer Cody Iwasiuk has torn the seams of standard
rock blueprints and stitched it back up again with his unique rhythms and
inventive beats. Guitarists Lewis Parker and Darren Hebner complete the
package, showing off their technical dexterity with ardent parts and
innovative solos. They’ve played in various venues across Western Manitoba,
winning contests, jamming music festivals and packing the bars on any night
of the week. Highlights for the band include playing at X-fest, Countryfest,
headlining Ridgefest, Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa, playing in front of
thousands at the Forks in Winnipeg on Canada Day, and playing a showcase at
the Western Canadian Music Awards. With their youth, exposure, distinct
sound and energetic live shows, Effect and Cause are sure to be around for
some time yet.
Misty Street – July 14th
Misty Street
Misty Street has made a name for themselves in Brandon as being the band
everyone loves. The two front musicians of the band Misty Mariah and Greg
Gibson sing a well rounded mix of original music, pop, classic rock and even
some blues. These two songbirds recorded their first album recently with
the help of a Factor grant. They call themselves Misty Street the duo or
Misty Street the band. Whether it’s the duo or the 5 piece band you will be
entertained from start to finish! So come take a Sweet Ride on Misty Street.
July 21st – Larry Roulette and John Thompson
Larry has been playing music for as long as he can remember, having first picked up a guitar at age 4. As he plays a wide variety of music, it is difficult to categorize his style, but he mixes humour with music and is able to present each song in a unique, personal manner. Larry has played with and has personal contact with various well-known musicians.
John is a guitarist originally from the Ottawa Valley, and was touring across Canada with his band when he met his future wife and fell in love with this part of the country. John has played with some very major acts, both in Canada and the USA, and currently plays with the band North of the Border.
Larry and John have known each other for about thirty years and enjoy getting together to play music. They play a wide variety of musical styles and can be quite interesting to see and hear, as they have to ability to connect with their audience.
July 28th – Sebastian Owl
Sebastian Owl as a band was the birth child of pianist and vocalist Blair Atkinson, and bassist and vocalist Ian Russell. They met by chance and discovered a mutual affection for all things music. Pretty soon they began writing songs to a concept and brought in friend, vocalist and drummer Trevor Crook into the mix to add to the vocal layers. Once Crook saw the potential in the songs he brought in friend, vocalist and guitarist Dave Comrie. And after a while, a comfortable nit of vocalist/ songwriters was formed in pursuit of an eclectic sound. It’s not just about the music for them and it’s also not only about the lyrics. This band strives to be a cohesive catharsis of one single emotion for each song they play.
Sebastian Owl draws influences from all facets. Collectively they share a love for the music of Sufjan Stevens, Fleet Foxes and Mumford and Sons. Individually they range from Brian Jonestown Massacre to Blind Melon. St. Vincent to Regina Spektor. Each member enjoys the full range of what music is and what music has to offer. What inspires them to play is that sheer euphoria when they write a song and play it well. The over-whelming joy a tight harmony can bring and the over-all satisfaction of doing what they love, music.
August 4th – Tom Dowden
Tom is back! Tom Dowden first performed on June 23rd to rave reviews. Yes he’s a little bit folky, a little bit rocky, a little bit popy, a little bit jazzy, funky and bluesy and a whole lot entertaining. Joining Tom for a few songs is Randy MacDonald. Randy started singing at an early age and has sung classical, rock and jazz and was part of the Edmonton music scene for many years. Bring the whole family and enjoy the music with Tom Dowden.
August 11th – Trail Mix
Based out of Knox United Church in Brandon, Knox Combo is a six piece band including Harold Kuipers; vocals & keyboard, Karen Forsythe; vocals, Jim Lewthwaite; drums& vocals, Al Gunson; guitar, Joe Ball; guitar and Bernie Whetter; bass. The musical style of Combo reflects the eclectic musical, personal and professional backgrounds of its members. We play a wide range of music from easy listening folk, rock and country to various styles of contemporary sacred songs. Combo, provided music leadership for the 2008 United Church Conference weekend, and occasionally under the alias of Trail Mix has performed at a variety of fundraising and community building events and at numerous occasions in Brandon, including Relay for Life, Christmas at the Green Spot and Stories Alive, a local street festival supporting literacy.
August 18th – The Jimmy Sweets
If you have not made it down to Wednesday’s By The Fountain yet this year. This is your last chance! The final event of this year’s concert series is the 18th.
The Jimmy Sweets have been singing and hamming it up together as a family for nearly forty years, and now they’ve gone public! The Jimmy Sweets’ line-up at Princess Park will include Jimmy, aka Jim McCrae, a Brandon city councillor and Realtor; Sweet Boomer, aka Tara Taylor, an employee of the Brandon RHA and mother of two boys; Sweet Bugs, aka Candice Brown, a teacher and mother of an active one-year-old.
Jimmy says there are in fact five Sweets, all of them his daughters. “Sometimes other responsibilities come between us and our fans, but our fans are always in our hearts.” Sweet Bonkers (Toby McCrae), Sweet Bones (Nancy Yon) and Sweet Balls (Hollie Wells) are also members of the group and perform when they’re available.
“We really look forward to some fun on the 18th,” said Jimmy.
The Jimmy Sweets perform a wide range of music, from country to folk, from rock to gospel, and much more! Fans can learn more by going to The Jimmy Sweets on Facebook and joining their fan club.
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Son Latino Band
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