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Loud
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The music of Loud is not easy to define. Reviewers have
tried various labels: post-rock, avant garde and taiko
grunge. Their music has been described as "gripping",
"mesmerising" and the band's favourite "having all the
intentional heat of an arsonists fire". The three women
of Loud, Eileen Kage, Leslie Komori and Elaine Stef,
began playing and writing music together in 1996 and have
since performed at numerous events in Vancouver including
Prison Justice Day, Powell Street Festival, Rock For
Choice and Under The Volcano's Festival of Art &
Social Change. They combine electric guitar,
taiko drums, flute and accordion in a way never done
before.
Their critically acclaimed debut cd, "taikoelectric"
was released in March 2000 is drawing accolades for
its raw power and originality.
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Uncouth
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From Seattle, Washington.
(un-kooth') adj.
1. vocal explosion of sharp words. conceptual sound and
maybe a song or 2
2. a lil' sumpin' sumpin'
3. unhinged, untrained, uncensored, unkempt, unabashed,
unbelievable, unadultered, unruly, uncommon, uncalledfor,
unbridled, unrepentant, undeniable, undouched
(not so fresh), unborn, undead, unsaved, unshaven,
unfettered, undone, underwear, underworld (you gotta change
your evil ways), unavoidable, unreluctant, UNSANE, 'TIL YER
MUTHRFKN' ASS GETS DIZZY.
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Splitting the Sky
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John "Splitting the Sky" Hill has done extensive research
and writing on the governmental and military involvement
in the 1995 siege at Gustafsen Lake. The RCMP - with the
blessings of the provincial NDP's Attorney General, and now
Premier, Ujjal DosanjhÑmoved in with 400 police with dog
teams, airplanes. helicopters, armoured personel carriers,
grenades, landmines, M16 and C7 assault rifles, hollow point
bullets - prohibited by the Geneva Convention - and 50-calibre
machine guns. Hill has uncovered numerous documents sent by
the federal government and military authorizing the illegal
use of this force.
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Turf
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A youth inspired, artistic multi-cultural collision. The
gritty urban world comes alive on stage as Turf explores
the human need and search for community in our lives. Turf
integrates modern dance, break dancing, spoken word, a
graffiti set installation (by Cause-B and Khazma) and live
music spun by DJ Devin Contreras. The crewÕs aged from 13-22,
and weave through the struggles of our past to find hope and
vision for our future. Turf draws from the forms and energy
of capoiera, hip hop, martial arts and physical theatre.
Performers:
Victor Alfonzo, Fumi Furuya, Justine Fellores,
Terry Guillermo, Ernesto Iraheta, Anna Mabanta,
Damon Morrison, Danielle Payton, Marcus Sharpe & Marcus
Rayder. Technical Director: David Vercade.
Artistic Director: Sonya Boothroyd.
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Nanao Sakaki
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Born in a small village near Kagoshima, at the southern tip
of Japan's Kyushu Island, Nanao ("Seventh Son") Sakaki has
lived a remarkable life. He was drafted into the navy during
WWII and observed farewell parties for young Kamikaze
pilots leaving at dawn for their deaths. After he was
spared a military mass suicide order when Japan surrendered,
he became a wandering scholar and poet, walking the length
and breadth of Japan. An early leader of Japan's
counterculture, he befriended American poets Allen Ginsberg
and Gary Snyder in 1964, an association which continued for
decades. His work has been described as bringing the
classical zen tradition of Basho and Ryokan into the 20th
century.
"What we think of in the classical poets as elegant paeans
to nature become, in his hands, pleas for the preservation
of the planet against the double threat of pollution and
nucleur destruction"
Recent publications include Let's Eat Stars, Break
the Mirror, and a biography, Nanao or Never
(Blackberry Books).
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WATERFRONT STAGE
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Angela Motter
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Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Angela Motter covers a
lot of musical territory, including R&B flavoured funk,
slide guitar stylings, old school blues and gender
bending political folk. She has a degree in classical
guitar performance from Georgia State University and it
shines through on her impressive 2nd album "Pleasure &
Pain". She has played with such luminaries as BB King,
Indigo Girls and Sandra Bernhard.
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Creation Crew
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Creation Crew is a live beatboxing and lyrical collective
of diverse, cultures and inspirations featuring Rinse,
Adnauseum and Dov Gray. Consisting of live bass, percussion
and awe-inspiring turntablism skills, this crew is intent
on collecting creativity and bringing it from where they're
at to wherever you are.
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Supna
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Snakes, butterflies, demons, magic and ice cream trucks come
to mind when describing the music of Supna. Although often
difficult to describe, SupnaÕs musical genres include Middle
Eastern, Flamenco, heavy metal and "experimental noise".
Featuring Jesse and Dave (from Web) with Rup on didjeridoo
and Kenton on tablas, their intense sound and wild improvs
have been "freaking people out".
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Binhex (Team Lounge)
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Do not be lulled by the honeyed vibes of Binhex's secret
ambient and downtempo frequencies. Like a python, she uses
musical hypnosis to chill out her unsuspecting victims.
In the past 7 years, she has used her sorcery to pull off
such capers as Centre Neptune, X-Mas, Devolution, as well
as reigning Victoria's Temple Of Sound. Binhex can also be
found layin' wax in the easy tempo rooms of finer events
in the Pacific Northwest.
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Animated Suspenders
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Featuring the original, unleashed Carnival band
(East Vancouver's own horn and percussion parade band) and
the giant puppetry and fire artistry of Zero Fools Zero.
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Eaglesong Dancers
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Spak'was Slolum - traditional drumming and dancing from the
neighbouring Squamish Nation. This is the second year this
compelling group takes to the volcano stage.
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Barb Dwyer
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Inspired by the folk music of the Middle East and Eastern
Europe, Barb Dwyer treats you to her special brew of trance
dance, hurdy gurdy muzik with powerful vocals and passionate
percussion. She's self-described
"retro-world-beat-one-woman-bandÓ and has performed at
countless festivals, including at this year's Vancouver
Folk Festival, where her unique stylings induced
jawdropping from unsuspecting audiences.
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