September 7th, 2009 - Japandroids
with Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band & Makeout Videotape
$10 advance, $12 door, buy your tickets for this show here
Tickets available at Leo's Video & Habitat
Doors at 7pm, show at 9pm, come early for dinner!
Japandroids (aka JPNDRDS) is a two piece band from Vancouver, BC. This 'band' started in 2006 as a creative outlet for the post-teenage angst of Brian King and David Prowse. Originally intended to be a trio, the boys decided to forgo the logistical nightmare of having a 'lead singer' and do it themselves. As a consequence, Japandroids are 1 guitar, 1 set of drums, and 2 vocalizers. They call it garage rock. They don't care what you call it, as long as it's not minimal. Japandroids are maximal - a two piece band trying to sound like a five piece band. Supporting Japandroids gets you into Heaven - no questions asked.
Post-Nothing was originally going to be self-released this past fall, but they spent the money on diamonds, fur coats, and champagne instead. It was eventually released (in Canada only) on April 28th via Unfamiliar Records. It is available in both vinyl + digital formats. No compact discs.
Read the following review from Spin during Siren Fest(Japandroids got to play with The Raveonettes! This is a soul crushing in that yours truly loves The Raveonettes)
What They Sounded Like: Anthemic power pop -- with pleasing distortion
Why They Were Great: In the shadeless stretch of Coney Island where Siren was held, the competing charms of shade, beer, and the Cyclone meant bands had to be extra special to earn my attention. But for an hour on the main stage, Japandroids turned America’s (former) Playground into their gig -- nothing more, nothing less. Trading vocal duties, Vancouverites Brian King (guitar) and David Prowse (drums) zapped the standard rock themes -- girls, alienation, feeling alienated from girls -- with fresh energy. The lanky, curly-haired King hopped and flailed all over the stage while pumping out thickly chiming chords high up on the neck of the guitar. Prowse’s arms churned like he was paid per riff. It all came together in a sound that fit catchy, yelping melodies into arrangements bursting with both Who-esque grandeur and punkish vigor. When the duo was done, I beelined for shade and beer -- but not a moment before. -- David Marchese, Associate Editor
Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band - Albatross, Albatross, Albatross
Buy your tickets for this show here
$10 advance, $12 door, buy your tickets for this show here
Tickets available at Leo's Video & Habitat
Doors at 7pm, show at 9pm, come early for dinner!
Japandroids (aka JPNDRDS) is a two piece band from Vancouver, BC. This 'band' started in 2006 as a creative outlet for the post-teenage angst of Brian King and David Prowse. Originally intended to be a trio, the boys decided to forgo the logistical nightmare of having a 'lead singer' and do it themselves. As a consequence, Japandroids are 1 guitar, 1 set of drums, and 2 vocalizers. They call it garage rock. They don't care what you call it, as long as it's not minimal. Japandroids are maximal - a two piece band trying to sound like a five piece band. Supporting Japandroids gets you into Heaven - no questions asked.
Post-Nothing was originally going to be self-released this past fall, but they spent the money on diamonds, fur coats, and champagne instead. It was eventually released (in Canada only) on April 28th via Unfamiliar Records. It is available in both vinyl + digital formats. No compact discs.
Read the following review from Spin during Siren Fest(Japandroids got to play with The Raveonettes! This is a soul crushing in that yours truly loves The Raveonettes)
What They Sounded Like: Anthemic power pop -- with pleasing distortion
Why They Were Great: In the shadeless stretch of Coney Island where Siren was held, the competing charms of shade, beer, and the Cyclone meant bands had to be extra special to earn my attention. But for an hour on the main stage, Japandroids turned America’s (former) Playground into their gig -- nothing more, nothing less. Trading vocal duties, Vancouverites Brian King (guitar) and David Prowse (drums) zapped the standard rock themes -- girls, alienation, feeling alienated from girls -- with fresh energy. The lanky, curly-haired King hopped and flailed all over the stage while pumping out thickly chiming chords high up on the neck of the guitar. Prowse’s arms churned like he was paid per riff. It all came together in a sound that fit catchy, yelping melodies into arrangements bursting with both Who-esque grandeur and punkish vigor. When the duo was done, I beelined for shade and beer -- but not a moment before. -- David Marchese, Associate Editor
Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band - Albatross, Albatross, Albatross
Buy your tickets for this show here
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