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Archive for December, 2010

Devon Falls: City Council Honours Late You Say Party! Drummer

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Devon Clifford is a name that needs no introduction in the Fraser Valley.

As the drummer for local Abbotsford musical heroes, and internationally recognized dance-punk icons You Say Party! We Say Die!, Devon helped define and build upon an already vibrant, independent, largely underground, and undeniably determined music scene in Abbotsford, and the Fraser Valley, representing British Columbians to regions on both sides of the Atlantic.

He was also a beloved and dedicated member of his communities, through athletics, his time spent around the music scene both in Abbotsford and Vancouver, as well as working to provide support for marginalized individuals in personal and institutional settings.

Devon died well before his time this year, barely over the age of 30, and now he is being paid a beautiful tribute by the city he gave so much to.

The Abbotsford Times reports that city council agreed Monday night to name a waterfall in Bassani Park, by Highland Estates from McKee Road, “Devon Falls”.

According to a letter from Devon’s parents, Edna and Ronald (found HERE and provided for your perusal by Aird Flavelle via city council), Devon often sought solace and safety in the falls at Bassani Park, and they feel is a wonderful tribute to his life.

It is a fitting homecoming for the current line up of the renamed You Say Party!, who have just returned from touring Europe, having been nominated for and won a number of Canadian awards since their latest album XXXX, including top honours for Rock Recording at the recent Western Canadian Music Awards, as well as being nominated to the long list of the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, honouring the 40 best albums in Canada for the year.

R.I.P. Devon Clifford Facebook Site

Daniel Wesley, White Rock B.C. Canada

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Daniel Wesley is a reggae-inspired rock musician from White Rock, Canada. He emerged in the Canadian music scene in 2006 as the frontman of the Daniel Wesley Band. Before 2009, the band consisted of Wesley on guitar and vocals, Mark Luongo on bass and Alex Glassford on drums. Wesley continues to front the band, but now teams with a different musicians on stage and in the studio.

Wesley’s music is self-described as a blend of rock, reggae, surf, funk and blues. His sound is often compared to Sublime (Long Beach), Red Hot Chili Peppers (Los Angeles), Jack Johnson (Hawaii), Pearl Jam (Seattle) and The Police (London). Wesley has been nominated for The Verge Music Awards’ Emerging Artist of the Year for 2011.

Daniel Wesley on stage at Cram Jam

Daniel Wesley on stage at Cram Jam

Daniel Wesley’s website

Mother Mother Vancouver B.C. Canada

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Formed in 2005, Vancouver’s Mother Mother was originally known simply as Mother. When asked why they changed it , they said “Well, we had to change our name because there are other mothers in the world, besides general maternal figures. Instead of changing the name altogether and losing the steam that we built, we just doubled it up”. Mother Mother released their first album in 2005, under the name ‘Mother’, however it was retitled ‘Touch Up’ in 2007.

It wasn’t until the Vancouver Province rated Mother Mother as one of the top five BC bands to watch for in 2007 that they received high admiration for their debut album. In 2008, Mother Mother released their second album ‘O’ My Heart’, with it’s most noted songs being the title track, and ‘Wrecking Ball’. There are rumours that Mother Mother is currently working in the studio to release a third album sometime in 2011. Look for Mother Mother to take off in the very near future, especially with guilty pleasure hooks like candy, and television commercial friendly tracks (apparently that is how indie bands know they’ve made it nowadays.)

Mother Mother while on tour in the UK

Mother Mother while on tour in the UK


Mother Mother’s website
O My Heart by Mother Mother
Wrecking Ball by Mother Mother

CIVL Stage Weekend, CIVL Stages 6 and 7!

Monday, December 6th, 2010

It’s a big weekend for CIVL Radio!

CIVL Stage 6: White Lung, GSTS, and the Velvamatics

For complete info check the Facebook group; Air Fare Lounge, 9 pm, Thursday, December, 9th

CIVL Stage 7: The Hot Moonbeams, Young Liars, Analog Bell Service

For complete info check the Facebook group; Air Fare Lounge, 9 pm, Saturday, December, 11th

Both shows are 19 +, but admission is FREE!! ($5 donation is suggested, and will support the artists)

Yukon Blonde, Kelowna B.C. Canada

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Originally from Kelowna, Yukon Blonde was named one of the top ten bands to break out in 2010, by the CBC and that they have. They have worked with producer Shawn Cole (Bend Sinister (Vancouver) and You Say Party! We Say Die! (Abbotsford)), and playing the South By Southwest festival. They are scheduled to go on tour with Plants and Animals (Montreal) in February 2011.  At first listen they sound like a mix of Fleet Foxes (Seattle), The Shins (Portland), and Oasis (London). In this Golden age of indie, this seems to be a guaranteed recipe for success. There self titled album has been hailed as a success, due mostly to the single Babies Don’t Like Blue Anymore, a track which is described as a track that hits you with a nostalgic rock feeling similar to that of Sam Roberts (Montreal)  music. Yukon Blonde is on the rise and everyone can see it.

The Boys Of Yukon Blonde

Brandon Scott (Guitar, Vocals), Graham Jones (Drums, Vocals), Jeff Innes (Guitar, Vocals)

www.yukonblonde.com