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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

YSP!WSD! Does Abbotsford Podcast

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

In those days back in October, You Say Party! We Say Die! did a podcast all about the music here in Abbotsford. It was done on CBC Radio Three for a national audience.  Kudos to both for putting a spotlight on the music community of Abbotsford!

Join Becky Ninkovic and Stephen O Shea as they chat a bit about the history, current projects of people from Abbotsford and current projects within Abbotsford. Hear tracks from bands like The Immaculate Mules, Hot Moonbeams, GSTS!, First Reign, Fun 100, The B Lines and many others.

To download it, right click here and save link as.

The Progressive Thinker on Google Earth?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Look closely in that GoogleStreet view pic.  Unconfirmed reports suggest that the young lads stooping around that white van are Abbotsford’s own, The Progressive Thinker.  It looks as though they are unloading their gear across the road from the Turd Ferguson House in Abbotsford.

These same unconfirmed reports suggest that left from right are guitarist Jason Nicholas, bassist Franklin Currie and guitarist Stephen O’Shea sitting in the van.  Not present for the yet-to-be-confirmed band portrait is drummer Stu Hood.

Stay alert!  Stay CIVL!

CIVLCAST 9 // You Say Party! We Say Die! + CIVL Radio AGM Information

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

With a record looming in the future and a show at Yale Secondary High School under their belts, You Say Party We Say Die charges into 2009. Becky Ninkovic and Stephen O’Shea were kind enough to stop into CIVL Radio to record an interview a wee bit before their show at Yale Secondary High School. We discuss the future of downtown Abbotsford, liesure activies, favourite on the road tunes, and the ultimate YSP! WSD! Sandwhich (It’s gluten free), and we even managed to wheedle a couple track names from the new album. Just 4: Laura Palmers Prom, Alannah Myles, Thieves and There is Love (Within my heart). You pumped? <-That’s not a title. Just a question.

It’s the 8th edition of our CIVLCast programming all of which you can find here:

Or you can download the mp3 here.

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As well, CIVL Radio is hosting its AGM this coming March 2nd, 2009 in building D Room 213 on the Abbotsford campus of the University of the Fraser Valley. If you are a UFV student,you are a CIVL radio member and have a say as to the direction of the station. But we need to hear your voice.

On the Agenda:

- The President’s report
- Bylaw changes
- Financial report
- And the Election of New Members

Word Document of the proposed bylaw changes which will be discussed at next week’s CIVL Radio AGM