Music Waste… June 1-4

Music Waste
2006
in Vancouver, June 1st to 4th, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Annthronein – No People Demo

No People Demo
Annthronein
Independent
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

These guys are great. As people. Heck, Jaydee is one of my best friends. However, their music is a tad boring. A twenty-six minute CD produces maybe ten minutes of enjoyable music, unless you’re into grunge, in which case, have you ever agreed with any review I have done ever?

Fury and the Mouse… May 20

Fury and the Mouse
with Golden Phoenix, Revolution Dance Hits, Ursa Minor, and Foster Kare
at the McCallum Activity Centre, May 20, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Every Abbotsford show, more people show up, and less go inside. While the 20th wasn’t as bad (attendance-wise) as the Spinoffs’ show, it was still not good. Not only was the attendance poor, this review will be lacklustre because I waited two days to write it. Sorry!

Spinoffs – May 5

Spinoffs
with the Stag Reels, and Eyes of Alexander
at Classic Rhythms, May 5, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Did you hear? Pond Scum was on the bill, but their drummer quit! Mankind takes a step closer to enlightenment. However, they’re still together, but won’t be ready toplay again for at least a month, so let’s enjoy it while it lasts.

Fun 100… May 4

Fun 100
with Novillero, STICKS, and Juryrig
at Video In, May 4, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

After 124 days (since the beginning of the year), Fun 100 is finally playing an all ages show in Vancouver. Kyle and Kohl usually put on good shows, and this one is no exception.

Epiphany… May 3

Epiphany
with Mad Flower, Annthronein, and the WCB
at Yale, May 3, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Debut show for The WCB! Since I’m in them, I can’t review them, but I can comment on how satisfying it was being a total asshole. I felt really tired during our set, but in the last song I managed the energy to fling myself into the crowd, knocking over a couple of the kids who were just standing still until that point. If someone wants to review our set, that would be super rad! Email me!

Doers – Whatcha Doin’?

Whatcha Doin’?
the Doers
Reluctant Recordings / Red Cat
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Normally I hate “Best of” albums, preferring the carefully calculated song orders of a normal album, but folk punk quartet The Doers cry out for such a release. Each of their previous releases are in essentially direct proportion to their complete discography; some fast, exciting fun songs, but primarily slower (but still good) songs. The problem is that listeners (at least) me, don’t want to here a cross section of their complete discography, we want something similar to a Doers set. Unfortunately, Whatcha’s Doin’? follows this disappointing trend.

Rebel Spell… April 22

Rebel Spell
with Fun 100, DRB, Pond Scum and Suckerpunch
at the Hope River Lions Hall, April 22, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Yeah! A Chilliwack show! These always rock! Also, they smell strongly of manure.

You Say Party! We Say Die!… April 21

You Say Party! We Say Die!
with Chris-a-riffic
at Classic Rhythms, April 21, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

Doers… April 15

The Doers
with Sean Wesley Wood and the Vancouver Vipers, Greg MacPherson, and Ursa Minor
at the Eagles Hall, April 15, 2006
Reviewed by Stephen Jersak

The first show at a new venue is always a little weird, but at least Twilight Union (formerly Turd Ferguson) is kicking up the pace again (putting on three shows in eight days).