Last I heard Joe’s Apartment is causing a new stir on the streets of downtown Vancouver. Bands love playing the new venue, each loving the room and the tone it sets for any night they play there. Yet, a room is only half the justice. What really makes the difference is the crowds they draw out of the woodwork. The bands bring their share followed by the regular street traffic that gets their dance shoes moving to the smooth flow set by DJ Zeus. And the crazy thing? It’s only Wednesday night!
I took some time to check in to what’s happening this Wednesday for Joe’s new weekly night “RAWKERZ Wednesdays @ Joe’s Apartment” and what jumps off the page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199815826696055¬if_t=event_wall#wall_posts? byStarlight, A Steady Vertigo and MistrWolf.
Well, first things first. Last time I saw byStarlight somehow they managed to uncork a bottle of champagne mid-set and not losing a beat they were literally pouring liquid energy into the crowd. These guys live and breathe for the moment and whatever that moment might bring they’re gonna make sure you’re a part of it. I haven’t even started to talk about the sound they bring and already I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this Wednesday. But hey, if that’s not enough to get you out for a night, I’ll let there music do the talking. With radio-ready tunes byStarlight gets you singing along to some upbeat style and moving to some down right dirty. For a practice run in your bedroom before Wednesday check out some of there latest at ww.myspace.com/bystarlightband…a good place to start? “I Thought You’d Get Down”
Before I get ahead of myself and get off track there’s some current terminology you must know which I thought I’d freshen myself up on as well by way of urbandictionary.com…here are some of the more purposeful definitions that will be of use…
Dubstep:
i] Usually around 140bpm in tempo, the unifying sounds within dubstep are always bass and sub-bass. The music ranges in style from melodious instrumentals to dark, techy and distorted numbers.
ii] A genre which is filthier than fingering your sister and finding your Dad’s wedding ring…
iii]audio thunder.
Now, take your pick cause there’s a little for everyone, but be prepared to take what you’re given this Wednesday. I’d bet MistrWolf is already scheming plans to make it all happen. To be honest, I never found myself caught in the dubstep craze but when I checked out MistrWolf’s page http://soundcloud.com/mistrwolf and listened to Lux Aeturna it all clicked. Dubstep is about going places you’ve never been and would never have even thought to have gone. It’s like some strange black hole being pulled by a dream and a nightmare and there, stuck in the middle you get a little of both. Suddenly it makes sense and your body just has to move like your a puppet with a couple loose strings. I’m looking forward to this live experience now.
So, how does A Steady Vertigo, a Punk-Rock band fit into this mix of Dubstep and Pop-House? Well, their own bio describes them as “alternating between hyperactive, hypnotic and epic, classic yet modern…” something that the previous artists both seem to bring yet in their own regards. Besides, we’ve all had our clash with Punk-Rock and doesn’t it just make you feel good all over? While being bombarded by the auto-tune generation A Steady Vertigo is like meeting up with an old friend over a couple drinks…then having a couple to many…then going out and causing a riot in the streets. http://www.myspace.com/asteadyvertigo/music/songs/Riot-in-the-Street-76910879 [yes, I meant to play on those words.] Anyways, aside from any uncanny forsight A Steady Vertigo is sure to bring the place down and get the crowd rawking!
That’s all for this preview of Rawkerz Wednesday @ Joe’s Apartment http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199815826696055¬if_t=event_wall#wall_posts Rawk on for the 48 hours and then come Rawk out! Doors @ 9pm /tix $8.