Electronic duo putting together complete ensemble for live dance / electronic gigs. We need a guitar player and male vocalist to complete the group. Songs are intended for live dance audience. Influences are UK dance / rave scene: Faithless, Underworld, Daft Punk, good House music etc.
Call Stuart at: 250 870-1213 or syanow@geotility.ca

The Ogopogo is reported to have said that F&M sounds like Natalie Merchant sipping bordeaux with Leonard Cohen in a group home run by Nick Cave.

Edmonton's F&M will be an acoustic trio for this mini-tour: Ryan (vocals, guitar), Miot (guitar, vocals) and Becky ( vocals, piano, accordion, guiitar).

We hope to meet and chat with you in our travels!

Tuesday, August 19
Talkin Donkey
3923-32 Street, VERNON, BC
7:00 p.m. (Two sets of music - donations encouraged)

Wednesday, August 20
The Minstrel Cafe
4638 Lakeshore Rd, KELOWNA, BC
8:00 p.m. $5 at the Door
two sets of music

Thursday, August 21
Fibonacci Roastery & Cafe
219 Main Street, PENTICTON, BC
7:30 p.m. Donations encouraged
Two sets of music

Friday, August 22
The Main
4210 Main Street, VANCOUVER, BC
9:00 p.m. Come buy a CD
Two sets of music

Want to have a listen? http://www.myspace.com/fandmtheband

Library Voices - August 19 - Voodoo's

Since forming in the spring of 2008 Library Voices have been operating at a feverish pace. After recording a 3 song demo this ten piece pop collective released EP 'Hunting Ghosts & Other Collected Shorts, participated in several high profile festivals and showcases including Sled Island, Regina Folk Festival, Gateway Festival (Greg Keelor), and performed before 2500+ at Ness Creek. In addition the band shot a television commercial for their single Step Of The Map & Float to promote the Regina Folk Festival and was awarded a grant by the Sask Arts Board to record a full length follow up, which will commence September 1, 2008.

Hunting Ghosts & Other Collected Shorts, offers a clear and concise introduction to the collective. The groups song writing objectives are evident, bridging sophisticated pop hooks and melodies with complex harmonies and anthemic sing along choruses. Lyrically the album strays from bubblegum, addressing late night escapades, panic attacks, and the construct of home.

"Just when you feel like you're all used up and it's time to go, some music gets under your skin and changes your mind." - See Magazine

"The results of these studies (in pop music) are well worth the effort. Hunting Ghosts succeeds in being addictive and continuously compelling." - Prairie Dog

“Library Voices give pop a good name! Mixing classic influences (The Kinks, The Zombies) with a more contemporary indie-pop collective aesthetic they have managed to craft a handful of timeless tunes that couldn't exist anytime but right now. While unexpected mid-song disintegrations and perfectly imperfect gang vocals add a nice seasoning to their mix, it's their ability to never lose sight of the song that makes this so vital.” - Sled Island Festival '08

August 13 - The Habitat - Kelowna, BC
August 14 - The Media Club- Vancouver, BC
August 15 - Camas Anarchist Bookstore - Victoria, BC
August 16 - The Legion - Roberts Creek, BC
August 17 - Hoko's - Vancouver, BC
August 19 - Voodoo's - Penticton, BC
August 20 - The Marquee Room - Calgary, AB
August 22 - Concordia University Theatre - Edmonton, AB
August 23 - Canmore Hotel - Canmore, AB

For music and more info: http://www.myspace.com/thelibraryvoices

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING (Beginner)*
Tues 7:00-8:00pm, Sept.9th-Dec.16th 2008 (no class on Oct. 21st)
14 week course
Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
Conga drums provided, No experience required
Course will include Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and some popular Latin rhythms.
Cost: $175 or Drop-in $15/class

AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING (Advanced)*
Tues 8:00-9:00pm, Sept.9th-Dec.16th 2008, 2008 (no class on Oct. 21st)
14 week course
Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
Conga drums provided
Basic drum skills required (Clave, 6 Bell, Marcha etc.)
Course will include Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and some popular Latin rhythms.
Cost: $175 or Drop-in $15/class

*Register and pay before Sept 1st to save $25

MIDDLE EASTERN DRUM WORKSHOP
Saturday October 11, 10:30am-3:00pm with lunch break
Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
Workshops are for drummers/dancers of all level who would like to gain some experience and knowledge of the Doumbek and Riq. This course will focus on the rhythms and techniques used in creating the beautiful sounds on these unique instruments. Learn to unlock the mystery of these ancient rhythmic patterns that have intrigued generations since antiquity. Topics include Rhythms, Nomenclature, Finger Exercises, Combinations, Improvisations, Fills, Positioning, Basic Notation and Dance accompaniment.
Cost $50 Pre-registration required

For information on any course call Trevor at (250)763-3951 or see
www.trevorsalloum.com

SkyRocket99

We would like to do some covers (u2, Beatles, collective soul, Steve Miller, etc… You can get an idea from myspace.com/SkyRocket99.
We enjoy music, we enjoy people, ... cjschmidtz @ shaw.ca