Rah Rah
Josh Boyd performing songs from In Utero, Jamestown Revival
Wed, November 28, 2012
Doors: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Bootleg Bar
$10.00
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Rah Rah
Autumn 2012* sees the release of The Poet’s Dead, the third and most accomplished album to date by Regina, SK sextet Rah Rah. Building on the strong foundation of their last release, the critically acclaimed and iTunes Canada championed Breaking Hearts, this new ten song effort effectively captures a band at the peak of their abilities doing what they do best.
The Poet’s Dead, recorded in late 2011 under the production guidance of indie-rock recording geniuses Gus Van Go and Werner F (The Stills, Hollerado, Priestess), clearly displays that Rah Rah has truly fine-tuned the essence of the band and refined the maturity of their sound.
"Recording with Gus and Werner was one of the most rewarding challenges I've ever been a part of,” says band member Erin Passmore. “They understood how and when exactly to push us and I'm so proud of what we've been able to create with their help and guidance."
Lyrically, The Poet’s Dead showcases some of their finest, most direct songwriting yet and is their strongest collective step forward. From the self-reflections of “20s”, “Prairie Girl” and the album’s title track to the wistful hope of “First Kiss” and the twisted anything-for-love paean “I’m A Killer”, the songs discuss maturity, growing up and life in a rock and roll band from a group that have spent much of the past few years doing exactly that. These are songs handcrafted to make you think, to create dreams and to break your heart.
Rah Rah formed as a trio in 2007, originally created by Erin Passmore (vocals, drums, keys, guitar) and Marshall Burns (vocals, guitar). By 2008 they had been joined by Kristina Hedlund (violin, keys, accordion, vocals) and Erin’s brother Joel Passmore (formerly of Despistado and Sylvie) on bass. Later that year another former Despistado member Leif Thorseth (guitar) also joined the band. The band is rounded out by its newest member, Jeff Romanyk (drums, keys, guitar).
The members of Rah Rah share a collective mentality, taking turns taking the lead, both in songwriting and while on stage. The melodic male/female vocals and shared instrumentation traded off seamlessly (Erin Passmore and Jeff Romanyk both play drums, keyboards and guitar, while Kristina Hedlund plays violin, keyboards and accordion), plus a true level of fun throughout ensures that a Rah Rah show will not disappoint.
“The members did a lot of instrument switching and almost everyone in the band sang lead on at least one song,” writes Andrew Sacher of Brooklyn Vegan in a recent live review. “And just in case their catchy songs weren't enough, their stage antics are sure to be remembered, which included throwing "R" "A" & "H" balloon letters into the audience, shooting out confetti, and breaking open a piñata at the end of their last song."
Rah Rah was crowned “Best New Canadian Band” and “Best New Alternative Band” by iTunes Canada in 2009. The band’s songs have also been featured as iTunes Single of the Week and Starbucks Pick of the Week in Canada. The band has toured incessantly behind their previous two albums, sharing tours with the likes of Minus The Bear in Canada and USA, Wintersleep in Europe and Canada, and label-mates Said The Whale. Expect the band to continue touring heavily in support of The Poet’s Dead.
*The Poet’s Dead will be released digitally on October 2nd and physically on October 22nd through Hidden Pony Records
The Poet’s Dead, recorded in late 2011 under the production guidance of indie-rock recording geniuses Gus Van Go and Werner F (The Stills, Hollerado, Priestess), clearly displays that Rah Rah has truly fine-tuned the essence of the band and refined the maturity of their sound.
"Recording with Gus and Werner was one of the most rewarding challenges I've ever been a part of,” says band member Erin Passmore. “They understood how and when exactly to push us and I'm so proud of what we've been able to create with their help and guidance."
Lyrically, The Poet’s Dead showcases some of their finest, most direct songwriting yet and is their strongest collective step forward. From the self-reflections of “20s”, “Prairie Girl” and the album’s title track to the wistful hope of “First Kiss” and the twisted anything-for-love paean “I’m A Killer”, the songs discuss maturity, growing up and life in a rock and roll band from a group that have spent much of the past few years doing exactly that. These are songs handcrafted to make you think, to create dreams and to break your heart.
Rah Rah formed as a trio in 2007, originally created by Erin Passmore (vocals, drums, keys, guitar) and Marshall Burns (vocals, guitar). By 2008 they had been joined by Kristina Hedlund (violin, keys, accordion, vocals) and Erin’s brother Joel Passmore (formerly of Despistado and Sylvie) on bass. Later that year another former Despistado member Leif Thorseth (guitar) also joined the band. The band is rounded out by its newest member, Jeff Romanyk (drums, keys, guitar).
The members of Rah Rah share a collective mentality, taking turns taking the lead, both in songwriting and while on stage. The melodic male/female vocals and shared instrumentation traded off seamlessly (Erin Passmore and Jeff Romanyk both play drums, keyboards and guitar, while Kristina Hedlund plays violin, keyboards and accordion), plus a true level of fun throughout ensures that a Rah Rah show will not disappoint.
“The members did a lot of instrument switching and almost everyone in the band sang lead on at least one song,” writes Andrew Sacher of Brooklyn Vegan in a recent live review. “And just in case their catchy songs weren't enough, their stage antics are sure to be remembered, which included throwing "R" "A" & "H" balloon letters into the audience, shooting out confetti, and breaking open a piñata at the end of their last song."
Rah Rah was crowned “Best New Canadian Band” and “Best New Alternative Band” by iTunes Canada in 2009. The band’s songs have also been featured as iTunes Single of the Week and Starbucks Pick of the Week in Canada. The band has toured incessantly behind their previous two albums, sharing tours with the likes of Minus The Bear in Canada and USA, Wintersleep in Europe and Canada, and label-mates Said The Whale. Expect the band to continue touring heavily in support of The Poet’s Dead.
*The Poet’s Dead will be released digitally on October 2nd and physically on October 22nd through Hidden Pony Records
Josh Boyd performing songs from In Utero - (Set time: 8:00 PM)
Josh Boyd has been writing the catchiest pop songs in the world - under the radar - for the past 10 years, most recently gaining local notoriety under the moniker, Josh Boyd & the Bedroom Band. Upon parting ways with their guitar section, Boyd, Shin Lee and Morgan Ponder have embraced a more guttural, synth heavy, punk rock sound akin to The Screamers all the whilst still holding on to varied pop influences such as Bomb the Music Industry, Reggie & the Full Effect, The Faint and Nirvana.
The band has shared the stage with such acts as Electric Guest, Races, Raw Geronimo, Gothic Tropic, Black Apples, The Burning of Rome, Batwings Catwings, Open Mike Eagle, Bosco Del Rey, Truman Peyote, Caught a Ghost, Habits and Voice on Tape.
Music made with toys for brains and electronics for instruments, anchored to the ground by soul searching lyrics of attempted cosmic truth and shit.
Sounds like: a synth heavy punk rock Beatles.
The band has shared the stage with such acts as Electric Guest, Races, Raw Geronimo, Gothic Tropic, Black Apples, The Burning of Rome, Batwings Catwings, Open Mike Eagle, Bosco Del Rey, Truman Peyote, Caught a Ghost, Habits and Voice on Tape.
Music made with toys for brains and electronics for instruments, anchored to the ground by soul searching lyrics of attempted cosmic truth and shit.
Sounds like: a synth heavy punk rock Beatles.
Jamestown Revival - (Set time: 9:00 PM)
Jamestown Revival was conceived on the back of an elephant ride from Bangladesh to the Istanbul. Jonathan Clay; a prominent architect of his era, was en route to assist in the reconstruction of antique pyramids, when he crossed paths with Zach Chance (a young shaman seeking truth and enlightenment). This was no ordinary meeting. This day marked the beginning of a brotherhood. They shared stories, smoked pipes, and eventually went their separate ways. It would be exactly 10 years later to the day that the two would again reunite.
With the economy in shambles, Jonathan grew tired of everything familiar and embarked on a quest. His journey carried him far and wide, and he eventually secured a job as an ostrich herder. On one fateful drive through the Himalayas he encountered a white out. One Ostrich strayed from the herd and Jonathan was forced to pursue him; for this prized ostrich was soon to be made into a pair of boots for the Emperor of Persia. Jonathan knew his very future depended on the delivery of this particular bird. High in to the mountains he climbed. Every step harder than the last. It was at this moment that Jonathan fell through a fissure in the ice and found himself deep in the heart of a mountain.
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Three thousand miles away and 4 years prior, Zach was living quite a different life. Through precarious circumstances, he found himself living as a minnow farmer on the shore of the black sea. It was here that he discovered the astounding healing power of minnow oil. Realizing it's true value, he vigorously harvested the precious oil, bottling every ounce he could. He then travelled east, distributing the oil among the peoples, earning him the reputation of a distinguished medicine man. It was on an excursion through the Himalayas where the wooden wheel of the cart he was pulling (containing vast amounts of minnow oil) broke, while swerving to avoid a stray ostrich in his path. The cart toppled, dumping it's contents deep in to a crevice. Zach knew his only chance of retrieval would would be to repel down and retrieve it. What happened next was a complete shock. Upon reaching the bottom of the cavern, Zach noticed something moving under the pile of minnow oil bottles. It was his old friend Jonathan. He had been living on frozen ancient sea urchin meat for months, and his health was in dire straights. Instinctively, he began guzzling the minnow oil and started to feel it's healing effects almost immediately. At that point, Jonathan and Zach began the ascent out of the cavern and made the decision to form a musical band.
And so, The Architect and The Healer were born.
What you will hear, if you so choose to return, will be the culmination of Hungarian monk chant and modern Western music.
With the economy in shambles, Jonathan grew tired of everything familiar and embarked on a quest. His journey carried him far and wide, and he eventually secured a job as an ostrich herder. On one fateful drive through the Himalayas he encountered a white out. One Ostrich strayed from the herd and Jonathan was forced to pursue him; for this prized ostrich was soon to be made into a pair of boots for the Emperor of Persia. Jonathan knew his very future depended on the delivery of this particular bird. High in to the mountains he climbed. Every step harder than the last. It was at this moment that Jonathan fell through a fissure in the ice and found himself deep in the heart of a mountain.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three thousand miles away and 4 years prior, Zach was living quite a different life. Through precarious circumstances, he found himself living as a minnow farmer on the shore of the black sea. It was here that he discovered the astounding healing power of minnow oil. Realizing it's true value, he vigorously harvested the precious oil, bottling every ounce he could. He then travelled east, distributing the oil among the peoples, earning him the reputation of a distinguished medicine man. It was on an excursion through the Himalayas where the wooden wheel of the cart he was pulling (containing vast amounts of minnow oil) broke, while swerving to avoid a stray ostrich in his path. The cart toppled, dumping it's contents deep in to a crevice. Zach knew his only chance of retrieval would would be to repel down and retrieve it. What happened next was a complete shock. Upon reaching the bottom of the cavern, Zach noticed something moving under the pile of minnow oil bottles. It was his old friend Jonathan. He had been living on frozen ancient sea urchin meat for months, and his health was in dire straights. Instinctively, he began guzzling the minnow oil and started to feel it's healing effects almost immediately. At that point, Jonathan and Zach began the ascent out of the cavern and made the decision to form a musical band.
And so, The Architect and The Healer were born.
What you will hear, if you so choose to return, will be the culmination of Hungarian monk chant and modern Western music.
