The members of this dynamic and loveable group are a true example of how worlds can merge together with a common dream. These experienced musicians’ come from all parts of the globe; their mandate is to create accessible music with a message of a unity, freedom, acceptance, and love. Their ability to connect to the audience and create synergy in the room is the reason The Unified already has amazingly strong local support.

The 5 piece band consists of drums,keys, bass, guitar, voice, turntable and samples. Though Hip Hop, soul is the band’s main focus the rock and metal that each member grew up listening to and playing is never far behind.

This Montreal band plays a hard reggae or is it a fast blues? I think is funk with Latin influences, or is it Quebecois influences? I can hear some Santana in their music and a lot of Ska. The first song of their latest album Take Your Ticket is really energetic. I am sure this Montreal band make audiences jump into the dance floor. Postcard is more of a Caribbean tune, check the song at the bottom of the post. I like when they sing in French like in the song I’m on a roll. Late Night is the perfect party song. The rest of the CD is closer to ska. The Hangers is an interesting band to listen and they are back in full force with Take Your Ticket

What is a Niche?

Formed in 2010 by former members of Kick the Ashes (guitar,vocals,drums), The Niche are a Vancouver based band consisting of vocalist, Gabriel Savage, guitarist, Ryley Kirkpatrick, Cory Wiebe playing bass, Kaylar Chan switching between Keys & Sax, Mario Beer on percussion and Gabriel Savage on vocals.
The Niche has recently started work on the recording of an EP which is planned to be available by the summer!
For a better idea of they are check out  their website and other social media links!

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New CD is called Suppressed Anthems. Their songs have evolved from the pop rock of Latin influences to more full on Latin rhythms to Latin funk.

Your future favourite song is here in this show, so be part of the movement. Every Tuesday at 11:30 AM PT on CiTR 101.9 FM or www.citr.ca I always play local musicians, like John Pippus, The Wizerdz, Henry and the Nightcrawlers, Bradley, The SSRIS, really cool bands.I also played some heavier stuff from this point and local heavier stuff like The Executives, Sinister Black and more music from different parts of the world

Pigeon Park is a Vancouver based rock n roll band with strokes of blues, funk, and reggae painted into their sound. For the past three years they band has been putting their heart and soul into making a name for themselves in the downtown music scene. This summer, the band continued their journey recording and expanding their music across the country on their “Ridin’ To The Sun Tour”. The bands powerfully captivating sound promises to remind you of music from a different time.

Within three months of independently releasing their debut record, The BaDD HaBBiT’s placed in the top 10 for the 99.3FM SEEDS contest out of 500 bands and garnered heavy rotation on FM radio, online University radio and have recently been included on the critically acclaimed Get Thorny 2 compilation CD. Also, The BaDD HaBBiT’s have a video in the works for their hit single ‘Kickin’ The Jukebox’ scheduled for release in 2010.

Tonye Aganaba is a dynamic and sultry soul R&B singer-songwriter born in London, England on October 24th, 1985 to a Nigerian father, and Zimbabwean mother. Now based in beautiful Vancouver B.C, her musical education came from her family’s extensive music collection.

It was within this catalog of classics that Tonye found some of her biggest influences – Michael Jackson, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon..the list goes on. Growing up she received formal training in modern, tap, hip-hop and jazz and later went on to choreograph for her high school’s Musical Theater program. Tonye’s voice flourished under the tutelage of late vocal coach, Keith Allan Hall, most famed for singing with such notable acts as Sammy Davis Jr, and Mahalia Jackson.

Formed Originally in Calgary’s Parks and Fields Late Summer ’09

An indie jazz-rock band who stretches genre limits to create an eclectic mix of what could best be referred to as danceable funked-up jazz-metal.

I have spent the last 10 years or so investing my time into different projects, each one quite unique. From Funk/Jazz to Folk/roots and even the occasional grunge band. Some local acts include: Colin Bullock, Cowboys and Indians, the Reckoners, Greg Neufeld, and a few more; hopefully more to come! continue to check back to see the latest endeavours, as I’m always looking for new musical adventures, like playing drums on a raft raging down the mighty thompson… mmm maybe with a cheap kit

Cinnamon Toast Funk plays funk with a twist of indie pop–familiar and classic, quirky and fresh. They boast a sound that’s equal parts Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Bill Withers, mixed with a touch of the modern pop those artists inspired. They released their debut full-length, Feels Much Better, in March of 2010 independently, to a devoted fanbase in the Lower Mainland. They’ve been compared to the Philosopher Kings and Wide-Mouth Mason–quirky, funky, and danceable, but they are definitely their own thing.

Vibrant, genuine and soulful, Dawn Pemberton has deep musical roots that take her powerful voice from gospel and soul to jazz, funk and world music. She has become a staple of the Vancouver music scene and can often be found tearin’ it up as a vocalist, teacher, facilitator, choir director and hired gun for live and studio performances. A passionate songwriter and performer Dawn crafts her music with a sense of adventure, quirkiness, and serious groove and shapes it into her own unique and dynamic package. Tight, expressive and bold, Dawn and her band will hit you where it counts, funk you up and make you say “Go ‘head!”

Five Alarm Funk is Vancouver’s own afro-funk orchestra. For more than four years the band has brought their relentless grooves to clubs and major festivals across Western Canada. Intense horn lines and percolating afro-beat guitar combined with the interplay of four percussionists create an unstoppable dance party.