MEET THE MUSIC: ANDORRA, MARY JANE'S LAST DANCE, VIOLET HEIGHT OF MAKE MUSIC VANCOUVER

Written by  Administrator , on Tuesday, 19 June 2012 09:00

Make Music Vancouver is only a few days away now! Leading up to our summer solstice evening of dancing in the streets, we'd like to introduce you to some of the creative members of Vancouver's music community who will be getting you moving and shaking Thursday, June 21st in Gastown.

ANDORRA

"The devil is from Andorra!" Napoleon once said, but whether this East Van five-piece is from the lighter or the darker side they make devilishly good music. Viola sails over their bass-driven songs which also feature keyboard, guitars, drums, and evocative vocal harmonies. Sometimes atmospheric, sometimes indie pop, and even a little noisy at times, Andorra will keep you guessing, with lyrics in English, French, and Finnish. Stylistically a mix of Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Cocteau Twins, and Stars, they're known for a live show that delves deep into your dreams and draws them into the open.

Andorra was formed in 2009 by Jonathan Young (bass, vocals) and Angie Lof (keyboards, guitar, vocals), a musical partnership for the ages.They released "kEPt", 2010's moody and distinctive EP, and were soon joined by Genevieve MacKay (viola, bells, vocals), Patrick Gilmore (guitar, bass, vocals), and Gabriel Scheare on drums. With the band's lineup now complete, they continue to write and perform, refining their unique sound and the compelling honesty of their lyrics.

Andorra has played at some of Vancouver's premier live music venues and shared the stage with artists such as Jess Hill, Durha, Jean-Paul de Roover, Combine the Victorious, and more. Continually forward-looking, they're ready to take the Vancouver music scene by storm.

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MARY JANE"S LAST DANCE

Mary Jane’s Last Dance is a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute Band from Vancouver, B.C. -- a five piece rock band fronted by Steve Mathieson [lead vocals/guitar/harp] as Tom Petty with Rob Paterson [lead guitarist/vocals], Craig Michaud [bassist/vocals], Kevin Madden [drums], and Tom Heuckendorff [keys] as the Heartbreakers.

Mary Jane’s Last Dance brings an extensive song catalogue including all of Petty’s hits with the Heartbreakers as well as his solo work and other side projects. Songs such as American Girl, Refugee, I Won’t Back Down, You Wreck Me, Running Down A Dream, Maryjane’s Last Dance, and many more. MJLD will make even the die-hard Petty fans feel like they’re at a Tom Petty concert!

MJLD

 

VIOLET HEIGHT

Violet Height plays guitar alongside, cello, trumpet, bass, and drums. Indie rock could be used to describe Violet Height, although its meaning has now become so broad. Been compared to Modest Mouse, Patrick Watson, Velvet Underground, and Cat Power amongst others. The above mentioned are some of Violet Height's influences, growing up in the 90s and listened to a lot of Radiohead, Roots, and Beastie Boys too.

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