Shows    Reviews    Venues    Bands    Opportunities    Local Media    Gear    Contact Us Kamloops Bands and Artists Post A New Band Ace One        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2001      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop/Rap   Aileron        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Eros, Ascend, A.D. Date started: 06-06-2009      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Electronica Description: Aileron is a Collaboration of Eros Ascend and A.D. These three come together to bring you a new twist on hip hop.   ALAMAGOKUS        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Matt/Nate Members: Eric Schwalb - Guitar/Vox Nathan Childs - Bass/Vox Matt McLaughlin - Drums/Vox Date started: 09-15-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Jam Band/Funk Description: Three life-long friends who came together after years of just jamming to create ALAMAGOKUS. There's been some line-up changes, but now back to just the 3 of us. We play just about every genre except hip-hop. Able to play our sets both in electric AND acoustic, we can play for pretty much any party/venue at anytime they're ready for us! If you wanna dance, have fun, and hear something outlandish and different, come to a 'GOKUS show, you'll see what we mean!!!   All Star Assassins        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2001      -      Still Active Genre: Punk/Pop   Alysian        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 03-25-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Progressive Rock/Psychedelic   Anita Eccleston        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Anita Eccleston Members: Anita Eccleston - Trumpet & Vocals Kris Ruston- Electric Guitar Neil Brun - Electric Bass Richard Graham - Drums Date started: 08-01-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Jazz/Blues/Lounge   Arcana        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: JAYSON SLACK Members: Jayson Slack Date started: 01-01-2000      Date ended: 12-01-2009 Genre: Rock/Alternative/Progressive Rock   Art Pruce        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2003      -      Still Active Genre: Country/American Traditional Rock/Folk Rock   Ascend of OSFA        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 07-20-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap   Asha        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 06-28-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Pop/Rock/Indie   Basic Value        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 04-11-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap/Indie   Blackdog Blue        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Renea Denis - vocals Dennis Hayes - guitar / vocals Uli Scheck - keyboards / flute / vocals Darrell Hanna - drums Corey Yamaoka - bass Date started: 01-01-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Classic Rock/Blues/Rock   Brenda Lively        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 03-26-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Folk Rock/Indie/Pop   Busto4D        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 12-01-2005      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap   Caliente        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Nela Mora Members: Nela Mora, lead vocals, percussion Cindy Friedman, keyboard, backing vocals Marcin Haladaj, percussion Date started: 01-21-2005      -      Still Active Genre: Latin Description: We are a Kamloops-based Latin ensemble. Nela - Nela is a Latina from Cuba, and has been in Canada since 1997. She was the lead singer for a renowned Latin band in Halifax, where she somehow also found the time to complete her Ph.D. in computational chemistry. She is now an Associate Professor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, BC, although her lifelong passion remains music and singing. Cindy - Cindy is from Winnipeg, where she was involved with music throughout her entire life ever since she picked out the "Meow Mix" song on a piano at the age of 3. She has played and recorded with several Winnipeg-based bands of many styles and in various capacities as keyboardest, lead singer, songwriter, and sax player. She had never tried Latin music before Caliente. She is also an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at TRU, and a member of another musical group, "The Constant Variables". Marcin - Marcin has yet to be given the opportunity to provide a bio or a picture. Nonetheless, we can tell you that Marcin is a super guy, who was born and raised in Poland. His interest in drums started not with rhythm but with drum making and design: his talents as a percussionist were cultivated as a result of this facination with construction. He has played with several musical groups, and has most recently been working alongside notable Kamloops musician, Trevor Caswell. Marcin does something highly technical with computers and geographic information systems for the province of BC. Special thanks to our recording engineer, Patrick Walton. Thanks to: Raul Alcantara, one hell of a drummer; Doug Baleshta, the original troublemaker; Alex Bell, a very gifted musician and a good friend; Heather Fast, Claudette & Sandy, who helped us out "big time"; Tom and Benjamin Friedman, our unofficial roadies; Trevor Hust, an excellent fellow who played bass and guitar with us, Larry Read, who "discovered" us; Joanne and Myron Rosvick for "technical support"   Cam's Even Song        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Folk Rock   Chris Brock        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Chris Brock Members: Chris Brock - Writing/Guitars/Bass/Vocals David Johnstone - Guitars/Bass Stu Cawood - Guitars/Bass Mickael Maddison - Bass Tyler Little - Guitars/Hand Percussion Date started: 08-30-2003      -      Still Active Genre: Pop/Progressive Rock/Folk Description: Writing/singing and producing his own music in his bedroom since 2003, Chris is constantly striving to improve the quality and quantity of his recordings. Acoustic guitar laden ballads, bass driven folk and drawn out guitar solos litter Chris' catalog of music. His lyrics travel between concepts of loss, love, environment and his own progression as a human being...all with a continual unshakable positive outlook. Chris also happily plays bass guitar for local Kamloops talent Mickael Maddison!   Chris Lindsay Electronic        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Chris Lindsay Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Electronica/Industrial Description: Chris Lindsay is a resident of Kamloops, British Columbia. A true Canadian, his last name is pronounced Linds-eh, not Lindsee. He is the author of One Man And Too Many Women. He has written 6 screenplays including Virgins from Venus and The Bank Robbers Who Went to Russia. His book "Let Me Tell You About Jerks" was included in a course called "Intro to Language & Literature ENGLISH 101" at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA. His screenplay Two Demons and a Dead Man was performed as a play in Gresham, Orgeon.   Cliff Moody        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2002      -      Still Active Genre: Classic Rock Description: Cliff was born on March 13, 1972 in Kamloops, BC. Cliff has always loved to sing since he was little. He was born into a family of singers although he didn’t know it until recently. He was adopted and after meeting his biological brother 2 years ago, he discovered where his talent originated from. His biological mother and brother can both sing too. Although Cliff loves all kinds of music, it was Elvis that really intrigued him the most. Cliff’s earliest memory of Elvis was sitting around the Christmas tree listening to an 8-track tape of the Blue Christmas album. The raw energy and emotion that Elvis conveyed in each song he sang captivated Cliff’s attention at an early age. Little did Cliff know at the time what roll Elvis would play in molding his future. Cliff prides himself on his distinctive Elvis look. Putting together a tribute to Elvis has been a dream of his for most of his adult life, but has become his professional goal ever since attending the Penticton Elvis festival 5 years ago. Cliff is so grateful to Geoff Smith & Cactus Jacks for their support and sponsorship in the first 3 years to make competing in Penticton possible. 2006 will be Cliff’s 5th year competing at the Penticton Elvis festival. The most highlighted year of his life so far was when Sherwood Sports and the festival souvenir booth proudly presented him with a festival jacket after being awarded fan favorite for the festival of 2005, thanks to the crowd’s positive comments and responses regarding Cliff’s performances that year. Cliff Moody is well known as “Always Elvis” on stage. His shows come with professional sound equipment when needed, and audio enhanced backing tracts. Each show can be tailored to a special theme of your choice and can include all 3 eras of Elvis, a short show of your desired length that’s comprised of a variety of Elvis songs or even just a song or two for birthday’s, anniversaries or any other special occasion. All shows include authentic costumes of any era   Cousin of the pea        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Fraser Beam, Vocals and guitar Hurtin Burton, Lead guitar Doctor J.D, Bass Filthy Ray Howler, Drums percussion Date started: 01-12-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Garage/Rock/Grunge   Crushing Complex        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Justin Perfilow: guitar, vocals Sean Luciw: guitar, vocals Lee Manson: bass Matt McLaughlin: vocals, drums Date started: 05-28-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Metal/Death Metal/Black Metal Description: Formed in spring of 2007; released 5-song CD "nth degree"; looking forward to more gigging and writing. Influences: Slayer, Sepultura, Death, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Necrophagist, Psycroptic, Testament, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Martyr, White Zombie, Black Sabbath, Sounds Like: Slayer, Sepultura, Death, Cannibal Corpse, Pantera, Necrophagist, Psycroptic, Testament, Cynic, Dying Fetus, Martyr, White Zombie, Black Sabbath,   Damned Grave        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Darrell - Bass + Vokills Matt - Drums Andrew - Guitar Date started: 04-13-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Metal/Punk/Thrash Description: Speed/Crust from Kamloops B.C.   DJ Myshell        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-21-2002      -      Still Active Genre: Electronica/House Description: Myshell's spontaneous sets consist of remixes on the fly with loops layered and arranged in real time with manual filter movements. With seperates of her own tracks she is able to custom design songs to fit the setting. Her live remixes include beat-mixing older songs with newer songs and original rhythms. "I'll take the Doors and mix it with X-Cabs and add a breakbeat- it's fun!" No two shows are alike. Myshell's music defies the boundaries set by electronic music genres. She incorporates elements of House, Trance, Techno and Breaks with "traditional" music. Trained in acutonics, colour, magnetic and sound therapy. Myshell was drawn to the tribal nature of electronic dance music. She instantly recognized the deep trance state of dancers was similar to the state that people reached in her healing room. She strives to incorporate the essence of sound healing into her music.   Don Parkin        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Chad Arnish Members: Chadwick Andrew Robbio Date started: 01-01-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Punk/Rock/Progressive Rock   Drivin        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Lead Vocals: Riley Seniunas Lead/Rhythm Guitar: Vince Mydonick Lead/Rhythm Guitar: Justin Perfilow Bass Guitar: Lee Manson Drums: Matt McLaughlin Date started: 02-16-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Thrash/Metal/Death Metal Description: Influences: Testament, Pantera, Annihilator, Death, Slayer, Crowbar, Cannibal Corpse, Prong Band Interests: We LOVE going to shows as much as we LOVE playing them! We love to party, but also work very hard to keep things in good contrast. Our band is #1 for us so we give 110% all the time. Biography: Los Angeles, CA – October 18th marks the street date for the new 6-song EP from the metal punishers in Drivin, a band whose embrace of groove-boned thrash and death metal vengeance has earned them die-hard fans as well as the right to claim demi-god status in a vicious, dog-eat-dog heavy metal universe. Drivin’s songs boast a diversity of metal sensibilities. Rhythmic awareness gets heads lashing in a live setting (and in your car when you’re by yourself, blasting the volume high). Sickened guitar solos mix with grim melodies, summoning death metal’s spirit, yet without mindless, chaotic bombast. A touch of complexity in a nod toward metalcore mingled with a sense of streamlined thrust make Drivin’s songs beasts that swell and explore yet which move inexorably toward their destination. There’s also a raw, muscular grinding anger that recalls the rage of metallic hardcore. There’s plenty of meat to chew on. (And then there are the withering vocals – that transcend all the band’s influences – and those vox chew on you and spit you out!) Always there is the drive to do something original, something powerful, something smart – and something visceral. “Drivin is a highly motivated band that stands for a sense of musical integrity, talent and the desire to create new and unique music,” explains one band member. And Drivin is driven by the insatiable urge to “create new music for people to enjoy – and be inspired by.” The band has been busy taking the stage and slaying audiences, and a multi-city tour is in the works as Drivin expands its horizons, pushing outward   Duo #2        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Sean Members: Dave MacCuish - Vocals, Banjo, Guitar, Harp, Percussion Sean Poissant - Vocals, Guitar, Harp, Percussion. Date started: 11-09-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Folk/Alternative Description: To write a biography is to think back to the past and try to reconstruct events, feelings and emotions in an attempt to paint a picture of the present. Duo 2’s biography can really only be found in the strangely addictive melodies, chords and words that culminate into their songs. An unbridled passion for music can be heard in each track throughout their debut release “The Longest Road” and the energy felt during live performance only fuels the fire within the guitar/banjo duo. The idea to play percussion simultaneously is said to have stemmed from a joke which surfaced during many a jam sessions, they tried it once and never looked back. Now, the two twenty-something boys are on a mission to bring their nostalgic yet eccentric fusion of genres to as many audiences as is humanly possible. Show after show listeners of all sorts; from heavy metal fans, to rock and rollers, to bluegrass enthusiasts, the duo seems to be recruiting fans without prejudice. “We’re fans of all sorts of music”, says the group, “music is the only thing we believe in, it’s all we ever want to do and we hope to be able to do nothing but”. For now, their journey continues and if you want to know anything more about the band just listen to the music, it will tell you a tell a story which written words will never match. Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!   Earthbound        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 11-01-2005      -      Still Active Genre: Reggae/R&B/Soul   Full Of Excuses (F.O.E.)        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Jean-Pierre Champagne Members: 4 Piece Band Please Contact : Jean-Pierre Champagne for more information. Date started: 06-18-2003      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Alternative/Acoustic Rock Description: Influences: We are always influenced by every song and every band that we are fortunate to be surrounded by in this vast new world of high speed information !!! ~ MUSIC comes from the soul and the being and can be very inspiring and thus moving; we essentially attempt to capture that as we compose. Music is powerful....   Genetik        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 03-09-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop Description: Genetik is an MC and producer born in Odessa, Ukraine. Shortly after he moved to Kamloops, BC. First started writing in 2006 when Adict was working on Basic Values first lp "The Chronicle 8-P". Since then he's featured on 3 more cds dropped by the Ause Crew. Now living in Vancouver, B.C. its just a matter of time before things start rolling. Some of the artists he's recorded with include Adict, Stylez J, Ace One, Cons1, Strayed Up, Solace Theory, Jessica Leigh, J-Yungen, Meta4, Lil White Out, Bouche Diggy, Third Eye Theory. ---Shoutout to the fam, and anyone thats helped Genetik on the climb to higher ground.. Nobody would of seen all this coming.. PRAX, lets keep it comin.. AUSE, always holdin it down, this just the start my brothers.. get at me if you want to collab, beats always in the process.   Greenstreak        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Anita Eccleston -Vocals & Trumpet Dan Hansen -Guitar Vince Swanson -Bass Trevor Lorence -Drums Date started: 03-15-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Reggae/Blues Description: This crew assembled in August 2007, having worked on previous projects from the heaviest to the happiest, with a new concept in mind. Out of the ashes of the heavy metal band, Halfsnapped, and the ska/punk band, Skadawgs, arose a new idea about making music that had a broader appeal to people who nowadays have as eclectic tastes as our own. On my iPod I have hundreds of artists and genres ranging through the spectrum of styles and beyond. On Saturdays I listen to Opera on CBC2. My point is that the world and music is changing day and night, especially night, and we wanted not only to make music but make some tunes we could believe in and do them in a style that resembled rock. Infusing my trumpet into the mix opened up so many doors for us stylistically into the realm of blues, funk, reggae, and my personal favorite home for a trumpet, ska. I believe that all music is beautiful and that if you have something that you have got to share, do it with blind abandon and every ounce of passion within you. Being such a new group we are still constantly getting to know each other musically and with every passing month and every new song we journey together into uncharted water playing music that is new to us and new to the world.   Halfsnapped        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Steve To : Vocals/rhythm guitar Dan Hansen : Lead guitar/vocals Vince : Bass guitar Eli Jordan : Drums Date started: 08-09-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Metal/Rock/Progressive Rock Description: Originally formed in Kamloops B.C. HALFSNAPPED has been rocking the interior for the past 4 years. The band combines a hard driving rhythm section mixed with melodic heavy guitars topped off with powerful in your face vocals. Their stage show delivers a high energy, non-stop musical assault guaranteed to satisfy even the most hard core metal fans.   Heather Clark Band        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 02-02-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Christian/Folk Rock/Pop Description: For the past years I have tried to turn the seasons of my life into a music journal so to speak, writing and leading songs that express the seasons that I have walked through along with what I have felt the body of Christ has been going through. I have called this "Journey Through Worship" For those who join, they receive these recordings throughout the year. Some of the recordings come from live worship services that I lead at throughout the year, others are personal worship times with just me and my instrument. This year 2010 will include 3 CDs (by the grace of God): A CHILDREN'S ALBUM, A SOAKING CD, AND MY FIRST RELEASE UNDER JESUS CULTURE MUSIC. All 3 of those CDs' will be released to the public and will be included in your subscription. The rest of the music is music that will only be released to those who subscribe. I pray throughout the year for those who are part of the journey that the music would reach into your hearts and minister to you in each season that you are in. Come and join me for 2010 on yet another year, that we would worship in all seasons of life, giving ourselves to praise whether in the valley or on the mountain top!   Henry Small        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 10-18-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Reggae/Blues Description: Henry Small was born on February 29th 1948, which is why he presently feels immensely fatigued, even though as a leap year baby he is only 13 years old. His story is a psychological thrillerAt an early age, young Henry picked up the violin and instantly became a child prodigy in his home town, Beacon, New York. In high school, being a violin player and suffering from a height deficiency, he was the victim of cruel bullying, until he discovered his violin case made an excellent weapon. From that day forward, Henry Small had the respect of his classmates. A child of the 60’s, he soon discovered drugs, alcohol, sex and music. His ability to sing was a surprise to him...he would sing with his back to the crowd, until he discovered the affect his voice had on women….or was it his ass……that’s really a matter of opinion. Soon he was the lead singer, writer and arranger for Scrubbaloe Caine formed with Paul Dean (Loverboy) and produced by David Kershenbaum from RCA Records. Small Wonder came next, which brought him a three year writers deal with Irving Almo Music. What followed was more writing, singing and unique violin playing, this time with Burton Cummings. His fond memories of Burton still bring tears to his eyes, if you spent 28 hours on a bus with Burt…well, never mind. He toured with Burt throughout North America. Later he appeared on several national television shows, which included Midnight Special and Solid Gold while with Prism. From there he released two albums – Small Change and Beat Street. Both of these albums had Top 40 hits in Canada and the United States. His writing abilities brought him together with Tommy Whitlock (Take My Breath Away) to write “Stranger in a Strange Land” on the Eddie Money album Can’t Hold Back which had over two million sales and wrote, arranged and produced an album with John Entwistle of The Who called The Rock.   Human 2.0        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 04-22-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Metal Description: HUMAN 2.0 is a Kamloops based Heavy Metal Band. They competed in the 8th Annual Barriere Battle of the Bands.   James Hughes        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: James Hughes/Teresa Maier Members: James Hughes-Rapper/Singer/Songwriter/D.J./Emcee Date started: 02-08-1997      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap/Oldies Description: Old school smooth lyrics on any kind of beat imaginable.You just have to hear me for yourself.   Jesse DeFehr        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Jesse DeFehr Members: Jesse DeFehr - Acoustic Guitar Date started: 05-23-2011      -      Still Active Genre: Alternative/Acoustic/Blues Description: Jesse DeFehr, is a solo Acoustic Artist currently hailing in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Since the young age of 7, he has always dreamed of one day being a so called " Rock Star. " Jesse Originally started off playing in local metal bands such as; Freaks Love Romance, This is The Day, and Accept Fate . . etc. But currently he is taking time off, as an inspired metal musician to go forth with his new found love of Acoustic instrumental Music . . Jesse Brings Raw emotion to the table, in beautiful compositions of his own.   John Yuzik        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: John Yuzik Members: John Yuzik Date started: 09-15-1981      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Blues/Folk Description: John Yuzik has been playing guitar & bass and writing for 30 years. He played in his first band at 6 months playing. He's played in bands in Nelson, Rossland, Vancouver, Quesnel and Kamloops, as well as on his own with his acoustic guitar and his voice. He plays a range of music from Rock to Classic Rock, Folk, Blues and Country as well as Heavy Rock. John writes constantly and is in perpetual learning mode musically. He writes everything from spiritual songs to kids songs to blues, folk, country and heavy rock. John had the good fortune to be brought up in the small town of Nelson in the Kootenays. Inspired by the mountains and the outdoor life there as well as all the artists and musicians that he came in contact with. Venturing out to Victoria and Vancouver as a teenager gleaning from life experiences and playing his guitar through it all. John has continued his musical journey through life, playing and living and always learning.   Jon Treichel        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 02-27-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/R&B/Reggae Description: Jon Treichel is a musician, composer and producer from the hills of British Columbia who appreciates life and love and sand in his shorts from hanging around on the beach... Founder and guitarist of the funk phenomona known as Soul Patch, Jon was also guitarist in the short-lived King Size Suzi and has been performing since the '80's in more bands than he can remember. Peace.   Joseph Blood        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Castaways and Misfits: Joseph Blood-Voice and Acoustic Guitar, Carman Lethbridge-Electric Guitar, Thorsten Abel-Bass Guitar, Jeff Younger-Electric Guitar, Damion Gray-Piano Sean Winter_Tenor Saxaphone Tim Huston-Drums Date started: 04-30-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Acoustic/Rock/Roots Description: About Joseph Blood: He’s been called the “Second coming of Gram Parsons” a “true renaissance man” and “one of the classiest musicians you’ll meet”. However you want to see him Joseph Blood strives to entertain and expand his horizons at every turn on the road. Blood’s career as an acclaimed Vancouver based guitar player has seen him play with groups like Jakalope, Bend Sinister, Crystal Pistol, Nim Vind and Jessica Beach. He has played stages on seven different countries and has shared bills with acts ranging from 2 Live Crew, Demented are Go and Spirit of the West. It doesn’t get more varied than that. His self produced, debut full length “For Friends and Family” is his foray to the front of the stage. “Hitting all the best parts of modern Americana” Blood’s songs are a blend of dark country, celtic punk and chamber pop. His self described “acid-country” has been winning him fans across North America and Europe as more and more people latch on to his urgent, captivating melodies and songs. He writes about living on the road, love found and lost and all the booze and heartache that fills up the cracks of life. And he certainly knows what he’s talking about. After seven years of professionally touring, Joseph has his share of stories. From playing world war 2 army bunkers in Germany to showing up to gigs to find a dead body inside, he has seen just about everything that the road has to offer. Just about. “That’s why I keep playing,” says Blood. “I’m pretty much unemployable in any conventional sense but I’m able to travel and have all these crazy experiences. There’s always somewhere new to go or someone new to meet. It never stops being exciting.” Everything/person he comes across may not make it into a song but he certainly has a deep well to draw from. It’s evident in the self-deprecatory “Rock’n’roll is Gonna Ruin My Life” where he sings about loading up a van in the rain at five in the morning and eating nothing but toast.   Kead        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Pop/Rock/Alternative Description: About me: Amo la musica, parte integrante della mia vita... Amo la chitarra, strumento di sfogo della mia vita... Amo la fotografia, strumento di cattura dei momenti della mia vita... "Express yourself dont repress yourself, its human nature"   KeepSix        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Dan Hansen Members: Kevin Olson vocals Dan Hansen guitar Shawn O bass Gary Rush drums Date started: 03-15-2009      -      Still Active Genre: Metal/Metal/Metal Description: KeepSix is a hard hitting melodic metal band formed from a line up of local music vetrans with a live show that never fails to deliver.   King Viper        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Lead Vocal/Guitar - Derrald, Vocal/Bass - Jr., Vocal/Drums - Troi Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Alternative Description: KING VIPER is a rock band in Kamloops BC Canada. King Viper was formed in 2000. King Viper was in the making 22 years ago, when the drummer was born. Three years later,the bass player was born. After many year of jamming for family and friends, King Viper came together. If you haven't guessed,King Viper is a family band composed of a father & his 2 sons.   Knuckledragger        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Jon Treichel - Guitar Craig McKay - Drums Neil Brun - Bass Ernie Ware - Vocals Date started: 02-14-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Funk/Reggae Description: KNUCKLEDRAGGER is one of the chewiest bands in Canada. Baked in Kamloops in 2006, this wicked foursome is becoming one of the rockinest acts in town. Mixing grungy riffs, raisins and nuts and funky vibes, KNUCKLEDRAGGER offers something for everyone who likes cookies. Whether you like rock, reggae, jazz, funk or pecan pie...KNUCKLEDRAGGER will not disappoint. The group is currently recording demos of some new originals and hopes to spend the summer rocking Kamloops and surrounding areas, baking a cake of epic proportions, and making audiences freak out and dance until their bodies are utterly spent and they fall onto the dance floor and beg for mercy. But there is no mercy.   Kookshow        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 06-30-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Pop/Alternative Description: Kook Show is a high energy, alternative rock band from the small town of Merritt, British Columbia. In 1999, vocalist/bassist Jared Jackson and guitarist Dustin Walsh came together with three other former members to create "Kook Show". They started out playing cover songs at parties and instantly became a local favorite. Soon after, they decided to become serious and started writing and performing their own music in hopes of making a career out of it. Between 2001 and 2003 Kook Show recorded two albums consisting of an eleven track album titled "Let The Show Begin" and a six song E.P titled "Chances". While touring throughout B.C and Alberta, both albums combined sold over twenty-five hundred copies giving Kook Show a dedicated fan base. They gained regular rotation airplay on Kamloops rock radio station 98.3 CIFM for their singles "One Night Stand Girl" and "Sexy". Kook Show's songs have also been played on Vancouver's 99.3 the Fox and on many other university and college stations across Canada. Their version of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet home Alabama" was also a huge success on Kamloops' CIFM, as it was requested many times daily. In the summer of 2004, Jackson and Walsh parted ways with the three other members and picked up the newest member of Kook Show, drummer Brandon Fauteux. Two months later they entered a battle of the bands in Surrey B.C and took home the first place prize of ten thousand dollars, beating out thirty other bands from across B.C. With the prize money behind them, the newly formed and excited three piece were eager to get back in the studio to work on their third recording project. They decided to work with a different studio and teamed up with a new producer, Travis Saunders (Stutterfly, The Bleeding Alarm, Glory Nights). Their third c.d. release "Change of Season" is a nine track album showing a more serious side to Kook Show. The album is emotional and uplifting, with lyrical content that almost anyone can relate to.   Lex Plexus        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2002      -      Still Active Genre: Electronica/Quirk Rock/Psychedelic   Love Rooster        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Ed Walker Members: Ed Walker - Vocals, Guitar Pieter Oerlemans - Guitar, Vocals, Harp Peter Gilmour - Bass, Vocals, Mandolin Ben Seibel - Drums, Banjo John Rogers - Guitar, Vocals Date started: 01-01-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Blues/Reggae Description: A group of guys with a common interest in music have collectively called themselves Love Rooster. This diverse group of men are not trying to make a living out of playing; They play for the love of music and entertaining and to keep live music 'alive'.   Matt Stanley        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Matt Stanley: Vocals/ Guitars/ Harmonica, Jarrett Boyetchko: Lead Guitar/ Vocals, Brandon Donovan: Bass, Rob Simpson: Drums Date started: 04-17-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Rock Description: Kamloops rockers Matt Stanley and The Decoys are building on the momentum of their EP Life and Times, breaking out of the city with a Lower Mainland gig and support from Jenn Ashton’s Rave On Studio. Stanley was featured last week in The Province Playlist, a newspaper feature the points readers to emerging B.C. artists through website links and free downloads. The band-including Jarrett Boyetchko, Brandon Donovan and Rob Simpson- is lined up to play David Suzuki’s EarthRun at Vancouver’s Jericho Beach April 25. “It’s a cool concert,” Stanley said. On March 30 Stanley plays an acoustic show at Pogue Mahone’s. The band had a helping hand from producer Henry Small in creating their debut recording last year. Stanley is a humble guy: “As far as promoting yourself, I’m not the greatest at it,” he admitted. The raw goods are there, though – good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll.   Mengele        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-1987      -      Still Active Genre: Death Metal/Progressive Rock Description: Thrash metal from Kiiminki, nothern Finland. Band started 1987 and it's nowadays known as Wengele.   Michael Epp        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Michael Epp Members: Michael Epp - Lead Vocals/Guitar/Mandolin Date started: 01-01-1998      -      Still Active Genre: Country/Country Rock/Christian   Michele Botel        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Michele Members: Michele Botel - Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitarist Date started: 08-15-2010      -      Still Active Genre: Alternative/Bluesy Rock/Alternative Country Rock Description: Solo Artist established and gigging around town since moving here in August 2010. Have played in bars, on the streets, in coffee shops, festivals, open mics around the province and more recently here in Kamloops. Best known for high energy from soulful to sultry in performance style. Have belted it out in bands, including blues, dance, country/bluegrass. My love is for developing original music from the idea stage to fully produced song/album and I hope to have other musicians join me in this!   Mickael Maddison        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Mickael Maddison Members: Mickael Maddison - Singer/Songwriter & Guitar Chris Brock - Bass & Backup Vocals Mr. Laptop - Drums & Extras Date started: 01-01-2005      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Indie/Alternative Description: Since his debut on Kamloops radio in 2005, Singer/Songwriter Mickael has released 2 CD's and performed for a wide variety of events. Mickael's songs have had airplay from Nanaimo to Toronto, New York and even Ireland. Features Chris Brock on guitar and backup Vocals.   Mike the Party Hog        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Mike *The Party Hog*: Vocals/guitar/bass/keys Date started: 06-20-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Comedy/Rock/Other Description: Influences: Stomping Tom Connors/Maclean & Maclean/Cheech & Chong/Mitch Hedberg/Kim Mitchell/Stan & Henry   Mo Jazz        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Mo Jazz featuring Lynn Roste and Michelle Marginet Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Jazz/Blues/Other   Music Wish        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Lisa Wang Members: Michel Moorhouse: Songwriter,Guitar, Bass, Vocal Xiuhua (Lisa) Wang: Songwriter, Piano, Flute, Vocal Date started: 01-01-2011      -      Still Active Genre: Folk/Blues/R&B Description: We are a home studio band. We write songs. Our first song book with CD "Music Wish-Love Can Save All" includes 12 songs: 1. Music Wish. 2. Love Can Save Us All in 2012. 3.Start Today. 4.You Still Have Me (When you lost everything).5.My Love's Heart.6. A Leaf On Water.7.No Clue.8.Signs Of Love. 9. Power Of Music (a song from a scientist).10. Special Day. 11. 2 Pounds. 12. 53. Music is our wish and we believe love can save all.   Nightling Morst        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Experimental/Progressive Rock/New Wave   One Hand High        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Danie Pouliotte - lyrics, rhythm guitar, vocals Appearing on the EP: Mike Turner - lead guitar, bass, rhodes Trevor "T-ROCK" Lorence - hand drums, kit Date started: 01-23-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Indie/Pop/Acoustic Description: I love to love and be loved. I have hurt and have been hurt. You can hear a lot of that in my music. Every song has a truth and a story to it. For every song, I can recollect the way I was feeling and where I was when I wrote it. That is something very important to me as a musician, because we all turn to music for relief of sadness or company or happiness. It's important to be able to relate to your listeners and to your artists. No one likes to be alone. I don't pride myself in many things, but playing guitar and singing are my favorite things to do. I am happiest with a group of friends, a guitar in one hand and a rye and coke in the other.   One Sin For All        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Abel, Aisay, DMV, Antiks, Ascend, Jessica Leigh Allen. Date started: 08-28-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Hip-Hop/Indie Description: One Sin For All (OSFA) Is Abel, Aisay, DMV, Antiks, Jessica Leigh Allen & Ascend from Kamloops B.C. Canada.   P.I.M.        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Todd Smigielski, Tim Chiba, Bobby Balls, Kim Nuts Date started: 03-25-2005      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Punk/Alternative Description: Influences: We like all these and many more...... Sparta, Alkaline Trio, The Clash, Iron Maiden, Metallica, U2, Greenday, Bob Marley, Bad Religion, Shudder to think, Built to Spill, Bob Dylan, Doughboys, Naked Raygun, The Descendents, Quicksand, Seaweed, The Go Go's, Jimmy Eat World, Sarah Harmer ,Slayer The Pixies, Elvis, Soul Asylum, YellowCard, Jawbox,Black Sabbath, Simon and Garfunkel, Tool, The Replacements, Moneen, The Weakerthans, Ozzy, Foofighters, Deftones, Weezer, Fugazi, Johnny Cash..........   Paul Filek        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Paul Filek Members: Paul Filek Date started: 06-01-2001      -      Still Active Genre: Pop/Folk Rock/Rock   Pete Soberlak Band        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Pete Soberlak - vocals, guitar Brad Hampton - vocals, bass, guitar Jake Verberg - vocals, lead guitar Leon Power - vocals, drums Date started: 03-17-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Pop/Rock Description: New album THRILL OF THE CHASE is finished!!!!!!!! We hope you enjoy what has been an incredible journey and accomplishment for all of us in the band. Many thanks to my great friend, producer, engineer, and bass player Brad Hampton. His musical talent and passion is without a doubt the driving force behind the sound and performances that we captured in the studio as well as the mixing room. Thanks to Jake and Leon for their friendship and their incredible musical talent and contributions to this album. It has been a dream of mine to create an album that I feel represents my music and my passion for songwriting. I am extremely proud of this album and what it represents to all of us. Also, thanks to Doug Perry for enabling us to create such a great vibe and be so comfortable in his studio. Can't wait to start the next project!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers everyone, pete   Psyoptic        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Nix Nihil: Voices, neo-shamanism, and manual electronic emissions Simon: Percussion, programming, and voice Adam: Guitar, programming, engineering Kerry: Bass guitar and voice Date started: 01-07-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Experimental/Metal/Progressive Rock Description: We are the coalition Psyoptic. We are four individuals dedicated to increasing our own perception and responsibility. In elevating ourselves, we thereby elevate the greater mass consciousness when we express it. We encourage others to join us, again strengthening all when we partake of our unique skills and experiences together. The human condition is inexorably moving to the next step. We seek the ends of enlightenment, altruism, and compassion. We hope to see you there. Walk with us and your best intentions. Awaken your psyoptic vision.   Revorum        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Trevor Members: Chad Price - Lead Vocals/Guitars Joel Wilson - Bass/Backup Vox Trevor Caljouw - Drums/Slackass Date started: 12-15-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Alt. Hard Rock/Heavy Rock/Showtunes Description: Chad, Joel and Trevor are a hard rockin trio that have been rockin out for almost 3 yrs. Chads insatiable need to write compelling and riff driven songs has helped the band grow in a direction that pushes both musically and creatively, resulting in a heavy riff driven sound that can only be described as Revorum. Trevor has, thanks to Chads influence, grown in ability and style, creating punchy yet simple beats that accentuate the hard driving guitar riffs. Joel just shows up on occaision. The band as a whole tho, while taking music seriously when the need arises, focuses on having fun and rockin out. They have found that if u cant just shred and wail, whats the point? As the band grows and new peaks are reached, keep an eye out for these two. There is always something new and inspiring keeping these guys fueled. Check em out at the next live show. Guaranteed they will blow you away.   Ripping Chaos        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Peter Kerek - Lead Vocals Marc Fournier - Guitars Graeme Knopp - Bass Guitar Shane Stringer - Drums Date started: 07-22-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Metal/Rock/Hardcore Description: Ripping Chaos. It is the only name that can describe the combination of characters and the results they produce. They have been compared to early Van Halen and classic Metallica, as well as many other bands in the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal genre. Original music and covers ranging from the late 70s, 80s and early 90s make up the Ripping Chaos set list when playing live. The original music consists of catchy riffs, chanting melodies and mind blowing time changes that stand out among any contemporary artists. Ripping Chaos delivers an adrenaline pumping display of grooving beats, heavy chord structures and upbeat rock numbers. Ripping Chaos is playing gigs to raise money for a full-length album in the future. They have a loyal local fan base that fully supports the band by attending our live shows and purchasing merchandise. Ripping Chaos has performed at a variety of venues including Malones, Heroes Pub, Rookies Pub, (now called Rivers) The Yacht Club, battle of the bands and outdoor parties and weddings. Their music attracts a wide audience of various age groups. Ripping Chaos is: Shane on drums/background vocals, Marc on guitar/background vocals, Graeme on bass guitar/background vocals, and Peter on lead vocals. Peter joined the band in October 2004 as the front man. The band was formed in 1995, and apart from a few lineup changes along the way is moving forward with new original material and adding a greater repertoire of covers. The successful attributes of Ripping Chaos has always included excellent work ethics, putting on a great live performance and being close friends outside the band. Goals for the future include completion of a full length album and a major label recording contract, as well as playing as many live shows as possible!   Roxanne Hall        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Country/Rock Description: Roxanne Hall hails from the Kamloops area of British Columbia. She has been writing songs all her life and performing at music theatre, honky tonks and everything in between. Her fans love her music and she has built up quite a following in her native Canada. In her own words "I become all that I am the moment I walk on stage - the audience feels it. Roxanne got such a good reaction to her release on the Autumn sampler that Comstock have now released the album. Roxanne is looking forward to an upcoming tour of Europe. The albums influences vary from Country to Folk to Rock and anything in between. This is most definitely not an album for the country purist, but is more suited to those with very eclectic tastes. Roxanne has a great voice, and does justice to everything on here, no matter what direction the song takes.   Sabrina Weeks And Swing Cat Bounce        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Sabrina Weeks Members: Sabrina Weeks - Singer/Songwriter Mike Hilliard - Guitar/Songwriter Ed Hilliard - Drums Ken Sell - Bass Bill White - Guitar Date started: 09-01-2009      -      Still Active Genre: Blues/R&B/Jazz Description: Swing Cat Bounce is the ‘brain child’ of Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hilliard. After years in the music business playing and recording all types of music, multi-award winning vocalist, Sabrina Weeks, and former RCA recording artist, Mike Hilliard, felt it was time to get back to their musical roots— R&B and Blues. They teamed together and fronted the Salmon Armenians for over two years and during that time composed a number of original Blues and R&B pieces. In 2009, Sabrina and Mike decided to start their own project, gathering together some of the very best session and performance players. Swing Cat Bounce gets rave reviews everywhere they perform and has already developed a substantial following. The Show... The Swing Cat Bounce Show consists of a combination of classic R&B, up-tempo swing, funk, and electric blues numbers by such artists as B.B King, Koko Taylor, Etta James, Shemekia Copeland, Taj Mahal, and Robin Ford. The stage show is a must see: always engaging, entertaining, and musically clever. There is a magic something, a sparkle, a vibrancy between Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hilliard whenever they perform together that is almost malleable. As soon as the music begins, you can’t help but hit the dance floor. The Future... Swing Cat Bounce is currently working on the completion of latest CD as well as putting together there tour schedule for the upcoming season. Check the website www.swingcatbounce.com often to find out when they will be playing a city near you.   Sacarious        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Ben Jammin Members: Ben Jammin Kraft - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Synth, Mixing, Mastering, Remixing, Sampling Date started: 04-20-2010      -      Still Active Genre: Acoustic/Electronica/Alternative Description: Just my solo project ive been doing myself for years, I have many recordings, some better than others in quality, and Im seriously looking for other musicians to jam and play with, I play Guitar, drums, bass and i sing. My songs are about everything and anything, I make all different types of music from acoustic, to electronica to metal. I hope everyone likes my sound :)   Sacrifice the Day        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Devan Swaine Members: Duncan Chalmers - Lead Vocals Chase Wamboldt - Lead Guitar Jake Jacobson - Rythm Guitar Sean Seal - Bass Guitar/Vocals Devan Swaine - Drums/Vocals Date started: 12-01-2009      -      Still Active Genre: Hardcore/Power Pop Description: A band inspired by traditional metal and hard/rock and progressed byt the modern age of post-hardcore, punk rock, and hardcore bands. Always working and pushing ourselves as musicians. Loves playing LIVE. Always giviing our best show and having fun with the audiences! A teen band in Kamloops. Been noted as very talented for our age especially in the field of songwriting. Working on an album and EP. Playing Live shows in the meantime.   Scattered Atoms        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Jon Treichel guitars and vocal; Neil Brun bass; Graham How trumpet, flugelhorn and percussion; Julien Veres tenor and soprano sax, flute; Raul Alcantara drums; Ian Mcquaig drums. Also Kris Ruston on keys when the stars are all in line. Date started: 04-15-2009      -      Still Active Genre: Indie Description: The Scattered Atoms are the funky brainchild of guitarist/composer Jon Treichel. Mixing everything from staight-up vintage funk to deep reggae and soul grooves with latin and lounge standards along with some blues and rock & roll on the side, the Atoms can turn on a dime and explore improvisational avenues without a backwards glance. From Miles Davis to Jobim, Motown to Bob Marley the Scattered Atoms knock 'em out of the park.   Seven Second Delay        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Tom Allister-vocals/guitar Kevin Ferguson-drums Mike Baldock-bass/backups Date started: 08-26-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Punk/Rock Description: Seven Second Delay was originally formed in the summer of 2004 by Tom Allister and Kevin Ferguson,who then brought in Mike Baldock to complete the three piece line up.They first recorded a three song demo in December of 2004 at Flying Monkey Studios in Kelowna B.C. with Travis Saunders.Their latest and final recording together is a six song demo which was done at The Hive Studios in Vancouver B.C. in March and October of 2007 with Stu McKillop(Aspirations/Daggermouth).   Sleeps With Matches        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Rob Landers- Vocals, guitar,drums Jason Riozzi- Guitar, vocals Jake Daly- Bass A.J. Macknee- Drums,vocals,guitar Date started: 01-20-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Punk/Rock Description: ; Rob landers- Vocals, guitar/ Jason Riozzi - Guitar, vocals/ Jake Daly - Bass/ A.J Macknee - Drums/ Sleeps With Matches are an energetic alt rock band originally from Kamloops, but now reside in Vancouver British Columbia. The Original line up was Rob Landers, Jason Riozzi, Aj.Mackne, and Joel Haugen who left the band shortly after recording. The band found bassist Jake Daly and this totally changed the sound and direction of the project. Loud/ quite and tricky time changes soon then followed. In the summer of 2008 Sir Jakob took a short break from the band to hang out in the forest, and Mr.Kristopher Ruston of bands such as The Squish, And Stowaway filled his place. He also produced their 2008 release. So with the whole band down in Vancouver they are booking shows and playing in pubs near you. Sleeps With Matches aimes to connect with people through great music and insightfull messages. "We gotta find a way to connect An honest message that we want to reflect But first we got to gain your respect Don't write us off as an artistic defect"   So it Snows        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 11-01-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Metal/Other Description: It Snows No More   Sound City Hooligans        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Bobby-Vocals/Guitar Levon-Bass Dusty(Grandpa)-Guitar Stevey K-Drums Date started: 03-06-2005      -      Still Active Genre: Punk/Rock Description: We are just a bunch of drunks that don't take ourselves too seriously and just want to play some music and have fun doing it.Fuck the rest of it.   Southbound Freeway        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Andre VanDaele- Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Bryan Kerr- Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar Darrell Ward- Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Sequencing Fred Seminiuk- Drums, Percussion, Vocals Date started: 02-21-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Country/Progrsv House Description: The Southbound Freeway Band has been around for years. Originally formed by four school-mates, John, Jeff, Darrell and Fred. After playing together for a few years, they all "went off in different directiobns." Now, with Andre VanDaele and Bryan Kerr, the band is still "Playin' for the love of it!" STAY TUNED!!!   Stowaway        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 03-28-2005      Date ended: 12-31-2007 Genre: Punk/Alternative/Rock Description: Like a flame burning through the darkness of decayed and mind-numbing music, Stowaway burst forth bringing their harmonious sound to the ears of the world. Drawing on influences of metal, punk and rock to create a resonance of flowing dreamscapes, catchy guitar riffs and awe-inspiring vocals. Fronted by vocalist Josh Marsh, complimented by a barrage of dual guitarists, Aaron Morgan and Dustin Marsh, reigns held in by a rhythm section of classically trained musicians, Kris Ruston and Luke Desaulniers. Each band member brings different influences, elements, and strengths with a strong focus on melody and songwriting. The birth of a song is an extremely intense process as every song undergoes intensive craftmanship and compulsive dissection which leads to songs that are original, yet burned into your senses forever. Filled with easily recognizable hooks, each sing-along chorus has its own addictive personality that creates mass appeal and listenability. After numerous practices and many exhausted hours in the studio over a period of a year, Stowaway's final result was the self-titled EP, produced by the acclaimed producer Travis Saunders With a sound impossible to pin-point, Stowaway creates a wall of melodic noise that is best showcased by their unbelievably energetic live performances. With a strong and ever-growing fan base to back them up, Stowaway is ready to take things to the next level. Stowaway has retired but it's members continue to persue other projects.   Strange Brew        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Classic Rock   Suzi Rawn        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 08-14-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Pop Description: Suzi and her father Billy kick-started Suzis musical journey by jamming....With Suzi on teething rings! In fact, they still collaborate today and it's a lovely thing. In 2000 Suzi graduated from high school and went off to Ireland to explore the scene there and record a demo at Ritchie Buckley's (sax/ Van Morrison) studio. An opportunity to meet Bono and The Edge while in Ireland, proved to be a major inspiration for Suzi. From there, she spent some time in the Caribbean, sailing, writing new songs and playing some cool island venues. After a stint teaching funk and swing performance dance in Montreal in 2001, Suzi headed back to British Columbia. In 2002 her first band was born. "Suzi Rawn and the Rascalators," they played summer festivals, nightclubs and other local/regional gigs Fun times!! On her own, Suzi produced her first CD titled "On My Own". The CD was released in 2002. In late January 2004 Suzi decided to draw on the energy of some local B.C. musicians. Well, how 'bout "King Size Suzi". The band headed right for the studio, to work on their originals and eventually released two indie CDs... Green Eyed Monster, and Because Of Love... They toured Western Canada for some time and built a promising fan base ... then, Suzi auditioned for Canadian Idol. Suzi Rawn, Canadian Idol Season 3's rock chick extraordinaire, was stalled for some time after the competition, having been wowed by typical music industry parasites... A lesson of the big league! She joined forces with Mission Controls James (Jim) Campbell for Management, ouch! Campbell also managed? Idol alumni Kalan Porter, Melissa O'Neil and Rex Goudie. Campbell's lip service was, "Suzi is the real deal! With her solo debut, Suzi stays true to her musical roots and influences, but brings a strong contemporary edge to the songs, that along with her uniquely passionate and energetic performance style, truly sets her apart from the pack.   SydeEffect        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Vocals & Harp (Jay) Guitars & Back-Up Vocals (Todd, Mike) Bass & Back-Up Vocals (Glen) Drums & Back-Up Vocals(Eddy) Date started: 09-29-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Classic Rock/Alternative Description: Originally called "Last Chance" Syde Effect changed their name when Jay joined the group in 2004. Covering classic and new Rock'N'Roll for the Kamloops Area Bar/Pub Scene. Five guys getting together to party with the crowd wherever they may be playing. We are slowly slipping original material into our solid 4 sets as they come about. We all have day jobs but can't wait untill the week-end to let'r rip. Come party with a band that likes to party but a warning: Syde Effect may include tapping of foot, nodding of head, excessive drinking c/w memory loss and in rare cases, cause lowering of standards in opposite sex. (The drummer made me put that in!)   The Cash Grabs        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 09-14-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Japanese Classic Music/Idol/Shoegaze Description: Jake Daly is a multi-instrumentalist washed up unemployed loser based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Found mostly behind the bass, he currently plays with Vancouver riff rockers "The Cash Grabs", and hell's own "Sleeps with Matches". His solo side project, "Bobby Alan" has released two mediocre albums on Victoria based 'Create Records'. To pick up these CDs or to check out some other great BC musicians visit www.createrecords.ca . Jake has worked with many other renowned Canadian groups in the past including "Collingwood", "Mr.Pink", "DM 182" (aka the dan yewell experience, AKA the (shitty) Stupid Eagles), "the Floating Beans", "Brother Bill", "the Toenars", "Watch it all Fall", Englands own "Stu Rulez", and Kamloops blues rockers "Cousin of the Pea". Jake likes donairs. Jake is not particularly attractive physically.   The Cheats        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Joshy Atomic- Guitar/ Vocals Levon Filipponi- Guitar Rob Mensing- Drums Anthony Sirriani- Italian purebred Date started: 02-19-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Shoegaze/Hardcore/Glam Description: The Cheats, for the forseable future, are done. If you're looking for Kamloops shows, we're not your dudes. Thanks tons, it was a slice.   The Counter Culprits        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Corb Lee - Bass/Vocals Tito Skins - Rhythm/Vocals Reese Richards - Lead/Vocals Dave Machete - Drums Date started: 06-01-2010      -      Still Active Genre: Rock and Roll/Bluesy Rock/Folk Rock Description: The Counter Culprits have their sights set on devouring The Great White North. Armed with a tight setlist and a rockin' live show, The Counter Culprits have been hard at it over the past year to bring the people what they want: good ol' Rock & Roll   The Intruders        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Nick Russell Members: Code Andrusko - guitar, vocals Nick Snyder - vocals, shakers, harmonica, sax Kahlid Salem - percussion Al Coster - bass Kris Ruston - organ, piano, sitar Date started: 08-31-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Classic Rock/Jam Bands/Blues Description: The Intruders are a rock and roll band. Four brothers coming from Kamloops, BC, they formed in early 2007 as a NWOBHM-style band. Quickly changing course, they turned to the blues and hence found their unique sound. Their loving blend of rock and roll, punk and blues produces a truly fresh and original style not heard in most music scenes today. Every member of the band shares the same unique tastes in music. They dig Delta & Chicago blues, 60s garage rock, southern rock, British Invasion, acid-rock, early punk etc. After a summer of writing, touring, and playing festivals, the band has moved to Vancouver and have just finished recording their new LP 'Half Cut' at The Farm Studios which is currently being mixed and mastered. The Intruders are geared up for bringing some real rock and roll to Vancity in 2010!   The Loopholes        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Brandon Melanson Members: David Walton: Drums/Vocals/Piano Brandon Melanson: Guitar/ Vocals/ Trumpet Steven Flamank: Bass Date started: 02-22-2222      -      Still Active Genre: Punk/Alternative/Ska Description: Kamloops punkrock band!   The Mellomaniacs        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 01-01-2000      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/New Wave/Healing Description: The MelloManiacs are a new band from Kamloops, BC. A one day stint in the recording studio (their only) produced the four songs available on-line. They are chomping at the bit to get back in and record the many other songs they have written.   Throttlecaster        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: ERKO NOMM guitars/vocals JOSH BOLEN bass guitar Date started: 09-22-2006      -      Still Active Genre: Heavy Rock/Metal Description: We are currently looking for a drummer and lead guitarist, e-mail us at bookings@throttlecaster.com. Our song Deep Down from the album "Restless Journey" is being played in 98.3 CIFM radio in Kamloops. Throttlecaster would like to thank Bill Dinicol for making that happen. You can request that song by phoning (250) 374 3698. Also, track 3 Chrome and Steel is being played in "The River" station, you can request it by phoning (250) 372 7197 You check out the rest of the songs the album by visiting www.throttlecasterer.com It would be cool if you gave us some feedback, vote for a song or send an e-mail. You can buy our album through our website or through ITunes and CD Baby. Thanks for your support Keep er Heavy Throttlecaster   Tickets to Tokyo        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: Sheldon - Synth, Vox, Hotdogs Dan - Guitar, Vox, Buns Evan - Bass, Mustard Ethan - Le Drums, Catsup Date started: 07-09-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Indie/Power Pop/Alternative Description: RIP. Check out Sharks! On Fire!   Tom Coles        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Raymond Nyuli Date started: 01-01-1975      -      Still Active Genre: Folk/Bluegrass/Country   Twitch        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Members: KEVIN KIDNER (Drums) ERNIE WARE (Vocals) DUSTIN KHADIKIN (Guitar) Date started: 02-25-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Metal/Other   VOODUSA        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Dustin Khadikin Members: Ernie Ware - Vocals Steve Harrison - Bass Pat Nichol - Drums Dustin Khadikin - Guitar Date started: 12-12-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Southern Rock/Heavy Rock Description: Voodusa is an original hard rock band from Kamloops, British Columbia. Originally formed in December of 2007, Voodusa has seen a couple member changes bringing it to the hard-hitting four piece it is today. With four diverse styles and a wide span of influences, the band varies between clean melodies to all out aggression while maintaining an energetic vibe. The music is dynamic, often heavy, and brings a lyrical appeal that swellls from clean, quiet moments to outright pushes of protest and anger. Consider this your warning - Voodusa is coming to bring the loud! Check back often for new material and upcoming show dates, we may be coming near you.   Westran        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Brant Westran Members: BRANT WESTRAN - Singer ADAM ROBINSON-Electric Guitar JOE RONDEAU - Bass Guitar AARON SHUFLETOSKI - Drums Date started: 01-01-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Pop/Rock/Bluesy Rock Description: Westran was founded in 2007 by Canadian singer-songwriter Brant Westran and lead guitarist Adam Robinson. Their new album ‘3 in the morning’ is a fusion of hard rock, lingering melodies and the occasional country twang. It follows Westran’s debut album ‘Acoustasoul’ (2006), a collection of acoustic-rock songs which lit up college radio-stations and won over a loyal fan base worldwide. Released February 15th, 2008, Westran’s first single ‘Don’t Know’ has already caught the attention of radio-stations across Canada and music-heads with their finger on the pulse of the indie rock scene. --   Wiley        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Date started: 02-15-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Country/Folk Rock Description: The upbeat country sound of Wiley will have everyone shining up their boots and two-stepping all night long. Wiley is a 6-piece country dance band with a blues/rock edge. Wiley gives a fresh polish to classic country songs by Waylon Jennings and George Strait, country favorites like Steve Earle and Patti Loveless and the altcountry grooves of Neko Case and Corb Lund. Wiley features two lead vocalists: Tracy Wright, whose life-long dream has been to head up a country band, and Jason “Cowboy” Bishop, who has been singing for friends, family, rugby mates and rodeo riders for many years. Rod Bandura, who has performed for audiences across Canada as singer-songwriter and guitarist in Wasksue and the Henry Small Band, plays red-hot country licks on lead guitar. Leslie Collier’s mandolin lends a bluegrass flavor, and her lap steel accents the country sound. Wiley’s rhythm section features Lynn Goetting, who has played her electric bass throughout the BC Interior in many bands, and drummer Johnny Durr who has toured across western Canada with several rock and country bands, including Kings Inc and Diezel. Wiley has performed at various venues and private functions in the Kamloops area, Merritt, and the South Thompson/Okanagan region. This summer, Wiley will tour the 2007 Rodeo circuit, playing the Rodeo dances for the Falkland Stampede, Ashcroft Stampede, Pritchard Rodeo, and the second annual Canoe Mountain Rodeo held in Valemount. Currently, Wiley is busy in the studio working on their first CD which will be available for sale by summer of 2007. Wiley provides full P.A. set-up and lighting.   Wiley Fawks Band        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Riley Smith Date started: 04-29-2008      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Blues/R&B Description: Wiley Fawks Band is a 6-piece southern rock group from Victoria, BC. Touring to promote their self-titled debut album which is free online at www.wileyfawksband.com   Zen Rising        Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Contact Person: Erik Schofield Members: Erik Scholefield - Guitars Dusty Doherty - Drums Mark Radloff - Bass Todd Paulmert - Vocals Date started: 08-12-2007      -      Still Active Genre: Rock/Rock/Rock   Contact us to list your bands homepage and myspace with Kamloopsmusic.com. Listing your band and shows on Kamloopsmusic.com is free. Just email your showtimes and posters to shows@kamloopsmusic.com Copyright Kamloopsmusic.com More community information available at Kamloopsbc.com