The first thing I noticed at this show
was the amazing acoustics in Fortune Sound Club. It was an intimate setting and
had a great stage space. The band started off right into the fun, happy go
lucky music and got the crowd tapping their feet and bobbing their heads within
the first beats.
The
lyrics and tempo felt comforting, like reconnecting with an old friend. The
music had a very hopeful tune to it making it something everyone needs to
listen to at this point in history. No matter the stressors you felt prior to coming
to the show whether it be your job, the lack of money you have or the things
you haven't done yet, listening to Fine Times had a certain air of
"everything is going to be alright"; the name of the band is in my
opinion 100% accurate for the felt you get from them.
Even
when singing about how we're all going to die one day, the sound still made you
want to dance. It reminded me almost of pumped
up kicks. Catchy and upbeat as hell, even if the content is dark. This band
is certainly one to keep your eye on. 5 out of 5 hammers.
Fast Romantics
The
band upon meeting them seemed humble, something hard to come by in this
industry and it was apparent in the way they spoke to the crowd and thanked
them for coming to the intimate early show. The caliber of music they put out
was beyond high quality. I have to say the drummer has one of the better sounds
I've heard in a while for this genre of music. He hit the drums hard and
propelled the band further. The vocal collaboration was sweet and truthful and
the content of the songs was something more real than I've heard on the air
waves in a bit.
The
keyboardist/guitarist wailed on the keyboards and not only that, but also
rocked a mean tambourine. In fact a few members played multiple parts in the
composition of the songs. The collective group jived well with each other and
had a unique sound that ignited happiness and depth within the crowd which
seemed to receive them well, as almost
no one was using a phone and gave the band their full attention.
The
lead singer had great connection with the audience when talking between songs
and not only was I one Julia to introduce myself, but there were many others
shouting out their names to them. Sadly this disappointed me. The band tested
out some songs on us for their new album and
ANIMAL sounds like another top charter in my opinion. This band definitely
knows how to write a catchy tune for the masses. It was no surprise when they
played their single JULIA (which has been all over Vancouver’s station
102.7 the peak (which I'm also a fan girl)), that the crowd went wild and all
the Julia's in the land started shaking their money makers. I have no doubt
these guys and lady will make it big
and I'll be saying I remember when I got to photograph them before their
explosion into the music industry. I can't wait to see what's next from this
team. Five out of five golden hammers for the Fast Romantics! Julia out.
Check out more photos from the bands HERE.
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