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Psychedelic Furs
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The Psychedelic Furs, whose name belies their punk-influenced music, were formed in England in 1977 by brothers Richard and Tim Butler, along with saxophone player Duncan Kilburn and guitarist Roger Morris. By the time they released their self-titled debut album in 1980, the group had become a sextet, adding guitarist John Ashton and drummer Vince Ely. That album reached the Top 20 in England. "Talk Talk Talk" of 1981 reached the U.S. Top 100. "Forever Now" (1982) saw the band reduced to a quartet with the departure of Kilburn and Morris. The rest moved to the U.S., turned to producer Todd Rundgren, and scored a U.S. Top 50 hit with "Love My Way." Ely then left, and the remaining trio of the two Butlers and Ashton made "Mirror Moves" (1984), the biggest Psychedelic Furs hit yet. They reunited in 2000.
At Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC
Sat 7/28/18 at 8pm.
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Blind Pilot
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Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski started Blind Pilot in 2007. Friends since college, Israel and Ryan have traveled many a mile to get where they are today–literally. in 2008 Israel and Ryan embarked on a West Coast bike tour. This wasn’t a tour where they rode bikes, and had a van hauling the equipment. They hauled everything on their bikes. No gas. 100% leg powered. Playing little towns that don’t often get shows by “touring bands” – they were able to share their brand of music with people who weren’t particularly familiar with indie-pop, or indie anything. But they found that heartfelt lyrics and beautiful music appeal to just about everyone. In fact, they completely sold out of their EPs. They returned to Portland anxious to complete their first full-length album. The group, now a six piece ensemble, features multi-instrumentalists Kati Claborn and Dave Jorgensen, bassist Luke Ydstie and vibraphonist Ian Krist.
At Imperial, Vancouver, BC
Fri 7/20/18 at 8pm.
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