20 #£#ARTS OVER THE EDGE NEWSPAPER. OCTOBER 27 , 2006 Do you want more? We've just scratched the surface with this feature. Here's some other recommendations you might want to check out. Bands Bees Careful Formed in August of this year, Bees Careful are creating a real “buzz” (ha! ha!) with their six-song EP Echo Park. Consisting of Naomi Kavka (also of the Arbitrarys), Eva Prkachin (Daz- zlebrights) and Richard Krueger (the Goat Island Extrapolation), you can check out their music at www.myspace. com/beescareful, and eventually bees- careful.com. The Cutbank Cats A gritty combination of funk, jazz, and jam, these talented artists are fa- vourites of the bar scene. Check out their latest CD in bookstores through- out town. Skincell A mainstay of the BC hardrock scene, Skincell are currently recording their third full-length record. They consist of Ross O'Byrne on guitar and vocals, Trevor Forrest on bass, and Brad Foster on drums.:www.skincell.ca. Media If you've ever been to a hard rock show in town, odds are you've seen Media perform. They seem to be the opening act of choice for all visiting artists in the metal arena and have a strong presence on the local scene. Check out myspace. com/mediaarmy On the Web http://www.thebluewood.com/wiki/ index.php?title=Main_Page A wikipedia-style page that aims to have a complete list of every band, musi- cian, and album to come out of Prince George and area. TABATHA LUNDHOLM ARTS EDITOR ; What do you most enjoy about host- ing local shows? To see the performers improve each time they perform. Playing in the gar- age can only get you so far, you really need the feedback from the audience to inspire you. Favorite show: That's hard, There have been over 100 bands on the Sound Stage, most are great, some are fantastic including local bands, but I don't have one favorite. Any plans for opening a recording stu- dio soon? I record now, however there are more modifications to be done to the stage for live recordings, The drum will have a separate riser with a Plexiglas shield and acoustic foam back walls to prevent www.boredinpg.com Has a discussion forum and links to various band websites. www.cfur.ca UNBC'’s very own radio station. www.aarskarf.com A new record label, with fully-down- loadable albums. http://shzine.proboards10.com www.myspace.com Find a local, and start linking. In Stores Kizmet Kafe Books and Company UNBC Bookstore Good places to find singer-songwrit- ers, blues, and jazz. On the Radio CFUR: Just Enough for the City 9:00-10:00 Monday-Friday, plus vari- ous other shows give you a taste of the indie rock. Also check out the hip-hop weekends. 94X: Occasionally adds local acts to their rotation, and has a local spotlight on Wednesday's just after 5:00. On Record “CFUR is the New Pink: A Compila- tion of Prince George Artists.’ Available at the CFUR radio station for $10. And of course, keep checking Over the Edge for profiles and reviews. cross bleeding of the drums into the microphones for vocal and instruments. We have also done music video record- ings. Musical involvement in the commun- ity: I have been a professional musician for 36 years. I sing and mostly play bass guitar, drums, or keyboards, in clas- sic rock, country, or blues bands, I also play guitar, sax, trumpet, upright bass, banjo, and a few other instruments. I am a sound technician and do the sound for the Blues Underground, the Casino, PGX, Cancer Relay... Last week I did the sound for Ken McCoy, this week the Twisters, next month is Trooper, so I do the sound for lots of styles. I find that the majority of musicians are easy to work with and a pleasure to meet. 88.7 im WHERE TO PLAY Art Space (above Books & Company) 1685 3rd Avenue Capacity: 150 (empty), 100 (with chairs) : Cost: $100 for space, $100 for sound, $100 for sound guy Contact: 563-6637 Café Voltaire (in Books & Company) Capacity: 35-40 Cost: Free, sound and sound guy ex- tra Contact: 563-6637 Canfor Theatre: Capacity: 3333 University Way Cost: $55/hour + GST Best for acoustic based shows In-house sound equipment, but not very good Contact: 960-5520 GALA Hall ' 1177 3rd Avenue Capacity: approx. 100 Cost: 2? Contact: 562-6253 Generator Cabaret 1232 3rd Avenue Capacity: 220 Cost: 2 ways to do it... 1. You pay $1000 ($500 damage de- posit) and you handle all promotions 2, You and the Generator do a split. They take 30%, you take 70%. They handle all the promotions. Either way, their sound & light guy gets $200, but there is an option of using your own sound guy. All-ages with a bar show requires 3 weeks notice and there is a $25 applica- tion fee for them. Contact: 649-0965 Kizmet Kafé Capacity: 32-36 Thursdays- open mic night, just show up Fridays- Call ahead to book a spot in local talent night. If picked, you get paid $50 plus free dessert. eds. note:, some Thursdays now do local talent, and there is talk of moving open mic to Wednesdays Contact: 561-9117 Knox United Hall 1448 5th Avenue Capacity: 100 comfortably Cost: $150 for non-profit groups, $300 for profit, $100 damage deposit, $25 key deposit. Contact: 564-7822 Legion 1335 7th Avenue Capacity: 250 Cost: $220 + GST $250 damage deposit required. They take the bar profits. Cater to an older crowd. Contact: 562-1292 Moose Hall 663 Douglas Street Presents Capacity: 135 Cost: $300 for Friday/Saturday, $100 for other nights, $200 damage deposit required. Contact: Dave at 649-9774 PG Playhouse 2833 Recreation Place - Capacity: 295 + 4 wheelchair spots Cost: Base rate = $450/$375 for non- profit, $300 for free events Full sound & light in-house. Tech = $20/hour, - ‘10% non-refundable deposit. Insur- ance required. Concession open, they take the money. Contact: 563-8401 Pizzaricos 11990 3rd Ave. Capacity: 70 Cost: Negotiable. Prefer to have acts that appeal to the coffee-drinking crowd. Contact: 563-1999 Riverstone Bar & Grill 102 3328 15th Ave Capacity: 193 Cost: Negotiable Contact: Dawn at 562-2337 Roll-a-Dome 2588 Recreation Place Capacity: approx. 1000 - Cost: Varies Contact: 564-6795 Sgt. O’Flaherty’s 770 Brunswick Couldn't get in touch for capacity and cost. Contact: 564-6795 Sound Entertainment 481 3rd Avenue “Capacity: approx. 200 Cost: They charge $8 at the door. After the first $200, they split the profit with the act. No alcohol, no moshing. Contact: 649-0134 St Michael's Hall 1505 5th Avenue Capacity: ? Cost: ? Contact: 564-4511 Treasure Cove Showroom 2003 Highway 97 South Capacity: 220 theatre style, less with tables or dance floor. Cost: $550 for the day (negotiable), $300 for half-day. Sound guy is on your own dime. Contact: Chris at 614-9111 1201 Club 1201 1st Avenue Capacity: ? Cost: ? Contact: Very new, not listed. Used to be the Iron Horse. Vanier Hall 2901 Griffiths (in PGSS) Capacity: $1000, nothing starts prior a Musician's Guide to Prince George to 3 pm. Cost:$225 damage deposit required. no alcohol. Contact: 562-6441 Weldwood Theatre UNBC Capacity: 162 Cost: $30/hour plus GST Best for acoustic-based shows. Contact: 960-5520 WinterGarden UNBC ~ Cost: $30/hour plus GST In-house sound equipment, but not very good. Contact: 960-5520 YAP Age limits in effect. Specific regulations Call Tamara to discuss. Contact: 565-6298. WHERE TO RECORD: Moko Productions 1328 Mathie Rd 561-1164 www.mokoproductions.com Rocketfish Productions 1127 3rd Ave. 562-5266 WHERE TO RENT/BUY/FIX EQUIPMENT B&B Music 563-0691 316 George Stteet Cole’s Woodwind Services: 563-4693 Electron Sound & Percussion: 564- 9774 3658 Massey Drive Sound Entertainment: 649-0134 481 3rd Ave WHERE TO GET LESSONS Instrumental: Absolute Studios: 964-8060 Andersen Music Studios: 564-7556 B&B Music: 563-0691 Classic Touch Piano Studios: 563- 8580 Cole's Woodwind Services: 563-4693 Hartway Music Studio: 962-7090 Sound Entertainment: 649-0134 Vocal; Absolute Studios: 964-8060 Cole's Woodwind Services: 563-4693 Hartway Music Studio: 962-7090 Prince George Conservatory of Music: 564-7467 WHERE TO GET POSTERS OR ART DONE SpeeDee Printers: 562-2414 490 Brunswick Street UNBC Copy Centre: 960-6464 3333 University WaY