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This weekend at the Habitat

Friday- May 30th
After wrapping up a tour with Killswitch Engage, THE END make a stop in Kelowna!

The End are a Mathcore and a Metalcore band who hail from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. They have been repeatedly compared to metalcore/mathcore groups, such as the
Dillinger Escape Plan, and deathgrind group Discordance Axis, as well as Neurosis.
Their third album, Elementary, was released on Relapse Records on February 6, 2007.

$5 at the door


Saturday- May 31st
Funk Show! With Kelowna’s ZEN MEDIA

Zen Media is a fusion band hailing from Kelowna, B.C. Canada.
This 6 piece experimental groove band hits pockets in as many
dance mediums as it can get its hands on. Injecting raw
hip twisting vibrations into everything from fat funk and
disco grooves to deep dub and high energy hip hop.

and FAMILIA from Vancouver

Their sound is birthed by a childhood raised on their parents stacks of classic vinyl (Beatles, Zeppelin, Stones) married to modern indie styles (Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian, Metric) topped off with vocals from a rock and soul influence (Lauryn Hill, Portishead, elements of Bjork & Feist).

ESL at Doc’s – May 30th

E.S.L. are a band of gypsies, performing uniquely orchestrated songs inspired by everything from polish cabaret to Neil Young to the Beastie Boys and Velvet Underground, to name a few. Their chemistry translates into magical live performances that range from roaring gypsy-punk dance numbers to heartbreaking ballads.

ESL at Doc's – May 30th

E.S.L. are a band of gypsies, performing uniquely orchestrated songs inspired by everything from polish cabaret to Neil Young to the Beastie Boys and Velvet Underground, to name a few. Their chemistry translates into magical live performances that range from roaring gypsy-punk dance numbers to heartbreaking ballads.

Element and C1rca Present: Skate 4 Cancer – May 22nd, 2008

At the Habitat with Shad K, Hey Ocean and Matthew Johnston

Skate4Cancer’s second annual ‘The Cure is Knowledge Tour’ kicks off May 2nd in London, ON. The Cure Is Knowledge Tour aims to bring the vibrant Skate4Cancer community together in communities across Canada, with a goal of spreading awareness about cancer prevention methods, education about self-examination and early detection, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles. These free, all ages events ensure that we are 100% inclusive of anyone interested in becoming a part of the Skate4Cancer community. These events are a celebration of unity, knowledge and our commitment to finding a cure.

As Skate4Cancer founder Rob Dyer once said, “We may not be able to raise enough money to change the world, but we may be able to raise enough people to change the world.” It is our desire to deliver that message personally to the youth across Canada. Join us on the second annual “The Cure Is Knowledge Tour”, May 2nd-24th, coast-to-coast.

More info available at www.skate4cancer.com and www.myspace.com/skate4cancer.

Tonight – May 20th at the Habitat

http://thehabitat.ca/2008/05/10/40-thieves-with-sailors-blood/

40 Thieves, Previously Arbutus Trio, they found a love for frequent journeys into uncharted musical lands! Consisting of Jordan Stubbs, the deck hand drummer; Kyle Plantinga, the stowaway and bass sword sharpener; Leo Cieslak, nest boy and solo controller; and Justin Bones, the savvy boozehound and verse mate!

Sailor’s Blood conquer audiences with their swift attack of folk-punk infused rock and roll, heavy in ferocity, power, and pure heart! Their role models include Black Beard, Sailor Jerry, Billy Bones, Captain Hook, a distrust in organised sailormanship (NAVY), and an avid promotion of piracy.

Great weekend of shows at the Minstrel Cafe

On High Album Release Tour – Saturday, May 17th at the Minstrel Cafe

Sudbury; Northern Ontario singer-songwriters Kate Maki, Nathan Lawr, Cindy Doire and Ryan Bishops

Kate Maki: “She can sell a song with only her voice and an acoustic guitar.” (Pitchfork)
Nathan Lawr: “He tackles countless genres flawlessly and continues gracefully to be one of Canada’s most underrated songwriters.” (Obscure Sound)
Ryan Bishop: “Twangy, authentic, scratchy, and sublime.” (Americana UK)
Cindy Doire: “Her guitar playing is precise, her melodies are effective, her charm is seductive, the potential is enormous.” (Radio-Canada)

Sunday, May 18th
The ramblin ambassadors
surf/garage rock/spaghetti western, with a brand new album on Mint Records.

Tokyo Police Club – May 14th, 2008

Tokyo Police Club is a Canadian indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario, consisting of singer and bassist Dave Monks, guitarist Josh Hook, keyboardist Graham Wright, and drummer Greg Alsop.

Tokyo Police Club formed in 2005 while playing for fun in a basement after the four had disbanded from a previous group in which they had been playing. The band started to gain attention and played some small shows throughout the Toronto area. With a buzz forming in Montreal, Tokyo Police Club was asked to play in the city’s Pop Montreal festival, and soon after they signed with Toronto label Paper Bag Records.

Since their formation the band has appeared in numerous festivals. Notably, in 2006 they appeared at Edgefest and the inaugural Osheaga Festival. In 2007, they performed at the Coachella music festival in Indio, California, at Lollapalooza in Chicago, at Bumbershoot in Seattle, and at the Glastonbury Festival and Reading Festival in England.