Party: 36?/ Windigo/ The Ashley Hundred/ Walden

Party: 36?/ Windigo/ The Ashley Hundred/ Walden

36?
Windigo
The Ashley Hundred
Walden
@ Nite Owl
Doors 9PM
18+
$12

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36?
If you combine elements of sugary indie-rock with moody soundscapes and back it all up with the intensity of a psychedelic wall of sound you will wind up with something along the lines of 36?. Taking inspiration from all outlets of music 36? has a sound that is easy to relate to while maintaining an eclectic modesty that is hard to define.

In 2006, 36? was a Calgary-based solo project of 17 year old basement dweller Taylor Cochrane. Six years and three self-produced albums later Cochrane joined forces with Eric Svilpis and Scott White and took 36? to the stage. The band released another online EP of Cochrane's recent recordings and embarked on their first tour of Western Canada. Upon returning home the band was joined by Ryan Kusz and they immediately began working on a new full length album. After about a year in production their newest release where do we go from here? is set to release on February 15 and has already received regular radio play and positive response from local papers and music blogs.

“It is an album that wields universal appeal but proudly displays a unique personality. It has radio ready singles and droning avant-garde pieces. It has a grounding weight with an elating lightness. It is scatterbrained and cohesive. It is an impressive display of song-crafting talent disguised as a space odyssey clusterfuck. And it is one of the most impressive this city has ever released. Be prepared to hear a lot more of 36?.”
- IAMVERYAPE.com

In May, 36? is embarking a tour of Eastern Canada en route to play Canadian Music Week in Toronto. Expect more announcements on Festivals and upcoming LP releases in the near future.

We have a lot in the works for you.
2014 is our year.

Windigo
"One lady for three men, that is Windigo. Vocalist Jen drags the audience in with her delivery and leaves them dancing, smiling, and simply blissful. The perfect baroque indie-pop band for all of your summertime shenanigans." - Pop Montreal, 2014

The Ashley Hundred
In 1822 General William Ashley sent out the following ad: "To Enterprising Young Men: The Subscriber wishes to engage One Hundred men to ascend the River Missouri to its source to be employed for one, two, or three years."

Almost 200 years later, five young men with the same pioneering values started making music together. Beginning as an acoustic folk act in 2012, The Ashley Hundred quickly discovered that was not the style of music that they were meant for. The addition of a Keyboard and Electric Guitar to their collection of traditional folk instruments, gave them a thick layer of ambience that added necessary depth to their sound. After placing 3rd in Calgary Folk Fest’s Songwriting competition in 2013, The Ashley Hundred became inspired to master their craft and make music they were truly proud of. Taking huge steps forward in a matter of months, the line-up of Brett Cassidy (Banjo, Lap Steel), Chad Dalley (Drums), Andrew Franks (Guitar, Vocals), Jordan Moe (Bass) and Carson Stewart (Guitar, Keys, Vocals) were ready to share their creations with the community and beyond.

Each member, with their own distinct personality, and vast array of influences that range from Old-Timey Folk to Prog-Rock and Electronic, has given The Ashley Hundred a sonic stew of swirling ambience, soaring harmonies, melodic bass lines, tribal-esque drumming and frenzied banjo picking.

Releasing their first Ep “Postcards From The Moon” in early 2014, The Ashley Hundred strives to continue evolving their unique style of Psych-Folk and deliver it in passion-fueled performances.

Walden
Walden is an indie rock quartet formed in the spring of 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. Inspired by bands like Coldplay and Radiohead, frontman Mark Loewen assembled drummer, Evan Petkau, guitarist Alex McInnes, and bassist Jadon Peters with the intention of writing arena rock. Lofty ambitions to be sure, but the band has taken off running. While large-scale room filling rock, sing-along choruses, and catchy hooks describe the group's origins, the bands folk background has educated them on the finer points of intimate moments and they make use of the range of dynamics in each song. Loewen's lyrics touch upon universal themes such as fear of the future and emotional isolation and manage to strike a balance between poetic metaphor and accessible literalism, between the sincere and the bombastic.

Invited: Lydia Clark, Joanna Leigh, Jessica Bilodeau, Eric Richie, Natasha Elizabeth, Jenn Sivertson, James Avramenko, Dawn Daniels, Joshua Bean, Robbie Davidson, Mclean Eubank, Sean Parker, Matt Mosley, Noah Michael, Peter Joseph Begley, Mitchell Osmond, Kayla Browne, Karen Trotter, Montana Kane, Claire Walrus, Addison Dragland, Kassi Martens, Tyler Guichon, Trevor Hatter, Rastta Farion, Aimee Bontje, BJ Downey, Kathleen Elizabeth, Jadon Peters, Damien Mustaphi, Nicole Angus, Mitch Bunda, Jeff Kent, Anjou Bhullar, Sonia Leung, Jonathan Petkau, Evan Petkau, Taylor Cochrane, Benny Warren, Amanda Beaudoin, Andrea Elliott, Kelsey Thompson, Quinlan Brooks, Duran Duran Drea, Madison Litowski, Aaron Abels, Christopher Schieman, Isaac Jonathan Paul Hunter, Laura Halvorsen, Rachel Jacques, Dylan Smith, Timothy Spadzinski, Emily Poulin, Lindsay Jones, Michelle Elliott, Becky Chaulk Stevenson, Krista Kent, Tom Thatcher, Darren Young, Dustin Harder, Tiffany Chin, Malissa Dunphy, Miesha Gayle Cecilia Louie, Geoff Rutherford, Sara de Korte, Stephen Balser, Alexis Stanton, Cory Mann, Colleen Cassidy, Cala Camilleon, Jahnaya Cey, Mike Malkin, Eric Wagemans, Cache Doolaege, Travis Brown, Brett Cassidy, Chris Swacha, Scott Willms, Rachel Sawatzky, Natasha Jensen, Colleen Krueger, Cole Hofstra, Vicki Ngo, Alexander Meyer, Marianne Kirkengen Selmer, Matt Dale, Carly Stanton, Scott Burton, Connor Jay, Kelianne Smith, Mariëlle Saayman, Benjamin Young, David Joseph, Robert Johnston, Matt McKinney, Jennifer Hiscock, Sarah Allen, Mikaela Cochrane, Nicole B. Porter, Jan Welk show more »