About

The Front

Label: Independent
The band formed in 2002 when, after the completion of their debut EP ‘Grass Blades’, LTOS vocalists Ben Arce and Jarrett Martineau realized they needed a more dynamic sound to transcend the conventional "two turntables and a mic" hip-hop format. They invited longtime friend and bass player Chris von Szombathy (Jazz For Robots), DJ/drummer Jess Conn-Potegal (live, improvised house and D&B band Q), and virtuosic keyboard player Allan Ollivierre to a jam. In the first minutes of playing together they realized that an intense chemistry was present, and The Front was born.

The Front is:
Jess Conn-Potegal-Drums
Chris Von Szombathy-Bass
Allan Ollivierre-Keys
Jarrett Martineau-Vocals
Benjamin Arce-Vocals

For more info/booking:
Ph: Louvens Remy 604.682.1933
Voicemail: 604-632-6959
Hip Hop / Rap Funk/R&B
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Past Events

26
Jun
2005
The Front
 
Ginger 62
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22
May
2005
16:00 18:00
The Front, Josh Martinez, Calamaka, No Luck Club
 
Mesa Luna
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21
Apr
2005
Get Your Vote On Earth Day show w/: Moka Only, Kinnie Starr, Sekoya, Kia Kadiri,...
 
$12
The Commodore Ballroom
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27
Jun
2004
The Front, Phonograff
 
The Metropole Pub
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22
May
2004
Threat From Outer Space, Freeflow, The Front, Josh Martinez, SMAQu-2
 
$10
The Media Club
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02
May
2004
Vans Slam City Jam: The Front, Kaboom, Kia Kadiri, Threat From Outer Space, Casp...
Stinkmitt, mcenroe, Spreadeagle, Langdon Auger, Gree Tara & Triple 3, Sidesixtys...
BC Place
Event can be attended in person
01
May
2004
Vans Slam City Jam: The Front, Kaboom, Kia Kadiri, Threat From Outer Space, Casp...
Stinkmitt, mcenroe, Spreadeagle, Langdon Auger, Gree Tara & Triple 3, Sidesixtys...
BC Place
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30
Apr
2004
Vans Slam City Jam: The Front, Kaboom, Kia Kadiri, Threat From Outer Space, Casp...
Stinkmitt, mcenroe, Spreadeagle, Langdon Auger, Gree Tara & Triple 3, Sidesixtys...
BC Place
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20
Apr
2004
21:00
The Front, Better Rhetoric
This live Vancouver Hip Hop band features formwer members of Q (the best live ho...
$5
Lucky Bar
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13
Mar
2004
The Front
 
The Brickyard
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13
Mar
2004
The Front, Kia Kadiri, the crowd control collective
 
The Brickyard
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28
Feb
2004
GreenTaRA, Triple Three, The Front
 
Backstage Lounge
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20
Feb
2004
21:00
The Front, SMAQu-2, DJ Buzy B
The Front and Smaqu2. hmmm. don't need to say more except that when you make it ...
Pub 340
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12
Feb
2004
21:00 02:00
Bloody Valentine's Massacre: Josh Martinez and the Pissed Off Wild, Threat From ...
Oh boy if you missed the show you missed an unbelievable experience. But never ...
$8
Sonar
Event can be attended in person
09
Feb
2004
21:00 01:00
The Front- Signs of Life Album Release: The Front, with Special guest Musicians,...
ok ok ok. if you haven't heard yet than this is your chance to witness the Next ...
$5
The Pic Pub
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01
Feb
2004
21:00 14:00
Bloody Valentine's Massacre: Josh Martinez and the Pissed Off Wild, The Front, T...
oooooooooooooooooh my god!!!! This is a show put together to make you sweat, ...
$8
Sonar
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22
Jan
2004
22:00 23:00
The Front
 
CiTR 101.9 FM Radio
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22
Jan
2004
22:00 23:00
The Front
 
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16
Dec
2003
21:00 02:00
NUCLEUS: NINE FLAVOURS: DJ SCRATCH BASTID, The Front, Live Artist: RHEK WONDERFUL
NUCLEUS NINE FLAVOURS 47 W. HASTINGS ST. DECEMBER 16 2003 DOORS 900 P...
$8
SPECIAL LOCATION
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12
Dec
2003
The Front, C.R. Avery, The Republic of East Van
 
The Silvertone Tavern
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