Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

. Friday, April 20th IMU presents FOUNDATION, ROSS VEGAS + CHEEK @ The BACKSTAGE LOUNGE on Granville Island (1585 Johnston St.) . 9pm / $10 - Get your advance tickets online at www.imuproductions.com/tix

FOUNDATION - shines live with extended jams, 4-part vocal harmonies, sweeping dynamics and tight rhythm. A powerful presence on stage, their funky, original, jazzy rythyms and fat bass hooks serve the groove and inspire audience participation. http://www.sonicbids.com/foundation

ROSS VEGAS - Blending melody, groove and mood, Ross Vegas meshes resonant vocals, pulsing rhythms and sonic ambience. A funk/soul/reggae machine, Ross Vegas always puts on a memorable show with their cool, groovy sound-mixture of memorable melodies and soulful vocals. Their most recent release "Flow" was recorded at Vogville Studios with renowned producer/engineer Jonathan Fluevog at the helm. The result is a collection of well-crafted songs that are cooly grooving and laced with a gritty edge. http://www.rossvegasmusic.com

CHEEK - Hip hop meets funk-ravaged jazz with seductive guitar riffs, catchy hooks and flawless flow. Emily Roop's lyrical prowess and sultry vocal style combined with her well-rounded sense of cheek completes this dynamic band. http://myspace.com/cheekmusic