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Thursday, June 22nd IMU & CiTR 101.9FM present Kobayashi, Santa Lucia, The No Luck Club + Philippe @ The LAMPLIGHTER 210 Abbott Street . Doors 8pm / $10 -:- Info: 604 681 6666

KOBAYASHI - Montreal electro-jazz merchants Kobayashi fuse their love of hip-hop with vintage analogue recording techniques. Their debut CD "Strange Lights and Resolutions" (Bongo Beat Records, June 2005) was wholeheartedly embraced by fans and critics alike, and is available in Canada, US, UK and Spain. With winter behind them and the composing process in full swing, Kobayashi are a seven headed beast crossing borders in Canada. Playing a mix of SL&R and new songs from their forthcoming album, this is a perfect time to catch them on the way up. Be sure to catch Kobayashi's fantastic players create a cool groove/funk instant dance party at their only Vancouver stop while on their western tour! http://www.kobayashimusic.com

SANTA LUCIA has a sound unlike any other in Vancouver, bringing a contemporary sound to traditional Latin dance music by blending elements of funk, rock, and Nuyorican bugaloo with polyrhythmic Cuban grooves and monstrous horns. The heart of the group is Canadian-based Nicaraguan singer-songwriter German Cantillo, who started with a vision to create an exciting sound that evokes the early days of Latin rock while adding his own blend of funk with a fresh new mix. http:// www.santaluciamusic.com

NO LUCK CLUB - groovy brew of jazz, funk, hip hop, scratching, humour, tall tales and low bass, the No Luck Club create beat-driven sound collages. http://www.noluckclub.com

PHILIPPE has been impressing local audiences with his authentic songs, dynamic guitar playing and undeniable stage presence. His songwriting combines infectious, upbeat pop with quieter acoustic sounds, driven by insightful lyrics and distinctive, memorable vocals. http://www.philippeonline.com