The high energy indie-music show planned for this Saturday (Oct. 2) at the Ocean Port Hotel is bound to set a new musical standard for Squamish concert-goers when Indie-folk meets Jazzy Funk.
Squamishmusiclive.com presents none other than Jackfruit, the jam-band that's garnered a cult following in Western Canada over the past five years. Expect crazy antics from the Vancouver-based quartet as they get down and primal with their second and most recent album "Conversations with Robots."
With up and coming local big-band Fogon opening the show, organizer Paul Hudson promises Squamish locals a night of cutting up the rug and dancing the night away.
According to Hudson, headliners Jackfruit "are one of the most entertaining bands seen out of Vancouver in a while."
Featuring Chris Berry on vocals, Stephane Fortin on Bass, Ian Lamont on Keyboards and Sean Scallion on drums, Jackfruit describes themselves as "an unconventional mixture of prevailing, dramatic basslines; dexterous, poetic keyboard melodies; rhythmic, laser-guided drumbeats; and triumphant, cascading vocals."
Frontman Chris Berry's stage persona is best described as the result off the Tragically Hip's Gord Downie meeting Ace Ventura at a Primus Concert.
"To do Jackfruit justice you simply need to show up to the gig and become part of the show," said Hudson. "Expect to witness a performance while you dance manically to infectious grooves."
Still new to the scene, Fogon (Spanish for bonfire) was started by Quest University students as a musical collective and is comprised of musicians, songwriters and performers dedicated to the musical world of "trip-folk."
Trip-folk is described by frontman Evan Captain as "somewhere else."
"At times, we play Latin salsa, rock, and reggae, interspersed with rhythmic ruckus and swimming harmonies above mellow guitar riffs," said Captain. "Essentially, it's all dancing music."
Generally performing with at least nine people on stage, Fogon played the Dancing Bear Music Festival earlier this year and Live at Squamish, which is where Hudson encountered the group when they applied to play at the SERF Stage.
He describes them as "a huge hit with the university crowd in town" with influences inspired by the natural surroundings of Squamish.
Fogon has released one album so far, 2009's "Paint the Sky" and is planning to release two more albums within the next year.
"Our friends and fans range from university students to concert goers from Whistler, Squamish and Van," said Captain. "If you like a big show, then Fogon is for you."
Transition from summer with tunes that will get your tapping. Tickets are available at Random, Trinity Romance Shop and at the door. Show starts a 9 p.m., doors open at 8:30 p.m.
For more information on Jackfruit or to listen to their music, go to their website at jackfruitmusic.com.
