A Night of Prog

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Friday, October 21st, 2016
8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

“A NIGHT OF PROG” Spaceport Union & Moontan

Friday, October 21

Voodoo Lounge 1140 Ironwood St, Campbell River, BC

Doors 7:30pm – Show 8pm Tickets: $10 advance + s/c

Available at: Online at www.ghostfingerproductions.com and The Voodoo Lounge

Spaceport Union links/bio: www.spaceportunion.com

www.facebook.com/spaceportunion

Formed in the far reaches of the universe by the fusion of powerful West Coast talent, a formidable pulse of pure energy is set to make contact at the speed of light and transport you to astral dimensions of avant-garde, on waves of sound that appeal to even the most discerning of audiophiles. The mysterious and eccentric, Spaceport Union, will whisk you away on a compelling cosmic voyage with their eclectic amalgamation of progressive art rock. Let yourself defy gravity as you are drawn into celestial planes diffused with experimental instrumentation and novel sound ideas, very much in the trail of past greats such as the Alan Parsons Project, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Spaceport Union is a brilliant constellation of diverse talents including award-winning goth and art-rocker Caroline Spence, on guitars, keys and vocals; multi-instrumentalist Adam Basterfield (who also moonlights in the Pink Floyd tribute,’Pigs’), on lead guitar, keys and vocals, ‘in the pocket’ drummer, Taylor Charles keeping it groovy and with deep, rhymthmic grooves, bassist and harmony vocalist, Aaron St.Arnault.

Along with the sheer energy and dynamic force of their live performance, the band effortlessly transcend the mainstream and connect listeners to the realm of the timeless. Spence’s evocative and powerfully resonant vocals meld seamlessly with the solid grooves laid down by Charles and St.Arnault. Put together with Basterfield’s virtuoso guitar and expansive vocal stylings, the result is a satisfying yet unique harmony of auditory sensations reminiscent of Pink Floyd, Phish, Explosions in the Sky, Radiohead and My Morning Jacket. Contemplative, heartfelt, thought-provoking lyrics dance around the dynamic ebb and flow of the diverse instrumentation, twisting and weaving through the melodic trajectory, breaking through an atmospheric wall of sound that builds to an exhilarating explosion, then lets you drift back into a gentle orbit. Ride with Spaceport Union to stellar heights and be transported by the sheer energy of the timeless, aural tapestry of their creations.

Be ready to be transported and transfixed by the transcendent vibes of …Spaceport Union Moontan links/bio: Promo Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP5sgJLgNSM

www.moontan.net

www.facebook.com/moontanband

Energetic. Funky. Progressive. Vintage. Rock n’ Roll. These are a just few elements that have forged together to create a unique yet very familiar sound, one that is cleverly harnessed by Winnipeg’s power trio known as Moon Tan. Very active in Winnipeg’s nightlife scene, Moon Tan never fails to turn heads during their dynamic live performances. With funky, driving bass lines that lift you from your seats, beastly-intricate drum beats that draw you to the dance floor, soaring vocals and melodic guitar licks cleverly woven into the mix, this power trio packs a punch. “We enjoy dabbling in unconventional time signatures while still maintaining a common sound ground with our audience,” says front man Adrian Dyer. “Whether you’re into dance tunes or math rock, we’ll have a little something to catch your ear.” This is evident on Moon Tan’s track “Medieval Dance”, which lures you in as it transforms from a dance pop number into a psychedelic, jazzy breakdown, and then ties back neatly together at the end.

If the rave reviews Moon Tan received from past live performances is any measure, new audiences will drive this band to even greater heights.