Doug Koyama with West My Friend and Shelder the Electric Clamfish

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Sunday, May 27th, 2012
8:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Doug Koyama

Doug Koyama sings about life, peace, love and truth but you would never know it from the lyrics in his songs. Actual words are replaced by invented language and sounds that, at times, sound more like Spanish, French, Russian or Klingon than English.

Doug is on a vocal voyage of discovery into the heart of improvisation with a loop pedal. His voice is recorded and looped, bits of melody, harmony and vocal percussion are layered to create rich bed tracks over which soaring harmonies and verse and chorus are performed. Each song is completely improvised from beginning to end.

Please visit my web site at: www.koyama.bc.ca to download free song and find out more about me.

Here are two fairly recent song samples:
Chee: http://snd.sc/yz65pH and,
Chatterbox: http://snd.sc/GL5vw2

I was featured on CBC North by Northwest in March. Sheryl Mackay is a great interviewer, she captured a good representation of what I'm about. You will find the interview at: http://www.cbc.ca/nxnw/featured-guests/2012/03/08/doug-koyama-wants-to-get-everyone-singing/

West My Friend

Since West My Friend was conceived in a Victoria caf� in 2009, they�ve emerged as a unique voice in the city�s music scene. Described as everything from indie-roots to chamber-folk, their acoustic blend of instruments and four-part harmonies challenges the conventions of popular music to create a performance that is both engaging and innovative. Songs are created through a collaborative process: well-crafted and clever lyrics, acrobatic mandolin riffs, flawless bass lines, and richly textured accordion combine as every member brings forward their own ideas and experiences. The wealth of musical experience and classical training in the group creates an interesting backdrop for their songwriting, allowing for levels of detail, intricacy, and counterpoint balanced with moments of simplicity. This sonically adventurous approach to music defines West My Friend as a key part of a growing movement of the new generation of grass-roots folk music taking place in Victoria, Vancouver and across British Columbia.

http://www.westmyfriend.com/music.htm

http://vimeo.com/40732784


Shelder the Electric Clamfish

Shelder the Electric Clamfish grew up on the small gulf island community called Mayne Island, where she began writing wacky songs about deflated soccer balls. She eventually migrated to the slightly larger community of Salt Spring Island, where she picked up the trumpet and ventured into the scary world of spoken word and ritualistic pagan songs about moonlight. She has since earned a Bachelor's Degree in trumpet playing and music education, so watch out young musical minds! Shelder has played with many orchestras and big bands in Victoria and has shared the stage with many fine musicians, such as The Vista, Bucan Bucan, Marley Daemon, Dirty Grace, Fish & Bird, Blackberry Wood and Raffi. If you have ever seen Shelder perform, you have most likely experienced one or more of the following feelings: joy, laughter, anger, shock, incontinence, disbelief or absolute happiness. Prepare to be Shelderized!

http://www.myspace.com/sheldermusic