The Crackling and Dougal Bain

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Sunday, March 2nd, 2014
Doors: 9:00pm

The name The Crackling refers to songwriter Kenton Loewen�s favorite sound, the sound of burning. From gentle taps of smoking wood, to violent sparks of exploding pine cones and falling branches, the sounds evoked from the idea of crackling set the tone of the album. This album, Keep Full Ambitious (released April 5, 2011) is about the sounds of change, natural and flowing or sudden and vigorous, but above all stimulating and honest.

Kenton Loewen has seasoned himself as a touring musician having been on the road exstensively since 2000. Known mostly as a drummer (Dan Mangan, Mother Mother, Gordon Grdina Trio), The Crackling is his work in songwriting and his focus in guitar.
http://www.thecrackling.com

Dougal Bain McLean is the man pictured when you think of the quintessential British Columbian roots-rock musician.
Heartwarming and expressive, rustic and outdoorsy, bearded and bright eyed, Dougal comes complete with a voice that is smooth with a bite; an endearing sincerity lies beneath the grit of his inspired howls. He possesses a musical versatility that fits as well with sunny beach days as it does with rainy afternoons indoors. For the last decade, he�s been honing his abilities on the guitar and violin with such contemporaries as Jon and Roy, Dan Mangan, and Current Swell among others, observing their hearts and absorbing their influence and support. Now, he is set to be the voice that tells the next story. And his will be a story worth hearing.
http://dougalbain.com

Advance tickets available at Lyle's Place and Ditch Records.
19+. 2 Pieces Of ID Required.