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B.C. Music Scene – Switchfoot, Extreme, Passenger

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Have you heard of Switchfoot? Yeah, the name sounds questionable but it’s a music band that plays alternative music consisting of 5 talented members: Jon Foreman, who is the lead vocalist, Tim Foreman, who is the bass, Jerome Fontamillas with keys and Chad Butler who plays percussion. These boys are all from San Diego and I hope you’ve been saving some money because they will be coming to our hometown, Vancouver BC on September 9. The concert will take place in the Commodore Ballroom located on 868 Grandville Street. If you don’t much about this band, allow me to provide some background. Switchfoot started in 1996 and become well known for rock guitar music tracks and their creative way to mix up tempos and beats. Their music is very unique and is sure to attract new fans looking for alternative rock music. Switchfoot has also been acknowledged by many high class people in the music industry and have won many awards throughout their incredible career. Believe it or not, they were featured in the 2011 Grammys, ASCAP awards, and GMA Dove Awards which is very impressive. This band is no stranger to success, they are sure to deliver quality performances and music.

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You know what’s extreme? The band Extreme. They are a metal band that originate from Boston, Massachusetts, and were formed all the way back in 1985 and consists of 4 members: Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Badger & Kevin Figueiredo. I don’t know about you but I want to see what Extreme has to offer and luckily we can because they will be performing live in the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. The location is 869 Granville Street. One of the biggest moments in their career was when they topped the Bilbored charts with their rock song, “More Than Words”. This band has songs that are sure to get you singing, you may not even like the rock genre but Extreme’s music will get you shaking a leg! They also have a great library of songs that differentiate themselves from one another. Including: six studio albums, two EP’s (in Japan) and two compilation albums. In the early 1990’s they sold over ten million albums worldwide which is insanely admirable. 

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Do you know Micheal David? Well, he’s a musician who is also known as Passenger. He’s a British folk rock singer and songwriter, well known for his song “Let Her Go”. Honestly, whenever I listen or even read that song title it always reminds me of Disney’s Frozen, I wonder why. Passenger will be headlining the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver BC and will be performing a plethora of iconic hits from his great catalog. To provide some background to our boy Micheal, he played music through England and Australia after leaving school due to his incredible passion for music, which I love for him. Following your passions and doing what you love is what makes this whole life thing enjoyable. This was a great idea for him since his song “Let Her Go” gained an insane amount of success, hitting number one in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland & Germany. Passenger also got nominated in the 2014 Brit Awards for Best British Single. Overall, Passenger has had an incredible and humble career where he continues to spread his love and passion doing these live concerts.

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A Musical Journey from JPNSGRLS to Perfectionism

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Alternative Rock is a musical genre that originated in the Western music scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its musical style usually combines elements of rock, punk, pop, and electronica, as well as innovations and breakthroughs in traditional rock, presenting a different sound and style from traditional rock.

Hotel Mira is an alternative rock band from Canada, previously active as JPNSGRLS. Their music style is a fusion of many elements, including rock, punk, pop and experimental music elements, presenting a unique and energetic music style.

Formed in 2010, JPNSGRLS consists of Charlie Kerr on vocals, Mike Noble on bass, Clark Grieve on guitar and keyboards, and Cole George on drums. Since its inception, this band has won over many fans with its unique musical style and energetic live performances.

Challenges are hard to avoid on a musical journey. It was in 2016 that band member Oliver Mann announced his departure, which was a huge blow to JPNSGRLS and meant they had to face the challenge of starting over. However, instead of being trapped in their loss, they chose to rise to that challenge and welcomed new member Colton Lauro into the fold. This transition not only meant a change in personnel, but also a test of team cohesion and creativity. Undaunted, they continue to move forward, exploring the boundaries of music and fighting for their musical dreams.

In 2018, the band not only announced a name change to Hotel Mira, but also released their debut EP and first full-length album, “Perfectionism,” in order to better showcase the new face of their music. This transition marks a new era for the band, filled with more mature and profound musical endeavors.

Hotel Mira’s music is filled with authentic expressions of life and emotions, making it seem as if one is in a world of emotions. Their songs “3AM Lullaby” and “Perfectionism” are fan favorites and have become a hit in the music industry.

Hotel Mira is more than just a band, it’s a passionate and moving musical journey. Whether it’s from JPNSGRLS to Hotel Mira, or from their debut EP to their debut album, the release of “Perfectionism” will be a valuable asset in music history.

You can look forward to more exciting musical works from them in the future, bringing us more shocking and touching music! They won’t let you down.