Punk Rock
D.O.A.
The Broken Hearts Club 3887C Brown Road, West Kelowna, BC, CanadaD.O.A. is a Canadian punk rock band from Vancouver. They are often referred to as being among the "founders" of hardcore punk. Their second album Hardcore '81 was thought by many to have been the first actual reference to the second wave of the American punk sound as hardcore. D.O.A. is known for its outspoken political opinions […]
The Anti-Queens // The Venomous Pinks // Robot Orifice
Jacknife Brewing 727 Baillie Ave,, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaTHE ANTI-QUEENS (Toronto, ON) A staple of the Toronto scene for over a decade, The Anti-Queens are an ultra hard-working, punked up rock n' roll quartet of super high-powered women who give the male-dominated music industry a run for their money. They've become infamous in their hometown of Toronto for their insanely high-energy, take-no-prisoner live […]
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Revelry Food + Music Hub 1383 Ellis St, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaGodspeed You! Black Emperor released a string of albums from 1997-2002 widely recognized as redefining what protest music can be, where longform instrumental chamber rock compositions of immense feeling and power serve as soundtracks to late capitalist alienation and resistance. The band’s first four releases—especially F#A#∞ (1997) and Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To […]
Chaser // Set to Strike
Jacknife Brewing 727 Baillie Ave,, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaCHASER (Orange County, CA) Homegrown in the heart of the SoCal punk scene, CHASER is passionate, energetic, and melodic punk rock with a positive message. Their infectious and heartfelt performances always leave you wanting more. Comprised of Mike LeDonne (vocals), Jesse Stopnitzky (bass/vocals), Bill Hockmuth (guitar) and Davey Guy (drums), CHASER are 4 close friends […]
Ripcordz // Hippiecritz // No Comply
Jacknife Brewing 727 Baillie Ave,, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaRIPCORDZ (Montreal, QC) Founded in 1980 and still going strong. You could call us Old School Punk, but we prefer to call ourselves a Rock n Roll Band in Heavy Disguise. Almost made it to 3000 shows, all but a dozen in Canada. Sixteen albums deep with a new one coming out this Spring called […]
