Live Review - Satori Tide

How 'bout a little West Coast White Boy Reggae for the soul?

In their biggest show to date, members of Satori Tide pulled out all the stops. It was a Wednesday night at The Backstage Lounge, and the room was nearly full... Unheard of for a weeknight in Vancouver. Kudos to the promoter and bands for bringing people out of the woodwork. Those in attendance got a musical treat indeed.

The crowd was primed, the club was bouncin' and the band looked and sounded like seasoned vets. You'd never guess that the average age of the band members' was around 22. Shredding solos, uplifting keyboards, soothing 3-part harmonies and a pistol-precision rhythm section marked an evening to remember. Entertaining? Try enlightening. This is how a live band SHOULD sound.

As I watched from my little corner at the back of the room, my view quickly became obstructed by dancing females. Nothing looks better on video than a hyped-up crowd, and Satori Tide had them out in spades. In Vancouver, the crowd can tend to be a bit lifeless, but when Satori hit the stage, it was like everybody in the place lost control and hit the dance floor. I've never seen anything like it at the Backstage Lounge.


These guys are one of my top draft picks in the Vancouver scene. Dying to be discovered by the right people, and dying to get out and perform. These guys are primed to hit this industry head-on, and I for one can't wait to hear more from this band of brothers. I caught up with bassist Shane:

"I consider myself an entertainer more than a studio musician. When I'm on stage rockin and dancin, there's no better feeling y'know?"

That seems to be the overall attitude of the band; putting on a great show and bringing the party. On the other hand, the guys are no slouches in the studio. I recently got a sneak preview of their newest self-produced single, the track featured in my video, "What They Say". The song is chock-full of energy, crystal clear sound and a driving backbeat that translates in any stereo system. That's right, Satori Tide is accessible.

So here's to bringing back music that's fun & entertaining! Keep an eye on Satori Tide, and come along for the ride. I for one can't wait until their next show. Bring your comfy shoes, and dust off those ancient dance moves! Lookout Vancouver music scene! There's a new kid on the block, and it's only a matter of time before all the cool kids take notice.


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www.myspace.com/satoritide