weezy Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 This was my first time seeing the Wassabi Collective - a 6 piece band from Victoria - 1 bass, 1 guitar, 2 conga players a drummer and a marimba. They have been described as a cross betwen Planet Drum and STS9 - turns out - that's pretty accurate. They turned on the trance/tribal vibe right away and captivated the audience with the dance beats. The guitar kept a funk/wah sound mainly concentrating on the rhythm - the focal point were the two female members (on congas) who also sang some loop-style dance-y vocals. This is the kind of band that makes you dance - and dance hard. The massive percussion presence gives you no choice but to cut-a-rug with all your might. They are about to embark on a cross-Canada tour, so many of you will get the opportunity to see them soon - and you should, because they ROCK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted October 6, 2002 Report Share Posted October 6, 2002 yeah, i've seen these guys a few times, they play in vic at least once a week (every thurs @ lucky on yates) the first time i saw them since spring was last weekend here at the school, and they were really kicking ass. the drummer is pretty awesome. i think he looks like chris kattan. they used to play on the street down town for money, and i guess people caught on! everybody should get out to see them for some booty-shakin fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I can't wait till they get to Ottawa, I've been needing a Wassabi fix bad, lately!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 ahhh... the Wassabis. 2 of these guys are my best friends and ex bandmates from back home in Victoria, Alley Kat and Steve, the keys man and the drummer. They are playing in Hamilton on Sun. the 3rd at the Casbah and at the CoZone on Wednesday the 6th. Highly recommended! They are a huge band and have been touring all across Canada. Really intense, amazingly danceable music. And maybe if I'm lucky they'll let me play bass for a house jam Please go see them and pack the Comfort Zone! They are totally worth it. Oh to be reminded of home :~( [color:"red"]p h i s h y k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 Wassabi Collective is super fun, great bunch of guys too. Check em out in Kingston, they put on a psychotic energy show, like the newdeal with 8 layers of persuccion and groove and really genuine passion. THey have a cool bus too. fun show.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by FreekerByTheSpeaker: I can't wait till they get to Ottawa, I've been needing a Wassabi fix bad, lately!!!The problem is, they're not doing an Ottawa show this tour. They do: Nov 1st --- le Swimming --- Montreal Nov 2nd --- TBA --- Kingston ON Nov 3rd --- The Casbah --- Hamilton Nov 6th --- The Comfort Zone --- Toronto But nothing for Ottawa. Maybe we could convince them to do a gig between the 3rd and the 6th? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by bradm: Nov 1st --- le Swimming --- Montreal Nov 2nd --- TBA --- Kingston ON Nov 3rd --- The Casbah --- Hamilton Nov 6th --- The Comfort Zone --- Toronto Are these the right dates? Their website has this: Nov 1st --- le Swimming --- Montreal Nov 2nd --- TBA --- Kingston ON Nov 3rd --- The Casbah --- Hamilton Nov 6th --- The Comfort Zone --- Toronto Nov 7th --- TBA --- Guelph Nov 8th --- Pepper Jacks --- Hamilton Nov 9th --- TBA --- Windsor And JamHub has only this: Friday Nov. 1st - Le Swimming Montreal QB Saturday Nov 2nd - Scherzo Kingston ON Wednesday Nov 6th - Comfort Zone Toronto Friday Nov 8th - Pepper Jacks Hamilton ON Montreal, Kingston and Toronto are the only shows that are accounted for in all three reports. Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 Sorry, I only copied the dates for the first week of November off the Wassabi website; they do list Nov. 7, 8, 9 as Guelph, Hamilton, and Windsor (respectively). Sorry for the confusion. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 no way, they have to come hang out at my place between the 3rd and the 6th - Ottawa is too far away! I am so jealous of these guys. I started a band with 2 of them 2 years ago, now I am all alone in T.O. and they are touring the nation nonstop *cry* Poor me eh!! I just signed up with a new band though and we are going to rock the nation. Not jam music though, it's more extremely intense and psychedelic alt/original/rock. Wish me luck We are called "MaryJayne" s p e c i a l k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 I still can't believe they ain't coming to Ottawa...I mean they're going to Port Hawkesbury for gods sake. Oh well, Kingston anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 I still can't believe they ain't coming to Ottawa...I mean they're going to Port Hawkesbury for gods sake. Oh well, Kingston anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 Nice, we get a Casbah show and a Pepper Jack's show. GO HAMILTON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratski Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 i just emailed them and they have 2 open dates the tuesday and the saturday and are looking to get some more shows so if you want them to come to your town- and can hook it up- heres your chance christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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