A Change of Frequency - May 2nd

We are pleased to be a part of "A Change of Frequency," a benefit for Mental Health Canada.  May 2nd at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Ave, Vancouver) featuring nine different musical acts including Combine the Victorious, Guilty About Girls and long time friends Sex With Strangers.  SWS front man Hatch Benedict will also be acting as MC for the night's festivities and with additional guests such as Jody Quine, We Found a Lovebird and;Muthafunkers, it should be a great night of music all for a very good cause. 

Last year's benefit managed to raise over $5000 for Mental Health Canada, and we hope this year will prove just as successful. 

A Change of Frequency is the heartfelt project of Minna Simko, widow of Todd Simko who took his life back in 2012.  The benefit is intended to raise awareness of mental health issues, as well as spread the love of music.  This will be its second year.

Thanks must go to Robert Edmonds of Evoke Designs for his excellent poster art once again. 

Dancing in Dystopia 2

Combine the Victorious will be performing their last show of the year tomorrow night at the B-Ex ( British Ex Servicemen's Association, 1143 Kingsway, Vancouver).   Joining them on the bill shall be The Population Drops with The Rain and the Sidewalk opening the night.

CtV have been rehearsing with Justin "Juice" Kadis on drums and recently have been adding in Misty Reid on backing vocals.  A few other surprise guest musicians will joining them on stage to make this a highly memorable event!  The set included songs from the brand new Crumbling Hearts EP as well as a few favorite covers from the past and some sneaky little new moments from uncompleted songs.  The additional live musicians offer such a remarkable new sound to the live performance.  Not to be missed.

The Population Drops are quickly gathering interest on the Vancouver scene.  Their new four song EP has been getting a great deal of love at college/campus radio and even though they've only performed a handful of times they are rapidly acquiring a great reputation as a band to watch out for!

First on the bill is none other than The Rain and the Sidewalk.  With Trevor Thompson's eerily similar voice to Ian Curtis and his angular song writing his set promises to set a wonderful tone for the entire evening.

Doors are at 8pm
The Rain and the Side Walk 9pm
The Population Drops 10pm
Combine the Victorious 11pm

Tickets at the door, only $5 

click here for the official facebook invite

Poster designed by Robert Edmonds

Smoke and Choke by Combine the Victorious

Rob Edmonds paints We Are Local Pop Up

The illustrious Robert Edmonds has just painted the front window of the We Are Local pop up shop on Main Street here in Vancouver.  He is the first of six local artists that will be designing the front window display to the store, a new one each week.  Today he was putting the finishing touches on the window, a transfer of one of his "Day At the Races" series, made life sized on glass.

It will only be up for one week so please make a note to look up at 2539 Main St (Main and 10th), the site of the Whoa!  Nellie Bike Shop (who have graciously provided the space and temporarily moved upstairs).


The We Are Local pop up shop will feature gift boxes that will contain items from over 60 local businesses, apparently there will packages available for guys, gals, grey sky days, hipsters and more.  Drop in and find out more.

Combine's first show of 2012

starting the year off with a pleasing bang, Combine the Victorious will be playing an all new set Saturday January 21st at LanaLou's.  Co-hosting the night will be friends Black Betty (catch then while Jonas is still on drums!).  Please join us at Vancouver's finest new saloon, LanaLou's.
 362 Powell St. right by Oppenheimer Park. 

*thanks again to Rob Edmonds for another amazing poster!

Here is a preview of a new Combine the Victorious song: Smoke and Choke.  They shall be debuting this number on Saturday night.

"Dancefloor" Brand new from Guilty About Girls

Guilty About Girls will be releasing their new single, "Dancefloor" on Friday Nov 11th, 2011, but you can hear it today, with a free download until the official release on iTunes. 

Listen now and please share it if you enjoy the song!




Written by Jordy Birch
Performed and produced by Guilty About Girls
Recorded and mixed by Digory Smallz at Claymore Studio
Mastered by Todd Simko at Hearing Protection Required

Vocals and guitar: Jordy Birch
Keyboards: Mark R Henning
Backing Vocals: Isabelle Dunlop
Hi Hat overdubs: Lucas T Poth

Artwork by Rob Edmonds