On Location with the Shimmering Stars

I am a huge fan of these guys and after many months of email tag and a major line-up change for the band, the Shimmering Stars and Tasty Ears had arranged to do an On Location video. The band is currently rehearsing in the basement of a funky, old, artists space in East Vancouver and we thought that would work nicely for the shoot. When we arrived, Rory asked us how are day was going and assured us it was "about to get worse!" While artists and friends popped in and out of the space to diminish or replenish the beer supply we got set-up. They wanted to do East Van Girls and Sabians for the cameras and we couldn't have been more excited. Despite there tendency for biting fans they are super nice guys and made us feel very welcome... I can still taste the espresso vodka. Make sure to check them out this Friday March 4th at The Waldorf.


The Shimmering Stars have also just released 2 new songs "Dancing to Music I Hate" and "Walk Away". The as yet unnamed LP will drop sometime this summer on Almost Musique. Have a listen to the new singles here.

Shimmering Stars - Dancing to Music I Hate by deliciouscopitone

Shimmering Stars - Walk Away by deliciouscopitone

Shimmering Stars are also making there way down to SXSW this year to showcase their music. If you're heading that way be sure to check them out. I'll be the one at the back of the room telling everyone"I told you so!"

left to right: Rory McClure, Andrew Dergousoff, and (newest member) Brent Sasaki

I also took advantage of the opportunity with Shimmering Stars to ask them a couple of ( well actually 3) questions. It went like this:


TE: 1) What's with the biting at live shows?


SS: Biting is a display of affection towards audience members. Those standing with their ams crossed looking bored are most likely to be bitten or have their drinks stolen. This helps to get them more involved in the show.

TE: 2) How has the band dynamic changed with the the new line-up? (3 piece vs. 4)


SS:  The new band is definitely different. It's easier to work with fewer people, though there's more space to fill. This line-up is noisier and a little more thrashy than the last line-up, which was more restrained. Also, everyone in this line-up is from Merritt, BC - Country Music Capital of Canada. So we're all on the level.

TE: 3) What other local band would you most like to tour with?


SS: Local bands we'd love to tour with include (impossible to limit to one): Manic Attracts on myspace, Dirty Beaches On myspace, Lost Lovers Brigade myspace, Mode Moderne you get the idea.


Here is the mp3 from the On Location session for your download enjoyment.
Shimmering Stars East Van Girls and Sabians Live from Tasty Ears by Tasty Ears

Thanks for the rad session boys, see you Friday. I'll be the one in the beard drinking the PBR. Go!