Latest Events in Hastings(July Updated)

House Music Lovers! Get ready for a journey through the Evolution of House . We’ll kick off the night with the soulful grooves of Deep House and Funk House, setting the perfect vibe. As the energy builds, so will the music—progressing into driving Tech House and heavy Bass House as the night unfolds. Pure rhythms, deep vibes, and unstoppable beats. Let’s make this one to remember! 🔊🔥 This event is 19+ with ID required. Theme: Wear the Funkiest Glasses you own - the weirder, the better! LGBTQIA2+ friendly 💖 Lineup: 8:00 Moo5e - Deep/Disco House 9:00 Gold Empire - Funk House 10:00 David Fritz - Tech House 11:00 White Rabbit - Tech House 12:00 Uncle Jimbo - Tech/Bass House 1:00 Kola - Bass House Paid parking is available in the side parking lot off of Hastings. Free street parking is also available on the surrounding streets. Please enter through the side door, located on the left side of The Waldorf. Evolution of House will take place in the Tabu Room. Please have your ticket and ID ready at the door for entry. You will recieve a stamp once you have checked in to Evolution of House. This will allow you to have in and out's. There will be no paid Coat Check, but there is a non supervised coat rack which everyone will have access to all night. Prohibited list: No Smoking & No Vaping inside (You are allowed in and outs)No Glitter or Confetti No Large Backpacks. A drawstring bag or smaller bags will be allowed (All bags will be searched upon entry)No bad vibes (You will be asked to leave with no re-entry) Evolution of House is Presented by: Davit Fritz and DJ White Rabbit Information Source: White Rabbit | eventbrite

Join us for an intimate listening experience of Godot: A Performance of Self, a poetry album that weaves electronic, R&B, hip-hop, and experimental sounds into a sonic exploration of identity and expectation. Presented at Lobe Studios, home to a state-of-the-art 4DSOUND system, this event offers a truly immersive way to engage with music—where sound moves around and through you in four-dimensional space. Come ready to relax and be entertained with drinks, food, and an unforgettable sonic journey. Whether you’re here for the poetry, the beats, or the atmosphere, this is a celebration of sound, self, and storytelling—don’t miss it! 📍 Lobe Studios 📅 Date: May 3rd 2025, Doors at 7pm and show starts 7:30- 8:30 🎟 Tickets: $15 for the first 10 guests, then $20 after. Information Source: Strathcona Spatial Sound Society | eventbrite

Welcome to our **Introduction to Clamshell Boxes** event!Are you interested in learning how to create beautiful and practical clamshell boxes? Join us on for a hands-on evening class lasting 4 wednesday evenings. . During this event, you will learn the basics of clamshell box construction, including materials needed, measurements, and assembly techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with crafting, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to expand their skills. The Solander box was invented for the British Library as the greatest way to protect and seal valuable books. If made correctly the box creates a vacuum seal perfectly preserving whats left inside. Now often used as the premium way to present a body of photographs as a photographers portfolio. To showcase a body of work by an artist or to store precious books. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own personalized clamshell box. Come prepared to get your hands dirty and have a great time! Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot now. We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: Bracken Books | eventbrite

Mood Hut presents Jack J + Freak Heat WavesFriday, May 23rd, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 8:00pmJack JJust a little over two years since the release of his debut album Opening the Door, Jack J has returned with a new full length. On Blue Desert, Jack wades deeper still into the stylistically prismatic pool of his own creation: melancholy dub-funk, jangling pyschedelia, moon-burnt sophisti-pop and stained glass folk mutations float freely together. jackj.bandcamp.com Freak Heat WavesFor more than a decade, Freak Heat Waves have been steadily amassing a cult following and earning accliam from both critics and underground aficionados alike. Their music is a heady cocktail that defies easy categorization, blending elements of post-punk, psych, dub, ambient, house and techno. Their eclectic sound has served as teh soundtrack to countless DIY punk shows, outsider galleries and sleazy discos, establishing the duo as iconoclasts with a reputation for ignoing expectations and subverting genre conventions. While at times, the term 'aquired taste' may have seemed fitting, their lastest release offers their most alluring output to date. MondoTempo, the duo's fifth LP, released through Vancouver's Mood Hut, was primarily recorded at their home studios in Montreal and Victoria. Building upon the electronic explorations of their previous record, Zap The Planet (Telephone Explosion), they inject their signature sound with a smoothness, trance mantras, dancehall grooves, ambient textures and vocal samples, creating a world that is both captivating and immersive. Notably, the lead single In A Moment Divine features a collabation with Cindy Lee, resulting in a dance floor number that boldly venures beyond the familiar wheelhouses of both acts. With Mondo Tempo Freak Heat Waves solidify their repuatuion as on of the most exciting and unprecdicatable acts around. instagram.com/freakheatwaves Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

The Rickshaw presents Blitzen Trapperwith guestsMay 29th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmBlitzen TrapperBlitzen Trapper's new album - 100's of 1000's, Millions of Billions - offers a captivating take on rebirth and transcendence, and the circularity of existence, navigating its way through the space beyond dreams and reality, beyond gods and mortals, beyond life and death. The songs here are as sincere as they are surreal, rooted in rich character studies and deep reflection, and unfolding like a riddle-filled journey that asks many questions and offers no answers. The production is intoxicating to match, blending lo-fi intimacy and trippy psychedelia into a mesmerizing swirl of analog and electronic sounds. Add it all together and the result is a gorgeous, sprawling collection wrapped in lush layers of synthesizers and washed out electric guitars–a poignant, expansive exploration of perception and purpose that manages to look both forwards and backwards all at once. Launched roughly two decades ago in Portland, OR, Blitzen Trapper garnered early attention with a series of self-released albums before breaking out internationally with a pair of critically acclaimed LPs (2007’s Wild Mountain Nation and 2008’s Furr) that would cement their status at the forefront of the modern indie folk revival. Rolling Stone hailed the band’s “hazy, psychedelic Americana,” while NPR praised their “explosive live performances and infectious roots-rock swagger,” and The New York Times compared their songs to Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young. www.blitzentrapper.net RSVP on Facebook Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

WrestleCore presents Destory Wrestling!Friday, May 30th, 2025with live music from WAIT//LESS The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 8:00pmBell Time: 9:00pmHigh-flying, hardcore wrestling action from the most exciting fighters from around the world will be putting their bodies on the line (and on You if you’re brave enough to sit on the front row)! Special live musical guests, WAIT//LESS playing a soundtrack for destruction while the bodies fly! You’ve never seen a show like this before. Tickets on sale now! Ticket InfoGeneral Admission: $34 + s/c Ringside Reserved: $39 + s/c Front Row Reserved: $49 + s/c Produced by BlackMoon Media Hosted by Fight Kobra Kai AV and Video by Mr Sunshine Sponsored by Phillips Brewing www.WrestleCore.ca for more info.Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

WrestleCore presents Destory Wrestling!Friday, May 30th, 2025 The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 8:00pmBell Time: 9:00pmHigh-flying, hardcore wrestling action from the most exciting fighters from around the world will be putting their bodies on the line (and on You if you’re brave enough to sit on the front row)! Special live musical guests (can you guess who it is???) playing a soundtrack for destruction while the bodies fly! You’ve never seen a show like this before. Tickets on Pre-Sale Now! Ticket InfoGeneral Admission: $32 + s/c Ringside Reserved: $37 + s/c Front Row Reserved: $47 + s/c Produced by BlackMoon Media Hosted by Fight Kobra Kai AV and Video by Mr Sunshine Sponsored by Phillips Brewing www.WrestleCore.ca for more info.Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Arrival is 0800 HRS, please aim to arrive punctually, where a 1066PBAC Marshal will greet you and direct you to the booking office. Sign in and grab a complimentary hot beverage before a 10 minute safety briefing. Game modes and objectives will be decided during the safety briefing and explained again at the start of each round. Games are made up of 2 halves each lasting from 15 - 45 minutes. We typically hold 2-3 games in the morning session, then another 2-3 games in the afternoon session after 45 minutes lunch break. Information Source: eventbrite

Experience the thrill of an Airsoft Skirmish Event in Hastings at the renowned 1066 Paintball & Airsoft Centre. Scheduled for June 15, 2025, this event promises intense action and excitement for all participants. Test your skills in a realistic combat simulation at this top-notch venue located at 16 Ivyhouse Lane, Hastings, TN35 4NN. Tickets are priced between £30 and £40, providing affordable access to a day filled with adrenaline-pumping challenges. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage in tactical gameplay and bond with fellow airsoft enthusiasts.

Immerse yourself in the world of printmaking with Emily Johns at Art in the Park in Hastings. This creative event will take place at Arts on Prescription on Saint Helen's Park Road on June 17, 2025. Discover the intricate art of printmaking under the guidance of acclaimed artist Emily Johns. Tickets for this unique experience are priced at £13.70. Join us for a day filled with artistic exploration and inspiration at Art in the Park.

The Rickshaw presents Michael Cera Palin - We Could Be Brave Tourwith guests, Aren't We Amphibians, Tiger Really and Cherry PickJune 18th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmMichael Cera PalinMichael Cera Palin is an American emo band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2015, the band currently consists of Elliott Brabant, Jon Williams & Chad Miller. They have performed with Math the Band, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Mikey Erg, and others. In October 2015, the band released their debut EP, Growing Pains, followed by their 2018 sophomore release, I Don't Know How To Explain It. Covering heavy topics like self-harm and internal preservation, Michael Cera Palin doesn't hold back in taking ownership of their music and creating a metaphorical sphere of consciousness, from which they embrace the listener in themost personal manner. michaelcerapalin.zone Aren't We AmphibiansAren’t We Amphibians is an emotional rock and roll band from San Diego, California. arentweamphibians.bandcamp.com Tiger ReallyTiger Really is a jazzy emo/indie-rock band based in Vancouver B.C tigerreally.com Cherry PickCherry Pick is a femme-fronted grunge-gaze project from Vancouver, BC. Launched at 17 with nothing but a 2004 Mac borrowed from her high school music teacher and a copy of Logic, Cherry Pick has carved out a place in the scene in just two years. Her debut single Daze has racked up over half a million streams, with vocals bathed in reverbed layers of floral sludge, the guitars all rolling waves of double-fuzzed distortion — The Georgia Straight. cherry-pick-103522.square.site RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

The Rickshaw presents Matteo MancusoJune 24th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 6:00pmMatteo MancusoMatteo Mancuso, born in 1996 and raised in the province of Palermo. A musical prodigy from an early age, Matteo's introduction to the world of music was guided by his father, Vincenzo Mancuso, a well-known guitarist and producer in the industry, serving as both mentor and master during his formative years. Post-high school Diploma, he founded the Snips trio, gaining widespread acclaim for their fusion take on classic standards, including his first viral YouTube video “The Chicken”. As a collaborator with Yamaha Guitars, Matteo showcased his expertise at NAMM 2019 in Los Angeles and participated as a judge at the “Young Guitar Festival” in Bangkok. 2019 also marked his venture into Russia, conducting masterclasses in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Perm. On July 21, “The Journey” was released, capturing the essence of his diverse musical influences. It narrates the musical journey of a young artist absorbing, interpreting, and expressing his passion for music. The album pays homage to his roots, influential artists, and genres that have left a mark on his musical identity. matteomancuso.net Refund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Live Nation presents Amigo The DevilJuly 2nd, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmAmigo The DevilIn the vast realm of modern folk and alternative rock, Amigo The Devil is an artist who channels a voice of unsettling beauty and raw truth. Splicing alarming honesty with personal realizations, his narratives carry weight, wisdom and wit. And nestled within the corners of Amigo the Devil’s haunting melodies and daring experimentation lies a tale as profound as the dirges he sings. With a brilliant mind, full soul and a penchant for the obscure, the songwriting of Amigo the Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) harkens back to a more brutal state of songwriting. His songs are greatly influenced by the honesty of Leonard Cohen, the creativity of Tom Waits and the ruthlessness of Chavela Vargas. Rather than imitate, he identifies with their authentic disregard of consequences when it comes to songwriting and releasing music. Amigo the Devil is not polished or clean – he’s all heart, with reckless abandon. His understanding of emotions is deep and instinctual, choosing to embrace one’s flaws instead of trying to change them. amigothedevil.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

Experience the beauty of nature through art at the Drawing with Trees event, taking place every Thursday from 6-8 pm at Art in the Park in Hastings. Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of Saint Helen's Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2LQ, as you unleash your creativity under the canopy of trees. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and express yourself through artistic endeavors. Join us on July 3, 2025, for an evening of inspiration and artistic exploration in the heart of Hastings.

Discover the 6-week drawing course at Art in the Park in Hastings, where participants will learn the art of drawing trees every Thursday evening from 6 to 8. This engaging course offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of nature through artistic expression. Join the sessions at Arts on Prescription, located at Saint Helen's Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2LQ, starting from July 3, 2025. Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings of the park as you hone your drawing skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Embrace your creativity and connect with like-minded individuals in this enriching artistic journey.

Sketches In the wake of La Niña and Cyclone Alfred, it's no wonder Peggy Zephyr has painted herself a vivid vacation. Postcards from Peggy Zephyr is a sun-soaked antidote to grey skies and washed-out days. Here, road trips stretch across golden afternoons, palm trees grow against lilac mountains, and balmy evenings hum with foreign chatter and shared plates. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and meet Peggy Zephyr and view her latest collection, whilst enjoying a complimentary champagne reception in the fabulous The G Contemporary art space on Hastings Street, Noosa Heads. TTo discuss any of these stunning new paintings by Peggy Zephyr please contact the Gallery Directors Steve Beardsley on 0400 716 526 or Karen Beardsley on 0400 716 553 or by email at art@thegcontemporary.com The exhibition is online and on view until Thursday 17 July 2025 RSVP is essential Information Source: The G Contemporary | eventbrite

Welcome to MESSY!Welcome to MESSY, a joyous Literary Cabaret with poetry, storytelling, music and burlesque. It a celebration of all things experienced, made and gathered colouring outside the lines. We're honouring the unconventional and unique - greeting new territory with curiosity, imagination, fortitude and sometimes, delight! We're inspired by creative journeys, un-chartered waters and squiggly-lined journeys. Immerse yourself in a unique Literary Cabaret where performance art meets the adventurous beauty of spoken word in a world where every encounter could start as a question mark. Open performances are followed by private readings with spoken word artists. You can purchase private reading tokens with your ticket or on at the event. Poets and Storytellers: Reanna Valentine, Embala, Canary Monarch, The Camp Crusader (more to be announced) Hosted by Madame Bibi Synthe Music: tbc Information Source: The Poetry Brothel Hastings | eventbrite

Blueprint Presents Ekkstacywith guests, Passion MangoSaturday, July 5th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmEkkstacyEKKSTACY, the 23-year-old Vancouver-born artist, has emerged as a unique voice in the indie and post-punk scenes. After the critical success of his 2024 self-titled album, EKKSTACY made the unexpected move back to his hometown for a much-needed break from the chaotic party lifestyle that took over during his European tour. This shift marked a turning point in both his personal life and music. On his fourth album Forever, EKKSTACY showcases a more focused, honest sound, blending crunchy guitars with raw emotion. Moving away from his previous influences like The Drums and Lil Peep, he embraced emo bands like Japandroids and Remo Drive, and overhauled his creative process by incorporating live guitar into his songwriting. The result is a cohesive, unflinching collection of songs that capture his growth as an artist. With no guest features or gimmicks, Forever marks a new chapter for EKKSTACY—an artist fully in control, confident in his sound, and more authentic than ever. ekkstacy.online Passion MangoPassion Mango is Connor Wilkinson. Based in Vancouver, the band uses themes of disillusionment and the optimistic hope of love to create dreamy in-the-feels music that make you want to cry during one song and dance to the next. Formed in 2022, the band’s debut album, Honeymoon Phase, released in Spring 2023. Their EP, Garden Party, followed that same summer. Passion Mango’s growth accelerated in late 2023 on TikTok with their song, “Boy”, amassing over seven million streams on Spotify. Their most recent self-titled album was released in March 2024. passionmangoband.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite

HIP HOP DANCE CAMP AT STREET KINGS!Join us from July 09 to 30 for some dance classes! You have the choice to learn Hip Hop, Popping, or Breaking, or all of them! DatesWednesday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 ScheduleTots (Ages 3-4): Hip Hop: 4:00PM-4:30PM Mini's (Ages 5-7) Hip Hop - 4:30 - 5:30 PM Breaking- 5:30 - 6:30 PM Popping - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Juniors (Ages 8-12) Breaking- 4:30 - 5:30 PM Popping - 5:30 - 6:30 PM Hip Hop - 6:30 - 7:30 PM Senior (Ages 13-18) Hip Hop - 7:30 - 8:30 PM PriceAges 3-4 $65 - includes 4 weeks of class. Ages 5 - 18 One dance style - $85 (includes 4 weeks of class, with 1 class per week) Two OR Three dance styles - $155 (includes 4 weeks of class, with 2-3 classes per week) What to Bring: Loose clothes to dance inA clean pair of indoor shoesA waterbottle with only water (the studio does not allow anything other than water)A good attitude 🥳IMPORTANT: Keep an eye out for an email from Street Kings for our studio code so that you can enter the building! Location: Street Kings Studio - 4534 Hastings St, Burnaby B.C, V5C 2K4 We look forward to seeing you all strut your stuff and learn from some of the coolest teachers in Western Canada. Information Source: Street Kings | eventbrite

Please note that entering the space using a wheelchair will require assistance. We're not able to add a permanent ramp to the building, so we've purchased a portable metal ramp. Using it requires someone to place it and put it away after use.The building has a fenced entrance 49 inches wide, up 2 steps. The portable metal ramp (29 inches wide, 1:3.7/15° slope) can be placed over the steps.The landing is 44 inches long from the end of the ramp to the Vines Den door.The Vines Den door opens outwards from the right side and has a clearance of 32 inches.There are no steps once inside the Vines Den. Information Source: eventbrite

HIP HOP DANCE CAMP AT STREET KINGS BURNABY!In this 3 day camp you'll learn the basics of Hip Hop, Popping, and Breaking! Beginners are welcomed and encouraged! When: July 16, 17 & 18 Ages: Ages 3-4 Tots: 9:30AM-10:30AM - $95 Ages 5-7 Minis: 10:30AM-12:30PM - $120 Ages 8-12 Juniors: 10:30AM-12:30PM - $120 Ages 13-18 Seniors 1:30PM-3:30PM - $120 What to Bring: Loose clothes to dance inA clean pair of indoor shoesA waterbottle with only water (the studio does not allow anything other than water)A good attitude 🥳IMPORTANT: Keep an eye out for an email from Street Kings for our studio code so that you can enter the building! We can't wait to welcome you all this summer for this amazing 3 day dance camp. See you there! Information Source: Street Kings | eventbrite

To join this workshop you'll need to be able to: Kick up into a wall-supported handstand (hold for at least 10 seconds)Bail from a handstand*Walk up into a chest-to-wall handstand (hold for at least 10 seconds )*falling safely/cartwheeling out when falling over from a freestanding handstand away from the wall Content of this workshop: learn how to warm-up for a handstand practice and how to practice safelylearn how to consistently kick up into a freestanding handstandlearn how to work towards 10-30s handstand holds away from the wallimprove your alignementThis handstand workshop is often attended by participants from various backgrounds such as: Yoga, Pole Dance, Gymnastics, Calisthenics, Crossfit, Climbing, Circus, Acro Yoga and Fitness Enthusiasts. Various fitness professionals such as: Personal Trainers, Yoga and Pole Dance Teachers attended this workshop in the past to better understand techniques for practising, teaching and spotting handstands. This workshop will be a game-changer for your handstand practice if you're struggling with longer consistent holds and feel like you don't know how to improve further. Note: Limited spots available, so secure your place now! Workshop add-on: after attending the workshop you'll receive an email with two resources: Follow along video for warming up and conditioning for handstandsHandstand ebook with drills and exercises that will help you to improve your handstand***Additional Information Please, be aware that you will be requested to sign a health waiver and video/photo consent before attending the workshop. During some of my workshops video recordings and photos will be taken. This is done for marketing and teaching purposes. What people who attended this workshop say: Joel (workshop participant) 'I attended the handstand workshop on January 21st in Bournemouth. As a practitioner of this skill, I gained essential tips that significantly improved my handstand. Special thanks to Kuba – highly recommended!' Eileen (workshop participant) 'I joined in with a handstand workshop and loved it. In just two hours I had managed to do a handstand, which was something on my bucket list 😊. I have even been able to practice since using all the tips given. The teaching was great, well explained and Kuba is also a very lovely guy. Thank you 🙏🏻' Information Source: Kuba Jursza | eventbrite

The Rickshaw Presents M. Ward & The Undertakers Summer 2025 Tourwith guestsJuly 24th, 2025The Rickshaw Theatre19+Doors: 7:00pmM. Ward & The UndertakersSeveral times, as I listened to M. Ward’s supernatural thing, I asked myself what year it was. Was it 1952, and was I listening to a track from the Harry Smith Anthology? Was it 1972, and was I eavesdropping on the recording session for After the Gold Rush? No, it’s 2023, and M. Ward is one of the special contemporary artists who invite such questions. Ward has clearly mastered the whole vocabulary of American popular music and made serious decisions about how to employ it for his own ends. What Ward shares with Harry Smith’s artists and Neil Young is a context of musical and human values: authenticity and intimacy. supernatural thing’s original songs sound freshly pulled from the ground, with a little earth sticking to them. Ward’s lyric delivery has that slight rawness the ear loves, and his voice has quiet dignity and great tenderness. Supernatural Thing is an open-hearted, inviting album. The album’s guest stars — First Aid Kit, Shovels & Rope, Scott McMicken, Neko Case, Jim James, others — enliven the album with surprises. On “Too Young to Die,” the women’s voices in First Aid Kit spread a light frosting over the melody, and their Beach Boys-like chorus on “Engine 5” makes the song sound like an instant hit. The whole program has a lovely open house feeling, reminiscent of pre-pandemic house parties. It was at such parties in San Luis Obispo in the mid-1990s where I first heard M. Ward’s music. He was still a college student, writing his first songs and learning the vocabulary he uses today with such calm assurance. I asked him about the title track, in which Elvis Presley appears with a message: You can go anywhere you please. “Well, all my songs depend on dream-imagery to some extent,” he replied, “and this was an actual dream I had about Elvis, when he came to me and said that. I don’t know if it’s pandemic-related or not.” This is the song where Ward sings “you feel the line is growing thin / between beautiful and strange,” which I told him I thought sums up the emotional tone of the album. (He agreed.) “The title supernatural thing comes from an early thought as a kid that radio traveled the same airwaves as messages from supernatural things — and music, especially remembered music, is somehow tied up in this exchange,” he continued. “The sending and receiving of messages from memory and dreams seem to move along this same often broken-up wavelength. In this way and many others, I see this new record as an extension, 18 years later, of my Transistor Radio record, but this new record is better because its more concise and has more voices and more moods — the way my favorite radio was and still is.” I also asked about the guest artists, especially First Aid Kit, a new name to me. First Aid Kit are twin sisters from Stockholm, and when they open their mouths, something amazing happens,” Ward explained. “It was a great thrill to go to Stockholm and record a few songs there. The sound from blood-related harmony singers is impossible to get any other way – The Everly Brothers, The Delmores, The Louvins, The Carters, The Söderbergs - all have the same kind of feeling in their vocals. Eight of the album’s ten songs are Ward originals. There’s an unusual Bowie choice, “I Can’t Give Everything Away” from Blackstar, and a live rendition of Daniel Johnston’s “Story of an Artist.” “Bowie and Johnston are constant sources of inspiration for me, have been for I don’t know how many years,” Ward offered. Hearing the Bowie instrumental, so different in feel from the original recording, I was reminded of an evening long ago in San Luis Obispo when Ward, playing solo acoustic in a coffee house, sang “Let’s Dance” as a very slow ballad, revealing the lonely yearning the extraverted original only hinted at. When you can’t go out and see it for yourself, radio is still the best way for me to connect with the outside world. Whether it be music or talk or news or politics - FM or AM or satellite – I re-learned this while stranded indoors during the pandemic - It's constantly changing at the hands of someone far away who you don't know and there's a lot in that exchange to be inspired by when it comes to making records mwardmusic.com RSVP on FacebookRefund PolicyNo refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges. For full listings visit www.rickshawtheatre.com Information Source: Rickshaw Theatre | eventbrite