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Andrea de Boer’s band blueVenus gave us an incredible set at Velvet Underground as Canadian Music Week kicked off last night, moving the audience with their joygasmic fusion of jazz, blues, pop and Motown – with evocative lyrics, amazing musicianship and stellar vocals from de Boer. blueVenus includes de Boer on vocals and violin, Luke Roberts on guitar and back-up vocals, Mason Stoner on bass and Colin Kingsmore on drums.

From the title track of their CD Grin through “No Time To Waste,” this was an energetic, charismatic set – and de Boer beckoned us closer to the stage right off the top, creating a warm and intimate space for the sounds to live. And you cannot stand still while listening. Heads bopping, feet tapping, the audience was digging it. If you haven’t heard this band, do yourself a favour and check out the blueVenus website and YouTube channel.

Canadian Music Week is up and running all over T.O. until March 24, so get out there and support local talent.

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 009 — blueVenus – Andrea de Boer

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 008 — blue Venus – Andrea de Boer with bassist Mason Stoner in the background

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 006 — blueVenus – Andrea de Boer, and a unique and cool way to play the violin – plucking it like a ukulele

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 005 — blueVenus – Andrea de Boer on violin

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 004 — blueVenus – Luke Roberts (guitar/back-up vocals), Colin Kingsmore (drums), Andrea de Boer (vocals/violin) & Mason Stoner (bass)

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 003 — blueVenus – Luke Roberts & Andrea de Boer

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 002 — blueVenus – Colin Kingsmore on drums & Mason Stoner on bass

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 001 — blueVenus – Luke Roberts

blueVenus @ CMW 2013 010 — You know you’ve made it when a woman asks you to sign her boob. Andrea signing Leo with a black Sharpie.

In the meantime, here are some pics from last night’s blueVenus gig. Enjoy!

2 responses to “Joygasm of sound – blueVenus CMW showcase @ Velvet Underground”

Kat Leonard

March 21, 2013

Joygasm of sound! Amaaaazing! Definitely a sign of success once boobs get signed! 😀

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1. life with more cowbell
  
  March 21, 2013
  
  You know it! Hope you’re having a blast at CMW. 🙂
  
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