Photo Gord Badanic THE La-Z-Boys, left to right, Gord Badanic, Gary Economy, Tony Hazel and Donald Delano play the Boar’s Head tonight and tomorrow night in North Vancouver. a-Z-Boys Kicking back The La-Z-Boys are Tony Hazel (ex-lead OK, so you’ve got the brew, you’re sitting in that big old springy chair with the pop-out foot rest and it’s time to chill with some tunes. You are partial to punk and you caught the new wave, but it’s all a little to abrasive for your immediate needs now. You wanna be - sedated. Your inner psycho killer must remain calm. Lift that sagging carcass up and venture out with pipe and slippers for some this weekend at the Boar's Hea: Dr.) in North Vancouver. eae mayhem (999 Marine North Shore-based The La-Z-Boys — self- described as “Canada’s least ambitious music group” play the joint May 26 and May 27. NV fest coordinator salutes NewMusicWest participants May 23 2000 To the Management and Staff at: The Avalon, Jack Lonsdales Pub, The Artist Tree, The Rusty Gull, The Pemberton Station, The Brit, The City of North Vancouver, The District of North Vancouver, The North Shore Arts Commission and The North Shore Neighborhood House, thank you for supporting the spirit of New Music West 2000 and giving the NMW artists the opportunity to perform and especially for showing them the courtesty and respect they deserved in our wonderful little neck of the woods. A special thanks to the City of North Vancouver Mayor Barbara Sharp, the District of North Vancouver Mayor Don Bell and the chair of the Noth Shore Arts Cominission, Umeeda Switlo, without whom this yearns event could never singer of Cast of Thousands, 6” Maria}; gui- tarist-singer Donald Delano (producer, recording studio owner); guitarist-singer Gary Econonyy, ex-member of Taste of Joy, Cast of Thousands, The Gathering, manager of vintage guitar store Not Just Another Music Shop); and bass player Gord Badanic (ex-member Go Four 3/Thrill Squad, past president of the PMIA and CiTR). What the boys basically do is this: they take songs like The Jam’s “That's Entertainment” or Stiff Little Finger’s “Alternative Ulster” and turn them into acoustic folkie sing-alongs. Look forward to three soothing sets each night; beginning at 9 p.m. have happened. A lot of time and energy went into bringing New Music West 2000 to North Vancouver this year, and I would like to thank everyone who supported this yearzs festival and conference. The Kickoff Party at the Avalon Thursday, May 1] was a huge success and the bands who played that night, Freaky Spirit, Beefgroovy, Saudaji, and Go Dog Go, really pulled out all the stops Bellevue Avenue — “West Vancouver V7V 1E1 —— Michael Becker and put on a stellar show. Other artists that had awesome performances this ast weekend were: Barney Bental, Sue Medley, Locos Bravos, The Sky Fishermen, See NewMusicWest Page 26 Five bands to piay all- ages concert tonight North Shore rockers Exit This Side will be heiping out the Harvest Project with an all-ages concert at the Eagles Hall on 3rd and Chesterfield tonight. Billed as “Eargasm 2000,” the five-band event will fea- ture 3Fiy as the opening act. Roots of the Chainless, Srychnine and Eulogy will then spar for bragging rights in a “battle of the egos” before Exit This Side closes out the evening with its set. Guest judges will ‘nelude protoscribe Sprout and Noise Therapy lead singer Dave Ottoson. Proceeds from the event will go to aid the Harvest Project in North Vancouver, Audience members are encouraged to bring canned and dry goods for donation. The show is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, call 645-3542 or e-mail . Exit This Side consists of Ben Wootten’s vocals, Tarek Elneweihi on lead guitar, Craig Mclaren on bass, Dan Caetano on rhythm guitar and Julian on drums. The band is currently working on a foliowup to their first CD, Sucker. — Jan-Christian Sorensen J . DJ RC’s top 10 pop picks ‘Top ten picks 8. Shades of Gray. 1] Graduation: Vitamin C | Amanda Marshall 2. Other Side. Red Hor 9. No me dejes de querer. Chili Peppers Gloria Stefan 3. The Real Slim Shady. 10. 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