John Goodman This Weck Editor joling@usnews.com @ See Spot Run and A is A play Whistler, Sunday, Aug. 1 and Richards on Richards, Vancouver, Aug, 2. SEE Spot Run. See Spot Run ragged is more like it. The band tour constantly but their man- agement had other plans for chem last fal. “When we gor off the road it was like falling off cliff, we're so used to touring,” says gui: tarist/vocalist Randy Bowen. “We came back to Montreal and it was like our legs were cut out from under us. We were in limbo tor about four weeks.” Singer/bassist Chris Brodbeck spent that time writing new tunes and then called the troops in to listen to the results. “We've never done that before,” says Bowen, “It was a really good change of pace. It wasn’t much of a break though — once we started recording it was 14 hours a day, six days a week for five months, Te was intense.” Preproduction for the new CD Weightless began the last week of September with veteran producer Gary Moffer. The former April Wine guitarist is an integral part of See Spot Run’s sound and has been working with them since rise see Spot Run showcases We/ghiless tunes debut RP hostdos bern Sb thusn an Gary s sen save and open te new adeas. Ple’s a hip gan” “Wedeanon tint Heavily in then dance ine Pugs wnthuses Bonver preproductien: 7 {ho band wert through 25 somes with 12 making the dnab cut “We sit around che rehearsal room and jist bang them out and see where thes re wom says Bowen. “Irs a very organic way ot doing things. We don't have any master plan.” Their bebe} dees though. Loygerhead Records Luached the new CD with a massive party at Toronte’s Air Canada Centre in carly M: The first single released: tront ther new pop-rock vem, the te cut oft Weradrless, Went straight inte the top ten across the country with the video vetting heavy airplay on MuchMusic. The entre CD displays the craftsmanship and artistry of a band on the rise. Their current cross-country tour with label Mates Ais A brings them to southern B.C. for dates this weekend. Sunday they play Whistler with the New Meanies, Monday they are in Vancouver for a gig at Richards on Richards. “We love coming out West,” says Bowen, “the fans are very supportive.” It’s been almose exact! ar since See Spot Run last played in Vancouver. When the tour winds down in mid-August the band return east to shoot a video for “Terrified.” Never off the road for long they will then head back out looking for new places to run through their Weightless repertoire. Cruz tops dance picks DJ RC’s top dance tracks for the week are: 1, Mi Vida es Cantar: Celia Cruz 2. Tu Amor: Oiga Tanon 3. Tu Sonrisa: Elvis Crespo 4. Fiesta: Seatidos Opuestos 5. Procura: Chichi Peralta 6. Stand by Me: This N’ That 7. The Cup of Life: Ricky Martin 8. Boom, boom, boom, becom: Vengaboys 9. Everybody Get Up: Sive 10. Ungretty: TLC Artist profile: Mana Mana today are one of the most important Mexican pop/rock bands. Since their arrival on the music scene in 1986 they have made musical history as the only Latin rock band to reach six million-plus in worldwide sales. At the Grammics they were named Best Latin Rock/Alternative Artists. The 1992 release of Donde Jugaran Los Nines? taunched Mana’s career. Their success has continued with the release of Cuando Los Angeles Lloran, Suenos Liquidos, and subsequent albums, such as the most recent one: Mana Unplugged. In their music you can hear traditional rock, Colombian vallenato, calypso, reggac, and Puerto Rican salsa. Mana’s albums maintain an original scund, while using a variety of styles, ~- Sunday, July 31 DJ Raul Crus hosts Rio Crazy Night at the Lava Lounge (formerly The Gate), 1176 Granville St. If you arrive before 10 pon. tell tae door person “Dm here ta go Rio Crazy” and you will get a free drink and pay only S3 cover. For more info on Rio Crasy! Very Mobile DJ Service call Isteboau Iqbal at 255-5133 Their e-mail address is . mMmOoRTGAGES | WHEN THE BANKS SAY “NO” 687-2020 Financial Services Ltd. VISIT OUR WEBSITE wwow.instafund.com Lender Broker fees may apply m Korbin Friday. July 30 1999 ~ North Snore News - 23 Sheinina Rai MONTREAL’S See Snot Run (left to right): Chris Brodbeck, Reggie Bennett, Randy Bowen and Bruce McQueen piay Richards on Richards Monday, Aug. 2.