Introducing... Fur Bearing Animals

That's a video for "Someway" by Fur Bearing Animals . For the past year, these guys have been floating around Vancouver (notably at the Knoll Aid 2.0 benefit-turned-arrest-fest) with their blend of guitar, turntables, violin, and synth. I first randomly saw them play at an open mic night on the UBC campus, and then went back for more when they performed at The Media Club a few weeks later. Fur Bearing Animals are made up of Andrew Clements and Michael Fraser - two musicians who combine their very different styles in a way that's original and that works. Listening to their stuff, it's like Michael's violin sings along to Andrew's voice, and together they groove to the guitar, beats, and synth. It works, and they're good.

If you like what you hear, and you're looking to check out something different on Tuesday night, come out and see them play at the Opus Hotel. Of all places! You get to see the guys perform on fresh territory, since Opus isn't exactly known for live shows. It's known for cameras in the washrooms, from which you can spy on those chilling at the lounge. If that's your thing, then the night really can't get any better.

Pssst! If you can't make it on Tuesday, but you'd still like to support the band, you can join their Facebook page, or put your connections to work by letting others know of their talent. The guys are going on a music-infused road-trip-thing down to California in May/June, so if you know of anyone who would be interested in having them play, contact the band by e-mailing furbearinganimals [at] gmail [dot] com.

Fur Bearing Animals play at the Opus Hotel on Tuesday, April 22nd. The show starts at 8 pm and is free.