#Desert Daze Caravan tour

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Still can’t believe I met Temples 😁😊 Such a great experience!

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Gallery: Temples @ The Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC Date: February 26th, 2017 Photographed by: Ray Maichin

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Desert Daze Caravan Tour

This is pretty much the only thing that’s been on my mind these days. That and school. BUT mostly this. 

I am beyond excited to put some time aside to catch a few shows and dance!

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War and Peace Pt. 2

Father! Tony x Daughter! Reader

Warnings: mentions of war zones, anxiety, character death, & sad children 

A/N: I really enjoy writing this and am super excited about where this is going, tell me what you think about it! 

Tony Stark had done these press tours before, the federal governments around the world were his biggest buyers so it only made sense that sometimes he would show up at some base camp and take a few pictures. But something had happened, the carrier that had carried him all the way here couldn’t make it to base camp so he had to be driven by a small caravan of soldiers across the wasteland of a desert that was the Kunar Province of Afghanistan.

But at least he finally had cell coverage, and he was not surprised at the amounts of calls from JARVIS and Pepper he had missed. He knew sooner or later they would find out that he had left Obadiah  in charge of some rather important meetings with a certain high ranking marshall in the United States government who had specifically asked to speak to Tony directly. So he felt no regret deleting the call history on his phone and going to check his email. He found equally upset emails with titles like “Tony we need to talk” and “Why didn’t you tell me”, which all equally quickly found their way into the garbage.

Quickly get bored of his phone Tony began to make snarky conversation with the soldiers that ended as most conversation with him do, an inquest to take a few pictures. Tony gladly posed for the picture plastering on a fake smile he had mastered in his early teens. So when the Hummer in front of them exploded no one was ready.

Tony had imagined what this war zone was like, Hell he made these weapons but he really did not imagine it right. It was so much louder than he thought it would be. The world became a constant buzz, his eardrum had mostly likely burst, and when he saw the woman driving get shot he could not believe it, nor did he believe it when the man in front of him was taken out the same way. But when the boy next to him, and that is what he was: a boy, was shot in a reign of bullets he nearly vomited. His heart pounding in his throat he pounced out of the vehicle and stumbled through fire and over the rough, rocky terrain to take cover behind a rock that just barely covered him. Pulling out his phone he begged for service and there it was, he quickly called JARVIS praying to speak one last time to his family. Tony Stark didn’t find God in that moment but he did remember his daughter, the little girl Tony had not even thought of calling since landing over 24 hours ago. And boy if had been able to finish his thought about how much he missed her it would have changed his life he just knew it. But before he could think those lovely thoughts about his little girl he saw his name, and it was the only time in his life seeing his name printed on something did not bring him joy.

STARK INDUSTRIES

He couldn’t help but think of all those emails that had began with that same simple address, except this time the message was not a promise of money or sex or dinner but something Tony didn’t really think he would ever have to face. He only got a few steps away before his product blew up in his face. He felt the pain before he really even acknowledged it before he realized it was there. The blood surprise him until he remembered he had designed the explosive to be able to rip through Kevlar, and he had never once disappointed himself in his genius designs.

Time passed in a daze for Tony, he felt the rough cotton of the bag over his head and the biting rope over his wrist and he hated that he couldn’t understand the words being said around him. But the one constant was the heart stopping pain, it was ever present a gnawing on his mind that would force him to slip in and out of consciousness.

When the bag was finally slipped off of his head he was in a dark room sitting in a chair with multiple guns pointed at his head staring down a camera. Always a camera he thought darkly to himself, this was proof that they had him, it was proof to his company and to his daughter that he had been caught and strung up. It was proof to his daughter that he was the failure he had tried so hard not to be.

I’m going to leave her all alone like my parents left me.  And for the first time in what seemed to him to be days, he thought of something other than the physical pain and lost himself to the thought of never being able to apologize for all the wrong he has done by his daughter.

Pepper was whispering urgently on the phone, her back firmly to you as she looked out towards the ocean. Calls like that happened nearly on the hour every hour Pepper was watching over you, which was only after Happy had to get home to sleep so he could be back at 6 am to get you to the private tutor you studied under. Pepper was trying her best to shield you from the reality of the situation.

Your elbow had merely been sprained and was held up by a sling mostly for comfort not for any actual healing purposes. Any other time of your life and this would have been the worst thing that could possibly happen. But when the paramedics had gone to child services about a young girl being left alone in Stark’s mansion the media had somehow been let in on the information before the agent even showed up. Tony had kept you a strict secret everyone who meet you or dealt with you in anyway signed an NDA before they even got to meet you or hear what the meeting was even about. It was you lived in a separate wing of the mansion and had a tutor over an hour away and went by a separate name if you ever did have to go out. But even the secret of your existence being found out wasn’t the worst thing that had happened to you this month. No your father had been taken. He had been lost to the world and you would most likely never see him again.

Pepper and Happy were trying to keep you blissfully ignorant but you were smart. You understood that if your father didn’t come back you would have no relations and who knows what would happen to you then.

Pepper clicked the phone closed with heavy sigh and took a second to compose herself before turning to you with a clap of her hands.

“Okay honey, let’s get to bed? Tomorrow someone is coming to watch over you when Happy and I can’t, okay?”

You stood up, keeping your head down to hide the panic that was quickly spreading across your face. Your father had always thoroughly vetted people before they came into your house, what if it was a bad person pretending to be someone who would love you? What if it was someone from the group who had taken your father who would take you too? What if it was someone you really liked and if your father got back he would fire them? What if you really start to love them and they leave you too?

You had wandered your way to your room, hearing Pepper’s phone start going off again, so you let out the soft cry you had been holding in. “Little one, what’s the matter?”

That was the only voice that could truly comfort you any more. JARVIS was the real reason you got out of bed in the morning. He would remind you what your father would have wanted, he tells you not to make it any harder on the adults because you don’t want them worrying about you, reminding you to be strong to them and that he can take care of you.

“Daddy, they are bringing someone to look after me tomorrow and I’m worried. Daddy I’m really scared.” Your voice was small but you knew he could hear you.

“Little one. Do not worry about anyone. I will always be looking after you. I promise you that, Y/N, I swear with everything that I am that I would rather malfunction than let anything terrible happen to you.”

And you believed him.

Tony was working for his life. He had never been much of a sleeper but one thing you start to miss when it isn’t available to you is sleep. And since he was awake so often he had so much time to think. He thought of the sun, of what a dog bark sounded like, what laughter sounded like, what clean water looked like. He tried to avoid thinking of you as much as possible because it always made him feel like maybe he deserved this. He hadn’t been there for you, not truly, since you were young. He would try to think of your favorite color, what your favorite animal was, what time of day were you happiest: and he couldn’t think of an answer that he knew was right.

But when he was so close to finishing the secret project he had been working on with his bunk mate he began to feel an emptiness in his soul; he just could not understand why he felt this way. He should be more relieved and excited than ever to maybe finally be seeing what he had been dreaming of for the past weeks.

He looked down then, and for the first time he really saw.

Your watch.

Your watch, the thing that kept you with him always.

Was gone.

You were gone.

And for the first time since he had been locked in that Hell hole he closed his eyes and cried. And he cried. And cried. And cried.

He had promised he would only take that stupid piece of junk metal that hadn’t even worked in years off when he died.

He made himself a new promise. Not only would he kill every single one of those sons of bitches who took him, he would get that watch back, and he would fix it, and he would never leave you helpless and alone Ever Again.

Tony opened his eyes and worked with a renewed vigor determined to his baby girl again. 

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We're not often stuck for words but the Desert Daze Caravan Tour is almost over and it has been incredible. We feel honoured every time we get to come to the U.S. and to get to be a part of this tour with some amazing bands just blows our mind. Thank you to Phil and everyone @desertdaze_official, @thenightbeats, @deapvally, @frothband, @jjuujjuu_, @themadalchemistliquidliteshow's spectacular visuals, and of course all of you who came out to support the shows along the way. It's been a wonderful trip. ••••••••••••••••••••• 📷 by @roxford @meow__wolf Santa Fe NM

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On their third full length record, Los Angeles five-piece Froth shifted styles from their usual garage psych fare to gamble with a studio-centered album. The resulting Outside (briefly), released back in February, is the sound of a bet that payed out big; A Love That’s Sound spoke with bass/synth player Jeremy Katz about when studio experiments go right, regional differences in shoe-gaze and touring with the Desert Daze Caravan.

Froth [Jeremy Katz] @ the Cobalt. Photo: David Lacroix.

DL: With Outside (briefly) the band had a different approach to the studio. Can you describe how the process of this last album was different than your second record?

Jeremy Katz: The first two records were more live, we just write songs and then play them live because we were playing a million shows, and then just go in and record them the way that we had been playing them. On this one, we never played any of the songs before we recorded them so they took form in the studio then we learned how to play them after we recorded them. It’s kind of backwards from how we usually did it.

DL: The first song on the record “Contact” sets a strong tone for the album. When did the band decide on that song as the opening track?

Jeremy Katz: “Contact” was the first song that we wrote after Bleak came out in 2015. We were playing it for a bit and we stopped playing it because we didn’t like it anymore but then our friend Julian Ruiz from the band Holy Wave told us that we had to put that song on our album. We re-worked it two or three times and finally once we recorded it we thought it would be a good opening track for a record.

DL: Songwriting is not a usual focus within most shoe-gaze inspired rock. What influences lead Froth to have such a song-writing emphasis on Outside (briefly)?

Jeremy Katz: Joojoo was listening to a lot more of Elliot Smith and the Beatles rather than the shoe-gaze bands we used to listen to. We still listen to those groups, he wanted to have more of a song-writer-y style and we would put our textures over them once he had the structure of the song.

Froth w/ Desert Daze Caravan & Mad Alchemy Light Show @ the Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, 2017. Photo: David Lacroix.

DL: Despite the restraint and electric tone of the record, there’s a few fiery jams. What was different about your instrumental chemistry on this album?

Jeremy Katz: If we all tried to get together in a room and write a song it would never work out. Lately Joojoo will write songs and me and Cameron will join in. Consciously we wanted to have some longer instrumental songs but it happened really naturally.

DL:How do you feel about opening up for Ride in a few weeks?

Jeremy Katz: We are insanely excited to open up for one of our favorite bands. It’s just crazy that they have even invited us to go play with them.

DL: Shoegaze is heavily associated with the UK and the East Coast. What is different about being in a West Coast shoe gaze group?

Jeremy Katz: I don’t know what’s different besides that there aren’t that many. There’s not many in LA, that’s for sure and I think that people think that there’s a certain sound from California that we have. I’m not sure I agree with that but that’s what people tell us. DL: What was it like performing as part of the Desert Daze Caravan tour? Jeremy Katz: It was great. Night Beats are a band that we’ve become friends with. They helped us out a lot in the beginning, we’ve become huge fans. Whenever they came through LA they would ask us to play with them. We are always super excited to play with them. Having the lights from the Mad Alchemy Liqht Show takes the show to a different level. It makes it more interesting for people on and off the stage, it adds another element to the show and makes it more of an experience.

Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show, Desert Daze Caravan 2017. Photo: David Lacroix.

DL: the song “Petals” is a standout on the record as a slow burning introspective number. What did Joojoo write that song about ? Why does the band like this song as a closer?

Jeremy Katz: That song is funny because it’s one of the songs on the album that we wrote as a group and it was actually way faster, it was more of a garage-y song. When we recorded it, the producer Thomas Dolas, when we heard it on tape, he was like “hey guys”  and slowed it way down. The lyrics I think he wrote after the song was completely written so I’m not sure what it’s about. It’s more of a come-down song so we like to play it last because it’s more emotional and closes out the set.

DL: What sort of music does Froth listen to in the tour van?

Jeremy Katz: We found this band from Seattle called Versing. They are incredible, we played with them the other night and they totally blew me away. It’s funny because most of the time in the van everyone has headphones and is just listening to their own thing. Joojoo is really into this guy called Dean Blunt, kind of more hip-hop sample based stuff. I love the new Slowdive record, i’ve been listening to them a lot. Lots of podcasts, we’ve been on tour so long we’re at a point where we are out of music and are just trying to stay entertained.

Froth

Froth

DL: What’s great about the Los Angeles music scene right now? What’s not so great?

Jeremy Katz: It’s always great there because there’s tons of bands playing all of the time. There’s always a band touring that’s playing in Los Angeles. The worst part is that the DIY community is dying, there’s all of those warehouses and places that we used to play, they are gone now. I think that it is probably harder for new bands to find places to play. I think that’s probably the worst part.

Froth @ Levitation Vancouver 2015. Photo: David Lacroix.

DL: What are your thoughts on playing Levitation Vancouver?

Jeremy Katz: We have never had a bad show in Vancouver, it’s always amazing. Honestly, I think it’s one of the best music scenes in North America, it’s always really fun. People come out and have a good time. If every city had a scene like this, it would be really fun to tour in the US. I really wish it was like this everywhere. And Canada has the nicest people.

Artwork: Marie Ingouf Photo/Interview/Web: David Lacroix.

  Froth – “Backwards from Usual” On their third full length record, Los Angeles five-piece Froth shifted styles from their usual garage psych fare to gamble with a studio-centered album.

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The 'Desert Daze Caravan Tour" is West Coast only. Temple's new album's out in March.

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Gallery: Deap Vally @ The Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC Date: February 26th, 2017 Photographed by: Ray Maichin

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THE RICKSHAW THEATRE CELEBRATES NINE YEARS OF LIVE, LOUD, MUSIC

Formerly a theatre that screened kung-fu films in the 70′s, The Rickshaw Theatre on 254 East Hastings has since played host to a variety of diverse acts, and is celebrating nine years as a live music venue this July. “A vital institution in the ongoing revitalization of the Downtown Eastside,” the theatre has been run by its current owner, Mo Tarmohamed, since the summer of 2011. The Rickshaw sticks by their philosophy of giving performers every opportunity to succeed, and the audience the experience, by focusing on the stage performance. 

Congratulations to the theatre on 9 years as a live music venue! What has been the most rewarding part about operating The Rickshaw Theatre?

Thank you! There are a lot of rewards operating the Rickshaw, but if I were to sum it up into one overarching reward, it would be witnessing the audience and performers connecting on an otherworldly level and knowing that we helped to facilitate that experience.

What has been your favourite show you've hosted during the 7 years you've been on board as owner/general manager?

Wow, this really is a tough question for me to answer. There have been so many great shows, but I guess the one that sticks out for me is the Bob Mould show in October 2017. I have been such a huge fan of Bob's music over the decades. I had been trying for over 6 years to convince his agent to book a show at the Rickshaw, and then it finally happened! I had seen Bob's last Vancouver show at Richards on Richards in March 2008, and so it was such a thrill having him grace the Rickshaw stage last year.

The great part about The Rickshaw is its diversity with shows, between hosting legendary and international acts like The Sonics and The Joy Formidable, to comedy troupes, drag, belly dance showcases, and emerging local artists. How special is it to you that all forms of art and entertainment are showcased at your venue?

It is very special to me to make the venue accessible to all forms of artistic expression. I did not want the Rickshaw to be pigeonholed as a punk or a metal venue. We definitely cater to the metal and punk community, and will always do so, but we also embrace all genres of music and other forms of artistic expression. I am fortunate to be in a position to provide a space to not only established performers, but also to new and emerging talent.

As supporters of the Vancouver and BC music scene, it's wonderful that these musicians have a space to perform at your venue. With some local venues that have previously hosted these acts closing, or being forced to close their doors, why is this important that the Rickshaw remain a place for these acts to come to?  

For local bands, the Rickshaw is a bridge between playing house shows or shows at smaller venues, and seeing what it might be like to make music a career (even if it might be a part-time career). Our demeanor and philosophy is no matter where a band might be on their musical evolutionary cycle, they will receive the same level of production value and attention as a major touring act. We want bands to feel like rock stars when they play our stage and hopefully that inspires them to carry on their musical quest.

Your venue is well-regarded for focusing on the performance, and what's happening on-stage. This is a fantastic mindset to have and keep implemented! Personally, why is the 'experience' so important to you? Have you always felt this way about live acts you've seen, even before you owned the Rickshaw?

Live music is all about the experience - for the performers and the people who have come to see them. Our philosophy is to make sure that we give the performers every opportunity to succeed, as best we can. And from an audience perspective, our aim is to provide a welcoming space for them to enjoy the artists. I guess, subconsciously, this is how I've always wanted to experience a live concert even before owing the Rickshaw: a friendly and welcoming space that cares about the product it's delivering. We want going to see a live show an addictive experience.

You have a nice line-up for the Anniversary show - Art d'Ecco (who is no stranger to the Rickshaw Theatre), Sunbathe, The Intelligence Service, and Cartoon Lizard. How did you handpick these acts, with so many who have came through your doors prior? What makes these acts special to you, and what are you looking forward to at the upcoming evening?

The lineup evolved over the space of a couple of months. It started with a conversation I had with Lance Gordon (Mad Alchemy) when he was here doing the liquid light show at the Burger A Go Go shows at the Rickshaw in February. Lance is a huge fan of the Rickshaw. He has done lights here for the Levitation Festival, Desert Daze and the Mad Alchemy Caravan. He mentioned to me that if I ever wanted him to project lights at the Rickshaw, he would happy to come up from California, where he is based, to do so. We checked our respective calendars and targeted July 13th.

After that, I contacted one of my favourite local musicians Art d'Ecco to see if he was available (and luckily he was!) to headline the event. I then approached Victoria's Cartoon Lizard, who have played the Rickshaw a couple of times before, because I felt that their music lends itself to a psychedelic light show. They are also a great bunch of guys who really help promote shows they are involved in.

A few days later, Pieter Hilton from Portland's Typhoon got in touch with me asking me if there were any gigs available on July 13th that his other band, Sunbathe (that also includes another Typhoon member, Shannon Steele) could jump on for their Pacific Northwest tour. Typhoon have played the Rickshaw a number of times over the last 6 years and I have become close friends with the members of the band. I wasn't aware of Sunbathe before Pieter mentioning them to me but after listening to them, I felt that they would compliment the lineup we already had.

I wanted a 4th band on the bill with a slightly edgier sound and it was suggested that I contact The Intelligence Service. Their psyche infused sound also lends itself to a liquid light show perfectly. Once the lineup was set, Alex Pen from The Intelligence Service designed the show poster.

Once again, congratulations on 9 years! Can we expect another 9 years (and hopefully many more) of live music at The Rickshaw Theatre? Tell us about the schedule for the upcoming summer and fall, what are a few highlights?

And once again thanks! It's actually a double anniversary: not only is it the 9th year for the Rickshaw, it's also my 7th year owning it. Summer tends to quiet for music venues as everyone prefers to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather and getting their fill of live music at outdoor festivals. Having said that, we still have some great shows in July and August and a chock full of shows in the fall. I am especially looking forward to the return of Mudhoney to the Rickshaw in September.

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Thank you to Mo Tormohamed and The Rickshaw Theatre! Once again, you can purchase your tickets for The Rickshaw Theatre’s 9th Anniversary show on July 13th by checking out their Facebook event, or following this link to Ticketfly. For a complete listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.rickshawtheatre.com/.

Posted by: Chloe Hoy