From somewhere beneath the swelling strings and synths, the angular guitars and pulsating beats, cleaves the voice of Jamie Fooks of Jane Vain & the Dark Matter. In early 2003, Fooks started writing songs by her self in her basement apartment, to deal with the remaining demons of a reckless adolescence. Somewhat deterred by an open mic night that ended in tears, Fooks was encouraged to continue performing by the support of friends, and the interest of current guitar player Dillon Whitfield (of Raccoon). With the addition of Whitfield’s haphazard guitar playing, the foundation of Jane Vain & the Dark Matter was laid.
The duo played a string of shows, accompanied by only drums beats and bass, programmed by Fooks. These shows attracted attention from fans, promoters and other musicians.
Now, accompanied live by a rhythm section, (Shawn Dicey of Ox on drums, Markus Lake of The Incandescence on bass) Jane Vain & the Dark Matter have released their first full length, Love Is Where The Smoke Is, on Edmonton’s Rectangle Records, and are embarking on another national tour in support of their record. The record features contributions by local musicians Mark Hamilton, Foon Yap, and Annalea Sordi of Woodpigeon, Jesse Locke of SIDS, and Matt Flegel of The Cape May. Inherent in the music is a kinetic energy, as if Jane Vain & the Dark Matter are aiming for anxious chaos, but achieving a careful clarity.
Upcoming shows:
24 Jul 2008 20:00 The Apollo Thunder Bay, Ontario
26 Jul 2008 20:00 The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario
27 Jul 2008 20:00 Alex P. Keaton London, Ontario
29 Jul 2008 20:00 The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario
30 Jul 2008 20:00 Zaphod Beeblebrox Ottawa, Ontario
31 Jul 2008 20:00 The Jupiter Room-Pop Montreal Music Series Montreal, Quebec
7 Aug 2008 21:00 O’Hanlons Regina, Saskatchewan
8 Aug 2008 21:00 Amigos Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
9 Aug 2008 21:00 New City Likwid Lounge Edmonton, Alberta
15-17 Aug 2008 20:00 Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival. Salmon Arm, British Columbia
20 Aug 2008 21:00 The Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, British Columbia
11 Sep 2008 21:00 Broken City Calgary, Alberta
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