Feb. 15, 2012 - Issue #852: The Coffee Issue

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Human Statues

Fri, Feb 17, Horizon Stage, Spruce Grove and Sat, Feb 18, Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan

Bryan Birtles / bryan@vueweekly.com
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With tight vocal harmonies and an ability to work in a variety of genres, the only other thing that defines the Human Statues is the duo's sense of fun. Performing nearby to Edmonton twice this weekend, singer and guitarist—though you could describe either member that way—Jeff Bryant soundtracked his life for us.

 

AT HOME

Morning
Watasun, Watasun
Vancouver-based Watasun always starts my day right with playful and unpretentious music that is as genuine as can be.

Noon
Reggie Watts, Why Shit So Crazy?
Thank God for Reggie Watts. It is so refreshing and heartening to hear a man with enormous musical and comedic talent put his talents to good use like he does here.

Night:
Supergrass, Road To Rouen
Some hauntingly beautiful songs on this record. Playing this music before going to bed maintains my faith in what you can do with bass, drums, piano, guitars and the voice.

 

ON THE ROAD

Morning
Chris Velan, Solidago
It's easier for me to wake up in the morning on the road knowing a bearded indie musician can deliver such melodic and honest songs.

Noon
Foo Fighters, The Colour And the Shape
I listened to this album a lot when it was released and have recently revisited it with fresh ears. It's easier for me to eat lunch on the road knowing Dave Grohl is so versatile.

Night
Weezer, Make Believe
I nostalgically favour Weezer's self-titled "Blue Album" over any other subsequent effort, but this collection of songs is pretty satisfying. It's easier for me to sleep on the road knowing that Rivers Cuomo is still making music.

Fri, Feb 17 (9 pm)
Horizon Stage, Spruce Grove
$20 – $25

Sat, Feb 18 (7:30 pm)
Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan
$22.50 – $24.50
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