I Need Some Diamond Rings

This is my 100th post.
This is a celebratory post.
I celebrate this post with the help of Diamond Rings. Check it.



The Biltmore Caberet
November 20, 2010
Doors 7 - Show at 8 - Curfew at 11
Diamond Rings + Human + Teen Daze + Dbl. Dragon

The Biltmore
The venue was a great space for live music - great selection of seats - bar - warm decor and colours - all of this centred around the main stage. The state of the art sound and light systems provided exceptional sound the entire night. Was pleasantly surprised.

Dbl. Dragon
They opened the show with a set just under 30 minutes with catchy dance-rock-pop tracks. They had 2 drummers and it absolutely made their sound come across. The drummers and vocalist were delivering an impressive performance. Great sound, performance, music. It warmed everyone from the freezing chills outside.
Was probably my favourite act of the night, after Diamond Rings - o'course.

Teen Daze
Experimental band from right here in Vancougar played a 30 minute set full of synth driven tracks. Their sound reminded me of dreamy walks in the dark streets on Vancouver. They created a mood of calm, yet their sound had just enough drums, guitars and beats to have the audience dancing -- drinks in hand.
I was impressed. I'll definitely make an effort to see them play again.

Human
Two members took the stage before Diamond Rings and played electronic heavy songs backed by heavy basses. Interesting experimental, electronic sound balanced out with guitars, and vocals. They seemed to have the longest set... it may have been the excitement that was making everyone antsy in anticipation for the final act.

Diamond Rings - Website + Myspace

Diamond Rings' LP Special Affections was released October 2010 on Secret City.

Based out of Toronto - His electronic - experimental - 80's inspired sound recorded on this LP receives an impressive review from PITCHFORK ---

His performance at the Biltmore was surprisingly the shortest set of the night. It may have been due to the ridiculous curfew of 11pm that the venue set. Diamond Rings took the stage at around 10:30 and play a 30 minute set filled with his syncopated rhythms and beats playing from his macbook, and him on vocals and electric guitars or keys. The audiences' excitement was palpable and everyone body swayed, feet shuffled, body rolled with arms pumping for the entire set.
He graced the stage with gold glittery spandex leggings, and face make up that screams fierce!
I can't recall the order of the songs performed, but am sure he played Show Me Your Stuff, Something Else, and Wait & See

If you have the chance, absolutely check out Diamond Rings, he definitely puts on an energetic show - you are sure to have a fun time.