Xtra West Cultural Series

Locus will be performing live at Cafe Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver) on Wednesday, September 9th for the ninth installment of the Xtra West Cultural Series. Singer-songwriter Catherine McNeil and filmmaker Magali Gauthier will also be featured. Show runs from 8:30 -10:30 pm. Join the facebook event here.

The Xtra West Cultural series is a live showcase for emerging queer artists, held every second Wednesday of the month. For more information, email Mark Kowalk at mark.kowalk@xtra.ca.

Blueprint

A new extended remix of "Blueprint," a track from Locus' 2008 album "Ambrosia" will be featured in the Enchanted Miracle 2009 “Runway Idol," an upcoming talent competition produced jointly by Show Attitude Studio and SFU Chinese Student Union. Fans can preview the remix on Locus' myspace page.

"Blueprint" is written by Kaila So, Kelvin Chu, and Jason Chu.
Track credits:
Kaila: all vocals
Kelvin: programming

Original version produced by Jason and Kelvin Chu.
Extended remix produced by Kaila So, Kelvin Chu, and Jason Chu.

TEA Compilation Volume 14

An edited version of "Wonderland" has been chosen to appear on the Toronto Experimental Artists (TEA) Compilation CD Volume 14. "Wonderland" is the first single taken from Locus' full-length studio recording "Ambrosia," and was selected for inclusion on the compilation based solely on internet airplay on CBC Radio 3.

TEA Canada is a venture that provides promotion and support for independent musicians around the world. Tracks on their compilations will be distributed to radio stations, film, TV, and print media sources for review.

Keep checking back for release date information. In the meantime, click here for information on the TEA Compilations.

Twitter

Locus is now on twitter! Follow us at http://twitter.com/wearelocus!

Don't forget - Locus will be featured in the Xtra West Cultural Series this wednesday. See you at Cafe Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive) at 8:30pm!

Xtra West Cultural Series

Locus' live performance at Vancouver Pride's Gay Day @ Playland will be featured in an upcoming short film produced by Stephen Emery, to be presented on August 12th, 7pm, at Cafe Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Dr,Vancouver) as part of the Xtra West Cultural Series.

Xtra West Cultural Series is a monthly queer showcase for artists, musicians, poets, filmmakers, and other creative artists. For more information, please see this link or email Mark Kowalk at mark.kowalk@xtra.ca.

Locus is currently working on new tracks for a forthcoming CD single. The physical release will be available in limited quantities (approximately 100 copies will be printed), but a digital version will also be available for a reduced price. The release will contain an edited version of Locus' newest mandarin single, 流星 (Shooting Star), as well as some new and reworked material. Keep visiting the blog for more details.

Garden Festival and Pride 2009

Locus will be appearing at two important events on July 18th.

• Garden Festival - Lansdowne Centre Mall (5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond). For more information, click here. Don't miss the BC Law Enforcement’s Torch Relay Run for the Special Olympics!
  

• Gay Day @ Playland - PNE Playland (2901 East Hastings Street Vancouver). For more information, click here.
  

Lost

"Lost" is the third single from "Ambrosia." The folk/rock-inspired track was written by Kelvin Chu, Eric Chan, Jason Chu, and singer-songwriter Ma[rl]ina. Fans can play the track on Locus' myspace page.

Credits:
Lost (K. Chu/J. Chu/E. Chan/M. Sawai)
Produced by Jason and Kelvin Chu
Kaila: All vocals
Kelvin: Guitars, keyboards, programming
Eric: Drum programming
Jason: Additional programming

All music and lyrics © Locus, 2008

Locus' next live appearance will be in support of Vancouver Pride's Gay Day @ Playland. Check out Locus' feature page on the Vancouver Pride website. More details to come.