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Wayside
was formed in 1996 while its members were still attending the University
of British Columbia. While in its infancy, Wayside had managed to gather
enough of a fan base to play in clubs like the Starfish Room and the
Brickyard, and opened for acts such as Rymes with Orange and The Special
Guests.
Instinct
and influence have helped define Wayside’s musical style. The Wayside
sound sticks close to its rock roots but flirts with elements of pop and
punk. Its driving rhythm,
layered with infectious hooks and harmonies, have helped define a sound
that is catchy and distinct. Their
six-song CD "...Until Now"
captured the attention of Vancouver radio station CFOX 99.3FM and the PMIA
(Pacific Music Industry Association) who chose Wayside as one of the top
nine bands out of over three-hundred entries in their Demolisten Derby
contest in 1998. As a result,
Wayside was rewarded with recording time and a track on the Vancouver
Seeds 13 compilation CD released in 1999.
Following
the CD's release, the band used its newfound confidence and stage presence
and began to win new fans in clubs throughout Vancouver.
A solid following emerged that the band continues to draw upon to
this day. Their live show
circuit culminated with their inclusion in the New Music West festival in
1999, 2000 and 2001, further defining their place in the local music
scene.
In
2002, Wayside turned over a new leaf, moving their keyboardist to the bass
and adding a second guitarist. Wayside has been able to take their
existing sound and tweak it to perfection. Fresh off their first gig,
Wayside entered bandFEST2002 featuring bands from Vancouver, the Lower
Mainland and Victoria in a massive battle-of-the-bands event. Wayside
stormed their way through 4 rounds and made it to the bandFEST BC
Championship Finals held at Mavericks on the Waterfront. Wayside spent the
latter half of the year in the studio recording four brand new songs and
released their CD to a packed house at the Anza Club in February 2003.
"Well,
what can I say, this song is simply a great pop/rock song. Everything is
here. The hook, the melody, the chorus, the structure, the guitar licks,
the rhythm, the . . . well . . . you get the idea. Similar sound to Jimmy
Eat World (?). It's the whole package, really. I won't at all be surprised
if one day I flick on the telly and find this song bouncing its way up the
Top Ten. I won't turn over either."
Garageband.com Review of "The Only One" from our latest CD.
"[Wayside]
would be a natural fit on CFOX, wedged somewhere between the Gin
Blossoms and Age of Electric on a weekday afternoon. In short, this EP
sounds great”
John
Lucas, The Georgia Straight
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