Scene PG | September 2013

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04 Jordanna Leah Hardy 06 Axis Disrupt 08 Barkerville 09 Treasure Cove 12 Bonifyed 14 CFUR 18 FOCVS 21 Jana Phillips 24 boogaloo 26 Trevor Moore 28 Jason Keller 30 Mathias Rock 31 Coupon Page Second Chance Clarity - Hardy hits the reset button

A Metal State Of Mind

Sci-Fi Stars Will “Take The Sky”

Hidden Treasure

Party Rock in the ‘Hoof Tonight

CFUR’s Northern BC Audio Archive Project Needs Music & People Like You

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Collectively Speaking

More than just a pretty face

Make it Funky

What you see is not always what you get

Fighting for his life

Let there be Rock

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Second Chance Clarity –Hardy hits the reset button

By Charelle Evelyn

If you’re going to make mistakes, do it with someone else’s money.

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Jordanna Leah Hardy

That’s one of the lessons Jordanna Hardy had to learn the hard way.

The 22-year-old Prince George native isn’t walking into the fashion scene with her eyes sewed shut.

While she says it’s “every young designer’s dream to have their name on a label,” Hardy – who goes by Jordanna Leah, professionally – is content to scrape her knees under someone else’s name first.

Hardy wasn’t ready to strike out on her own as a 19 year old living in Vancouver to attend the Blanche MacDonald Centre.

She spent her money irresponsibly. She couldn’t pay her rent. She started to pick up more shifts at work instead of going to class.

With just three months and one course left, Hardy left school and came back to Prince George, tail tucked between her legs. Instead of making a name for herself, she became a statistic.

“It was a feeling of failure, of letting myself down and

letting my family down,” said Hardy, recalling that turbulent July 2011.

She said the most-heartbreaking moment was having to sign the papers officially withdrawing from school. “I called my sister afterwards – she cried, I cried. It was really tough.”

But Hardy wasn’t packing away her education and going to back to making the cosplay costumes that got her started down the fashion path in high school.

After working for her family business for a year, she re-enrolled in Blanche MacDonald

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last May, having to start from the beginning of the oneyear intensive course all over again.

“I was so determined and so focused,” said Hardy.

“School was my No. 1 priority. I mostly gave up having a social life for the year.”

That focus led to a 90 per cent average and a killer graduation collection that has her phone ringing. Her garments have already been featured in photoshoots across Canada and across the pond.

Even before she graduated she was offered a spot on a film crew doing costume design for the short film Reaperville, which premieres in Vancouver in late September.

The fashion world is Hardy’s oyster right now. Whether she does more costume design, learns the business side of design by interning with other designers or picks up and moves to the arts and culture Mecca of Montreal, she’s going to find her pearl.

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Sci-Fi Stars Will “Take The Sky” At Extra-Special September Event

In Barkerville

Denise Crosby Star Trek: TNG

Fans of hit TV shows like “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “The X-Files” and “Babylon 5” take note: your geekend dreams are about to come true! Hot on the heels of last year’s successful steampunk-themed Lost in Time event, Barkerville Historic Town is proud to announce the return of all things geek-chic… and this year, thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Prince George Citizen’s The Scene PG magazine, Barkerville’s geekend is going to be bigger and better than ever.

Geekenders, Vancouver’s preeminent nerdy event company and theatre troupe, are headed back to Barkerville with a three-day party for anybody and everybody who ever wanted to just put on a costume and be awesome for 72 hours.

From Friday, September 27th to Sunday, September 29th, 2013, Barkerville will play host to Geekenders Lost in Time 2: Take the Sky, a fun-filled, sci-fi party-convention that is packing some serious heat. Actor and documentary filmmaker Denise Crosby, who is perhaps best known to television audiences as Lieutenant Tasha Yar on the hit series “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” will be on deck to meet with fans, sign autographs, and pose for photographs on Saturday, September 28th, as well as participate in a special artist panel Q&A for Take the Sky ticket holders.

Dean Haglund X-Files, Lone Gunmen

Author and “Babylon 5” star Claudia Christian will be present throughout the day on Saturday as well, and will even jump onstage at the historic Theatre Royal to perform a 45-minute, Star Trek-themed improv show with Dean Haglund, co-star of “The X-Files” and “The Lone Gunmen.” Mr. Haglund and Ms. Christian will also be available for photos and autographs by day, and together join a stunning array special guests and performers who will appear throughout the three-day Take the Sky event.

On Friday, September 27th, Vancouver-based actor Michael Schaldemose will perform his one-man tour-de-force “Call Me Kirk” at 9:00 PM, and renowned fandom comedians Jesse Inocalla (LEGO’s Legends of Chima, Anime Evolution) and Tyler James Nicol (Megasteakman, Cos & Effect) will be along for the ride. On Saturday night Trixie Hobbitses, the Canadian “Nerd Queen of Burlesque,” will head up a growing list of amazing ‘nerdlesque’ performers, comedians, and emcees who are sure to knock off a few socks – theirs and yours.

“This is a pop-culture event like no other in Canada,” said James Douglas, Barkerville’s Manager of Visitor Experiences. “We are thrilled to be hosting another Geekenders convention, and after last year’s amazing experience we’re excited to see what our second year will bring.”

Claudia Christian Babylon 5

“We have a wonderful selection of guests and programming, and without a doubt, there will be something for everyone,” he added.

Model Denise Godeau Photo © Daniel Mcleod

Along with several celebrity appearances, Take the Sky will feature exclusive variety shows, an array of Barkerville retailers providing unique collectibles produced especially for Geekenders guests, games, prizes and, of course… cosplay (costume play, for those yet-to-be initiated). Included in the convention passes are traditional Barkerville activities like gold-panning, stage coach rides, Theatre Royal tickets… and a special Doctor Who-themed afternoon tea with “Queen Victoria.”

Combining Geekenders’ trademark fandom-based theatre with a cast of dozens of historical interpreters and Barkerville’s patented magic, Geekenders Lost in Time 2: Take the Sky promises to combine events you’ve never seen before at cons (laser tag quick draw!) with screenings, panels, and a trademark mix of costume contests, trivia competitions, geeky burlesque, epic parties and prizes!

For more information Geekenders Lost in Time 2: Take the Sky please visit www.barkervillegeekend.com.

B A R K E R V I L L E H I S T O R I C T O W N Box 19 | Barkerville, BC | V0K 1B0 250-994-3302 ext. 41 | 888-994-3332 toll free www.barkerville.ca | www.barkervilleblog.com

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For the past year, the events co-ordinator for the Treasure Cove Casino and Hotel has been steadily building a repertoire of acts and events to rival any other venue in the city.

Sequestered from the blinking lights and ringing slot machines, the casino’s Show Lounge is a fully kitted out performance space capable of offering unique entertainment experiences.

What people may not realize is that Treasure Cove is more than just a place to gamble.

“It’s a night out. It’s an entertainment facility, whether your gamble or not,” said Chandler. The offerings have come a long way since she first started working at the gaming facility in 1997, back when it was smoke-filled room in the rear of the Ramada hotel.

“You’ve got the restaurant on site, it’s basically a one-stop shop. You can come in, you can have dinner, you can grab a beer, see a show. If you are into gambling you can play. It’s a great social atmosphere.”

The show lounge, which can seat 180 for dinner or up to 200 with a theatre-style set up, is already a key spot on the comedy circuit – Brent Butt and Pauly Shore have also both played the room. It can host live bands, such as Econoline Crush and popular tribute acts, murder mysteries and fundraising dinners.

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Nothing to do in Prince George?

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On Sept. 21, a live-music Beatles burlesque act will take the stage.

Ticket prices for shows at Treasure Cove are typically in the $20 to $40 range, making events there an affordable night out, but Chandler said the lounge’s intimacy is one of its greatest assets.

With a tucked away, club feel audiences can get up close and personal with performers.

“You’re sitting almost directly across from the artist. We did Econoline Crush and everybody was dancing in a semi circle around the stage,” Chandler recalled.

“It’s such a neat vibe.”

To keep up with what act are coming through Prince George and possible win free tickets, ‘like’ the Treasure Cove Casino on Facebook.

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Party Rock

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Bonifyed knows how to win a battle.

Beginning with their first battle of the bands at UNBC in the early 2000s – where the prize was to open for Sum 41 at CN Centre – to their most recent win this summer at the Generator, brothers Lauren Matthew and Stuart James have mastered conquering a live audience.

But Bonifyed is still waging a war, one that typically isn’t a fair fight for musicians from small-town northern B.C. The pitfalls of the entertainment industry are hard enough to manoeuvre without adding a scarcity of resources into the mix. And it’s not enough to just make good music.

“You’re tripping balls if you don’t know that,” said Lauren, who sings and plays guitar in the Vanderhoof-based outfit.

“There’s lots of crazy talent that doesn’t go anywhere because of the business end.”

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Thanks to some tenacity and the help of a dedicated cavalry, Bonifyed’s newest party-rock single, All I Wanna Do Is Party, began spinning at 94X in July.

Off of their latest eponymous three-song EP, the track – borne out of a

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seed created by drummer Stuart – signals the band settling into the trenches.

After their latest battle of the bands win, the brothers began putting together some demos and engineered a run-in with Krome’s Shawn Meehan, in town for a performance with new country duo Me and Mae. “I went and hauled some guitars for him… got my face in there,” Laur e n r e called.

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listening to the brothers’ instrumental demo tape in Stuart’s car with Lauren singing along. “He just loved every idea, all the songs we had.”

Meehan was eager to help produce the EP they recorded in the Lower Mainland, which is now available through CD Baby and iTunes.

Their last experience with recording was years ago with the 2005 release Struck By Lightning.

“We’re quite proud of what we did then, but we also didn’t want that to be our final stamp because we didn’t think it was an accurate portrayal of the best work we could do,” said Lauren.

Bonifyed plans to get back into the studio early next spring to add to their recorded arsenal of popmetal-rock. “We still have some material we feel pretty confident about,” Lauren said.

Keep up with Bonifyed at Facebook.com/Bonifyedmusic or get their tunes by searching for Bonifyed at CDBaby. com.

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CFUR’s Northern BC

Audio Archive Project u Needs Music & People Like Yo It’s been an exciting year for CFUR; we were lucky enough to attend both the Midsummer’s Dream and Arts Wells Festivals; we recorded interviews and performances by the likes of Mat the Alien, Lewda, Tyler West, Nelos, Ricky Business, DJ Nige, Fred Penner!, Scott Cook, and many more. Another exciting development is the completion of our Live Performance Studio at the station. Our goal is to get as many local artists in for performances and interviews as possible.

This live performance studio is a small part of a bigger project called the Northern BC Audio Archive (NBCAA).

Our goal through the NBCAA is to acquire any independent recordings (produced albums, interviews, live performances, bootlegs, etc.), that have their origins in Northern BC. We will maintain a physical archive here at CFUR and we will make it all available for streaming online.

British Columbia is jampacked full of talented artists from Victoria to Thinahtea Lake.

Sometimes Northern BC artists

are overshadowed by the sheer magnitude of the lower mainland. A larger population means artists have more access to support, and we’ve noticed that, due to the size of Northern BC, our more frostbitten artists sometimes get left behind.

The goal of this project is to provide a unified voice from the North and shine a spotlight on the huge number of talented Northern artists. This project is made possible with funding through the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA).

A project of this magnitude is going to take a lot of planning and help from people like you. If you would like to submit your album or recording to the Archive, or if you would like to get involved with the planning and implementation of this project, please email fhayes@cfur.ca. And again… keep it tuned to CFUR 88.7fm for updates!

Visit our webpage and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out when you can hear all of this great content.

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SCENE STYLE Jean Jacket & Black Pants Available at Extreme Model Alicia Pelletier

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Skirt & Tank Available at Ruins Model Kailey Tress PHOTO CREDIT: Trevor Moore

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AGENT & DIRECTOR OF SHOOT: Jana Phillips

Sparkle Dresses Available at Shhhh... & Glasses available at Gurney’s

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Silver Sparkle Dress Available at Shhhh... & Glasses available at Gurney’s Model Sydney Hendricks

Sagiorgis PHOTO CREDIT: Christos

COLLECTIVELY

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You say party, they say focus. . residents have A group of like-minded P.G the city’s dance and exp banded together to y could do more music scene, realizing the team. a as s damage to the boundarie two years in ut abo n bee has “FOCVS Events talent buyer and r the making,” said founde to have a ky luc y ver DJ Jimi Smyth. “We’re e-minded lik nate, music scene full of passio e a lot mad er eth individuals, so working tog of sense.” led brand manager/ To do this, Smyth assemb brat), radio perKer DJ Ricky Business (Rick iast Monty Grewal, sonality and trance enthus istos Sargiogis, chief sexy photo-taker Chr Primrose and d Tha r marketing/videographe Shane Patrick Riley dancer/head of production spring. and launched FOCVS in the th said the colSmy , ure fut In the immediate e quality shows in lective wants to get mor tern Canada event wes town, working with other and bring in gs kin boo re sha companies to the city on g tin larger acts, eventually put winter and h bot for on the map as destinati on page 20. summer festivals. Continued 18

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Continued from page 18 “Looking forward, our brand strategy is to focus on the music and performance, shifting the emphasis from ‘partying’ to appreciating artists and performers.”

But that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped having fun.

The first official FOCVS event brought Toronto drum-keys-turntable trio Keys N Krates to the Generator in April. “We got a ton of great feedback, and set us up to book DJ Craze, one of the most respected turntablist/producers of all time,” Smyth said.

The group’s next big project is set for Friday the 13th, when Mad Decent/Twonk Team artist Brillz lights up the Generator Cabaret, a venue Smyth says is “100 per cent part of the FOCVS family.”

“It’s not often a club is so open to new music and putting on shows that push the boundaries of the mainstream.”

And while the Generator is still ground zero for the group, they’re looking to branch out. Every other Saturday they have a presence at Nancy O’s to showcase indie, disco, house and funk and are looking ahead to an outdoor venue as well as stadium shows in the new year.

Keep up with the collective at Facebook.com/ FOCVSEvents.

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More than just a

By Charelle Evelyn

Pretty Face

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but all of those words might as well be variations on ‘No’ if the subject doesn’t have anything going on upstairs.

“It’s just like an NHL hockey player. It’s work – hard work – dedication, it costs money. You have to do photo shoots, you have to learn the trade. People don’t just get discovered anymore,” said Jana Phillips. “Unless they look like Heidi Klum… but if Heidi Klum was an idiot, she wouldn’t work.”

After a career in modeling and dance that began at the age of four, Phillips started up her own Prince George-based agency in 2010. By 2011 she was taking home the top agency prize at Faces West, one of the biggest industry conventions in North America.

And though she counts convention founder Charles Stuart among her mentors, Phillips isn’t looking to ride anyone’s coattails and her clients shouldn’t either.

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from walking a runway to etiquette to social media skills.

One of the biggest myths she has to dispel for any of the kids (and their parents) who walk through her door is that it’s not good enough to be able to smile for the camera.

“My tagline is ‘creating role models’ because it’s not just about being pretty and fashionable. It’s about being smart, making good decisions,” she said.

And after having opened the long-closed modeling door for exposure-starved local talent, Phillips is still looking to break ground.

When it comes to building confidence and character, modeling and acting go hand in hand, she said.

With the right government incentives, B.C. could again be a prime spot for filmmakers and Phillips wants to use her entertainment-industry connections to put Prince George and the region on the movie map.

“I’m planning on bringing some actors into Prince George,” she said, and has some people in mind to lead workshops through her agency. “There are so many opportunities people didn’t even know existed.”

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After a hiatus from running regular night's in PG, Anthony Voitik (Afreakwent) and Neil Steinbart (Nelos) are at it again introducing a whole new night to everyone’s favorite party pub Nancy O’s. We caught up with them to find out what we can expect from the new monthly event.

"The Boogaloo promises an alternative to the more aggressive music nights around town and looks to deliver a rooted experience for those craving something more universal and soulful." says Anthony. In an effort to revive funk and true to the roots house music the pair developed the concept of basing the night around funk, disco, and soul hoping to bring about the forward thinking atmosphere of the genres.

"Anyone can relate to it no matter what age," says Voitik, "and much of it is used and resampled to make the funk and house music of today."

UNBC radio station CFUR is lending support to the night as well which is something of a first for DJ events around town. Steinbart - longtime host of his own weekly CFUR program (Inside the Intro) along side Jo Hollis will be airing the night's as they transpire.

"For the opening night, starting at 10pm, we're going to be broadcasting the entire length of the event on CFUR 88.7 FM as it's own show. The station has been incredibly supportive and we've reached an agreement to have all the future shows aired as well." says Steinbart.

Added to the mix are two new members from CFURs staple evening show “Rock'n'Soul”, DJ Jazzy Jo and The Fresh Princess. Their program has been the go-to evening broadcast for a while now and they are looking to bring their upbeat energy to the show, as well as their discerning taste in classic funk, soul and disco records. Their set is cued up to open the night and promises to get the crowd into a great mood.

Check things out at www.facebook.com/ boogaloo.night

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"Come down for a great dinner or appies, loosen up with a few drinks on special, let the music and great atmosphere of Nancy O's get you moving." says Anthony. "This night is sure to be filled with an amazing crowd, good times."

What you see is u o y t a h w s y a w l a not

By Cha relle Eve lyn

Trevor Moore has finally found his niche.

He moved around as a kid, hitting Cranbrook and Vancouver as well as Prince George. He even swapped high schools in his last year and half.

But photography seems to be the place where he’s found stability.

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Moore said he owes everything to skateboarding, which introduced him to videography and photography, as well as his new bride, Danielle.

He broke into more professional work by agreeing to shoot the wedding of a friend’s sister.

“Strangely, I wasn’t nervous about shooting my first wedding,” he said. “Looking back at it now I should have been a nervous wreck – this is somebody’s special day and these photos will be cherished for the rest of their lives.”

It obviously worked out for Moore, who keeps a busy schedule with engagement and wedding shoots.

And while his in-camera work is eye-catching enough, it’s his experiments with splicing photos together that are setting him apart from the crowd.

“I’ve always played around in Photoshop, altering photos to make them look better,” said Moore. “But once I had a studio to work in is when I started playing around with them in my free time.”

The composite works add something to the viewing experience, as it takes Moore’s audience a second to grasp that what they’re looking at isn’t necessarily physically possible.

“You have to be pushing yourself non-stop and always trying to top yourself,” said Moore. “Plus, I believe if you’re not moving forward and learning new things in your profession, that you’re just going to get left behind.”

See more of his stuff at www.tmoorephoto.500px.com.

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Fighting For His Life

By Charelle Evelyn

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LET THERE BE ROCK

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