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MADE IN CANADA: FUNK VIGILANTE TO BRING THEIR BRAND OF “CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE” TO MAINLAND BC AND ALBERTA

March 19th, 2010 Filed under: Made In Canada, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Victoria’s own Funk Vigilante will be hitting the road for their first tour of Alberta and mainland BC on the heels of the release of their second video from their 2009 album “Civil Disobedience” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ_KDHEDLb4 The band has unleashed the video for the album’s title track, hoping to continue the incredible response to their first video release early last year.

Funk Vigilante’s vocalist, Ghosty Boy, says the online release of “Civil Disobedience” features the band’s various performances at a number of venues in and around Victoria. In early 2009, the band choose “Worst President Ever” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JHbFQqSljE as their pioneer video from the album. Ghosty boy did triple duty as singer, producer and director for both Funk’s videos.

“Civil Disobedience” is a more generalized version of the band’s message. He says this latest release is more in keeping with what he would hope the public’s first impressions of the band would be. The video brings the viewer in and lets them experience what Funk Vigilante has to offer from their live show. Their unique style has allowed Funk V to share the stage with a variety of different acts such as: Protest the Hero, Classified, Ninjaspy and Current Swell to mention a few.

On Vancouver Island they have built a strong following, by playing festivals, articles from local press in magazines and newspapers and even received a fair amount of radio play following their distinction of becoming local radio station 91.3 The Zone’s Band of the Month for Aug 09. Funk Vigilante are looking to develop a long term market in Alberta and the mainland of British Columbia and look forward to bringing their non-stop energy packed in your face stage show to the masses. Funk never lets an opportunity go to waste and they aim to bring everyone back next time they are in town.

So check their myspace site www.myspace.com/funkvigilante for dates in your area and be sure to hit the local club where these on stage maniacs who have been referred to as a mix of Beastie Boys meets Rage Against the Machine meets the Chili Peppers will be tearing it out, blowing it up and burning it down for you!

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