Rickshaw 15th Anniversary:Pointed Sticks, Rich Hope, Dead Soft, Night Court

The Pointed Sticks are a 5 piece band from Vancouver, Canada. Their music has been described as “Raw Power Pop”, a mutant cross that falls somewhere between ABBA and the Stooges. Formed in 1978, the group still features every one of its original members.

www.suddendeath.com/bands/the-pointed-sticks

It’s said around town that seeing Rich Hope is an essential rite of passage. In a city that often obsesses over ephemeral trends, Hope’s explosive rock ’n’ soul man revue proved as enduring as the coastline.

richhope.bandcamp.com

Dead Soft is a three piece rock n roll band from Vancouver, BC comprised of members Nathaniel Epp, Keeley Rochon, and Alex Smith. Formed in 2011 by Nathaniel and Keeley, Dead Soft released a string of EPs and singles leading up to their debut self-titled album, originally released by Vancouver indie label Kingfisher Bluez and later on by JEFF The Brotherhood’s Infinity Cat Recordings. Blending hefty portions of heavy, dirge-like punk with an upbeat pop flourish, Dead Soft has been known to evoke an aesthetic of doom and sweetness in equal measure.

deadsoft.bandcamp.com

Vancouver power trio Night Court was born during the great lockdown of 2020 from lifelong friends Jiffy and Dave-O. Night Court’s energetic live performances have earned them gigs supporting everyone from hometown punk progenitors Pointed Sticks to Welsh post-hardcore noise enthusiasts Mclusky. Currently booking dates in Canada and the US, Night Court demands attention, but long attention spans are not required.

nightcourtpunk.bandcamp.com

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