Toddcast Podcast presents: Speak Of The Devil & Hip Hop Mecanix!

Blue Light Sessions & Toddcast Podcast bring you a night of music and in-depth conversation with Speak Of The Devil & Hip Hop Mecanix!
About this Event

The Toddcast Podcast presents: An evening with Speak Of The Devil & Hip Hop Mecanix - Toddcast Blue Light Sessions, Volume 55!

LIVE at Blue Light Studio - 1839 Franklin Ave, East Vancouver.

ENTER FROM THE BACK ALLEY!

Friday, September 25, 2026

Doors at 7PM, Music at 8PM

Tickets: $22 Early Bird / $25 Advance / $30 Door

Full bar available for 19+ guests

**Space is limited to 60 guests**

**Please be aware that this space is cozy and intimate. If you are uncomfortable being close to strangers at this time, this space is not for you**

**This is also a LIVE video set, there will be camera people filming each set and you may be on camera**

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL

Speak of the Devil, a shortened name taken from an old saying "speak of the devil and he shall appear" but when this band name is said aloud, a fiery set of music erupts as a must see from this hard-hitting rock threesome. SOTD have cultivated their signature sound by creating a full sonic wall of tones from just drums and one guitar influenced by old school metal, punk, and modern rock, with their high energy vocal performances influenced by rap and hip-hop.

Jinx Stringer has crafted a full- bodied guitar tone from his experience in such bands as Brand New Unit, and together with long-time friend and drummer Joe Party, collaborating in bands such as Burn Hollywood Burn, they bring a level of rock that can only come to be expected. Meanwhile, Jinx’s old high-school mate Chad Bechard (formerly of Big City Groove) brings his high energy and stylish vocals and together as SOTD, their chemistry is perfectly aligned.

While their musical influences range from Motorhead to Public Enemy, SOTD still look to create infectious musical hooks along with deadly guitar riffs that leave listeners chanting ‘Speak of the Devil’ for more of the same.

https://www.instagram.com/sotd_604

HIP HOP MECANIX

RL 'Hip Hop the old school in comes the new east to the west we only speak whats true...'

Hip Hop Mecanix bring an authentic approach to their music, it is described as a golden era and true school sound. The classic boom bap vibes mixed with a strong lyrical flow offers the listener a new balance of yesterday and today. Customized fresh Hip Hop that can rock the spot or boom box gives Hip Hop Mecanix their appeal and focus.

Juiceman and Shortop's lyrical content is a balance of serious & fun, delivered with a hype cadence that flows, it carries a message of their beliefs and life experience.

A few influences like Public Enemy, Krs One and Beastie Boys helped create the shine they bring to their music. The Mecanix are a proud testament to real Hip Hop, these MC's offer a great live show and energy as performers owning the stage and moving the crowd with ease.

Hip Hop Mecanix has shared the stage and performed with Run DMC, Bad Religion, Fishbone, Rascalz, Swollen Members, DJ Shadow, Funkdoobiest, Jeru The Damaja,

Bif Naked, Thrust, Latryics, The Smalls, Gob, Powerman 5000, Weapon of Choice,

Econoline Crush, Nickelback, Micheal Bublé, and more!

Hip Hop Mecanix have performed on Much Music’s ‘Rap City’ and at Slam City Jam, NXNE, Music Waste, New Music West, Fusion Festival and many other music festivals and events.
Their new album ‘Modified’ is the answer to their “true school” style and approach to Hip Hop, as they seamlessly combine the best of yesterday and today's hip hop in daring fashion. ‘Modified’ exemplifies the definition: "to make minor changes, to customize or improve something". The album captures the energy and elements of classic hip hop creating the 'True School' modified sound.

Produced by Hip Hop Mecanix the album was recorded with Kent Stephany AKA DJ K Rec at Sound City with pre-production done at Gastown Sound. Mastering by Greg Stuntman at Suite Sound Labs and vinyl pressing by Clamp Down Records in Vancouver.

From 'Let Me Show You' to 'Day after' the album is concise and engaging. The 11-track album features a song titled 'Been Away' with Canadian blues legend Harpdog Brown on the harp plus three tracks with renowned beat producer Steps Necessary, ‘Time Travelling’, ‘Classic’ and the hard-hitting title track ‘Modified’.

http://www.hiphopmecanix.com

https://www.instagram.com/hiphopmecanix/

THE TODDCAST PODCAST

Hosted by Todd Hancock, Canadian radio personality and podcaster. Best known as a longtime CFOX (99.3 The Fox) Afternoon host (2002 - 2014) in Vancouver, B.C., Todd started his radio career in 1996 and is a multiple award winner with The Georgia Strait, The Westender & Vancouver Province readers. The Toddcast Podcast launched in January 2015 and continues to build online momentum!

https://toddhancock.ca/

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