"This tight Canadian band channels some licks and grooves from the collections of Prince and Stevie Wonder and then slathers them in a glaze of smoldering Modern Rock. If Maroon 5 can be played on radio every 15 minutes, Vanderpark should be on every 10." CityBeat Magazine Cincinnati, OH - 09/26/2007
In the wake of their sophomore LP All Your Hands, Vanderpark is back with their latest effort Cherish Yesterday. Musically diverse and lyrically charged, Cherish Yesterday is jam packed with the newest sounds from the Toronto-based rockers. In contrast to their earlier years, dominated by rigorous touring, this amazing live quartet has grown studio savvy, retooling and refocusing on the music industry in the making of this LP.
Boasting all the tricks in the Vanderpark bag, Cherish Yesterday is lush in musical texture as well as lyrical content. Heavy in themes of loss, regret, belonging and the things we think but don't say out loud, Cherish Yesterday is a look back to a time of chaos. Vanderpark has put it all on the line and plays it honestly and whole-heartedly, while offering a conscious and introspective outlook inspired by an era of struggle and growth.
Wielding their two distinctive voices, frontman Stully and string-slinger H.K.M.W. belt soaring harmonies, tightly woven around fist-pumping grooves courtesy of Hanaya and Demsky. Vanderpark's live performances have captivated audiences all over Central and Eastern Canada and the North Eastern United States. Relix Magazine has deemed them "A band on the verge", and in 2006 alone they performed over 100 headlining shows, thrilling audiences abroad. Keep a look out because Vanderpark will be rocking in a city near you.
Kind words about Vanderpark's music...
"There is an undeniable dynamic that exists between its members making a Vanderpark show easy and refreshing. Their music is intelligent, accessible and it rocks." American Roots Live Review 74 - 09/26/07
"By combining a staunch dedication to strong, clever musicianship with grasping hooks, tasteful improvisation and three-part harmonies, Vanderpark's catchy, aggressive pop is strong, confident and exhaustingly contagious" Relix Magazine, Nov/Dec 2006
"All Your Hands" is a melodic marvel; thematically mature, gloriously choreographed and rambunctiously funky." The View Magazine, Hamilton, ON
All of our music is up on iTunes (and a bunch of other online music distributors). It would be awesome if you wanted to download a couple of our tracks - help us fund our next album! :)
Hey Friends! If you're in town(T-dot) make sure you make it out to the birthday show at Smiling Buddha this Saturday May 30th. we'll be playing with our friends from Ottawa. details on our page and on facebook. Be Sweet or die Tryin'!
THANKS FOR BEING OUR FRIEND!!! We’ll be updating frequently with videos, blogs, pictures and music! For now have a listen and let us know what ya think! If you have any questions? I LOVE QUESTIONS! Keep in touch, PEACE & LOVE, -Brandon Robins
GREAT SHOW BOYZ! Let's do it again soon - I WANT YOUR BODY hahahaha PEACE
Stopping by to say Hi! We'd love if you took a minute to checkout our new video for Here I Am! It's up on our myspace page...Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
It was great catching you at The Central, guys. Unfortunate that the bowling alley prevented us from seeing you up close and personal, but it's all good.