4. Vacuity* & The Human Statues*

Vacuity & The Human Statues are two former bands, Vacuity from Kitchener and The Human Statues from Toronto/British Columbia; and both bands that I had and still have an enormous affection for.



Vacuity’s brand of rock was very atmospheric and alternative in the best way possible. We performed a few shows together by this point and I loved their newest album. To counter the seriousness of the music, both this podcast and the radio show I.R.I.S., they were guests of, and it was full of seriousness and goofing off. This early podcast appearance in May 2008, was proof to me that the best way to sell a band to the public, was to show a band and I literally just hangin’ out. I’ve been delighted to run-in to members of this band here and there since, wonderful guys. PS: Somewhere in the mix of their song “Beckoning”, they had me join them on my 12-string guitar, try to listen for it behind Rob’s dynamic vocals, the accordion, and the glockenspiel!



The Human Statues had a little bit of novelty, a boatload of showmanship, and shared my affection for the Beatles. They were guests recently of my radio show with my friend Carrie, and played a few shows in Waterloo that we attended. The day of the podcast, being on the road and famished, they arrived and asked if they could eat their lunch in a spot outside my parents’ house overlooking the Grand River. Such fantastic guests in fact, that after their interview and songs, they acquiesced to perform a Beatles cover with me for my YouTube account at the time. Their music is catchy, harmony-soaked and timeless. I haven’t seen spoken with them since 2009. Any time fellas.



This episode features new introductions and content from the vault*; Part 1. The iTodd Lounge (2008) with Vacuity - Interview and 2 live performances. Part 2. The iTodd Lounge (2008) with The Human Statues - Interview and 3 live performances.



Music:



“Beckoning”

Performed by Vacuity + Todd Donald

Live on The iTodd Lounge, in 2008



“Sirens”

Performed by Vacuity

Live on The iTodd Lounge, in 2008



“Destination”

Performed by The Human Statues

Live on The iTodd Lounge, in 2008



“Shipwrecked”

Performed by The Human Statues

Live on The iTodd Lounge, in 2008



“Man On The Radio”

Performed by The Human Statues

Live on The iTodd Lounge, in 2008



Available digitally (selected):

Vacuity - At The Command of the Blanket Sky (2008)

The Human Statues - The Human Statues (2008)



Credits:



Vault conversation/live performances for Vacuity recorded May 1st, 2008, at HQ in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Vault conversation/live performances for The Human Statues recorded October 25th, 2008, at HQ in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.



Host, editor, producer and more: Todd Donald

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Voice-over on intro/outro: Milo Axelrod

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Theme music: William Chernoff;

excerpts from the recording “Makie Elkino (Live)”

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Conversation-wrap music: JP Sunga

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