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ARCTIC

Acoustic Looping POP from Vancouver BC
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ARCTIC

Label: B*o*R
since circa 2002
ARCTIC began as a solo expedition from the North, but has expanded into a cross-Canadian adventure.

The project emerged from frontman Marcus Martin's desire to never, ever be in another band again. After a childhood spent on the land in the isolated Northwest Territories of Canada, the guitarist travelled to the metropolis of Toronto and became involved in projects ranging from jazz to metal to rap. After dealing with the roller-coaster frustrations of band politics, he went solo, and headed west to write his own music. He began performing using a looping device that would allow him to record, modify, loop and layer his acoustic guitar performance into a haunting moodiness evocative of a cold Northern landscape. With a rich, unique sound of his own that was already gaining an audience, he had no need for backing musicians.

But strong music always attracts interest, and as time went on, others expressed a desire to join the project. Following two solo cross-Canada tours as ARCTIC, Martin was invited to open for a CD release party. On a whim, he put a trio together for the show. The full band version of ARCTIC was instantly picked up by a local promoter. Despite his initial wariness, Martin found that adding band members added new dimensions and possibilities to his music - and by working with colleagues who were equally inspired by his music and vision, the band's spirit became collaborative instead of confrontational.

Always seeking contrast, ARCTIC is still sometimes a solo project, sometimes a full band, never exactly the same from one show to the next. In either form it combines diverse influences in unexpected ways: progressive rock, jazz, industrial rock merge with ambient textures and acoustic singer/songwriter melodies to create something fresh, unconventional and intriguing.
Pop/Rock/Indie
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Community Events

Past Events

21
Jan
2011
20:00 11:30
ARCTIC, NEPTUNE AT NIGHT, DAISY BLUE GROFF
All ages AND licensed!
$5-$10
Cafe deux Soleils
Event can be attended in person
19
Nov
2010
22:00 02:30
ARCTIC, Stride Elementary, Gentle Infidels, David Blair
ARCTIC celebrates returning from their tour of France! ARCTIC: Haunting and moo...
$10
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
07
Aug
2010
20:30
Gentle Infidels, Danny Echo, ARCTIC, WE LANDED ON THE MOON
Saturday, August 7th: GENTLE INFIDELS, DANNY ECHO, ARCTIC, WE LANDED ON THE MO...
$10
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
25
Jun
2010
20:00 23:00
Ghost Cousin, ARCTIC
Ghost Cousin from Edmonton joins Marcus Martin on a rare ARCTIC solo expedition.
$10
Blim
Event can be attended in person
12
Jun
2010
20:00
Late Show, WALTZ DARLING CD release party!: Waltz Darling, ARCTIC, Tyranahorse, ...
Late show: WALTZ DARLING CD release party! with ARCTIC, TYRANAHORSE and guests G...
$10
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
14
May
2010
16:00 02:00
RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER FUNDRAISER featuring: The Film Industry , Way to go Einst...
. Friday, May 14th IMU presents RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER FUNDRAISER featuring The ...
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
12
Apr
2010
21:00
File Under Music presents:: ARCTIC, The Crackling, And Guests
 
$5
The Biltmore Cabaret
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22
Mar
2010
21:00 01:00
Yoko Casionos, ARCTIC
 
$6
The Biltmore Cabaret
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13
Mar
2010
22:00 16:00
ARCTIC, Nixie, Waltz Darling, TBD
 
$10
Railway Club
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12
Nov
2009
21:30 11:30
ARCTIC, Jody Glenham
 
Gallery Lounge, UBC
Event can be attended in person
10
Sep
2009
22:00 01:30
ARCTIC Cross-Canada Tour Kickoff: Hermit, ARCTIC, Adaline
 
$10
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
17
Apr
2009
20:30
Parlour Steps, ARCTIC, Seven Levels
The Seven Levels use sincere, powerful song writing and captivating live perform...
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
13
Feb
2009
DANNY ECHO'S FRIDAY THE 13th BROKEN HEARTS CD RELEASE PARTY w/ special guests: D...
. Friday, Feb 13th IMU presents DANNY ECHO's Friday the 13th Broken Hearts,"Bett...
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
10
Jan
2009
20:30
Parlour Steps, ARCTIC, windows78
Windows '78: "Spacy and atmospheric contemporary rock with a progressive Pink Fl...
$8-$10
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
12
Dec
2008
Dan Mangan, Hannah Georges, ARCTIC
 
The Biltmore Cabaret
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07
Nov
2008
20:00
MOSES MAYES, The HERMIT & ARCTIC: Moses Mayes, Hermit, ARCTIC
. Friday, Nov 7th I.M.U. presents MOSES MAYES w/ special guests The HERMIT & ARC...
$10
The Media Club
Event can be attended in person
20
Sep
2008
21:00 12:00
ARCTIC Tour Kickoff: ARCTIC, Fraser Mackenzie
(All ages, licensed)
$5
Cafe deux Soleils
Event can be attended in person
27
Jun
2008
TONIGHT! MARINEDRIVE CD RELEASE PARTY w/: Marine Drive, 1980 SICKS, Pedwell, ARC...
. TONIGHT! Friday, June 27th I.M.U. presents MARINEDRIVE CD RELEASE PARTY w/ spe...
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
10
May
2008
20:30 23:00
ARCTIC Tour Kickoff: ARCTIC, Benjamin Keith
Wired Monk, Kitsilano - 2610 W 4th Ave (at Trafalgar) Tickets available in ad...
$5
The Wired Monk, Kitsilano
Event can be attended in person
08
Feb
2008
21:30 02:30
GO GHETTO TIGER, WINDOWS '78, STRIDE ELEMENTARY & ARCTIC: Go Ghetto Tiger, windo...
.. Friday, February 8th I.M.U. presents GO GHETTO TIGER, WINDOWS '78, STRIDE ELE...
Railway Club
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Current Lineup

Marcus Martin "Project Arctic"
guitars, vocals
2002 - present
Kirsten Starcher
bass, keyboards, vocals
2006 - present
Rob Sheldrick
drums
2009 - present

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