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Gabriola Island's The Infinite Atom are Buoyed by Community Support
In a community where country and folk have been the musical mainstays, The Infinite Atom are a brash, alt-rock exception. Their recent sold-out concert at the Gabriola Theatre Centre is a welcome indication that young musical artists can still make a go of it on the island.
Young people often have difficulty finding affordable housing and work here, but The Infinite Atom have persisted and in the process brought a lot of joy to Gabriola, not to mention a boost to the local artistic economy.
In this interview with Life on Gabriola TV’s Althea Rasendriya, band members Adam Larson (lyrics/vocals), José Vieira (lead guitar), Gavin Reekie (bass guitar), and Mikey Swallow (drums) discuss how the band originated, how the community’s support has buoyed them, and their upcoming first album.
They also reflect on the joys of becoming friends through music and why no two of their shows are ever likely to be the same.
Interspersed are songs from the band.
Key moments:
03:28: Adam Larson on writing the songs, and the band members on their first year together.
09.53: Where the name "The Infinite Atom" came from.
12:22: Music video: "Ever Infinite."
16:16: Choosing the songs for the album.
17:54: Obstacles along the way (including shooting a video in the snow).
23:28: Preparing to release their first album, "Inside & Outside."
25:51: On becoming great friends.
26:41: In concert: "Acorus Calamus."
31:45: Learning to compose together.
33:25: Surprises, and community support.
35:41: In concert: "Neon"
41:56: What's coming up in 2024.
46:42: The recording process.
49:17: In concert: "Players."
Learn more about the Infinite Atom on their website or their Facebook page. Listen to their songs on YouTube or on Spotify.
Life on Gabriola TV is generously sponsored by:
The Gabriola Arts Council
The Haven, Gabriola Island
Journalist: Althea Rasendriya
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