Floater

Entertainment Brantford? Issue #1, January 1996

Vibe captures Brantford Scene On CD

The fall of 1995 saw the Brantford music scene captured on compact disc as vibe was released. Vibe contains ten songs by the up-and-coming bands in the area...Vibe is produced by Sub-Atomic Records..."Cableface" by Floater...bear the grunge-like sound that many young bands today have.

The Turnaround

One of the biggest supporters of local and independent bands has been the Turnaround on Colborne. December and January have seen local acts such as Floater and Sector Seven G and independent touring bands like Acid Test come and play at the bar. The Turnaround has acts booked through February and hopefully they will continue to host these concerts. Few bars are supporting the young bands today, and the Turnaround is giving the local artists their chance.

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Entertainment Brantford? Issue #3, May 1996

In Other News...

...Rumour has it that Floater has broken up...

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Entertainment Brantford? Issue #5, August 1996

Soundzone Throws Unbeatable Parties

The first Soundzone was held in Vanessa in June of 1995. Members of a local goof-off rock band decided to come together and hold a big outdoor show that would attract people from all over. That band never went anywhere, but the show did go on. Pilate, Floater, Hazy Daze and the Cosmic Boogie Band played to about 800 people on a night that worked out surprisingly well. The initial success made it impossible not to do it again; August 1995 saw Pilate, Hazy Daze, the Cosmic Boogie Band, Grindhouse and Ross Tracey come together in Vanessa and play to 1200 fans. A third show was held in September of last year with some proceeds going to charity. Floater, Shape and Tangled and Weaved playing to 800 people in Vanessa...