Photo Gallery - Silenced Benefit Concert

By: Stephanie Cloutier

Sometimes the only way to address a serious message is through music.

Last Thursday, the Phoenix hosted a benefit concert called A Benefit Concert - Indie Style, showcasing a talented group of local musicians. Its purpose was to bring support to local organizations that are putting an end to youth violence. Charities such as UNITY and Future Aces use positive forms of artistic self-expressions to end violence in communities. It's no question that this is important, but what helps is that local musicians, up and coming artists, come out to show their support. SoundProof's Photo Editor Carmen Cheung and yours truly, were there in support of the event and have the pictures to show you.

The first band to kick off this event was Captive Grooves. They're an acoustic rock band but they add a more mystical aspect. They incorporate a prominent Iranian element that isn't empowering, but enough to make them distinctive. Their music is melodic and passionate.

Leading the progressive metal element were Sixes & Sevens. Think Queensryche and you're on the right track. The lead singer's falsetto vocal along with the guitarist's quick guitar licks will appeal to those who loved operatic-like metal.

The photographers' favourite was Basia Lyjak. The Canadian rock songstress shone through with her powerful voice flanked by her band of multi-talented and awarded bandmates. She showcased her old favourites such as "Don't Talk” and some new ones that have yet to be released.

The headliners, Monday Rose, are a local band, hoping to back old school rock 'n' roll back from its glory days. Don't feel ashamed if you liked Bon Jovi, these guys do too and show it.