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WITH TIM BOGDACHEV STEPAN SOROKA If you are active within the Vancouver punk rock scene, chances are you know Tim Bogdachev, aka Russian Tim, in one way or another. On top of attending more shows than it seems possible, Bogdachev hosts the radio show Rocket from Russia on CiTR and sings for Russian Tim and Pavel Bures. He also organizes concerts, including the upcoming Rocket From Russia Fest, which features 18 of Vancouver’s finest punk bands. We caught up with Bogdachev to find out more about his passion for punk rock. BeatRoute: Where are you from originally and how long have you been in Vancouver? Tim Bogdachev: Thank you for the interest and the questions. I was born in Novosibirsk, Russia. It’s the biggest city in Siberia. And I moved to Vancouver in 2006. So I’ve lived here just a bit over 10 years. BR: How would you describe the punk scene in your hometown in Russia? TB: It always have been a very small scene, especially if you compare it to Vancouver punk rock scene. When I discovered punk rock and started listening to bands from Europe and North America. From my natural curiosity I started looking for local punk rock bands, but there were only a few and they weren’t very good. In 2004 I started my own band and started bringing together bands which played in the same genre and we created a pretty cool little scene in Novosibirsk. We started from shows which were attended by 50 people and my farewell immigration show had 750 people. Unfortunately after I moved to Canada our scene died and punk rock in my hometown has been dead for the past 10 years. rock. I really like the melody, energy and speed of that music. Nothing changed since really. I still like melody, energy and speed of punk rock 24 years later. BR: What do you do with your time when you are not occupied with music? TB: I work as a financial planner for one of the major financial institutions in Canada. It’s not the most punk rock job you can imagine, but I like it that way because I like doing everything against the grain. It’s also a job where I work with people and I like people. I’m genuinely interested in people and their lives and I’m glad that with my expertise I improve lives. Music takes a lot of my time, but it’s the way I always lived my life – doing music stuff in my spare time. Some people go hiking, some people play video games, but I organize concerts, host a radio show and play in a band. To each their own. BR: What is the best concert you have ever been to? TB: I’ve been to many shows. For me going to a show its not an event, it’s a way to spend an evening. So I go to shows every week, sometimes a few shows per week. One of my favorite bands to see live is Gogol Bordello. I’ve seen them 10 times and it’s always a party. Exactly how I imagine a fun show - dancing, singing, great energy, great charisma, great songs. And NOFX is my favourite band of all time, so I love seeing them. BR: Tell us about the radio show you do for CiTR. TB: It’s great, especially if you like punk rock. I play new, international and local punk music. I also preview shows of the upcoming weekend and interview bands. I really play a lot of local bands, so if you’re curious to discover some great bands in your backyard – tune in. The radio show is called Rocket From Russia and it’s on every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. BR: Why should everyone come to the Rocket From Russia Fest? TB: Well because its gonna be great! We live in a city with wonderful music scene. We have truly some amazing bands. I picked some of the best ones to play the RFR Fest. I honestly think that every band out of those 18 is really, like REALLY good. They are all different, different charismas, different sub-genres of punk rock, different message. And if you come to the Fest this is what will happen – next day you will be like “wow, I saw these local bands on the weekend and they were really good.” I know. Because it happens every time when I invite somebody to my shows. We’re lucky to have such a good scene in town, let’s celebrate it. Rocket From Russia Fest is happening August 16 to 18 at the Astoria. Photo by Jon Walters BR: How were you introduced to punk rock? TB: My uncle went to States on a school exchange program. He brought back a boombox with some CDs. He recorded me a tape: one side was Green Day — Dookie, another was The Offspring – Smash. As you correctly guessed, he went to USA in 1994. I really loved that tape. I didn’t know that it was called punk Tim Bogdachev celebrates the great success of the local punk scene at Rocket From Russia Fest. 4 August 2018
CITY BRIEFS! Honk! Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival Pepinos The Garden Torafuku BEATROUTE X MRG BeatRoute has teamed up with our friends at MRG Concerts to bring you an exciting new discovery series of artists each month. These Golden Ticket concerts will bring up and coming artists to the city while offering you a chance to get a piece of the action through free tickets, swag and bar tabs that would make Willy Wonka jealous! This month we present four shows — Lemuria, Hot Snakes AJJ and Sales. Check out Page 17 for more! THE GARDEN 868 East Hastings Street Anticipated to open this month in Strathcona, the cafe will feature eats like homemade baked goods and charcuterie. There will also be a curated selection of retail offerings that include housewares and ceramics. MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS August 9-19 at various locations There is a large emphasis on South Asian theatre at this third annual Monsoon Festival. Toronto’s Anita Majumdar’s critically acclaimed onewoman show, the Fish Eyes Trilogy, which explores the lives of Canadian South Asian teens, is one not to miss. TORAFUKU 958 Main Street In celebration of the French-Italian- Pan Asian fusion restaurant’s third birthday, the East Vancouver eatery is launching a new family-style menu. Look for charcoal adobo wagyu beef with braised turnips alongside fresh cocktails like O My Sake, which combines Senkin Junmai Sake with pear juice and green tea syrup. EAST VAN CIDER FESTIVAL August 22 at The Wise Hall & Lounge The second annual East Van Cider Festival, presented by Liberty Wine Merchants, will feature a variety of British Columbia-made ciders, mead, and spirits. All proceeds of the festival will benefit the Great Vancouver Food Bank Society. HONK! August 10-12 at Strange Fellows Brewing Vancouver’s Carnival Band presents the city’s inaugural edition of HONK!, a brass band and drum line festival that celebrates music as much as it advocates for social change. Seattle’s Filthy Femcorps and Rise Up! Action Band will join local bands like Balkan Shmalkan and Greenhorn. UNIBROW ARTS FESTIVAL August 24-27 at various locations Presented by the Vancouver Art Book Fair, Vancouver’s first comedy and zine festival is a celebration of local funny, artistic, and written talent. There will be a limited edition zine available as well, featuring a special collection of poetry, cartoons and more. VANCOUVER OUTSIDER ARTS FESTIVAL August 10-12 at Roundhouse Community and Arts Recreation Centre This three-day festival presents music, artwork, spoken word performances and more with a purpose to disrupt exclusion and encourage connection. In a co-presentation with the Vines Art Festival, the VOAF will also put on a special series and discussion to follow about accessibility and ableism. QUICKIE August 11 at the James Black Gallery A large roster of emerging artists including Moody Rose Christopher and Liz Saunders are featured in this joint exhibition that explores the concept of instant gratification, in a range of disciplines from installation to painting. PEPINO’S SPAGHETTI HOUSE 631 Commercial Drive This newly opened restaurant tips its hat to its predecessor, the longtime Commercial Drive staple Nick’s Spaghetti House, by maintaining the old decor while serving up classic Italian-American style dishes like spaghetti and meatballs. August 2018 5
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