#Dust Cwaine

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New Music Video: “90′s Darling” - Dust Cwaine

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Dust Cwaine - Hearts in Atlantis (Official Lyric Video)

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The Sleepy Girls Show Drags Up Slumber Party Nostalgia in Vancouver

By Kendell Yan

Do you ever get that feeling like you want to go out and watch some queens turn it but you also never want to leave your bedroom ever again? Well your problem is no more, thanks to Dust and Amy Grindhouse’s new monthly, the Sleepy Girls show!

Hosted at the Displace Hashery in Kitsilano, the Sleepy Girls Show is taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane in the king/queendom and exploring all of the things we used to do as teenagers in our bedrooms. Gossip, pillow fights, dreaming about that boy in P.E. class, and just being a 16 year old full of frustrated hopes and pubescent confusion, don’t pretend you weren’t there…we were all there!

Amy and Dust | Photo courtesy of Dust via Facebook

The Sleepy Girls show was created by Dust Cwaine and Amy Grindhouse, who competed in the Bratpack Recruit drag competition last year. The two became genuine Judys and hit it off like highlighter to cheekbones and wanted to create a stage for both seasoned queens and newcomers of drag of all styles.

Dust and Jane | Photo courtesy of Dust via Facebook

Each week, Dust and Amy will pair up with a queen from the city to duet with them, and also host a number of special guests. For the first show, Dust paired up with the incomparable Jane Smokr, while Amy did it right with Jane’s drag daughter Kendall Gender.

Kendall and Amy | Photo courtesy of Dust via Facebook

The night also saw the debut performances of drag aficionados Lux and Regina Gorge (who are both teen queens, yasss!) as well as numbers by Lux and Rogue.

Lux and Regina | Photo courtesy of Dust via Facebook

Having unique styles of drag that push the limits of gender bending and emphasize that there really is no book of drag is what this show is all about. The Sleepy Girls show is the sleepiest show you’ll ever see and there’s even half price pizza at the Hashery before the show; talk about a double down!

Do yourself a favour and come to the next slumber party on February 26 for episode 2 of the Sleepy Girls Show: Teenage Lust with Guest performers Kebby and Karmella Barr.

What: The Sleepy Girls Show Where: Displace Hashery, 3293 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC When: The last Sunday of every month. Dinner 8:30pm, show 9:30 sharp Why: We could all use a slumber party every now and then, and why not stuff your face with a half price pizza while some queens get nostalgic for their teenage dreams.

Kendell Yan is a queer, second-generation POC who navigates the hyphen of mixed ethnicity LGBTQ2+ living in Vancouver. Kendell has a penchant for drag Queens and Kings that borders on obsession, and he favours events that encourage free expression, inclusivity, and love in all flavours.

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Dust Cwaine - In The End (Official Lyric Video)

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Another artist I think is so cool. You're welcome

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CONCERT REVIEW: HOTEL MIRA W/ DUST CWAINE AT HOLLYWOOD THEATRE - JUNE 24, 2023

We are big fans of Hotel Mira here at The Permanent Rain Press. From the Sharkweek EP to Perfectionism, the band’s sound has consistently developed over the years, surviving new members and name changes. A stunning punk-rock essence is maintained, and an emphasis on live performances has cultivated a loyal fan following.

The audience was first treated to a riveting cabaret performance by the established drag icon Shanda Leer. He belted out the beautiful “That’s the Way It Is” by Celine Dion and had the audience laughing about the bisexual lighting in the venue.

Up next was Dust Cwaine, a non-binary singer-songwriter and drag artist. Bringing along the River Children band for support, they put on a humorous, bubbly, and nuanced show. Touching upon important topics such as fatphobia, body positivity, and queer identity, Dust Cwaine quickly created a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

They played through 90’s punk-pop influenced tracks including the spiritual “Hearts in Atlantis,” and the dejected “To Be Okay.” Acoustic notes accompanied sturdy vocals and earnest lyrics: “Tell me what it feels like to be okay / tell me what it feels like to love your body.” Dust Cwaine captured the pain of heartbreak with “Seventeen.” They healed and reclaimed inner peace with steady strings and catchy lyrics: “Am I too old to stop believing in destiny / I wasn’t enough but I gave you the best of me.”

Hotel Mira kicked off their setlist with the intense and electrifying “Everything Once.” A song written about the loss of a friend. Charlie Kerr’s voice showcased its unique animation. The band played through recent releases, including the beachy, on edge “Fever Pitch,” the racing, romantic “Eventually,” and the adrenaline-inducing, metallic “Dancing With the Moonlight.” The latter was partly produced at Bays’ Tugboat PI. facility in New Westminster. Clark Grieve’s guitar hooks are razor sharp, and the song gives off a gritty, ELO-esque vibe. Lyrics of discomfort and self-doubt document the inner struggles of chasing your dreams in the Mecca of entertainment: “I’m thinking of changing my name / A private life that I would trade / For blinding lights and an early grave.”

Perfectionism songs featured heavily on the setlist. “Jungle,” a lively and bold tune, benefitted from Cole George’s dynamic drumming. The audience loudly sung its iconic lyrics: “I can’t wait to lose it ‘cause everyone cool is a head case / My mind got polluted by rock stars and suits and a new wave.” Hotel Mira also played sweet and cheery “The Eyes On You,” the epic and cathartic “This Could Be It For Me,” and the reflective, downcast “Speaking Off The Record.” Mike Noble’s reliable, rich bass reinforced raw words: “15 of my closest friends / Walked me right up to the ledge / ‘Everyone loves you,” they said / So why do they leave me for dead.”

Kerr had a beaming stage presence, alternating between snappy movements and gracefully dancing across the stage. He whipped around the mic, tore off his tank top, held the hand of an audience member, and jumped into the crowd on the floor. His genuine interest in building a rapport with the crowd stood out. Kerr asked the audience who experienced a breakup and got everyone to curse the ex-lover out. F*ck you, James!

Older releases played included the fiery and frantic “Ginger Ale,” voltaic “Circulation,” and urgent and passionate “Southern Comforting.” These fan favourites evoked a storied local history.

Fun, playful and authentic, Hotel Mira’s live concert flew by. Seductive synths and punk-rock unleashed vibrant melodies. Charlie Kerr’s stage persona is wildly entertaining–something not to be missed. The night ended with nurtured bonds and musical satisfaction, as anticipation grows for Hotel Mira’s sophomore album.

Written by: Jenna Keeble

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Thank you for attending my "I love Dust Cwaine" class. You all pass.