Motorcycle Sound Effects is about growing up. The fleeting feelings, the wishing, longing, pretending, running away, staying grounded. The sticky sweet pull of first love, the bitter taste when it ends, when someone becomes a stranger. Fake friends, easy lovers, instant crushes, pretending to be someone you’re not, even just for a minute.
young friend is experiencing all of it. The resulting album is genuine, bursting with big feelings and perfect golden light. It feels messy and raw, like long summer nights piling into the back of a pickup truck with all your friends, sprinting to catch the last summer sunset, taking off your shoes and dancing in the grass, falling, getting back up.
“It's about the people you encounter and the experiences that make you into the person that you are. I really wanted to capture all the sides of the coin; the shitty sides, the side where I was wrong, the side where I did the right thing and it still didn't work out, the side where something is new and exciting and it's all you can think about, all of it.”
You can feel the performance, but in all the right ways, the ones that feel aligned with how we all felt when we were becoming the people that we now are–or are starting to be. Growing up is inherently performative, full of costume changes and plot twists. Wanting to show your best side, wanting to be someone else, wondering if you’re doing the right thing, whether you might be the problem, what exactly it is that you want.
“I think one of my favourite things to do when writing songs is to tell a story. There's a few times on this record where I become this character in order to tell a specific story and I think that's the fun part about writing songs.”
Produced by friend and frequent collaborator David Marinelli (Wallice, Finneas, Claud), the album pulls inspiration from a multitude of places and artists, landing in this comfy space of new and familiar–and also of a self-discovery. Grungy guitar riffs, pared down folk moments, indie pop breaks that feel straight out of the early 2000s, a full on country song.
Motorcycle Sound Effects
takes you along for the ride of your life. “This album takes notes from a lot of different artists and bands that I really love, and as a result it is this sort of genre-bending fever dream album.”
Date & Time
Thu., Jun. 12, 2025 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Venue Details
The Dream Café
67 Front Street Penticton, British Columbia V2A 1H2
The Dream Café
We do have $10 minimum food charge at the venue as we are a food-primary establishment*
Founded in 2001, we've developed a reputation, among artists and audiences alike, as a premium live entertainment venue across Canada and further afield.
Our room is a listening room, which is a rare gem to find. There is no greater gift to give performers than to simply listen. They bring with them years of dedication and we get to enjoy and absorb their creativity. As an audience member, the experience is without parallel, providing an incredibly intimate and unique opportunity to see top talent from Canada, and around the world.
A wide range of musical styles can be seen on the Dream stage. Though they differ in genre, they are united in their skills. Expect to see Jazz, blues, indie, R&B, folk, punk, spoken word, reggae, rock, country, comedy, and more.
A night at the Dream Café includes a warm welcome, great food and an outstanding music experience. Our regulars know that no matter who is gracing the stage that night - the calibre of music and entertainment will be excellent. Thank you for supporting live music, the arts and The Dream Cafê
There's no need to print your tickets, we will greet you at the door with our guest list for the show.
Doors open 6pm (unless otherwise stated). Show starts at 8pm. Kitchen is open from 6-9pm. We are an all-ages venue!
No need for reservations for dinner - your tickets include your table for the evening. Please arrive by 7:15pm to have time to get settled before the music starts.
