Winter Gloves in Vancouver, live at the Biltmore Cabaret November 20th, 2009

Winter Gloves in Vancouver, live at the Biltmore Cabaret November 20th, 2009

written and photographed by Natasha Davidson

As Vincent of the Winter Gloves told us the following morning, it’s rare to see a dance floor at a club show which will feature performers being filled prior to the artists gracing the stage, but DJ Glory Days managed to change that scenario with his nicely mashed up set featuring artists like Miike Snow and MGMT amongst others before Winter Gloves took the stage.

Within seconds of the stage curtains being drawn, Winter Gloves jumped into full swing with the lead singer Charles’ commanding presence taking over the hipsters in the audience. Standing with Vincent to his left on the synthesizer, Jean-Michel to his right with his electric guitar and Patrick drumming his heart out behind him, the group brought the “About A Girl” album to life. Winter Gloves’ material stands out on stage and engages the audience, which is important. A prime example being “Party People,” one of the larger crowd pleasers as Patrick bellowed “This is a song designed for you to shake something, so shake somethin’!”

The group are definitely fun to watch, as well as experience musically. Jean-Michel looks extremely focused on his guitar playing, Patrick gives the drums his all and Vincent permanently carries a smile as he works away on the synth. Charles at times appears very at ease though, however always enthusiastic, jumping on his keyboard chair and woo-ing the microphone.

When describing what he wanted people to experience from a Winter Gloves experience, the group’s drummer Patrick stated that they encourage people to, “Lose their minds,” and that’s what they invoked from those watching. Pure unadulterated fun.