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The Awkward Stage — Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights

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By Jen White (CHARTattack) June 10, 2008 3:44 pm
There's just something inherently awkward about The Awkward Stage, and I think it's more than just the fact that "awkward" is in their name. Maybe it's because frontman and multi-instrumentalist Shane Nelken is also a cremationist and an actor. (What a weird combo!) Or maybe it's because of the strange song structures and...
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The Awkward Stage — Heaven Is For Easy Girls

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By Shannon Whibbs (CHARTattack) October 10, 2006 12:03 pm
It's a great name for a band. But there's nothing awkward at all about this fairly stunning collection of indie power-pop gems. Fronted by Shane Nelken, whose musical talents have previously been called upon by numerous Vancouver acts, including A.C. Newman and Tennessee Twin, The Awkward Stage sound like a marriage between Snow Patrol and The New...
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Awkward Stage Tour Canada

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By CHARTattack Staff September 16, 2008 10:40 am
Vancouver's The Awkward Stage will head east for a series of shows in October. The Awkward Stage are a pop group fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shane Nelken. Mint released their Heaven Is For Easy Girls debut in 2006 and Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights in June. You can see The Awkward Stage here: Oct. 2 Calgary, AB...
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Awkward Stage Burned Out On Death

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By Jen Zoratti (CHARTattack) July 4, 2008 2:32 pm
Vancouver indie pop outfit The Awkward Stage released their sophomore outing, Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights in mid-June. It was a milestone for a band who looked like they were destined to be a one-off project. The Awkward Stage began life as a venue for frontman Shane Nelken to make and release his own music. The band consisted of a...
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The Awkward Stage Look Good On New Album

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By Keith Powell (CHARTattack) May 5, 2008 4:00 pm
Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights, The Awkward Stage's follow-up to 2006's Heaven Is For Easy Girls debut, will be released by Mint Records on June 10. Group leader, multi-instrumentalist, actor and cremationist Shane Nelken was joined on the album by guitarist Tygh Runyan (The Beans), percussionist Tony Koelwyn (Bossanova) and trumpeter...
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Vancouver Buzz: Victoria, Victoria! Win Shindig 2006

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By Trevor Hargreaves (CHARTattack) December 8, 2006 2:00 pm
As we near holiday season, things traditionally slow down a little within the local music scene. That certainly hasn't been the case here in Van. The grand finale of the CITR Shindig battle of the bands happened this week. It was a hell of a run this year with much fun had by all. The final evening featured a close race between The Organ...
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Vancouver Buzz: Little Hamm On Big Screen And The Awkward Stage Sign To Mint

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By CHARTattack Staff August 4, 2006 6:00 pm
If you frequent Vancouver's live music venues, odds are that you've caught the illustrious Robert "Little Hamm" Dayton shakin' his moneymaker on one local stage or another. Be it the dance-smut of Canned Hamm, the anarchy of Forth Of July Toilet, the wackiness of his Hot Breath Karaoke or a random appearance as a water glass-playing...
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