The Georgia Straight March 26, 2009
Locals musicians rock in serious style
By Sarah Rowland
The Pack A.D.
Why do we love singer-guitarist Becky Black and her partner-in-grime drummer, Maya Miller? Well, together they crank out some of the best punk-inspired blues we’ve ever heard. The fact that they call Vancouver home is just a bonus. After all, if there’s one thing we love doing here in the Lower Mainland, it’s bragging about our homegrown talent—and judging by Miller’s pick, she does too.
The outfitter: PD’s Hot Shop, 2868 West 4th Avenue
You'll look wicked in these: “The Skull Skates hoodie: it’s kind of a must-have for everyone, whether you skate or not. They don’t check your skating creds if you purchase one. And it’s definitely distinctly West Coast. It’s an interesting California element within Vancouver. They’re really good quality, too—they get better the older they get. They fade in and work in really nice. That’s why I like them.”
Top tip: “I find it really useful to look on-line ahead of time to see what they’ve got, because they have such a vast selection. The owners answer within 24 hours and they answer you personally—like, you’ll get an e-mail from PD [Peter Ducommun] himself.”
