I came to Studio 54 for the Swollen Members’ April 29 return to Lethbridge, but couldn’t stay for their set which started after midnight.
I was very impressed with the Animal Nation, a rap crew out of Whistler, B.C. and Bellingham, Washington who replaced Slaine, who couldn’t make this tour.
Animal Nation laid down some laid back grooves and actually created most of the beats before the 160 strong audience, saying “We’re going to bring you all into the studio with Animal Nation.”
They also had a guitarist on stage adding extra hooks under thundering bass beats.
They put down a very 
peaceful yet toe tapping groove, the members observing this was their first visit to Lethbridge with the band.
They will be returning to Lethbridge to play the Slice with Cquel and Stage on May 17.
