Date of show: January 20, 2011 Rachel and Amanda had the opportunity to join Bravestation and Dora Alexander for their mini-tour through Kingston and Ottawa. Here are Rachel’s photos from their show at Clark Hall Pub in Kingston. Bravestation Dora Alexander Monuments and Statues

Date of show: January 19, 2011 Bravestation pretty much filled The Supermarket for their set as part of the PWYC Wednesdays Go POP! weekly showcase series. Photos by both Rachel Gordon and Amanda Fotes. Craig Stickland From the (temporary?) ashes of We Are The Take rises Craig Stickland. He’s got a great voice, suited well […]

Artist: Laura Peek Album: Key Halifax singer-songwriter Laura Peek is set to release a follow-up to her 2007 release From the Photographs, which marks a solo venture minus backing band The Winning Hearts. She is not without help, though, as her sophomore full-length showcases beautifully layered arrangements alongside her skillful piano work. Peek’s lovely vocals […]

[Note: Apologies for the semi-offensive photo… but really, would you rather have it any other way?] I had a chance to sit down with Halifax’s The Stanfields at the Audio Blood office before their show at The Horseshoe Tavern on January 15, 2011. It was a real treat because all five members of the band […]

Band: Ruby Coast Album: Whatever This Is Shot of choice: jager There is something so refreshing about Ruby Coast’s debut full-length Whatever This Is. Perhaps it is their youthful exuberance, which the album certainly captures. Or perhaps it is the overall energetic indie pop sound, melodic and just so damn catchy. Or perhaps it is […]

Date of show: January 15, 2010 Monster Truck Huron The Dinner Belles Terra Lightfoot Grey Kingdom

Date of show: January 15, 2011 PS I love You opened up the night. The duo is loud, and only got louder when frontman Paul Saulnier received a text telling him to turn up the guitar. Coupled with Saulnier’s skill on guitar and rock vocals, Benjamin Nelson’s tight and furious rhythms are easy to be […]

Date of show: January 8, 2010 Shot of choice: Burt Reynolds (spiced rum + butterscotch schnapps) Hearts&Mines is an alternative rock band based out of Ottawa. They made the trip from the Nation’s capital and put on an impressive set, full of energy and enthusiasm. Frontman Matt Luloff has quite a powerful voice, with a […]

[Note: So this is probably not the best lead photo, but this gives you an idea of The Cheap Speakers getting their shots while on stage.] Date of show: January 7, 2011 Shot of choice: Jameson The Cheap Speakers put on a rockin’ set. The quartet is comprised of Brennan Gault (vocals, bass), Natalia Manzocco […]

Band: Cursed Arrows Single: “Death Rattle Blues” Shot of choice: Jager Cursed Arrows, made up of musical/life partners Ryan (Ry N) Stanley and Jackie (Jack E) Stanley, released their single “Death Rattle Blues” and it’s one hell of a tease following their 2009 release, Telepathic High Five. Immediately upon listening to “Death Rattle Blues”, I […]