[Note: Rich Aucoin is likely the only musician to notice the cost of a shot and insisted on paying for half, which I stubbornly refused. I thought it was worth noting what a nice guy he is, though.] Date of show: October 9, 2010 Shot of choice: tequila I had heard a little about technical […]

Band: The Box Tiger EP: The Box Tiger Shot of choice: Vodka As soon as The Box Tiger hits you with “Faceless,” their first track off their self-titled EP, strong and commanding vocals from Sonia Sturino (lead vocals, guitar) are apparent. In fact, I can’t help but notice similarities in her vocals with that of […]

Band: PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots) EP: Royalty Shot of choice: I like creative answers. When I asked Mike what the band’s shot of choice is, he sent me this link. PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots) is a rock band from Toronto with members Luxury Pete (guitar), Mike Tom Warne (keys), Brodie Bocelli (lead vocals), Wild Wild […]

[Note: This is only 2/5 members of Chapterhouse. They were nice enough to come out from backstage for a shot!] Date of show: October 6, 2010 Shot of choice: they asked what most people have, so they had a shot of Jameson Nostalgia was in the air on this night at Lee’s Palace. It wasn’t […]

You might remember Lordy Lordy from this night. Well, they are throwing a party next week and you are all invited! With fall upon us, the guys in Lordy Lordy are missing summer and they want to bring back the beach for a night. They’re even going so far as requesting people wear summer clothes. […]

Date of show: October 1, 2010 We didn’t catch all of the other acts, but we had heard such good things about A Horse And His Boy, so we made it a point to catch their set. With comparisons to Bauhaus being thrown around, I was definitely curious. On this night at Sneaky Dee’s, I […]

Date of show: September 30, 2010 Hollerado celebrated their CASBY win for Molson Canadian Favourite New Artist at The Piston. It was also in support of Atom Division, who is signed to their label Royal Mountain Records. Atom Division released their Requiem for Red Smith/Dictionary Waltz 7″ at The Piston. They gave out liquorish and […]

[Note: We actually had to take this photo before doors, as it was the only way to gather such a large group for a shot!] Date of show: September 30, 2010 Shot of choice: Jameson Eight members deep, Regina’s Library Voices fill out the entire stage of The Horseshoe Tavern. Members are Michael Dawson (keys, […]

Date of show: September 29, 2010 Brian Borcherdt remarked, “The Phoenix is pretty big, but I think we did pretty well.” Holy Fuck may not have sold out The Phoenix, but the 4-piece Toronto-base experimental band drew a good-sized crowd to the stage. The rest of Holy Fuck is made up of Graham Walsh, Matt […]

Band: The Ruby Sprit EP: Born Under A Veil Shot of choice: Jack Daniels As soon as Paige Boy (vocals) hits the first note of “Tin Can Bees,” the first song on Born Under A Veil, it’s hard not to pay attention. She has a powerful voice that just exudes confidence… and that’s what it […]