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, 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 […]

Date of show: January 6, 2010 Shot of choice: tequila It’s impressive when a strictly instrumental band has the ability to hold your attention. Old World Vulture does just that. The guys that make up Old World Vulture are Mike Costanzo (guitar, loops, sampling), Devin Hughes (synths), Jamie Hunter (drums) and Anthony Perri (bass). Together […]

Band: Harlan Pepper Album: Young and Old Hamilton’s Harlan Pepper is made up of Jimmy Hayes (guitar, pedal steel, harmonica), Dan Edmonds (banjo, keys, vocals), Thompson Wilson (bass, vocals), and Marlon Nicolle (drums, vocals). Their debut album is titled Young and Old, reflecting both their youth (they’re barely out of high school) and their ability […]

Artist: Rebekah Higgs EP: Little Voice Rebekah Higgs’ 4-song Little Voice EP is not her first recording effort; her first was a self-titled debut album in 2007. However, Higgs did take a break from solo work to front Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees, and electro dance band based out of Halifax. Since then Higgs […]

Date of show: December 11, 2010 The Balconies headlined the show and, by the time they hit the stage, it was packed. Jacquie Neville was on lead vocals the whole time, rocking out hard on her guitar, with brother Stephen Neville (bass), as well as Liam Jaeger (drums), backing her up with harmonies. Jacquie carries […]

Date of show: December 10, 2010 It was a real treat to see Make Your Exit, Toronto based quintet playing jazz-infused indie rock. Make Your Exit is made up of Jeff Buckley (vocals, guitar, keys), Mike Denby (guitar, vocals, keys), Oliver Pauk (saxophone, vocals), Mike Dellios (bass, vocals), and Steve Dagg (drums). Together, they bring […]