Date of show: February 23, 2012 Shot of choice: Jager Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Opening with “The Low Road,” Matt Fratpietro (guitar, vocals), Mike Kondakow (guitar), Dave Grant (guitar), Scott Burke (bass) and Konrad Commisso (drums) came out rocking, playing to a Horseshoe Tavern packed with friends, media and other bands, including members of Topanga, […]
A Wednesday Night Party with PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots) and Dangerband at Rancho Relaxo
Date of show: February 22, 2010 PKEW PKEW PKEW (gunshots) put on a live show almost as ridiculous as their name. That’s meant to be a compliment, by the way. Mike Warne (guitar) and Brodie Bocelli really lead the way on vocals, but known for loud and boisterous group vocals, the entire band gets in […]
Contest: Win Tickets to Trust at Wrongbar
CONTEST CLOSED Courtesy of Embrace, we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to Trust at Wrongbar (1279 Queen St. W.) on March 3rd. Toronto’s Trust, recently signed to Arts & Crafts, is releasing TRST on February 28th and will be celebrating the release at Wrongbar. Joining the duo for the party will be […]
Poor Young Things – Let It Sleep
Band: Poor Young Things EP: Let It Sleep Shot of choice: Jager Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Buying Shots is no stranger to the fine lads of Poor Young Things: Matt Fratpietro (vocals, guitar), Mike Kondakow (guitar, vocals), Dave Grant (guitar, vocals), Scott Burke (bass) and Konrad Commisso (drums), and couldn’t be happier about the release […]
Interview: Boys Who Say No
Just after Boys Who Say No loaded in their gear at Sonic Boom for their in-store performance, I met up with the guys at a local restaurant/bar. The location was chosen because, as they told me, they had spent countless nights there in their “teenhood” years. And that’s sort of when the band started. 3 […]
An Indie Machine Showcase with James and Blackburn at Rancho Relaxo
Date of show: February 16, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo The Indie Machine curated a showcase at Rancho Relaxo last Thursday that brought together 4 great up-and-coming bands, including their January Artist of the Month, James and Blackburn. James and Blackburn headlined the show. No one in the band is actually named James, or Blackburn […]
Interview: The Strumbellas
For Valentine’s Day, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with 3 of the 7 members of The Strumbellas – Simon Ward, Izzy Ritchie and Darryl James. While most of the band’s roots are based out of Lindsay, Ontario, 5 of 7 to be specific, the band was actually formed in Toronto out […]
Summer Lovin’ with Jane’s Party at the Silver Dollar
Date of show: February 10, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo On one of the coldest nights of the year thus far, winter finally decided to show its face. If you happened to be at the Silver Dollar, however, you would have had no idea snow was falling outside as Jane’s Party brought a breath of […]
Arkells and The Darcys Take Over Kitchener
Date of show: February 9, 2012 Shot of choice: They asked to be surprised and were given Jager. Before the doors even opened, a line was formed to get the last of the limited tickets available at the door. Not surprising, the Arkells played to a packed house at Elements in Kitchener. Starting off with […]
A Legendary Nu Music Nite at The Horseshoe Tavern
Date of show: February 7, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Will Currie and the Country French From the moment the 3-piece brass section stepped on stage, joining the core six members of the Country French, it was obvious that the Horseshoe was in for a real treat. And that’s exactly what they delivered. Fronted by […]
Searchlight 2011 – Search for the Best Music Website in Canada
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