Date of show: June 25, 2011 Shot of choice: tequila The photos of Hey Ocean! were originally posted on Sticky Magazine. Whale Tooth Hands & Teeth
Interview: Hands & Teeth
[Note: The band was actually bought shots the day after the interview at S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival.] I had the chance to sit down with 3/5 members of Hands & Teeth before a packed Horseshoe show supporting Hey Ocean! If you’re not familiar with Hands & Teeth, they released Enjoy Your Lifestyle last fall, an EP […]
The Untold City Presents: A Free Summer Show
A year ago we attended The Untold City’s summer show. It was the very first show we decided to cover for the site. It was free and insanely packed at The Boat, which isn’t surprising because the lineup consisted of Hollerado, The Darcys and Clothes Make The Man. Stellar. We bought shots for The Darcys, […]
buying shots for bands Turns 1!
Hi friends, Today our little website turns 1. We’ve had such a crazy year! In one year, we’ve bought shots for 62 bands totaling 199 shots, 2 bottles of Crown and 1 bottle of Jager. The complete list of shots recipients to date: The Darcys Huron Krupke Great Bloomers Lordy Lordy Shawn Clarke Gramercy Riffs […]
The Davey Parker Radio Sound Album Release Show at The Garrison
Date of show: May 27, 2011 Shot of choice: Jager While I missed most of the night, I made it to the Garrison in time to see The Davey Parker Radio Sound celebrate the release of In a Land of Wolves and Thieves with a rockin’ set. The turnout wasn’t quite enough to pack the […]
Christina Maria Charms at The Cameron House
Date of show: May 27, 2011 Christina Maria took the stage wearing a grey trench coat and as soon as she started to sing, she had the crowd captivated with her strong, sultry vocals. With a pop folk sound, the jazz training she’s had can be heard in her vocals. Christina interacted with the crowd […]
Little Foot Long Foot Album Release show at the Silver Dollar
Date of show: June 4, 2011 Shot of choice: It was just decided the band would do Jager, but this was done without the full band’s consent. Mostly, Joan Smith was just talked into the shot. Toronto’s Little Foot Long Foot came well prepared to showcase Oh, Hell. In fact, they played the entire album […]
SummerWorks Theatre Festival
The SummerWorks Theatre Festival is underway. The Festival officially started on August 4th, but the Music Series that accompanies the Theatre shows started last night. Check this great Festival that is in our city until August 14th. Music Series Schedule: Friday, August 5th Steven McKay Hooded Fang Saturday, August 6th Lioness Bonjay Monday, August 8th […]
Preview: Memory Tapes at Wrongbar
In July, Memory Tapes released Player Piano, a follow up Seek Magic, the debut that quickly put Dayve Hawk (as Memory Tapes) on the map. To experience the chillwave/dream pop that Hawk creates, you can catch him at Wrongbar on August 13th. A new supporting artist will be announced soon, but the show already promises […]
Interview: Brett Caswell
I had the chance to sit down with Brett Caswell before playing a show at the Horseshoe with The Stanfields. Brett was gearing up for a sweaty show alongside some East coast fun. If you’re unfamiliar with Brett’s band, The Marquee Rose, the band is made up Dave Murray (guitar, piano), Brandyn Aikins (drums), Carleigh […]
Searchlight 2011 – Search for the Best Music Website in Canada
We feel privileged to have been voted into the Top 20. Thanks to everyone for voting. Congrats to the winner, Weird Canada!
buying shots for bands 