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 […]
Good Things Come in 3s: Library Voices, Paper Lions and Bend Sinister at The Horseshoe
[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, […]
Holy Fuck’s Experimental Night at The Phoenix
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 […]
The Ruby Spirit – Born Under A Veil
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 […]
Dustin Bentall Throws a Party to End His Dakota Tavern Residency
[Note: I apologize for the slightly unflattering picture… I think Dustin was saying “cheers!”] Date of show: September 28, 2010 Shot of choice: whiskey Dustin Bentall, and the rest of his crew that make The Dustin Bentall Outfit, play what I’d like to describe as country music on fire. The foundations of his sound are […]
The MuseBox and Last Gang Records Do POP Montreal 2010
The MuseBox and Last Gang Records have teamed up to put on a double-header showcase on Saturday, October 2nd, one in the day and another at night. They have also released a FREE mixtape, which you can download here. Check out the artists and enjoy! POP! IN THE PARK @ UQAM – Place Pasteur, 2:00-5:00PM […]
Audio Blood at POP Montreal 2010 + FREE mixtape
Artists with Audio Blood Media will be at POP Montreal. To entice you into checking out their artists, they’ve also released a free mixtape. You can download the mixtape here. Enjoy! Schedules Thursday, September 30, 2010 Turbogeist @ L’Abreuvoir (NeXT Showcase), 8pm Dinosaur Bones @ L’Abreuvoir (NeXT Showcase), 11pm Bad Tits @ Little Burgundy POP […]
Dora Alexander Want YOU at Their EP Release Show!
Dora Alexander, a Toronto-based indie rock/post-punk band that you might remember from this badass night, is about to release their debut EP, Travelers. The EP was recorded and produced by John Critchley (Dan Mangan, Elliott Brood) at Green Door Studios in Toronto. To get a preview of the EP, check out their MySpace for […]
Buying Shots for Young Rival at The Garrison
Date of show: September 25, 2010 Shot of choice: they did a shot of jager, but they did say “surprise us” In the spring, I decided to check out the CD release of this band that I had heard only a couple times via MySpace. It was at The Horseshoe Tavern and it ended up […]
Birds of Wales Opens for The Watchmen and We Buy Them Shots
[Note: Morgan Cameron Ross decided they would take their own shots picture. Although amusing, don’t expect this to be the norm. I think we can take more flattering pictures. ;)] Date of show: September 24, 2010 Shot of choice: after much deliberation, they decided on tequila We didn’t review the show, but Amanda was there […]
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 