Date of show: August 12, 2010 Immediately, as soon as they came on stage with a dramatic entrance, I knew Flash Lightnin’ was going to be entertaining. Members of this Toronto-based three-piece are Darren Glover (guitar, vocals), Darcy Yates (bass), and, the newest member of the band, Rich Knox (drums). The band describes their style […]
Krupke – The Pony You Always Wanted Died Today
Band: Krupke Album: The Pony You Always Wanted Died Today Shots of choice: whiskey (Joe & Kate) / flaming sambuca or tequila (Mike & Fiona) To be honest, I was a little hesitant to review this album. First of all, after I had a little bit of a listen, I wasn’t really sure what to […]
The Untold City Throws One Hell of a Birthday Bash
Date of show: August 5, 2010 Shots of choice: The Darcys – Jameson Hollerado – Jameson This is not a review, as it does not really seem appropriate to review a birthday party. Instead, let’s just call this a recap. It was Aaron Miller’s birthday and he set up a great bill to celebrate at […]
Bravestation – 2010 EP
Band: Bravestation EP: 2010 EP Shot of choice: whiskey I had heard about Bravestation’s EP release before I had actually heard any Bravestation. I had a bit of a listen and I enjoyed what I heard, but, ultimately, I didn’t end up attending the event. In a random twist of events, they started following me […]
Bella Clava – The Craic: An Ephemeral Record
Band: Bella Clava EP: The Craic: An Ephemeral Record Shot of choice: tequila The band’s sophomore EP, The Craic: An Ephemeral Record, is a work of good old-fashioned rock and roll art. With powerful piano chords and rich guitar riffs, it’s easy to like the sound on its own. But when you toss in Caitlin […]
Shawn Clarke – Like Birds Too Tired to Fly
Artist: Shawn Clarke Album: Like Birds Too Tired to Fly Shot of choice: whiskey This folk singer-songwriter creates lyrically engaging music that’s coloured with personal experience, including crushes, break-ups and moving to Toronto. When listening to the album, pay attention to the lyrics because they will paint a picture that will put you in Shawn’s […]
Bandmances – Band-to-Band Love at its Finest
If you go to a lot of shows, you must already know that so many bands are connected. Some guys are roommates. Here’s an example of some love via twitter between Tyler Bancroft (Said the Whale) and Zach Gray (The Zolas): @the zolas: I need a nighttime friend. @saidthewhale: @thezolas I’ll be home in 4 […]
Top 10 Canadian Voices – Can You Make A List?
None of us could stop at 10 favourite Canadian voices. Trying to keep it as close to 10 as possible, here’s what we came up with. Amanda – Top 12 (in no particular order): Bryan Webb (Constantines) → her vote for #1 Sam Roberts Jenn Grant Hannah Georgas Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!) Dan Mangan […]
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