[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 […]

Date of show: December 16, 2010 The Rural Alberta Advantage haven’t played a Toronto show in over a year, so it wasn’t surprising this Toronto-by-way-of-Alberta (at least in the case of frontman Nils Edenloff) band sold out Lee’s Palace. All three members of this band bring something special to the stage. Paul Banwatt (drums) is […]

Date of show: November 6, 2010 “This is quite alright,” Gavin Gardiner (vocals, guitar) said as he observed the hometown crowd at a sold out Lee’s Palace. For the record, it was much better than alright. The crowd was full of energy, eyes lit up and eager, hanging onto every lyric. Joining Gardiner in The […]

Date of show: October 29, 2010 Shot of choice: Jack Daniels The Ruby Spirit played a fiercely energetic and impressive 10-song set. The Ruby Spirit is made up of Paige Boy (vocals), Alex Pulec (guitar, vocals), Mickey Donnell (bass), Jay Cipparrone (drums), and Juliana Eye (organ, synth, keys, vocals). We reviewed their Born Under A […]

[Note: This is only 2/5 members of Chapterhouse. They were nice enough to come out from backstage for a shot!] Date of show: October 6, 2010 Shot of choice: they asked what most people have, so they had a shot of Jameson Nostalgia was in the air on this night at Lee’s Palace. It wasn’t […]