Date of show: April 28, 2012 Written by: Chiara DiAngelo Calgary band The Dudes took the stage shortly after 12:30am and to say the packed Horseshoe was burning with rabid anticipation for their set would be a severe understatement. Having not been through the city for two years, the crowd was overwhelmingly desperate to hear […]

Saturday, March 24, 2012 Bravestation – 8:30PM Bravestation kicked off Saturday night at the Horseshoe Tavern. For the most part, the 4-piece has been in hiding over the past year while completing their debut full-length album. The band had a well-received 2010 EP, showcasing a very UK-friendly new wave sound. After disappearing, they have come […]

Friday, March 23, 2012 Bumstead Kitchen Party With a suite booked at the Royal York, Bumstead Productions Ltd threw an old fashioned East Coast kitchen party on Friday afternoon that was hosted by The Trews. Not wanting to miss yet another afternoon show, I took a half day off work to join in on the […]

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, […]

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 […]

Date of show: September 6th, 2011 Shot of choice: Jager We had recently caught Poor Young Things at their first ever show at Lee’s Palace and enjoyed the show so much that we thought they deserved a shot. Here are some photos of their Nu Music Nite set at the Horseshoe.

Date of show: August 13, 2011 Poor Young Things opened for TNG (formerly Tongue and Groove) at Lee’s Palace, their first show on that stage. It was an interesting night right off the bat, as the first band that was scheduled to play was actually kicked out of the venue before they had the chance. […]