Live Review Archives
BRUCE PENINSULA ISLAND SHOW REVIEW
(2008)- by Tyler Wade
Photo by Samir Khan It was raining and hell is still hot so I thought I would hit up a church on Centre Island for some great music. The show was headlined by Bruce Peninsula, a band full of... (read more)
- by Dan
I wish I had video from last night at the Merchant Alehouse.If I did, I would just post a video of a song, focusing on Jenny and watching her -- then you would understand the power, beauty and addictiveness... (read more)
- by Dan
Last night I found myself at the Horseshoe Tavern for New Music Tuesday. I really didn’t have any intentions of going out for music on Tuesday night, but those of you who go to a lot of shows... (read more)
GRAVITY WAVE + MORE @ THE BOAT WEDS JUNE 12TH
(2008)- by Tyler Wade
Photo credit courtesy of Adam Anklewicz -- Photo of Aleks & the Ramps It’s bike season out there and although I’m very new to it, it excites me. I can ride my bike around everywhere,... (read more)
- by Tyler Wade
I’m tired already from a pre NXNE show the night before but I’ve got excitement pumping through my veins and the adrenaline is keeping me going. I snuck out of work to meet with Dan... (read more)
- by Dan
I don’t know who you were, but somebody decided to post a link to a forum on a message board I read, with the set times for tonight’s Emerge-sponsored show at the El Mo. Without that... (read more)
- by E.W. Farr
TWMFEST Day 1 Well friends, Two Way Monologues (TWM) has been going strong for one year, and to celebrate Dan put together three days of jam-packed shows for the Rancho Relaxo crowd. I knew I would... (read more)
- by E.W. Farr
On Thursday night, I tried to rally some folks from the Indie Rock Dinosaurs Association of Canada (IRDAC; pronounced “eer-dak”) to swing by the Rancho Relaxo with me . Three said... (read more)
WAVELENGTH / NO SHAME MARCH 16TH
(2008)- by Tyler Wade
Lauren Schreiber, the indie music deity, is celebrating the 1 year anniversary of her “No Shame” Showcases and making sure her brand is felt all over the city including Tiger Bar and her new... (read more)
CMW: MARCH 8TH (JEFF)
(2008)- by Jeff Geady
It was snowing like a bitch all Saturday. It figured - no one was out shovelling their sidewalks either, so even a quick trip to the grocery store in the late afternoon turned into a hiking expedition.... (read more)
FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH @ CMW (TERRI)
(2008)- by Terri
It's night two of CMW, and I am sleepy. But I am going out anyway! I'm such a trooper, you guys. I hit Sneaky Dee's for the Soundproof showcase, then ended up at the Rancho after... (read more)
CMW DAY #1 - JEFF
(2008)- by Jeff Geady
Thursday, March 6th Thursday started off a bit strange as I made it to Sneaky Dee’s late. I am never late, nor do I enjoy walking into the middle of a band’s set, especially one that... (read more)
CMW: THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH
(2008)- by Terri
Here is evidence of my dedication to the rock: I got up at 5AM on Thursday morning, and I knew I had to get up no later than 6:30AM on Friday morning, and I still saw six bands at four different venues... (read more)
CMW: THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH (DAN)
(2008)- by Dan
The more caps popped off my 50s last night, the more it became obvious to me that Canadian Music Week is a war of attrition…or something like that. Three days minimum -- and in my case, five... (read more)
RAISED BY SWANS + MORE @ THE 'SHOE FEB 16TH
(2008)- by Tyler Wade
The night had a buzz around it before the date arrived. A London, Ontario based-band, Raised By Swans, were headlining the event with their captivating sound, giving their MySpace account a big... (read more)
NO SHAME W/ JANE VAIN & THE PARKDALE REVOLUTIONARY ORCHESTRA
(2008)- by Dan
On Thursday night we went to the Drake to check out another quality No Shame show -- and in particular, for Jane Vain & the Dark Matter -- when something unexpected happened.... (read more)