North by East West

Go NORTH to Detroit, SOUTH to Windsor.

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Images from Brasstronaut @Phog Lounge 3/5/2010

Go NORTH to Detroit, SOUTH to Windsor.

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Images from Yukon Blonde Phog Lounge 2/27/2010

Canadian Music Fest preview: Friday

2010-03-07T20:56:00.000-05:00

Here's my rundown of what you might want to see on the Friday of Canadian Music Fest. There's not a lot that really excites me, but certainly more than enough bands worth seeing.I've got my Wednesday and Thursday previews up, too.FRIDAY (12 mar)Sirius Satellite Radio Quebec showcase feat. Artist of the Year, Handsome Furs, Winter Gloves, Parlovr, more @ El Mocambo (First Floor).The El Mo floor

Canadian Music Fest preview: Thursday.

2010-03-07T17:13:00.002-05:00

Day two of Canadian Music Fest is Thursday, and it's a big night. Like I did for Wednesday, I'll tell you the shows that interest me and that might interest you. THURSDAY (11 mar)The Drake presents Hooded Fang, Forest City Lovers, Low Level Flight, and Digits @ The Drake Hotel. This is the early portion of the night. As per the Drake's regular M.O., the electro-DJ type stuff takes over starting

Canadian Music Fest preview: Wednesday

2010-03-07T15:17:00.002-05:00

Canadian Music Fest (part of Canadian Music Week) is nearly upon us. The first official night is Wednesday, so that's where I'll start. There are a LOT of bands playing, and most of them I've never heard of. But I do know some good Toronto (and other bands), and I'm in the process of listening to MySpaces right now in hopes of uncovering some other good bets.So, given my own tastes (which does

Spotlight : Aidan Knight (an interview with...)

2010-03-07T02:21:00.000-05:00

Aidan Knight – a stabbing, Versicolour, cereal, and starting a label What just happened? I was in 7-11 across the street from Sugar [night club] where Said the Whale just played to a sold out, packed out house. And I was buying a 500ml carton of chocolate milk. While we were in line, one of the 7-11 employees ran beside us, literally ran beside us, and took off his belt and made a make shift

"Anvil: The Story of Anvil" Wins for Best Doc at Independent Spirit Awards

2010-03-06T02:07:00.001-05:00

The band that just keeps rocking got more recognition Friday night when "Anvil: The Story of Anvil" was the surprise winner of the Best Documentary prize at the 25th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. Actress Maria Bello and rocker Lenny Kravitz presented the award at the Spirit Awards ceremony, which was held in a rooftop tent in downtown Los Angeles. Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Anvil

Zaac Pick's Fierce Wind Will Blow You Away

2010-03-03T18:24:00.001-05:00

Fierce Wind is an apt title for Zaac Pick’s first solo EP (Pick was part of Vancouver’s Doubting Paris, whose members provide plenty of support here). From the initial syncopated picking of the opening of “Bad Dream”, I was blown away. Pick has crafted six gorgeous songs here, drawing on folk, roots and indie pop influences, using a variety of instrumentation (including strings), but all the

armen at the Bazaar - 6 song EP review

2010-03-02T21:28:00.004-05:00

"armen at the Bazaar" is listed as alternative, healing & easy listening, and gospel on his MySpace page.If there was gospel involved, I missed it, but that is neither here nor there. When I first seen these three types of music listed together I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't just get a 6 song EP, I got an experience.Overall, the album has a very relaxed feel to it, there is not a lot of

Dave Carroll - Musical Customer Service Advocate

2010-03-02T20:28:00.005-05:00

Image Source: http://www.monctonblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dave-carroll.jpgMany people may have heard the story and now it has reached its end. For those of you who haven't, here is the rundown. Maritime musician Dave Carroll (half of the musical duo Sons of Maxwell, his brother Don being the other half) was flying on United Airlines when his Taylor guitar got damaged by the United

Interview with Vancouver band - Philoceraptor

2010-02-28T13:54:00.003-05:00

Philoceraptor in their rehersal space, photo courtesy of the band.Interview with Vancouver band - Philoceraptorby Jade Sperry Philoceraptor are three individuals who have traveled to different parts of Canada for different reasons. In their own words “there really isn't anything too exciting about this story; Steve went to school with Justin in Quebec- Justin worked with Phil in Vancouver -

4-song EP Review - Philoceraptor

2010-02-28T13:33:00.002-05:00

EP cover, courtesy of the band.Philoceraptor EP Reviewby Jade SperryThe four songs on this EP are truly diverse, interesting and leave you wanting more. This trio of young men remind me of a band from Philly called MewithoutYou. Hard rocking tunes and raw vocals are evident on the first song “Grammar”. There is fuzzed guitar feedback and hard-hitting drumbeats assaulting your eardrums with a

Small Crowd, Epic Performance - The Wooden Sky at Ontario House (Vancouver Olympics 2010)

2010-02-28T03:18:00.006-05:00

The Wooden Sky officially elevates to one of my favourite live acts. Having seen the band play live once before (they opened for Elliott Brood on tour last year), I expect another impassioned, rocking performance and The Wooden Sky do not disappoint. They are quiet when they need to be and then build up to something wonderfully epic. Playing songs from their most recent record, If I Don’t

BCIT's Evolution 107.9 Turns 4!

2010-02-26T19:22:00.000-05:00

Evolution is turning 4 and we want you to join us!! We have a ton of great prizing including: $150 package from Mirella's Tattoos Jason Collett tickets from Biltmore Cabaret Big Pink tickets from Live Nation 3D Imax Hubble Movie package from Warner Brothers and tons more!! Ben Sigston, Familia and Free City Collective will be performing live. We have a sweet deal on a meal. Pay $10 and get a

Hayley Stark - EP Review of Get Over It

2010-02-26T17:06:00.004-05:00

Jennifer Bryan and Monica Julie are Hayley Stark. Photo courtesy of the artists. CD Review – Hayley Stark – Get Over It EP by Jade Sperry Jennifer Bryan is a roaring girl in every sense of the phrase. She has played lead guitar in a host of metal bands and

Mip’s Debut EP Review of Caught in Between

2010-02-26T16:00:00.006-05:00

CD cover for Mip's EP Debut Caught In Between, courtesy of the artist.Mip’s Debut EP Review: Caught in Betweenby Jade SperryContact: mipsmusic@gmail.comMy Space Site: http://www.myspace.com/mipsmusicAt 23, mip has performed at a variety of festivals, night clubs and cafes. She has shared the stage with 2 time Juno Award winner Alex Cuba and has toured in New York and Ontario as a back-up

NEW LIVE VIDEO : Mother Mother unveils new song on CBC Radio Q

2010-02-26T01:34:00.000-05:00

From their yet-unreleased new album, here's Mother Mother with "Simply Simple," performed in Studio 40 at the Vancouver CBC Broadcast Centre for the Q taping. Enjoy!

NEW PHOTOS : Constantines & Wintersleep at LiveCity Yaletown

2010-02-26T01:29:00.000-05:00

The Constantines and Wintersleep both played sets spanning their entire discographies, pleasing fans and intriguing new listeners. Both sets saw the crowd singing along to choruses. The Cons had fans clapping in rhythm to the thumping bass while lead singer Bry Webb barked out the powerful pieces of lyricism that the Cons are known for-- whether it's "can I get a witness?" "love can be a shower

Live Blogging Olympic Music : Coeur de Pirate & Great Lake Swimmers

2010-02-26T01:27:00.002-05:00

February 21, 2010 La Maison du Quebec and Ontario Pavilion sure have stellar musical line-ups despite their horrible lack of getting the word out. Quebec House featured acts such as Malajube, Les Trois Accords and last night's Coeur de Pirate, while Ontario Pavilion rivaled with acts such as the Arkells, Broken Social Scene, and last night's Great Lake Swimmers. It's clear that whomever the

NEW PHOTOS : Broken Social Scene, Feb 20 at Ontario Pavilion

2010-02-26T01:26:00.000-05:00

Toronto super-group Broken Social Scene played to an enthusiastic crowd at Ontario Pavilion as part of the Cultural Olympiad on February 20, 2010. Their appearance for Ontario House was kept a secret until the night before, where BSS leaked the information via their twitter. Some faithful fans lined up outside Ontario Pavilion for more than 5 hours. For the complete photo set, visit my Flickr.

Review: Patrick Molloy and The Manifest, Who Will Listen?

2010-02-25T07:28:00.005-05:00

On his latest album with his latest band, Patrick Molloy and The Manifest’s Who Will Listen? is bold, italicized, and even underlined. He is clearly shooting for the moon on this one, channeling the progressive power rock of Rush a la Vapor Trails, with an Ozzie Osbourne-like wail that sounds surprisingly fresh against today’s trendy pop-oriented music industry and—daring.Whether his aim was true

Review: Shad K in London, Ontario @ Call the Office

2010-02-21T23:54:00.001-05:00

This is a repost from my blog Monday Through Monday.photo by Thom PilgrimIt's nights like these that get me excited about live music. Call the Office built it, and they came. By the hundreds.As I rounded the corner of Clarence and York the sound hit me first. Dozens of chatting, arguing, whining and yelling concert goers snaked down York Street, in line to see London's prodigal son, Shad K. Each

NEW PHOTOS : Stars & Hey Rosetta!, Feb. 19 at the Orpheum

2010-02-21T19:17:00.000-05:00

The only thing I have to say about this breathtaking and awesome show is that when people demand an encore, and you don't give it to them, they will boo! This is what happened with Hey Rosetta!'s set. Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta! Stars Torquil Campbell and Amy Millan For the complete photo set, visit my Flickr.

LIVE RECORDINGS : Mother Mother & Stars from CBC Radio Q Taping

2010-02-21T19:14:00.002-05:00

Enjoy two recordings from musical guests of CBC Radio Q on February 18, 2010 -- Vancouver's Mother Mother and Montreal's Stars. Apologies for the poor video quality, but the sound should be just fine. Mother Mother performing a stripped down version of "O My Heart": Stars performing "Dead Hearts," a new song off of their yet-unreleased new album:

Live Blogging Olympic Music : Karkwa, Jill Barber & Hawksley Workman

2010-02-21T19:12:00.000-05:00

At this point, Canada was 4th place in terms of medal count. 90+% of Canadians had watched at least part of an Olympic sporting event on TV. And by Wednesday, February 17, 2010, the cultural component of the Olympics brought out the big guns with one of Canadian indie's hottest exports Feist and Chilly Gonzales playing a paid show at the Orpheum, and hurtin' Albertan Corb Lund playing LiveCity