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29-Apr-2009 06:00 am
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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I'll start out like this: Hey Rosetta! is one of Canada's best bands right now, confirming that the Canadian music industry is something the world should care about. Their concerts have the power to change the way you listen to their music, altered by the feeling the band projects, the conviction of their performance, the strength of their musicianship, and the way the band and their fans fuse together over the course of the show. read more (511 words)
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26-Apr-2009 04:00 pm
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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Tuesday April 21st was a crazy night in Toronto. Kings Of Leon were playing a sold out show at the Air Canada Centre (a very well deserved step-up for them from their previous two shows at the Koolhaus, one in November 2008 and one in June 2007), Flight Of The Conchords were doing their thing at Massy Hall, and The Horseshoe had The Appleseed Cast and An Horse lined-up. But happily, I ended up with The Presidents Of The United States Of America (PUSA) at Lee's Palace, a band I've been a fan of for 14 years now, not an insignificant portion of my life. read more (569 words)
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20-Apr-2009 04:00 am
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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Taking spot #5 in my Top 10 Albums of 2008 was Draw A Distance. Draw A Border., an album by The Details that I also wrote up as Pete's Pick in April 2008. I've been trying to get out to photograph this band for almost exactly one year now; since they're based in Winnipeg, they only play in Toronto every now and then, and those dates just haven't fit in with my schedule yet. This night was hosted by Manitoba Music, and showcased the talents of three Manitoba-based bands: The Details, Tele, and Oldfolks Home - all bands that share home with The Weakerthans and Inward Eye, among others. read more (546 words)
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16-Apr-2009 01:30 am
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Contributed by: pete
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Just in case you haven't noticed, I like going to shows, and sometimes the social atmosphere of the independent Toronto music scene can put me in a good mood for days. Especially when the performers are genuine about their craft and are on stage only because they want to share their passion. When it comes to The Paint Movement, not only do they want to share their music, they want to share the experience of making music, which may explain why so many of their friends joined them on stage for a song or two. The gathering was to celebrate the release of their full-length album Our Eurythmy. Add in sets by Fox Jaws, Make Your Exit, and Provincial Parks, and you've got a night full of people who just love to make music. read more (784 words)
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12-Apr-2009 09:00 pm
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Contributed by: pete
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Last December, I got out to The Horseshoe to see Thornley and was a little surprised with how much of a good time I had there. That concert was just a few days ahead of the release of his new single Make Believe to radio, and two months prior to the release of his second solo album Tiny Pictures. read more (419 words)
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10-Apr-2009 04:00 pm
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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The Weakerthans and the Constantines on the same night? In the same venue? It was a pairing I wasn't expecting, mostly because I suspect that either one of these bands could sell out the Phoenix on their own, so being given the opportunity to see both on the same night for the price of a single ticket seemed genius. And it pretty much was, which explains why they had to add two additional shows after the first show sold out, making three nights in a row. read more (562 words)
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07-Apr-2009 04:00 am
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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As The Artist Sanctuary started to come to a close for the day, people started to make plans for the evening. During the afternoon Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica) and I had spent some time talking about music, and we decided to meet up at The Roxy to catch a band called The Dudes and then the Arkells. The Dudes were on a recommendation from a friend of Aaron's and (just in case you haven't noticed yet) I sort of enjoy getting out to see the Arkells every now and then, so it seemed like a good combination. read more (588 words)
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26-Mar-2009 03:00 pm
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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Saturday night is generally the biggest night of Canadian Music Week, which also means the most conflicts. I didn't research the night that well, but for me the major conflicts were The Indies vs. Everything Else and Young Galaxy vs. Library Voices. For the first conflict, I decided I would start at The Indies, mostly to see Hey Rosetta! perform, but also just to say hello to a few people. I previously decided that I wouldn't stay, though, and wanted to go see Library Voices (I haven't seen them before, but am digging their EP Hunting Ghosts). However, since I wanted to be at The Horseshoe for a couple of other bands and always enjoy seeing Young Galaxy, well, that's where I ended up. read more (1,043 words)
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24-Mar-2009 02:00 pm
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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Before heading down to the illScarlett show, I managed to get out to The MOD Club and catch a set by the Arkells. I knew they were town for CMW '09, but didn't think I was going to get to see them otherwise. And after illScarlett I decided to head up to the Rancho Relaxo to see how Amos The Transparent were doing. read more (503 words)
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23-Mar-2009 12:00 am
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Contributed by: pete
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Concert Reviews
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Friday night of Canadian Music Week (er, I mean Canadian MusicFest) felt like it had two distinct parts for me even though it was divided up between three venues. I started the night out at The MOD Club, then buzzed down to the Sound Academy for the illScarlett show (the major portion of my night), and then headed back up to the Rancho Relaxo. I'll cover The MOD Club and Rancho Relaxo separately. As I arrived at the Sound Academy, Gene Simmons was being swarmed by young women while the bright lights for the video cameras followed him around. Rumour was that he was there to see the opening band Stereos, but given how much he's be talking about Down With Webster, I had to think he was there to see them as well. read more (450 words)
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