Archive for July, 2012
Worth a Listen…Turnstile Junkpile
It’s not everyday that you find quality, classic Americana music in the heart of London. But Turnstile Junkpile, named after the Townes Van Zandt song “Turnstyled, Junkpiled” has a sound as if they are the sons of Jackson Browne, brothers of Dawes and cousins with the Punch Brothers. The four-piece describe themselves as a band…
While the city may finally be excited about the Olympics, tickets are sparse and our week’s need to get filled. Check out this week’s gig recommendations below. If you’re lucky, you might be one of the few to score a free ticket to Blur at the 100 Club on Thursday night. Sign up for tickets…
Tuesday is definitely a crazy night in Toronto this week, with Kentucky rockers Givers making a welcome return to the city alongside some other amazing acts at venues from east to west. The awesomeness continues all week, and we are especially looking forward to Snoop Lion‘s debut performance at the Hoxton on Friday. Although Montreal’s…
In honour of Mick’s sexy 69th, and the Stones’ soon-to-be released documentary celebrating their 50 years together, we bring you the full 1970 “Gimme Shelter” documentary in today’s Thursday Throwback. In one of their first documentaries as a band, they chronicle the last weeks of the 1969 US tour, culminating with the legendary disaster that…
Meet local indie-rockers and friends Atom and the Volumes, whose highly anticipated EP has been making waves in Toronto’s blogosphere, for good reason. With influences like Wilco, the Grateful Dead and Radiohead, band leader Marc Borins knows no bounds in his songwriting, and their diversity and talent translates from the album to the stage. Their…
We’ve got a soft spot for sibling duos, and Wild Belle is the latest to be added to our list. The Chicago-based brother and sister have a laid-back and mellow sound, with an infectious quality that has left us wanting more. Without a doubt, Brooklyn’s influence can be heard in 23-year old Natalie’s soulful yet…
Although we seem to have a bit of a break this week, Toronto is still popping and there is tons of great live music at every turn. The Beaches Jazz Festival continues to take over the East end all weekend, and Yonge-Dundas square’s weekly free shows rage on with some interesting talent, including the Bright Light…
Sun is shinning, the weather is sweet. Make you want to move your dancing feet. With sun in the sky, anything could put a smile on our face. No complaints here. Check out some hot gigs below and make your sunny week even sweeter. Monday 23 July – KRS-One @ The Jazz Cafe Tuesday 24 July…
Technically on-point but knowing no bounds, Dopapod is gaining a ton of attention from live music lovers across America (and Canada of course). We were excited to catch their afternoon set at Camp Bisco last Saturday, and they more than lived up to their hype. The groovy, tight set was funky and danceable, and their…
Words by Lily Enchin/Photography by Melanie Kushner Camp Bisco is hard to sum up in just a few words, but one thing I can say: it is definitely one hell of a party! The festival was started in 2000 by the Disco Biscuits in hopes of creating a space to bridge the gap between electronic…
