CBC Radio 3 Blog - Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by MikeV

Best band I have seen in the last six months would have to be Said the Whale at the Capital here in Fredericton. If I am correct it was their first show in the Maritimes ever and it did not disappoint!

Plan to see Brian Borcherdt and Julie Fader this Sunday here in Freddy Beach.

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Oops!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by MikeV

Forgot to mention when. It was last month.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by hgummo

Best band I've seen in the past 6 months has to be Bon Iver. I saw them at Sasquatch and they absolutely blew me away. They also go in the "surprise" category because I actually almost didn't even go to their set as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were playing and I figured that their set would be more exciting. Boy was I wrong. I was almost moved to tears (and it takes a lot to make me cry) and my friend was actually crying. It was just so beautiful! I'm pretty upset that they're taking a hiatus as this means I won't be able to see them again for quite some time. As I said afterwards, if they were the only band I had seen that weekend the trip to Washington would have been well worth it.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kittymittens

Elliott Brood with The Wooden Sky in Lethbridge. It was at a place called Henotic. The place was packed, which doesn't happen often there. The Wooden sky was surprisingly high energy, and were the perfect complimet to Elliott Brood's "death country" ways. The whole crowd was into it which added so much to the atmosphere. I judge how good a show is by how hard it is to get to sleep after, I had a tough time after that one, which means it ranks very high. Easily in my top 5 of all time.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Jim Rockford

Best Live show in the last 6 months:

Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few at the Reginal Folkfest in August. This band puts on an amazing show. From their Friday night gig to their shows and workshops the next two days, they attracted many new fans. If I could recommend one show to anybody, I would say go to a Mark Berube show. Powerful vocals, complex percussion and a rocking cello will blow you away. Who knew a cello could rock it?

On October 25th they presented a stripped-down trio to Prince George audience members at Art Space. They "wowed!" the place. Drop everything, go see the Patriotic Few tonight!

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A completely off-topic story for AlexOfAnders and tb3

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

So yesterday, I made my way up to a part of Edmonton I don't usually see to acquire a new belt for my turntable. Since there was also a record store I was unfamiliar with in the area, I stopped to check it out.

Sadly, they had nothing I wanted to buy. But they did have one copy of a particular lengthy limited edition 12" single from Destroyer (hint: it's Bay of Pigs). So I picked it up for (one of) you.

Which of you should I send it to? Are both of you still looking for it? If so, have you planned a fight to the death or something in this situation? I can ask random.org to decide, if need be.

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Tough Choice

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by WildWorks

I guess it would have to be Elliott Brood because the concert a few weeks back was crazy and rowdy. Finally got to use a pan and wooden spoon. :) Friends and even Putzy have told me they liked the Elliott Brood interview that I aired on CKCU. Library Voices were great live when they stopped in O-town. I did not see Mother Mother at all this year.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by BritHayCity

I am going to see the Lions, Novaks, and Arkells in Calgary this weekend, should be a great show.

For those in Toronto, you should REALLY go see Christina Martin tonight. Cuff the Duke is backing her and shes playing with Matt Mays but she is amazing live all on her own. CHECK IT OUT! :)

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I'm going with 2 most over rated in the last 6 months.

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by TheRadioHead

As my favourites would just be repeating myself.

One disappointment was Jenn Grant. I especially felt she was poorly matched touring with Dan Mangan. Reminded me of one rule Grant said an opening act should never do, and that is show up the main act. Jenn Grant had such a quiet low key show, and Dan Mangan has a powerful voice, and presence. It became especially apparent when she asked him to come up and sing with her, a huge mistake in my, and my blog friend who was with me, opinion. Really made clear the differences in stage presence, and style.

Another disappointment was Zeus. They have been a good back up band, but need a few more laps around the block to develop more fully. Again, I was with another blog mate, and she felt the same way.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by KeepingItRiel

I have to reiterate what so many people have said about Arkells. Saw them Tuesday at the Habitat with The Novaks and wow. Talk about stage presence! They sold out on a Tuesday (impressive for this town).

As for best live acts I've seen lately. Dan Mangan was incredible, Spiral Beach throws a good dance party and Joel Plaskett is just a great showman. Off to see Ohbijou tonight with Painted Birds. Should be a gooder!

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Tough Call

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by MusicSoop

Wow there've been a ton of great shows in the past 6 months. I've seen Land of Talk, Hawksley, Bison B.C., and Royal Wood lately and any of those shows could've qualified for best. But as is frequently the case the most recent seems like the best show so I gotta go with Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans who I saw play last night at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. You see so many singer songwriters in LA who can barely strum the acoustic guitar right, it is so refreshing to hear a band that can really play. And they were on fire! And they had a big crowd that loved it. Can't wait for them to come back!

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Last Weekend

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by WildWorks

I finally got to see Think About Life and YSP!WSD! LIVE last Saturday and they were amazing. The crowds were dancing and jumping like crazy. The only downer was the venue (Babylon) because the part I was standing at was sticky. Yuck. Overall, great atmosphere and it was like a party and the place was sweating hot. :)

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@ JimRockford

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

Thanks for reminding me, Kristina and her cello do indeed rock. I made myself almost the same comment as you just wrote, when I saw the outfit at the Sheep.

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Billy Bragg OR Brian Borcherdt

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by themountainsandthetrees

Maybe i'm just stuck on names that have 2 Bs, I dunno...

Watching Billy Bragg from the side-stage in Halifax @ the Rebecca Cohn was amazing. Even more amazing is how nice he was, to me and those in the audience, before and after the shows. The man is a true showman!

Also right up there was Brian Borcherdt @ the Whipper Snapper Gallery during NXNE. It was the first time I had seen him (ever) and I was floored. Plus i'm a sucker for Jazzmaster guitars.

Elliot Brood is amazing live too, always. I had to miss the last show here, but the one before was amazing.

I just wish more bands would travel to Newfoundland. We miss so many "cross-Canada" tours and I'd like to let bands know, not only will we enjoy your live show, but you'll enjoy our audience!

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Making the list longer

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

Best Live shows this year:

Canadian Performance: Metric & The Stills @ Centenial Hall, London ON

Open Air Venue: Janes Addiction from NiN/JA tour @ Molson Amp Theatre, Toronto ON

Close & Personal: KMFDM & Angelspit @ Harpos, Detroit MI

Blow You Away & Remind You Why Live Music is the Best: Nine Inch Nails @ JLC, London ON

Missed Show You Wish You Caught This Year: Virgin Music Festival @ Burl's Creek, Orillia ON & Placebo @ The Docks, Toronto ON

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by hgummo

Overrated for me was Metric. I think it had a lot to do with the crowd and the venue and the entire show just being a bad experience all around, but I was really looking forward to the show and ended up not enjoying it at all. They barely interacted with the audience and I was just unimpressed overall. Perhaps if I wasn't being pushed and crushed by the crowd I would have liked them more.

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such a tough question!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by suckamc

I've seen so many good bands over the last 6 months that it's crazy hard to choose. Just to be different I'm going to go with Sunparlour Players here in Charlottetown, on a Tuesday, a few weeks back. They had a crazy high energy show, and I loved it!

Martin

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tjwolfe

I concur that the Elliott Brood/Wooden Sky show was great. Saw the Calgary version. However, the best show I've see recently would be Dave McCann and the Firehearts (formely Dave McCann and the Ten Toed Frogs) at the rustic Auditorium Hotel in Nanton Ab. A great country-rock performance that ended with a jam session encore in Dave's hotel room. Would love to hear some of his stuff on the air...

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@Absotively

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

the group on the R3 blog always makes me feel warm and fuzzy. You see a record you know some people are looking for very eagerly and just grab it...I love this place..

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Metric, Overrated?

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by WildWorks

I think I've seen Metric too many times. Same setup, nothin fancy from them.

I think I will seeing Cadence Weapon tomorrow night but he won't be rapping as he will be DJ'ing. He's DJ'ing at a house party in downtown Ottawa. Also hope to interview him for my radio show. :)

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oh yeah

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by suckamc

and yay, I'm seeing a top 5 gig tonight! Looking forward to the Borcherdt/Fader show!

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by loweeda

Beast at the Winnipeg Jazz Festival

Akron/Family at the Calgary Folk Festival

Any folk festival workshop involving the Woodchoppers Association

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

First, a show you missed! Tonight at the Searchlight short–listed The Aeolian Hall, (London, ON) Melissa McLelland, and Justin Rutledge are playing a show. Anyone in the area that isn't already going, should really consider going. Two incredible voices, in one of the best acoustic venues in Canada.

If anyone here goes, be sure to introduce yourself to me, I am volunteering, taking the tickets at the door. You'll know me by my sweet sweet Movember Stache!

Now, for best live act I have seen in the last six months… I am going to go much more recent and say the tandem of You Say Party! We Say Die! and Think About Life got even this middle aged white boy shaking his but. They were a collision of energy and great music. All in a tiny upstairs venue in the middle of a sleepy go nowhere week. What a pleasant surprise that was.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

Best Live Performance - I'll throw out the Arkells as well. Just last night at Venue in Vancouver. This is the third time that I've seen them...each time I figure they won't be able to keep the pace they did at their previous show, and each time I have had nothing to worry about. They leave it all out there...

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Arkells

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by hgummo

Oh man, you guys are making me regret my decision to skip the show tomorrow night. I was going to go but ended up making other plans.

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@Absotively

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

OMG!!

There are only two people it should go to. And as long it goes to either one of us ;) I will be happy. We are it rightful owners. (Me or Alex).

But if it's me. Let me know where to send the money — I'll throw in a NxEW.ca bumper sticker or 3.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Raven88

Tegan and Sara's set at Rifflandia in Victoria this past September was far too overrated. It may have been because Tegan was stoned off of cold meds, probably fighting off Swine Flu, but their set was just lacking that spark.

Ironically, my favourite set of the past 6 months would have to be the opening act from that night! A certain boy by the name of Aidan Knight blew me away, especially with his one song called "Jasper". I had just come from a summer spent there, and this song caught me so off guard. He has a quirky stage presence which is reinforced by his awkward self, and jokes about cereal. Well worth a listen ;)

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by ATrain

The last 6 months? There have been so many shows in the last 6 months! I think the best still has to be the Six Shooter showcase at NXNE, that night was just unbelievable. And it included Elliott Brood, who always put on an amazing show.

I also saw Sunset Rubdown in Chicago a few weeks ago, and I was blown away! I went with a couple of friends who are hugs fans, which helped I think.

Honourable mention to Joel Plaskett as well, saw him in a little theatre in Cobourg (small town outside Toronto), and it was just so special. I don't think anyone can charm a crowd like him.

Tonight I'm going to see Rural Alberta Advantage at Lee's Palace, who I haven't seen yet, so I'm looking forward to that. Considering Two Hours Traffic tomorrow now too!

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Ottawa Crowd The Best?

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by WildWorks

I don't know if the Ottawa crowds are the best, but here's a clip I took during YSP!WSD!, here's the link from Youtube. I know I posted it on Vish's blog yesterday morning. In case anyone missed it.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kn0ttyn3rb

for those wondering whether or not to go see Rose Cousins and Royal Wood... do!!! The show was incredible. Both heartwarming and gut-bustingly funny. My review of the Vancouver show here.

I even got to play the egg for Rose Cousins! Right Grant? :)

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Dead Airwaves

I walked into a free show on a Tuesday night and saw Three Sheet. One of the most impressive acts I've seen in awhile and I'm usually not a huge fan of live hip hop...3mc's, guitar, bass and beatboxer..good vibes...I was impressed.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by KaylaToe

I'm going to say Hey Ocean! In Lethbridge at a little place called the slice. The Venue was small, I was right next to the stage, the band is even better live than on their album. It was high energy and the band asked for lots of crowd participation. Also saw THE DUDES who came in close second.

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Three Sheet

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by loweeda

@ Dead Airwaves: I'm so happy you saw Three Sheet and loved them! The guitarist is a friend of mine, and I've been on his case for months to get them to make a New Music Canada profile and hopefully get some R3 airplay - maybe your good words will help!

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by phogtom

One of the best shows I was a part of recently was when a band called Paper Lions (PEI) crept into town, for their first show in Windsor.

They were beyond polite, and extraordinarily friendly guys. The got to the building early, set up, and were not expecting much of a turnout, as they were playing in the middle of a week with Immaculate Machine, Wax Mannequin, Rae Spoon, Lindy, and more.

The local, Magic Hall of Mirrors, played a pared-down set that easily rivaled any of their full-band performances, and the crowd just magically appeared! Paper Lions absolutely throttled the crowd from beginning to end, reminding me of the killer performances that Young Rival displays when they're in town.

Their encore took place on the bar-top, unplugged, while the entire bar went silent. The guitar and vocal harmonies took over Phog Lounge. The crowd joined in for the refrain, and the show eventually ended, to the dismay of those new-uber-fans of this unknown PEI band.

Oh, and a couple of the guys actually stuck around late, and helped me unload a TON of wood from my van, which I had to do by the cover of night in the garbage bins next door. Talk about going above and beyond the call of rock!

Here's some video of the bar-top encore, and the interview I did with one of the band-members (David Cyrus Ronald McDonald - for real) of Paper Lions.

http://tinyurl.com/ykfjadu

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@Dead Airwaves

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by themountainsandthetrees

I was at that show too! They were great - I also liked the Special Blends before them.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by coolie

The Wooden Sky played a show in Toronto last week at Lee's, it was a great show. They are playing in Guelph, Ontario tonight so that should be a good one to check out this weekend!

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@Raven88 and KaylaToe

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kittymittens

Raven- The song Jasper is great. A few weeks ago I went to see Steph MacPherson and Zachary Lucky and they did a duet of that song. It was amazing.

Kayla-When was Hey Ocean! in Lethbridge? Also do you prefer The Slice or Henotic?

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@ ATrain; @ WildWorks

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

ATrain: I saw RAA a week ago at Zaphod's and really enjoyed them. Good combo, just the three of them. Their soundshape works well.

WildWorks: re waaaaaay above, I was also sticking to the floor at Babylon the other night. Then I made the mistake of checking the cleanliness here and there.

About as clean as Barrymore's the last time I was there, a couple of years ago.

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whoa... thoughts on this new Hawksley song?!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

this guy is impossible to pin down!

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Last Weekend in NYC

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by cbe

I was lucky enough to be in NY last weekend... Joel Plaskett on Friday & Blue Rodeo (with Wayne from Cuff the Duke on backing vocals) on Saturday. 2 great shows in small venues.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by phogtom

Cannot forget though...Said The Whale (birthday party) CD Release Party with TONS of balloons, cake presentation, dance party! AMAZING.

The Wooden Sky show, oh my goodness. Ridiculous.

There've been so many AMAZING shows, it's hard to muster a "best".

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Shows to come

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

Im pumped to hear that the Arkells put on a good show. I have heard it many times but I will finally have a chance to see them in 2 weeks!

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@keepingitriel, @boders

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by BritHayCity

Nice, im glad to hear they put on a good show, extra happy for tomorrow now.

Thanks! :)

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Saint Peter

That new Hawksley Workman song is pretty awesome.

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@Kitty Mittens

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by KaylaToe

I beleive Hey Ocean! was October 21st. Both Venues are nice. Hetnotic is really cool in the way it's set up and I also like the fact it has a balcony (i'm short so I can't always see a band through the crowd if i'm not right up front) but the slice is still really good if you like smaller venues.

Which one do you prefer?

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Junior Boys!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by michelka

I saw the Junior Boys at Lee's in Toronto a couple weeks ago with Woodhands- they put on a GREAT live show! The night itself was slighty ruined by a group I had stood next too, who was clearly not there to see the band (which is odd, at a $25 cover), spent most of the time mock dancing into (owch, you elbowed my brain!) and in front of us (they were an incredibly tall group, too) and were on some kind of 'I want to feel up everyone around me substance.' It sorta ruined the experince, but the show, for what i saw and danced to it, was pretty awesome. I can't wait to see them again, around different people.

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recommendation for thrifty students/people who like free live shows

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Zhantal

katie stelmanis plays a free show tonight at Bloor/Gladstone Library in Toronto, 8pm*whoa, that hawksley workman track was a surpise. Love the riffs

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Hawksley Workman

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by TheRadioHead

I have a lot of respect for the guy, because he is always changing it up. Never repetitive, and no filler.

I did like that song, I think it was a different song that he gave to Q to debut. That was good as well.

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@KaylaToe

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kittymittens

Right now I'm into Henotic. I like the bands they are getting there, and yeah, the setup. I played a show there in August, and one downfall was the sound. The guy blamed my guitar pickup, but it's never caused that problem anywhere else.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by reid.creative

Oh wow... best shows in the last six months...

Best Canadian Gig: Rah Rah put on a really great show at the Railway in Vancouver. Dug their enthusiasm & jam-like performance

Best non-Canadian Gig: Langhorne Slim a couple weeks ago at the Media Club were pretty amazing. Also Deertick @ the Media Club were a pretty incredible

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@Grant re: Hawksley

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

Wow, the guy just likes to sift no less than 3 genres into a song these days. Every time I think I am unsure or the new material, it just has a way of creeping up inside me and taking up permanent residence.

I felt like raising Dee Snider's horns through part of the song. Where's my spandex, aqua-net and feather earring?

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@phogtom

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

You also CAN'T forget the PhogPhest show which still sits inside of the last 6 months, and is easily a year's best!

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Hawksley

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by suckamc

Really liked that song as well. Looking forward to seeing him in January!

Also f'n love Windom Earle, who are playing here in about a week! Last time was a crazy sweaty dance party, I expect this time to be no different!

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by phogtom

Rah Rah, Elephant Stone, Library Voices, Wax Mannequin, and Young Rival got HUGE reviews from show goers also...

How do we keep getting these phenomenal performers?

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@tb3

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by phogtom

Always saying flattering things, my good sir.

We were better for having you on-hand for the festivities!

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@ Grant

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kittymittens

Elliott Brood does have a pizza named after them at a place called The Slice. I find it funny that they didn't play there when they were here, not sure why. Your pronunciation of Henotic is probably good, I'm not sure if any two people say it the same.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by GSU

The stables have played and toured with Elliot Brood and Cuff the duke. These guys are the hotest live show going! Wash tub base, 3 part harmonies of gold and dancin!

JAnetville

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Canadian Words

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

NO WAY!

The Butter Tart is Canadian?!!! I Love Them So Much - expecially with rasins

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@Grant re: Hawksley

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

no kidding! If anyone is deserving of the label prolific it's him...so much material and always changing things up. Workman is a workman. And an allstar

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by michelka

Mm.. butter tarts and nanimo bars.. soo Canadian and delicious.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by framebreaker

I may never be able to stand at a urinal again without the sense that Rose Cousins has watched or is watching me....

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@ Michelka

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

Nanimo Bars are called New York Squares in the States

>_> Thieving New Yorkers making everything about them

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@tb3

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

I was going to wait and see if Alex showed up before I asked the internet to choose one of you, in case he'd found a copy or something. But then I got bored of waiting. It's probably for the best, because random.org says you get it, so this way he didn't get his hopes up.

Email me at jen - at - jenpollock.ca and we'll sort out the details.

Does anyone have any tips for shipping a record?

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Pronunciation of Henotic

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

here. The site. Look up, waaaaaaaayyyyyy up.

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@hgummo

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by keydive

Your skipping the Arkells that is sad poor Ashley will have no one to go with. Oh and I'm super jealous of your getting to see Bon Iver.

@TheRadioHead - Ha just saw your profile pic saw them on Wednesday.

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Re:Pronunciation of Henotic

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kittymittens

Thanks Benoit. Now I can say it in front of my friends and not be embarassed.

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@keydive

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by TheRadioHead

That was a sweet show, no? Was Slow Down Molasses with them?

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@kittymittens

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

I knew it! Thanks for confirming! Does that pizza shop have any other pizzas named after Canadian bands?

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@Absotively

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by keydive

Bubble wrap and two pieces of Cardboard taped together. At least when I order one that is usually how they show up.

And I have been keeping my eye open for that record as well as I remember Alex saying he really wants it.

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@Grant

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kittymittens

I've never had pizza there. I've only had beer. Next time I'm there(maybe tonight) I'll ask to see a menu and get back to you.

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@Radiohead

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by keydive

No Dojo Workhorse opened and I'm assuming the venue asked them to open as they are local.

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@those who can see Royal and Rose

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

do so! Rose is just as funny on stage as she was in that dictionary spot that was just on. Talk about stage presence.

One of my families cherished possessions is a vinyl recording of Harry Belafonte live at Carnegie Hall. An amazing concert. Something we all really enjoy of it is his back and forth with the audience. Masterful the way he handles them...Rose reminded me of that.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by takethat

Think About Life's live show is a total and undeniable force. Last week at London's Black Shire Pub they blew headliners You Say Party! We Say Die! out of the water.

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@Abostively

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by mcfflyer

Jen, that was a really sweet thing you did for John. (And Alex, if he'd have been awake today.) However, you really should have worked out a trade for both of them: whoever got you a radio3 scarf first got the LP.

Regardless, another reason why I love this site and our group.

Lee Hower - Sacramento, California

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@kittenmittens

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by keydive

You have never had a pizza at the Slice?!?!

That is the best part about a show at The Slice showing up early ordering a pizza and a pitcher of beer.

They make a one of the better pizzas in town too.

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Hey Rosetta! & Woodhands

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by kikiwak

Past 6 months: Hey Rosetta! puts on a great show. Must see. But if you're in the mood to party, and I mean party, Woodhands is your vice. Bonkers over-the-top energy. My palms are sweating just thinking about it!

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@Grant

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

I agree about Arkells...I feel bad about forgetting to nominate for long list...I made a similar post earlier this morning about what you just said...

Library Voices also up there for great performances recently in my books...

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@keydive, mcfflyer

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

Keydive: Thanks for the advice; now I just need to find bubble wrap. If I find another copy, it'll definitely go to Alex, but that's not likely because I already checked the two record stores that aren't in the middle of nowhere.

Lee: I've pinned my scarf hopes on the Bandwidth contest. If that doesn't work out, I think I really will order the Cat and Girl scarf.

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@keydive

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by hgummo

Ya I was totally planning on going but it turns out I'm going to Banff instead. Hopefully Ashley won't hate me forever.

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@takethat

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

I dunno about that. Think About Life was great, but I don't think they blew You Say Party! We Say Die! out of the water.

I was thinking to myself for much of that show

a) how did the Blackshire a venue this small get this gig? and,

b) What an incredibly perfect-matched bill!

Where abouts were you?

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@Lee

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

yeah, abso's post that she had found a copy for tb3 or AofA of Bay of Pigs made my morning

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Arkells in Calgary!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Grant Lawrence

Hey for those interested / feeling guilty, we're giving away Arkells tickets for their Calgary show on on twitter account right now!

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tagish156

Best show for me would have to be either Elliot Brood or Library Voices. The Library Voices played such an awesome show at Rifflandia this year, so much energy and enthusiasm, it was hard to beat.

I'm sooooo disappointed the Victoria Arkells show got cancelled, stupid BC Ferries and stupid wind, I'm starting to get a bad case of SAD. Fortunately I'm going to Thunderheist this weekend, hopefully will kinda make up for it.

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@Lee again

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

As for Alex's state of conciousness, I was pretty sure I saw him comment on this morning's R3-30 post (and John on Vish's post; I was hoping they would both be around, so I checked). So he was definitely awake at some point today.

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@boders

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by mcfflyer

And didn't I hear that you just won a coveted CBC radio3 scarf?

Lee

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@hgummo

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by keydive

I'm not saying Ashley is going to hold it against you but I would just be careful the next couple of days.

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@Abso

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by mcfflyer

Perhaps Alex's 'stache has overwelmed him as the day went on. It does seem to be consuming him.

Lee

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by communitea

So many great live acts, it is hard to pick:

Mark Berube & the Patriotic Few might have to take the nod for his show at the communitea cafe in Canmore in July. AMAZING, the passion that he has on stage!

Library Voices & In Flight Safety were great too... LV crazy/ amazing/ fun energy.. they left an impression in Canmore (and maybe on the tops of our tables during the gig) in September.

Bahamas opening for Amy Millan is still talked about a month after the gig. Understated and funny.

Looking forward to OHBIJOU on Monday, Nov 23rd for the last show of their tour... think it might give Mark a run for his money.

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@tb3

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by takethat

We might have to agree to disagree on this one. Half way through YSP! WSD! set I noted two things - one, that half of the crowd had left and two, that the only people really enjoying themselves were 20 something males and a handful of drunk girls. It was odd to say the least. Compared to Think About Life the energy really wasn't there for me. I was near the front for both sets.

In any event, you're correct. It was an excellent bill. On paper.. ha!

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a different sports

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Crystal Dee

w/ quest for fire @ the green room in montreal tonite

Zaphod's tomorrow night

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Best live show from the past six months

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

Difficult. Spiral Beach is very close to the top; they had tons of energy, and seemed to pour iall of it into the audience. And Jezibelle was fantastic, at their CD release the weekend before last. But I think I'll need to go with The Get Down, who were one of the guests at The Secretaries' CD release. No, wait, Spiral Beach. No, Jezibelle.

Can I have a three-way tie?

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@takethat

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

Agree to disagree then, because I have a photo I took of the crowd, halfway through YSP! WSD! that shows how jammed up near the front I was. I was about 2 people back from Krista (the keyboardist) on the right side by the wall. In the middle of the drunk girls.

But let's be honest that place had to of only had 80 people to make it full. If half left, I was certainly shoulder to shoulder with the remaining 40.

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@Absotively

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by tb3

You have mail btw.

Ooooh! I forgot about Spiral Beach! They were sandwiched between The Danks and Two Hours Traffic and were easily more energy and stage presence than the other two combined. And that's not to say I didn't like the opener or headliner… It was just great energy Spiral Beach brought. Love their show.

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How could I have forgotten Torngat!!!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by TheRadioHead

We discovered that night that the secret to Torngat's sound was every one of the 3 musicians played minimally 2, often three instruments at one time.

Pietro Amatto on french horn, he also plays with Belle Orcheste, and Loweda tells me she has seen him with Arcade Fire.

It was an amazing show, because it rocked really, really hard, with no rock instruments.

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Raven88

I'm making my "best set" a two-way tie.

Alright, sooo let's state the obvious here. I may have a small crush on dan mangan (understatement). I missed him play so many sets, and finally had the chance to see him in Victoria at Rifflandia (so many shows!)

...It was glorious.

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@tb3

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

I probably won't respond until after work... so about 6 mountain time. But I did check my mailbox and saw the email from you.

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Cyril Bore

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Absotively

I wonder if Mr. Johnson knew Mr. Bore? Or would Mr. Bore have been before his time?

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@Lee

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by boders

Yes sir, you are correct!! Hooray! Well, that is provided Alex isn't just setting me up for a gigantic letdown...I was away from the radio when Lana announced on air who won, but Alex told me I was one of the lucky 3. I think Lana is away today, so I hope that is the reason I haven't received an email from her yet.

If it's true then Alex, Brenda and I all have one now so we can be a scarf gang

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Great Stars Song

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by WildWorks

Elevator Love Letter is such a great song from Stars. :) I can't find the post from phogtom where he called out the R3 usernames. :)

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Captain Awesomepants

Shout Outx4 was killer at the Rickshaw the other night (which, by the way, is a great venue).

Hey Ocean with Shad in Whistler was awesome this summer too...

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this Saturday in Ottawa: Fiftymen 10 yr. anniversary show

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Bio Spice

(apologies if it's already been mentioned)

this is a must-see gig in Ottawa this weekend: country hunksters Fiftymen performing with Withering Pines at The Mayfair Theatre (which ususally shows movies), as a 10 yr anniversary show. this will be my first time seeing music at the Mayfair and am looking forward to it like crazy.

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@ Bio Spice

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Raven88

Intriguing... How much and what time are doors?

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A bit late

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Silvorgold

Three words: Volcanoless in Canada.

I saw them at the Brandon Folk Festival, and while I was having a horrible time, that was the one thing to make me happy. They rock the acoustic guitar as if it was electric.

Also, the Western Canadian Music Awards were very very underrated this year, it was one of the most enjoyable weekends in my life, for shame none of you came to the event! (minus 3 of you and I know atleast one of you are reading this)

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@Raven88

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by Bio Spice

$20, tickets at Compact Musics, Mayfair and maybe elsewhere. Doors at 8pm. Cash bar. I hear it will be packed. a bit pricey, but worth it, I'm going to say!

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Volcanoless in Canada

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by TheRadioHead

You are right, they were really good, Cody.

Too bad that show at the City Center (?) was sooo loud it was hard to enjoy. I would see them again, for sure.

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by nodice

can't really decide between woodhands at hillside this summer or rural alberta advantage at broken city at sled island. both sets were amazing compelling for completely different reasons. i guess i just have a boner for paul the drummer.

also, zeus at rifflandia was amazing. i've heard people say how they felt they were overrated live, but they totally blew me away.

'a few more laps around the block to develop more fully?'

i feel the opposite. i think with 10 years most bands wouldn't have the live chops these guys have. it's really strange to me how a band i think is so undeniable can be so polarizing.

thoughts?

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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by nodice

i guess i'm posting a little late. bummer.

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@Ryanakanodice

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by TheRadioHead

I checked back. You disagree about Zeus?

They came out of left field for me, I knew nothing about them until all the promotion here. I suppose I probably have seen them before when they backed up Jason Collett.

I don't know how much song writing opportunities they got with their past gigs, but I found their songs lack luster. They had 2 or 3 that I thought were creative, and I did think they had skill and potential. But not fully cooked yet.

BTW, we have a mutual friend in Roslyn.

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re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Top 5 Must-See Live Gigs of the Weekend!

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 by ArtKid

Glad to see the THT show in there! I was at their show last night in Ottawa, and they were absolutely fantastic. If you have the chance to see the Toronto show, go!

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I'm going with 2 most over rated in the last 6 months.

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Billy Bragg OR Brian Borcherdt

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Metric, Overrated?

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@Raven88 and KaylaToe

@ ATrain; @ WildWorks

whoa... thoughts on this new Hawksley song?!

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Shows to come

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Junior Boys!

recommendation for thrifty students/people who like free live shows

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