Kommando Elektrolyrik
Submitted by Nick on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 00:37
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I went to Berlin! And whad'ya know, my pal Lukas from Karlstad was there with his band. Here they are: Kommando Elektrolyrik. As the name implies, it's an electronic variety with fine a layer of "lyrik"al poetry. They did not perform in commando.
Way Out West
Submitted by Nick on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 07:46
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So why fly to Gothenburg when Oslo is an hour closer to Karlstad? Way Out West, of course! It's recently been ranked one of Europe's top 20 music festivals.
Not quite at the same level of quality as past videos, but not bad for a camera the size of my fist and using only the built-in mic for sound.
I would say Grizzly Bear was the highlight of the Way Out West Festival, but it's hard to choose just one. My Bloody Valentine, Vivian Girls, Wilco, Röyksopp ... to name a few. Like all multi-stage music festivals, the schedule over laps and you have to make some tough decisions. I missed some great bands like Beirut, Gang Gang Dance, Vetiver, Final Fantasy, and most regrettably, Echo and the Bunnymen.
The festival sold out at 25,000 tickets. Slottsskogen park can hold that amount of people for a joke. Finding a decent spot at the stage wasn't too difficult no matter how late you arrived. The late night shows, on the other hand, took place in several cramped venues around the downtown. All combined, they could maybe hold a couple thousand making it a competition to get in. I was one of the many unlucky ones the first night, hence the list of "missed great bands." I was sure not to miss Jay Reatard on the last night. I left Slottsskogen in the middle of Lilly Allen's set thinking I was ahead of the game. When I arrived at Stinky Fingers bar I was greeted by a line that streched well over a block long. I waited for over an hour, but got in.
When the show ended, I walked my usual route back to the hotel. I passed by the same ladies hangin' out on the corner, night after night. The thought never occurred to me that these women were hookers until a guy approached one.
"How much?"
She mumbled the price for a couple of different services.
"Hmm. I duno. It's my first time, so..."
So this is how you bargain with a prostitute, I thought. Next time I'll take a cab.
Picutres
Bands I Saw
Vivian Girls
Bon Iver
Grizzly Bear
Wilco
Röyksopp
Arctic Monkeys
Calexico
Olle Ljungström
Wolfmother
My Bloody Valentine
Lilly Allen (winner of the best costume award)
The Adolescents
Jay Reatard
The Cambrian Explosions!
Submitted by Nick on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 03:27
It's The Cambrian Explosions on their Halifax tour.
Recorded live at Gus' Pub
July 2008
Featuring Philly Brisket, the Skifflewip Kid and Chad Yogurt.
93 Million Miles
Alibi
Voodoo
Record Store Day 2009
Submitted by Nick on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 08:53
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Backstreet Records hosted several live bands on Germain Street for Record Store Day. Just before leaving Charlottetown to join the celebrations, Grand Theft Bus discovered their van had been broken into and their gear stolen. When word got around in Saint John Adam Mowery, Al Gallant, and The Got To Get Got were added to the bill in case GTB couldn't make it.
The Got To Get Got
These guys played an awesome show at A-Khohrd the previous night and were on their way out of town. Just before leaving they thought they would drop in. Unplanned. How cool is that?!?!
http://www.myspace.com/gottogetgot
Strawmen
An excellent trio from Albert County. Their sound? Imagine the Carter Family alive and well in the 80s writing songs for The Gun Club.
http://www.myspace.com/strawmen3
Much more to come. Keep checking back.
Duncan Thomas
Party at Gordy's
Submitted by Nick on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 10:19
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David R. Elliott
http://www.myspace.com/davidrelliott
http://www.myspace.com/90scountrypolitan
Babette Hayward
http://www.myspace.com/babettehayward
Clinton Charlton
http://www.myspace.com/clintoncharlton
Penny Blacks
Ruby Jean & the Thoughtful Bees
Submitted by Nick on Wed, 02/25/2009 - 11:57
RJATTB at the Thirsty Mule in Sussex, New Brunswick.
Wow are these cats ever an awesome show! All of the members are exploding with energy and it shows in their sound. Every song hits you like baseball gettin' smacked by some doped up Major League Baseball player. Ruby Jean & the Thoughtful Bees are a Must-See in the live maritime music scene.
Valentines Day: Adam Mowery, Penny Blacks and The Hard Feelings
Submitted by Nick on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 10:44
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CultureHub sits down with Adam Mowery, Penny Blacks & The Hard Feelings before their Valentines Day performance to address some important issues facing the world today.
Slack Sabbath
Submitted by Nick on Sun, 02/01/2009 - 13:55
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Slack Sabbath is a weekly concert series hosted and broadcasted live by CFMH 107.3FM. The Wooden Wives kicked off the second season on January 30th 2009. Here's a glimpse of what we caught on tape.
Stereophonic 6
Submitted by Nick on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 10:07
The Superfantastics
Calm Down It's Monday
The Maynards
The Stolen Minks
PheasantCougarBear
The Stance
Shotgun Jimmie
West Avenue
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