Monthly Archives: June 2010
NXNE in Toronto (June 19-20, 2010)
Ok, I’ll admit I’ve been a little lazy recently although I’ve had other things to think about lately, not least of which was all the G20 events/protests dominating the news over that last week or so.. This’ll be my last of my NXNE-related posts althoug…
NXNE in Toronto (June 19-20, 2010)
Ok, I’ll admit I’ve been a little lazy recently although I’ve had other things to think about lately, not least of which was all the G20 events/protests dominating the news over that last week or so.. This’ll be my last of my NXNE-related posts althoug…
Discography: Patrick Brealey – Mercury In Songbirds
[I decided to work on compiling a Discography page on the site. My goal is to add a couple of albums each month. This is the 3rd entry.]
This was a fun record to make. I played some lap steel, a few different guitars, and even some 6-string bass!
The production (Laurence Currie) is really nice. [...]
Discography: Patrick Brealey – Mercury In Songbirds
[I decided to work on compiling a Discography page on the site. My goal is to add a couple of albums each month. This is the 3rd entry.]
This was a fun record to make. I played some lap steel, a few different guitars, and even some 6-string bass!
The production (Laurence Currie) is really nice. [...]
Home! Tour Van Songs & Videos
We’re back home from a busy 6 weeks of touring between the U.K. and North America with Born Ruffians. I’m going to post some more tour pics within the coming days, but in the mean time I thought I’d share some memorable van / tour songs that we enjoyed while driving all day and all [...]
Home! Tour Van Songs & Videos
We’re back home from a busy 6 weeks of touring between the U.K. and North America with Born Ruffians. I’m going to post some more tour pics within the coming days, but in the mean time I thought I’d share some memorable van / tour songs that we enjoyed while driving all day and all [...]
ElliottBROOD: Elliott BROOD in Confederation Park, Ottawa on Canada Day at 5PM
ElliottBROOD: Elliott BROOD in Confederation Park, Ottawa on Canada Day at 5PM
ElliottBROOD: Elliott BROOD in Confederation Park, Ottawa on Canada Day at 5PM
ElliottBROOD: Elliott BROOD in Confederation Park, Ottawa on Canada Day at 5PM
Uh Oh. Missed a Post!
I broke my streak. I don’t know if anyone even noticed, but I didn’t post anything to my blog on Thursday, June 24th. I haven’t missed a scheduled post since I started doing this last September.
Only an emergency would make me break my commitment. And it was. I actually spent the whole day in the [...]
Uh Oh. Missed a Post!
I broke my streak. I don’t know if anyone even noticed, but I didn’t post anything to my blog on Thursday, June 24th. I haven’t missed a scheduled post since I started doing this last September.
Only an emergency would make me break my commitment. And it was. I actually spent the whole day in the [...]
Three more days til CARRIAGE + new tour dates
This is one of my favourite photos from our first tour of Canada with our friends Ohbijou a few years ago. It was a beautiful rainy day in Montreal and we frolicked and got really wet. We couldn’t complain though, as when the rains stopped, the most beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. The feeling [...]
Three more days til CARRIAGE + new tour dates
This is one of my favourite photos from our first tour of Canada with our friends Ohbijou a few years ago. It was a beautiful rainy day in Montreal and we frolicked and got really wet. We couldn’t complain though, as when the rains stopped, the most beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. The feeling [...]
Toronto Island Concert w/ Pavement, Broken Social Scene, Band of Horses, Beach House (June 19, 2010)
Stephen Malkmus of Pavement: photo by Michael LigonUpdate [June 29/2010, 11:27 pm]: My photos from the show have been up on my Flickr for a few days now but I just added the link below today. Sorry for the wait.Traditionally the Saturday ni…
Toronto Island Concert w/ Pavement, Broken Social Scene, Band of Horses, Beach House (June 19, 2010)
Stephen Malkmus of Pavement: photo by Michael LigonUpdate [June 29/2010, 11:27 pm]: My photos from the show have been up on my Flickr for a few days now but I just added the link below today. Sorry for the wait.Traditionally the Saturday ni…
No More Silence
On July 2nd, the duet is playing the Cameron House – the show’s a fund raiser for No More Silence. No More Silence organizes events to call awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls on this land. I can only think of that kind o…
No More Silence
On July 2nd, the duet is playing the Cameron House – the show’s a fund raiser for No More Silence. No More Silence organizes events to call awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls on this land. I can only think of that kind o…
NXNE in Toronto (June 18, 2010)
  PS I Love You: photo by Michael LigonWhile my previous night’s NXNE schedule was confined to a relatively small part of the city[Queen West, from Dovercourt to just west of Dufferin], my second night of NXNE had me venue-hopping taking me fr…
NXNE in Toronto (June 18, 2010)
  PS I Love You: photo by Michael LigonWhile my previous night’s NXNE schedule was confined to a relatively small part of the city[Queen West, from Dovercourt to just west of Dufferin], my second night of NXNE had me venue-hopping taking me fr…
Earthquake Souvenirs
The funny folks at Spacing Magazine have created a spur-of-the-moment souvenir: I SURVIVED THE QUAKE! The buttons retail for $2 and come in blue, green, orange and pinkish-purple.
You can buy the one-inch buttons from their web site (dropped in the mail the next day) by using your credit card at PayPal for the low-low price of [...]
Earthquake Souvenirs
The funny folks at Spacing Magazine have created a spur-of-the-moment souvenir: I SURVIVED THE QUAKE! The buttons retail for $2 and come in blue, green, orange and pinkish-purple.
You can buy the one-inch buttons from their web site (dropped in the mail the next day) by using your credit card at PayPal for the low-low price of [...]
NXNE in Toronto (June 17, 2010)
Best Coast: photo by Michael LigonThis year’s NXNE was arguably the best Toronto’s had since it’s exception in 1994, at the very least the best I’ve experienced since I started regularly attending the festival in 2004. Although the festival…
NXNE in Toronto (June 17, 2010)
Best Coast: photo by Michael LigonThis year’s NXNE was arguably the best Toronto’s had since it’s exception in 1994, at the very least the best I’ve experienced since I started regularly attending the festival in 2004. Although the festival…
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Last month we met up with Mitch @ Southern Souls and he filmed us covering the Everly Brothers’ “All I Have To Do Is Dream” in Old Montreal. checkit out:
YOUNG RIVAL (Part 2) – All I Have To Do Is Dream by the Everly Brothers from Mi…
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Last month we met up with Mitch @ Southern Souls and he filmed us covering the Everly Brothers’ “All I Have To Do Is Dream” in Old Montreal. checkit out:
YOUNG RIVAL (Part 2) – All I Have To Do Is Dream by the Everly Brothers from Mi…
Dave Borins @ Czehoski
What is better than seeing a 7-piece band play while sipping on beer and enjoying the best beet and arugula salad you’ve ever had? That’s right. Nothing.
Dave Borins is a talented young acoustic musician whose appearance at some of Canada’s biggest festivals over this Summer (Mariposa Folk Fest, NXNE) have brought Dave’s music and name [...]
Dave Borins @ Czehoski
What is better than seeing a 7-piece band play while sipping on beer and enjoying the best beet and arugula salad you’ve ever had? That’s right. Nothing.
Dave Borins is a talented young acoustic musician whose appearance at some of Canada’s biggest festivals over this Summer (Mariposa Folk Fest, NXNE) have brought Dave’s music and name [...]
Live in Bellwoods: the NXNE picnic series
It’s sure to be a beautiful weekend in Toronto. Free Stooges at Yonge-Dundas Square. Pavement is on Toronto Island. A tonne of great music everywhere! My band played and I have a lovely all access pass to all the shows and conferences of my liking. But I will be in Ohio, drinking properly with my [...]
Live in Bellwoods: the NXNE picnic series
It’s sure to be a beautiful weekend in Toronto. Free Stooges at Yonge-Dundas Square. Pavement is on Toronto Island. A tonne of great music everywhere! My band played and I have a lovely all access pass to all the shows and conferences of my liking. But I will be in Ohio, drinking properly with my [...]
Year of The Carnivore “Hungry for Love”
If I were in Toronto toinght, you know… I might attempt to go down through the madness of The Stooges. But I know I would %100 be at Double Double Land to see Sook-Yin Lee, Buck 65, Tradition and more as they celebrate the launch of Lee’s motion picture release, Year of The Carnivore. [...]
Year of The Carnivore “Hungry for Love”
If I were in Toronto toinght, you know… I might attempt to go down through the madness of The Stooges. But I know I would %100 be at Double Double Land to see Sook-Yin Lee, Buck 65, Tradition and more as they celebrate the launch of Lee’s motion picture release, Year of The Carnivore. [...]
ElliottBROOD: Just added: Elliott BROOD in Newcastle, England on September 8th at The Cluny
ElliottBROOD: Just added: Elliott BROOD in Newcastle, England on September 8th at The Cluny
ElliottBROOD: Just added: Elliott BROOD in Newcastle, England on September 8th at The Cluny
ElliottBROOD: Just added: Elliott BROOD in Newcastle, England on September 8th at The Cluny
New Single on iTunes w/ bonus remix
You can now buy our single “Light You Up” on iTunes with a b-side (virtually?) of “If I Were A Tree” remix. All for under $2 Canadian! That’s about 50 pence, or 75 euro cents or 1 kronor or….right…..? While you’re listening to your new songs on iTunes, you can read some new press that’s [...]
New Single on iTunes w/ bonus remix
You can now buy our single “Light You Up” on iTunes with a b-side (virtually?) of “If I Were A Tree” remix. All for under $2 Canadian! That’s about 50 pence, or 75 euro cents or 1 kronor or….right…..? While you’re listening to your new songs on iTunes, you can read some new press that’s [...]
The Arcade Fire @ The Music Hall, Toronto (June 11, 2010)
The Arcade Fire: photo by Michael LigonUpdate[June 17/2010, 3:00 pm]: Review now up.Given the amount of shows I’ve been to, of course I’m bound to miss something. There aren’t many shows that I regret not seeing because in the grand scheme …
The Arcade Fire @ The Music Hall, Toronto (June 11, 2010)
The Arcade Fire: photo by Michael LigonUpdate[June 17/2010, 3:00 pm]: Review now up.Given the amount of shows I’ve been to, of course I’m bound to miss something. There aren’t many shows that I regret not seeing because in the grand scheme …
ElliottBROOD: @combatdavey I am probably on it the most
ElliottBROOD: @combatdavey I am probably on it the most
ElliottBROOD: @combatdavey I am probably on it the most
ElliottBROOD: @combatdavey I am probably on it the most
ElliottBROOD: Paris and Glasgow added to European Fall Tour, See www.elliottbrood.com for dates and details
ElliottBROOD: Paris and Glasgow added to European Fall Tour, See www.elliottbrood.com for dates and details
ElliottBROOD: Paris and Glasgow added to European Fall Tour, See www.elliottbrood.com for dates and details
ElliottBROOD: Paris and Glasgow added to European Fall Tour, See www.elliottbrood.com for dates and details
The National, The Antlers @ Massey Hall, Toronto (June 8, 2010)
The National: photo by Michael LigonIt’s been an emotional few weeks for me with the passing of my mother but with the support of family and friends I’ve been getting through it. My mom was quite aware of my fondness for music and concerts …
The National, The Antlers @ Massey Hall, Toronto (June 8, 2010)
The National: photo by Michael LigonIt’s been an emotional few weeks for me with the passing of my mother but with the support of family and friends I’ve been getting through it. My mom was quite aware of my fondness for music and concerts …
Pre Order CARRIAGE and get BONUS MATERIAL.
CARRIAGE drops in just under three weeks but if you JUST CAN’T WAIT to get your copy… we are excited to say that you can now pre-order your very own copy! In addition to getting your cd before everyone else, you will also receive a limited edition postcard-print of an original drawing by Kat Burns, [...]
Pre Order CARRIAGE and get BONUS MATERIAL.
CARRIAGE drops in just under three weeks but if you JUST CAN’T WAIT to get your copy… we are excited to say that you can now pre-order your very own copy! In addition to getting your cd before everyone else, you will also receive a limited edition postcard-print of an original drawing by Kat Burns, [...]
Mule Skinner – Hounds EP (Free Download)
Mule Skinner is a two-piece aggressive blues-grass/rock band from Niagara Falls/Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. Matt Davis and Damien Florio have played in many bands together in the past decade, including a heavy instrumental band while they attended college in Sudbury, Ontario. The chemistry must be right, because they work together organically to write fully complex rock songs. [...]
Mule Skinner – Hounds EP (Free Download)
Mule Skinner is a two-piece aggressive blues-grass/rock band from Niagara Falls/Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. Matt Davis and Damien Florio have played in many bands together in the past decade, including a heavy instrumental band while they attended college in Sudbury, Ontario. The chemistry must be right, because they work together organically to write fully complex rock songs. [...]
Matt Paxton – 3 Songs Live at The Corktown (FREE DOWNLOAD)
Matt Paxton – 3 Songs Live at The Corktown
http://soundcloud.com/down-by-the-point-records/sets/matt-paxton-3-songs-live-at-the-corktown
Recorded and Mixed May 28th 2010 by Al Cannon
http://www.myspace.com/mattpaxton
Matt Paxton – 3 Songs Live at The Corktown (FREE DOWNLOAD)
Matt Paxton – 3 Songs Live at The Corktown
http://soundcloud.com/down-by-the-point-records/sets/matt-paxton-3-songs-live-at-the-corktown
Recorded and Mixed May 28th 2010 by Al Cannon
http://www.myspace.com/mattpaxton
Cowboy Junkies on CBC Q
Margo and Michael Timmins stopped into the CBC last friday to play some tunes and talk about their new album, Renmin Park. You can hear the full episode here.
Cowboy Junkies CBC Q
Cowboy Junkies on CBC Q
Margo and Michael Timmins stopped into the CBC last friday to play some tunes and talk about their new album, Renmin Park. You can hear the full episode here.
Cowboy Junkies CBC Q
It’s Cool To Love Your Family
As some of you already know, my wonderful mother Leonida passed away early last week sending my family and I reeling into a period of sadness, mourning, and stress. She had ongoing medical issues over the last 30 years, culminating in a stroke about 9 …
It’s Cool To Love Your Family
As some of you already know, my wonderful mother Leonida passed away early last week sending my family and I reeling into a period of sadness, mourning, and stress. She had ongoing medical issues over the last 30 years, culminating in a stroke about 9 …
Road update: Photo Version
We are currently sitting in a Super 8 in Eureka, California with the Born Ruffians. They played an incredible show last night, that included a failed marriage proposal on stage. For realz. (Or maybe not, because the dude wasn’t even wearing a shirt…)
Well photos are worth a thousand words,and I can’t write thousands of words [...]
Road update: Photo Version
We are currently sitting in a Super 8 in Eureka, California with the Born Ruffians. They played an incredible show last night, that included a failed marriage proposal on stage. For realz. (Or maybe not, because the dude wasn’t even wearing a shirt…)
Well photos are worth a thousand words,and I can’t write thousands of words [...]
We’re coming your way. Soooon…
Here are some upcoming dates! We still have a few to fill in and are happy to come to your town if you email us some ideas. 7/310 – Sarnia, ON @ Stratica Music Festival * 7/4/10 – Windsor, ON @ The Phog Lounge * 7/5/10 – Chicago, IL @ Box Social 7/6/10 – Chicago, [...]
We’re coming your way. Soooon…
Here are some upcoming dates! We still have a few to fill in and are happy to come to your town if you email us some ideas. 7/310 – Sarnia, ON @ Stratica Music Festival * 7/4/10 – Windsor, ON @ The Phog Lounge * 7/5/10 – Chicago, IL @ Box Social 7/6/10 – Chicago, [...]
3 new tracks!
Howdy Buckeroos!We have 3 new demo tracks on our MySpace today:Fur (in the bed)QuillsThe Sturgeon BluesEngineered and lightly mixed by Leon Taheny at Angles Up Studio in Toronto, the songs introduce E…
3 new tracks!
Howdy Buckeroos!We have 3 new demo tracks on our MySpace today:Fur (in the bed)QuillsThe Sturgeon BluesEngineered and lightly mixed by Leon Taheny at Angles Up Studio in Toronto, the songs introduce E…
3 new tracks!
Howdy Buckeroos!We have 3 new demo tracks on our MySpace today:Fur (in the bed)QuillsThe Sturgeon BluesEngineered and lightly mixed by Leon Taheny at Angles Up Studio in Toronto, the songs introduce E…
3 new tracks!
Howdy Buckeroos!We have 3 new demo tracks on our MySpace today:Fur (in the bed)QuillsThe Sturgeon BluesEngineered and lightly mixed by Leon Taheny at Angles Up Studio in Toronto, the songs introduce E…
3 new tracks!
Howdy Buckeroos!We have 3 new demo tracks on our MySpace today:Fur (in the bed)QuillsThe Sturgeon BluesEngineered and lightly mixed by Leon Taheny at Angles Up Studio in Toronto, the songs introduce E…
3 new tracks!
Howdy Buckeroos!We have 3 new demo tracks on our MySpace today:Fur (in the bed)QuillsThe Sturgeon BluesEngineered and lightly mixed by Leon Taheny at Angles Up Studio in Toronto, the songs introduce E…
The quirky and tropical Maylee Todd
With sweetly tuned vocal cords, a curious fashion sensibility and soulful pop tunes, Maylee Todd is winning fans by reinventing tropical grooves. Following collaborations with Woodhands and Henri Faberge & The Adorables, Toronto-based Maylee now introduces us to her band Pegwee Power and their debut album Choose Your Own Adventure. The group, which started as a solo act, with just Todd on her harp accompanied by a looping station, now consists of trumpet & synth, vibraphone & drums and bass & accordion.
The quirky and tropical Maylee Todd
With sweetly tuned vocal cords, a curious fashion sensibility and soulful pop tunes, Maylee Todd is winning fans by reinventing tropical grooves. Following collaborations with Woodhands and Henri Faberge & The Adorables, Toronto-based Maylee now introduces us to her band Pegwee Power and their debut album Choose Your Own Adventure. The group, which started as a solo act, with just Todd on her harp accompanied by a looping station, now consists of trumpet & synth, vibraphone & drums and bass & accordion.
London – Hamilton – Los Angeles
Hello Everyone. We are currently in L.A. waiting to start our North American tour with Born Ruffians – whose amazing new album just came out today…. http://www.bornruffians.com – but here’s a few photos of what we’ve been up to lately. Young Rival, as spotted in the UK:
Late night London phone calls:
Brighton Beach:
Old [...]
London – Hamilton – Los Angeles
Hello Everyone. We are currently in L.A. waiting to start our North American tour with Born Ruffians – whose amazing new album just came out today…. http://www.bornruffians.com – but here’s a few photos of what we’ve been up to lately. Young Rival, as spotted in the UK:
Late night London phone calls:
Brighton Beach:
Old [...]