Senior PoS Photographer Daniel Camaclang took in the triple bill at the Pyramid last night and sent along some photos he snapped during the show; unfortunately for all of us, his camera died before Hot Hot Heat graced the stage.
It happens.
Note about the first photo: Aucoin is under the parachute, performing a song.
First up, last January, Jim Bryson & The Weakerthans combined creative forces, traveled to Falcon Lake, and survived the frigid elements for a successful near-week-long recording session. The end result: the aptly-titled Falcon Lake Incident, a full-length album scheduled for release on October 19th via our (as in this blog’s) good friends at Maple Music Recordings. Guest luminaries on the disc include: Jill Barber, Gord Sinclair, Peter von Althen and Dave Draves.
Speaking of the Weakerthans, according to their website, three of four December shows are now sold out, with tickets still available for their December 18th Reunion Tour set at the Burt. However, I hear a rumour the other day that a handful may still be up for grabs at the Folk Fest Store. Get on it!
Third, happening Winnipeg-based label Head in the Sand Records – responsible for bringing into being efforts by such Peg City denizens as The Record of the Week Club, Todd Hunter, Les Jupes, and Royal Canoe – are holding a live music showcase on Saturday, October 9th at the Cavern featuring three of its stable: Royal Canoe, Les Jupes, and the Liptonians. Tickets a mere sawbuck.
Speaking of the Liptonians, word from their camp is that they're currently wrapping up their much-anticipated follow-up to their WCMA-winning self-titled debut; the still-untitled sophomore release is due out on February 8, 2011.
And lastly, some more localites to follow on Twitter:
On Sunday, October 3rd at the Pyramid, drums ‘n’ guitar duos are on special; but, for once, it’s not those clamorous Japandroids dudes that are begetting all the buzz.
Instead, the hype and anticipation is centered around Kingston, Ontario’s PS I Love You, and their eagerly anticipated debut record, Meet Me at Muster Station, that his shelves on October 5th.
Comprised of multi-instrumentalist/singer Paul Saulnier and drummer Benjamin Nelson, this escalating pair churns out deceivingly effortless, fuzzed-out, indie-rock anthems that are hard-driving, melodic, and intense. For a band with an economic setup, their sound is huge, owing mostly to Saulnier’s awe-inspiring guitar handiwork and wounded yelp propelled along by Nelson’s insistent percussion.
I’ve got a copy of Meet Me at Muster Station for giveaway if you’re interested. Entering is business as usual: email me (on the right) by Monday, October 4th @ noon with “PS I Love You – CD Giveaway” in the subject line and your name in the body. One entry per person please.
I tracked the rising pair down for 11 questions, and here’s what the pair had to say (LOL @ Q.5):
Ben =ALL CAPS
Paul = all lowercase.
1. Where are you right now?
costa mesa, california
Let’s talk music…
2. What are some albums that completely changed your life?
GEORGE MICHAEL - FAITH,
NEW ORDER - POWER, CORRUPTION & LIES
DEPECHE MODE - BLACK CELEBRATION
RADIOHEAD - KID A
JOY DIVISION - UNKNOWN PLEASURES
metallica - kill em all
sonic youth - goo
television - marquee moon
jimi hendrix - band of gypsys
serge gainsbourg - histoire de melody nelson
david bowie - low
3. Of the records you own, which has the best cover art?
JOY DIVISION - UNKOWN PLEASURES
WAVE FORMATION, BLACK, STARK, SIMPLE, VACANT BUT IT SAYS SO MUCH.
DESIGNED BY MY FAVE DESIGNER PETER SAVILLE.
my bloody valentine - loveless
this album looks exactly like how the music sounds.
4. Who is one producer, alive or dead, you’d just love to work with?
DAVID BOWIE.
maritn "zero" hannett (back from the dead) behind the mixing board with steve albini choosing the right mic's and amps and engineering and over seeing the whole thing. davie bowie and brian eno could be in the mixing booth just smoking and having a conversation while every once and a while david byrne's voice is heard shouting from a speaker-phone on a desk. and then the rza shows up to touch some buttons on some machines while telling jokes to boost team morale.
5. What’s the oddest thing a fan has yelled during one of your shows?
YOU JUST MADE OUR BONERS EXPLODE.
6. What is your favourite music video?
daft punk - da funk.
this video is so absurdly hilarious and surreal but also very sad. a dude in a giant rubber dog costume walking in downtown new york, trying to make connections with people.. it sounds so weird and ridiculous but it actually achieves something that's very honest and sincere. oh, and the song rules.
7. Where do you shop for music?
i'm a strictly vinyl dj and i love to rock good parties. i'm always digging for the originals of classic hip hop samples and breakbeats, etc.. i buy a lot of records, all the time, whenever and wherever i can... mostly from flea markets, garage sales and local used record stores in kingston like: brian's record option, turk's and zap. when i'm in toronto i go to kops, soundscapes and play de record.
And some hodgepodge…
8. What’s one film you can watch over and over again?
BACK TO THE FUTURE.
dr. strangelove
9. What book(s) are you currently reading?
"the plague" by albert camus. this is the only book i read.
10. What tv show(s) do you follow?
MAD MEN, TRUE BLOOD, PARTY DOWN
dexter.
ghosthunters.
11. And finally, would you rather have the ability to fly or turn invisible?
Acclaimed electronic architects Holy Fuck (aka Holy F***, Holy F-bomb, Holy Frakk, Holy Fornication Under Consent of the King, or however way you wish to mitigate the expletive) are currently in full-on tour mode, out spreading their fantastic third record, Latin, to venues worldwide. Their travel itinerary includes a stop in Peg City on October 5th at the Pyramid Cabaret w/ special guests Indian Jewelry.
Interested in seeing the show?
Courtesy of the giving folks at The Union, I’ve got two tickets for giveaway, exclusively for readers of Painting over Silence. To enter, fire me off an email (on the right) by noon on Saturday, October 2nd with the subject line “Holy Fuck Giveaway” and your name in the email’s body.
All entrants will receive a confirmation email. Winner will be contacted shortly after contest closes. And, please, only one entry per person.
For the second time in three days, our city was the place to be for transcendent live music. Take that, rest of the world.
Now I must admit after Tuesday’s eye-popping, jaw-dropping, synapse-frying Flaming Lips experience, my expectations were low heading into last night’s Arcade Fire show. No way, I thought, Arcade Fire come close to that.
Should’ve known better.
Arcade Fire are easily deserving of the all the hyperbolic ballyhoo that blazes behind them like a comet’s tail. Critical praise? Deserved! Billboard #1? Deserved! The only band to play the Daily Show in, what, two years? Deserved! And, most importantly, they deserve their incipient reputation as a killer, must-see, top live entity, with last night epitomizing everything an arena concert should be: engrossing, rocking, moving, rocking, inspiring, ear-splitting, energizing, rocking and, well, just amazing.
Part of the magic behind the evening was the over-caffeinated energy and assured presence all eight members of the band brought to the stage (and sometimes into the crowd). Part stemmed from the carefully considered set list (Funeral tracks were interspersed throughout and consistently triggered minor explosions of delight). But, most importantly, part sprung from the collective good time everyone seemed to be having.
And as someone naturally reserved about singing and dancing along, even I couldn’t resist joining the raging party.
Those rambunctious, synth/dance/pop fusing fellas known as Hot Hot Heat are bringing their energetic live show to the Pyramid on October 2nd, in support of their latest offering, Future Breeds. Along for the ride is a pair of opening acts worth the price alone: Hey Rosetta! and Rich Aucoin.
Interested in seeing this exciting triple bill?
Courtesy of our giving pals at The Union, I’ve got two tickets for giveaway, exclusively for readers of Painting over Silence. To enter, fire me off an email (on the right) by noon on Wednesday, September 29th with the subject line “Hot Hot Heat Ticket Giveaway”, your name in the email’s body, AND just for fun, answer this question: what’s the best show you’ve seen to-date at the Pyramid?
*Bonus entry* Anyone who leaves their answer under the comments - can be anonymous or an assumed alias - receives a bonus entry for the ticket giveaway. Just ensure your answer matches the one you email me.
All entrants will receive a confirmation email. Winner will be contacted shortly after contest closes. And, please, only one entry per person (unless, of course, you’re taking advantage of the bonus entry).
