Wow. I'm almost worried about writing this post because there's so much to include, but I'll do my best. Friday night was the Band Of Horses show. I had so much to do at work and this was an early show, but my boss was cool enough to help me finish up my duties and hit the highway on time to catch the openers. The Drones kicked off at 6:30. They were truly wicked, and very punk inspired. Think My Bloody Valentine meets The Sex Pistols. I was glad to see them. At 7:30 The Horses hit the stage and began the show by tell us that everyone in the band was very sick. You couldn't tell, because Ben sounded the best I've ever heard them, and I've seen them 3 times now. After the show, 3 carloads of friends came back to Karlie's and we partied until about noon the next day. Sean, Kyle and I wrapped up that party by drinking coffee and baily's in the hotub like real weirdos. The neighbours must've loved us. Aw well, that was just an amazing night.
By the time I finally slept and woke up at 5pm, I was feeling pretty rough, but Brendan and I knew we had plans to see Caribou, and I didn't want to miss it. Thank God I went, because no word of a lie, it was the best show I've EVER been to. We arrived on time to catch Born Ruffians, who are a wicked Toronto act, but I had no idea what to expect for Caribou. We had enough time to grab a couple tall cans and get right up front, and that was the best spot to be at the Opera House that night. There was a DJ spinning on the stage before they came on, and he was cut off by the booming sound of 2 drummers at the front of the stage. Dan Snaith of Caribou doubles as a drummer and multi-instrumentlist too. It was the loudest start to a show yet. Move over Mogwai, because I now have a new favorite live act. I only knew about 4 songs, but it didn't matter. The light and video show that went along with the music had me in such a trance that I just started laughing. I can't understand how someone like me who loves music and concerts so much, has never seen this band live. Best show ever.
Ok, I'm done for now. Lot's to do, but tomorrow I'll post the interview with Dan, and some other fun stuff that's on the way!
Wanna know what I'm talking about? Check this link out...an entire performance in the Pink Room. Blow your mind much? http://youtube.com/watch?v=S13JQjBhH2c
Matt
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