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house shows archive
Photographs are now available for viewing here.
Here are a selection of samples of some of the house shows hosted at 130 King St. North, of which the artists have made the recordings available for your listening pleasure.
January 22, 2010
Great Bloomers & Everything All The Time
January 14, 2010
Richard Laviolette, Party Time & Sarah Mangle
December 18, 2009
Trepid Arts Collective Holiday Show Part 2 - Music Box, Bocce & Tyson and the Trepids
December 17, 2009
Trepid Arts Collective Holiday Show Part 1 - Knock Knock Ginger, Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs & Hinindar
December 12, 2009
My People Sleeping & Weather Station
December 2, 2009
Glory Glory Man United, Innes Wilson and His Opposition & WHOOP-Szo
November 14, 2009
Immaculate Machine & Racoon Wedding
November 7, 2009
Cursed Arrows & Burn Planetarium
October 31, 2009
Hallowe'en Show - BA Johnston, Shotgun Jimmy, Slow Down Molasses & Kris Misner
October 29, 2009
Jon McKiel, Acres and Acres & Klarka Weinwurm
October 22, 2009
Slow Hand Mot‘m, Gregory Pepper & Monster Fever
October 6, 2009
Jeff Woods' Birthday Bash - Vincat, Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs, We Were Lovers, Grandmother Willow & Wilbur's magic
September 26, 2009
Cousins & Cursed Arrows
September 18, 2009 @ Grist Mill
Cultural Landscapes / Friends in Bellwoods 2 - The D'Urbervilles, Evening Hymns, CFL Sessions & Hinindar
September 8, 2009
Olenka and the Autumn Lovers & Unreliable Narrator
August 30, 2009
Kidstreet
Art Gallery: Cara Vandermay & Liz Emirzian
August 27, 2009
Not the Wind, Not the Flag & Land of Marigold
July 21, 2009 @ Grist Mill
The Wooden Sky, Music Box & Tyson and the Trepids
June 10, 2009
Mike Duguay & Hinindar
May 25, 2009
Sean Nicholas Savage & Doug Hoyer
May 7, 2009
T. Nile and the Children of Mercey & Sam Coffey
May 4, 2009
Wax Mannequin & Mixylodian
April 26, 2009
Carl!!! Day 3 - Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs, Music Box, Tyson and the Trepids & Hinindar
Carl!!! Pancake Brunch Show - Steve McKay
Carl!!! Music Festival Day 3
April 25, 2009
Carl!!! Day 2 - Sick Friend, birdsacrosswater, Pick a Piper, Electroluminescent & Kidstreet
Carl!!! Music Festival Day 2
April 24, 2009
Carl!!! Day 1 - The Burning Hell, Great Bloomers & Construction and Destruction
Carl!!! Music Festival Day 1
April 17, 2009
Dan Mangan & Slowking
April 3, 2009
Richard Laviolette and the Hollow Hooves, Chris Yang & Sarah Ayton
April 1, 2009
Ruby Coast & Burn Planetarium
March 29, 2009
Pancake Brunch Family-Friendly Show - Superfantastics & Sports: The Band
March 16, 2009
We See Lights & The Haret
Steph came home from CMW with this 7-piece Scottish band, so we threw a show!
March 14, 2009
Lake of Stew & Slim Critchlow and the Mountain Family Reelers Co.
March 6, 2009
Harbourcoats, Jon Rae Fletcher & Jenny Omnichord
An unforgettable, magical night of music.
March 1, 2009 @ Grist Mill
NO FESTIVAL Day 4 - Knock Knock Ginger, Music Box & Jenny Omnichord
NO FESTIVAL Pancake Brunch Show - Sarah Mangle
NO FESTIVAL Day 4
February 28, 2009 @ Starlight
NO FESTIVAL Day 3 - Bocce, D'urbervilles & Green Go
NO FESTIVAL Day 3
February 27, 2009
NO FESTIVAL Day 2 - BA Johnston, Racoon Wedding, Grandmother Willow & Meatloaf Thursdays
NO FESTIVAL Day 2
February 26, 2009 @ Starlight
NO FESTIVAL Day 1 - Le Cyc & Hylozoists
NO FESTIVAL Day 1
February 13, 2009 @ Grist Mill
NO FESTIVAL Opening Gala - Timber Timbre, Ghost Bees, Nick Storring & Katrin Sawatzky
NO FESTIVAL Opening Gala
February 5, 2009
Millimetrik & Headache24
January 30, 2009
Creeping Nobodies, Slim Twig & Tamsen & Elliot
January 23, 2009
The Phonemes, Forest City Lovers & Hinindar
January 20, 2009
Trike & Tyson Brinacombe
Art Gallery: Dave Willekes (Le Cyc)
January 11, 2009
Richard Laviolette and the Hollow Hooves, Griffin and the True Believers & MFP
December 27, 2008
The Winks, Fimo, Kombinator & Killer Bees
December 19, 2008
FREE SNOWMERGENCY SHOW - Sam Coffey, Tyler Stoddard & Breadcat
December 10, 2008
The Kettle Black & Tenth of May
November 28, 2008
The Bicycles & Cursed Arrows
November 22, 2008
Oldfolks Home, Fall Horsie & Stacy Llloyd Brown
November 7, 2008 @ Grist Mill
Parlovr, Archipelagos & The Music Box
October 30, 2008
Devils Night Party - Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs, Olenka and the Autumn Lovers & The Bad Bongwater Boys
October 17, 2008
Forest City Lovers, Fall Horsie & Stacy Lloyd Brown
October 10, 2008
Mohawk Lodge, Poorfolk & Kyle Taylor
October 6, 2008
Laura Barrett, Ghost Bees & Hinindar
September 27, 2008
Mixing Art and Politics Part 3 - Evening Hymns, These Bright Young Things, Rockenspiel & NDP candidate Cindy Jacobsen
September 26, 2008 @ Grist Mill
Mixing Art and Politics Part 2 - Parlovr, Nightwood & Green candidate Cathy MacLellan
September 11, 2008
Mixing Art and Politics Part 1 - Mike Harloff, Matt Henderson & CAP candidate Kyle Huntingdon
September 4, 2008
Archipelago & Ship Shapes
August 22, 2008
Green Go, These Hands & The Meese
August 16, 2008
Boats, My People Sleeping & The Consumer Goods
August 13, 2008 @ Grist Mill
Music Box, Archipelago & Orphan Choir
Music Box CD release
July 6, 2008
Richard Laviolette, Liv Carrow & Dibs
June 28, 2008
Hot Panda, Parlovr & The Quantum Physique
June 22, 2008 @ Grist Mill
Parlour Steps, Knock Knock Ginger & Milwaukee's Best Band
June 19, 2008
Nat Jay, Steve McKay & Prairie Cat / The Bicycles
June 14, 2008
Mixylodian, Gregory Pepper & Fimo
Art Gallery: Cara Vandermey
June 11, 2008
Hey Rosetta!, The Painted Birds, Bedroom Biography & Dan Mangan
June 6, 2008
Rockenspiel, The Magic & The Torcus
May 30, 2008
Vincat, International Falls & No Gold
Vincat CD release
May 22, 2008
The Winks, Secret Mommy & Fimo
May 15, 2008
Save September, James Kelly & Hinindar
May 7, 2008
Sleepless Nights, Innes Wilson and His Opposition & Tacoma Hellfarm Tragedy
May 2, 2008
Timber Timbre  , Ghost Bees , Fall Horsie & Sing Leaf
To smooth the heartache of a Carl!! gone by, we hosted a beautifully mellow show for you. The haunting Timber Timbre joined forces with the Ghost Bees, Fall Horsie, and Sing Leaf, for a night full of friends and enchanting song. You opened a space in your hearts for what was to come.
Apr 27, 2008
Carl!! Day 3 - Kite Hill , Tin , Proof of Ghosts & Grandmother Willow
Carl!! Music Festival Day 3
Apr 26, 2008
Carl!! Day 2 - Sunparlour Players , Mixylodian , Malcolm Bauld , Horses & The Liptonians
Carl!! Music Festival Day 2
Apr 25, 2008
Carl!! Day 1 - Lake of Stew , Nick Storring & Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs
Carl!! Music Festival Day 1
Apr 15, 2008
Trevor James and the Perfect Gentlemen, L'embuscade & Whiteroom
The second show of the week brought a host of new bands to town. Stopping by on an eastern Canada tour was Ottawa's Trevor James and the Perfect Gentlemen (ex-The Architects). Joining them was the driving tension created by Montreal's L'embuscade, in town for their first time. And finally, Whiteroom.
Apr 15, 2008
James Kent, The Boy From ET & Lindsay Fitzsimmons
Welcoming back a couple of friends, we had a nice sweet midweek show to start us out. James Kent was here having us all reminscing about a more pleasant past. The Boy From ET spun yarns from the fascinating perspective of Henry Thomas. And Lindsay Fitzsimmons won hearts with her endearing sincenrity.
Apr 11, 2008
Mahogany Frog, Problems , thisquietarmy & Millimetrik
The intent of this show was to expose us all to things we really should be hearing. There's an amazing variety of sonic textures available to us if we're open to them, and so I was so very excited to announce the lineup of this epic electronic-tinged show. Firstly, one of the bands most worthy of the buzz surrounding them, Winnipeg's Mahogany Frog. Last time they were here, precious few managed to experience the full-on glory of their set, but word has spread, and the 3' of room remaining, after their extensive gear arc, was be absolutely packed. Gregory Pepper brought an intelligently ecclectic sound to Waterloo for the first time. thisquietarmy and Millimetrik brought us a taste of the ambient electronics floating from Quebec. This was a chance to expose yourself to something out of the ordinary, something forward-looking, and something truly special.
Apr 5, 2008
Wax Mannequin, The Kettle Black & Smile Case
For this show, we brought you a couple of institutions of one-man Canadian rock. Wax Mannequin was a tower of intensity, shooting flames from his eyes and electricity from his fingertips. The Kettle Black was a flurry of combat boots and fists flailing, ringing melodies out from every surface they struck. Smile Case was an overflow of emotion. Wax and the Kettle Black are longtime favourites of the showgoers at 130 King, and are something essential to experience. And the opportunity to see them together really made it convenient for all of you!
Mar 22, 2008
XYZ Affair, Ketch Harbour Wolves & The Ruby Coast
Brooklyn's The XYZ Affair rocked us poppily. Ketch Harbour Wolves made their 130 King St. N. debut, and lived up to the anticipation. And as though that weren't enough, we had Aurora's street beat, the Ruby Coast.
Mar 15, 2008
Forest City Lovers , One Heart Many Hands & Dan Fournier and the Pill
Our friends, the Forest City Lovers were celebrating the release of their new album, "Haunted Moon Sinking"! For the festive CD release show, we welcomed back the twisted burleque stylings of Dan Fournier and the Pill. And the driving offbeat pop of the multi-armed One Heart Many Hands. This one was a love-in for music that's changing this countryside.
Mar 10, 2008
Two Minute Miracles , Share & Dan Mangan
And by now, you all know how I feel about starting of a week with a show...that being that there is nothing better. Especially when we can start you off with a show like this. Courtesy of Canadian Music Week, all the killer bands are around, and we had some choice offerings for you. The east coast brought us Share, with their whimsical comforts, featuring one Mr. Andrew Sisk, also of The Sleepless Nights. From central Ontario, came the legendary Two Minute Miracles. And from the west coast, we featured the new hottness of Dan Mangan!
Mar 04, 2008
Laura Barrett , The Superfantastics & Moglee 
Halifax's Indie Duo Supreme, The Superfantastics, and Toronto's calimba virtuoso, Laura Barrett, made triumphant returns to Waterloo this week. And, to make things even more special, it was a CD release for both bands! Joining them were K/W up-and-coming darlings, Moglee. Seriously, folks, this show was a real treat!
Mar 01, 2008
Bocce & The D'Urbervilles
This show had been a LONG time coming. We were extremely proud to announce this show, featuring two bands, both forever friends of the house. For the D'Urbervilles, it was the Waterloo CD release for their greatly anticipated album We Are The Hunters. The D'Urbs left us with no choice but to dance along. And just when you thought you couldn't take any more, we brought out Waterloo's own BOCCE! This show changed lives.
Feb 23, 2008
Wax Mannequin , The Burning Hell & Taco Tuesday
If Owen had a birthday every day, we wouldn't need a heaven at the end of this life. Taco Tuesday came, and left with our hearts and minds. The Burning Hell instilled a fear of the afterlife as each audience member realized that after passing, they'd never experience the Burning Hell again. And Wax Mannequin enchanted and enthralled us all with his enormous presence and music channelled from a more exciting world.
Feb 20, 2008
Slow Hand Motëm , Jon McKiel & Union of Lanterns
Here came the funk! Back at 130 King St. N. was Slow Hand Motëm, in town in support of their limited vinyl release. Their slacker funk stylings are one of the most refreshing sounds out of SW Ontario right now. And from Halifax, came the pop sounds of Jon McKiel. His catchy melodies are the toast of the east coast, and we were lucky to have a chance to experience his music. This was Motëm's first return to 130 King since last Carl!, and was certainly a full moon party!
Feb 14, 2008
Chris Yang, Griffin & Rural Alberta Advantage - Heartfelt Heart Break (not for the faint of heart)
Firstly, it was the long anticipated Waterloo CD release for the Rural Alberta Advantage's debut full-length. Chris Yang was back after nearly a year, and we were all eagerly anticipating what he had in store for us. And Griffin won us all over with her captivating yarns.
Feb 9, 2008
B.A. Johnston , Horses & Raccoon Wedding
This weekend's show "kicked it hardcore". Or so I've been informed. It was bursting with energy. B.A. Johnston was a force of nature, and we let him loose once again in our house. Horses are were anticipated for their first Waterloo appearance, and Raccoon Wedding unleashed the freneticism of their live show!
Jan 30, 2008
Sleepless Nights , Casey Mecija & Kat Burns
Midweek concerts are the perfect thing to break you out of the worn out patterns. And this one was perfect than most. We welcomed back our Haligonian friends, the Sleepless Nights for the Waterloo CD release of their new album, Turn Into Vapour. They're as close to an East Coast supergroup as there is. Casey Mecija, of Ohbijou, and Kat Burns, of Forest City Lovers each also be perfomed solo sets.
Jan 26, 2007
The Rudy Dubs & Ruthless Funk Robot
Dec 28, 2007
Milwaukee's Best, Light Rail Coyote & James McNeil
Dec 21, 2007
Fimo, Music Box & Shinwa
Our non-denominational winter solstice holiday celebration! Friends of 130 King St. N. returned to celebrate the return of both the sun and our scattered friends. From Halifax and St. John's returned our good friends in Fimo. Our friends Music Box came back from the studio to share in the festivities, and we welcomed for the first time at 130 King St. N. as a performer, a familiar face around here, recently returned from the big T, Nik Tsonis.
Nov 24, 2007
Languid Lotus CD Release, featuring BA Johnston, My Dad vs. Yours & Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs
This was certainly CD release to remember. Our friends, the Languid Lotus project celebrated the release of their new album, with a killer lineup of bands in support. The disparate sounds took us from peaks of spoken word to the depths of roots music, from the eclectic uncertainty of indie rock, and to the soaring heights of post rock.
Nov 23, 2007
Timber Timbre, Evening Hymns & Ghost Bees
In all honesty, this was of the most beautiful shows possible in Canada. Three of the most magical musical acts currently performing converged on 130 King St. N.
Nov 17, 2007
Elbow Beach Surf Club, Green Go & Raccoon Wedding
In celebration of the momentous occasion of two years of shows, we welcomed some of our greatest friends and allies, Guelph's Elbow Beach Surf Club and Green Go, and a new incarnation of Brantford's best, as The Racoon Wedding. This was one crazy fun bash, and everyone came out and get their dance on!
Nov 10, 2007
Glenna the Star & M. Dainjah
It had been a while since we had done the singer-songwriter thing, so we caught up in a hurry with this show. Two singer-songwriters converged from across Canada, to 130 King St. N.!
Nov 1, 2007
Tim Gilberton, It's a Living Thing & Music Box
Calgary's Tim Gilbertson, Vancouver's It's a Living Thing, and hometown heroes, The Music Box came, played, and conquered.
Oct 24, 2007
Baby Eagle , Shotgun Jimmie & Construction and Destruction
For the second show of this week, we showcased a couple of Canadian indie movers and shakers. Baby Eagle is the solo act of Steve Lambke from The Constantines. Shotgun Jimmie is the solo act of Jimmie of Shotgun and Jaybird. And Construction and Destruction are up and comers from the east coast.
Oct 22, 2007
Octoberman, The Mohawk Lodge & Leah Abramson
Monday shows! Best way to start a week. Always. Especially this week, started with TWO bands currently featured in the top ten on CBC Radio Three. From Vancouver, we featured Octoberman, and The Mohawk Lodge. Our good friend Leah Abramson, who played one of our first house shows, is playing with Octoberman, and was also featured doing her solo material for this show!
Oct 19, 2007
Torngat & The Magic
We were extrordinarily pleased to be welcoming Montreal's Torngat, and Guelph's The Magic. Torngat is one of the most exciting bands around these days, and includes Pietro Amato, who was last here with The Luyas. The Magic is an exciting new band from Guelph, featuring Geordie Gordon of The Barmitzvah Brothers, and the Salt Lick Kids, and Evan Gordon, of the Sad Clowns. This show was pretty unprecedented!
Oct 17, 2007
Ghost Bees, Mike Daly & Fall Horsie
This October, we really "brought it" for you kids. This show brought back our friends the Ghost Bees of Halifax. Every time they play, a couple more friends are caught in their spell and spend the following couple of weeks wandering around starry-eyed. But we had them back anyway. Touring with them was Halifax's Fall Horsie, whose heartfelt folk won us over. And we finally managed to get K-W local Mike Daly here, who portions of your being with his gravelly musings.
Oct 11, 2007
The Winks , The Superfantastics & Blue Heeler
The first full show of October was an epic return, featuring movers and shakers of the indie scene. Our friends The Winks, with their immersive live show, and both The Superfantastics and Blue Heeler had their first 130 King St N experiences.
Oct 5, 2007
Gallery Opening, featuring the art of Hayley Schmalz & Wax Mannequin
Opening of the inaugural show of our gallery space, showcasing the art of Hayley Schmalz. This show also featured the wonder that is Wax Mannequin.
Sep 9, 2007
The Sleepless Nights, Ghetto Pony & Tell The Divers
Our September started with a huge bang! We had for you, 3 stellar Canadian bands.
Aug 24, 2007
Indie Mega-Show featuring The Burning Hell/Weird Weather , Jenny Omnichord , Matt Perpick & Nich Worby
Featuring several of Ontario's Indie Rock Royalty, this was a great who's who for all the new kids out.
Aug 17, 2007
The Stolen Minks , The Guest Bedroom & Katie Stelmanis
This show had been a long time coming. We all got our rawk on.
Aug 12, 2007
The Mark Birtles Project & Agile Like This
One killer weekend, two killer shows.
Aug 11, 2007
The Lady Racers & Life in Vacuum
One killer weekend, two killer shows.
Aug 3, 2007
The Kettle Black , Team Rocket & Smile Case
In all seriousness, The Kettle Black was a flury of motion, from super technical bassing, to his stack of electronic looping wizardry, to the combat boots flying, and light show flashing. Team Rocket was here pumping the electro/punk sound, and Ben Andress was a flurry of intensity.
Jul 26, 2007
Play Guitar , Griffin and the True Believers, Arrows, and Dave End
A grand night of indie pop!
Jul 25, 2007
AA Wallace, Jesse Dangerously & The Scramblies
This was an amazing mashup show. We had for you, two east coast indie hip-hop celebrities, paired with the old-timey stylings of a terrific Montreal skiffle band. Best of all, it was a chance to welcome a bunch of friends back for what was a blast.
Jul 20, 2007
Warriorette, Sarah Mangle, Cassie Norton & Jordaan Mason
This was the most romantic show of the summer. A sunset show at an antiquated rail yard. The show was at the Waterloo Train Station, across from the Seagram Barrel Yards. Beautiful music in the beautiful outdoors.
Jun 20, 2007
Fimo CD Release, Rural Alberta Advantage & Church of Doubt and Dissent
It was the CD release show for Fimo, the first album release for Trepid in a long while. It was the first time we welcomed out friends, the incredible Rural Alberta Advantage. It was the first time for the Church of Doubt and Dissent of Montreal to play Waterloo. And finally, it was the goodbye show for Fimo, just because that's the way we roll.
Jun 09, 2007
The Winks! The Boy From E.T.!
The best kept secret this year! The Winks were back at 130 King St. N.! We were extremely happy to welcome back our friends The Winks. Perfectly complementing the puckish dramatic flair of The Winks was a one-man musical-play, performed by Henry, of Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs.
May 28, 2007
Dukes of the Archipelago , Timber Timbre, There Were Valleys
We welcomed back old friends and introduced you to new ones, in Timber Timbre. There's never better weeks than those that start with Monday shows.
May 20, 2007
Richard Laviolette and His Black Lungs & Sleepless Nights
Richard Laviolette and His Black Lungs are finally made it out to K-W for their first show in town. You were familiar with all the pieces, but now you got to see the rock band together. And from Halifax, the Sleepless Nights collective! It was a night of collectives!
May 18, 2007
The Blankket , Tradition & Nif-D
Blocks Recording Club invaded Waterloo! We brought you the opportunity to see 3 of the most fascinating Blocks Recording Club acts, in our very own 130 King Street North.
May 12, 2007
Knock Knock Ginger & Fimo
For the second show of the week, we brought you Owen Cherry's housewarming show! As the newest resident of 130 King St. N., he was put through the wringers and was made to play for a place to sleep. All kidding aside, I was extremely excited to host Knock Knock Ginger's first 130 King St. N. Show. Not to mention our good friends Fimo!
May 10, 2007
B. A. Johnston , The Stance & The Just Barelys
We saw B. A. Johnston at a house show -- the way he was meant to be seen. We hosted a Just Friends showcase here at 130 King St. N. That's right, for this night, Halifax took over, and we all experienced what that vibrant music scene has to offer.
Apr 29, 2007
Carl! Music Festival Day 3 - Arrows , Redstone Lake , Richard Laviolette & Chris Yang
Carl! was an enormous success, which we owe entirely to the bands who came out and shared their music, and the people who came out and made it all possible.
Apr 28, 2007
Carl! Music Festival Day 2 - Special Purpose , The Luyas , People for Audio, Wax Mannequin
Carl! was an enormous success, which we owe entirely to the bands who came out and shared their music, and the people who came out and made it all possible.
Apr 27, 2007
Carl! Music Festival Day 1 - Elbow Beach Surf Club, Green Go & Slow Hand Motëm
Carl! was an enormous success, which we owe entirely to the bands who came out and shared their music, and the people who came out and made it all possible.
Apr 22, 2007
Desiderata & Atrophy Manuscript
For the second show of the weekend, we brought you two anticipated Albertan bands. There's a lot of buzz around the driving agression of Desiderata, and their touring partners Atrophy Manuscript.
Apr 21, 2007
Water Colour, Katie Stelmanis & Grandmother Willow
With Carl! just around the corner, we warmed up with an intense weekend of music. Ryan Carley, of Ohbijou, We're Marching On & Social Arts Club fame, graced us with his solo project, Water Colour. Katie Stelmanis, of Galaxy, dazzled us each with her dramatic operatic stylings. Ben Ong, of Bocce, surprised us all with his new solo project Grandmother Willow.
Apr 13, 2007
Mahogany Frog, Dan Fournier and the Pill & Music Box
If you weren't in Port Dover getting your Friday the Thirteenth fix, this was the place to be. Mahogany Frog was a spaceship of cosmic gear, Dan Fournier and the Pill were inflamed, and Music Box shocked us all with their tight sound.
Mar 23, 2007
Solitary Extraction, Campfire Bonfire & The Languid Lotus Project
This was a show to expand your mind.
Mar 16, 2007
Tell The Divers & The Deviance
Two killer top Hamilton bands took over the Trepid space for one serious rock show. Loud, LOUD glorious noise!
Mar 7, 2007
The City Streets, Fire Hydrant & Burn Planetarium
Edmonton's The City Streets played 130 King St. N. on their way from CMW on a whirlwind tour to SXSW! These guys are an amazingly hard working band that we were very fortunate to have by. Fire Hydrant was in from Toronto spreading the good word. And finally Burn Planetarium, of Guelph/Bradford, a definite up-and-comer, gave us a chance to beat the hype and see them first.
Feb 16, 2007
The Kettle Black , Country Church vs. The Crotch Rockets & Astronaughts
He came, he rocked, he conquered. The same could be said of each of these conquistadors.
Feb 9, 2007
Forest City Lovers, Missing Matter & Elsa Jayne
Ahhhh...the Forest City Lovers at a house show. What more could one ask for, save Missing Matter and Elsa Jayne. Which by no small coincidence is exactly what we gave you.
Feb 2, 2007
Dan Fournier and the Pill , Slowking & Steve McKay
Long in coming, this show delivered! Steve charmed us, Slowking rocked us, and Dan and his band of cabaret vagabonds held us in twisted dance.
Jan 26, 2007
Richard Laviolette, Chris Yang, Griffin & Ryan Newell
On the eve of an east coast tour, Richard, Chris, Griffin, and Ryan stopped by for a collaborative show, filled with singalong, counterpoint, and harmonies.
Jan 20, 2007
One Heart Many Hands , Jonas Bonnetta & Friday's Morning Regret
In case you hadn't heard, we hosted a stop for the indie supertour of Friday Morning's Regret, Jonas Bonnetta and One Heart Many Hands! If one of these bands you have not yet seen, you'd best be heading out and doing your best to see them when next you have the chance.
Jan 13, 2007
Dukes of the Archipelago , There Were Valleys, & The Bloody Miracles
For our first show of the year, we had a special treat -- three out of town bands were here winning your hearts.
Dec 16, 2006
Households, Griffin & the True Believers, Slow Hand Motëm, & Tamsen & Elliot
Final 130 King St. N. show of 2006! And what a way to ring it out. It was a mega cd-release show, celebrating the new releases of both the Burnt Oak sampler, "You and Yours", and a NEW HOUSEHOLDS record, "Bullrushes will grow"!
Dec 9, 2006
Flotilla, Mark Nicoll, & Fimo
Flotilla graced us with their extremely imaginative, intricate arrangements. Mark N shared his striking melodies and innovative looping. And this event was our first opportunity to see the new local breakout, Fimo.
Dec 1, 2006
The Kettle Black, Bellevue & Matt Perpick
A night of firsts and lasts. It was our first time hosting Vancouver's The Kettle Black, and Toronto's Bellevue. It was also our final chance to experience our good friend Matt Perpick's wild show before his emmigration to America. AND it was Bellevue's CD release!
Nov 12, 2006
One Year of Shows! Richard Laviolette, Ghost Bees & Ryan Stanley
As a featured performer of that first show, it's only fitting that we welcomed back our good friend, Richard Laviolette. Touring with him, here
then out east, were the haunting sounds of Halifax's Ghost Bees. And to round out the evening, a long-time favourite of ours, Ryan Stanley. This was a night of celebration, filled with great music and grand ideas. It was wonderful seeing everyone out!
Oct 24, 2006
Tamsen & Elliot tour stop - Tamsen & Elliot, Slow Hand Motëm, and Kaizen
Much foot stomping! The funk was brought.
Oct 19, 2006
The Scramblies , Matt Perpick, Freud
Ol' timey finger-pinkin' and kazoo! Upright bass and acoustic guitar meet hip hop! Triumphant returns!
Sept 30, 2006
The Winks, Vincat, Elbow Beach Surf Club
Birthday Party Show! This show was in support of The Winks' upcoming album, and was absolute insanity. Hundreds of balloons falling from the sky, air filled with confetti, party hats, and birthday cake.
Aug 24, 2006
Burnt Oak Showcase/CTRPLLR show - Richard Laviolette , Tamsen & Elliot , Tell the Divers
Aug 17, 2006
Motion Picture Cinema, What Seas What Shores , Nick Storring
This was something of a dream show for us. It was crazy night of experimental, post-rock, progressive, and all-round pleasant sounds. This was the final show of Motion Picture Cinema. Nick Storring really elevated the show with an insane live-sampling set. What Seas What Shores played an amazing set of really beautiful sounds, after an incredibly close call with their van.
Aug 4, 2006
Richard Laviolette , Chris Yang , Matthew Perpick
The heat broke tonite, so the show was approximately -10000 degrees of hot. In terms of temperature. It was like +100000 degrees of hotness, in terms of music.
Jun 30, 2006
The Get Sets , The Chemical Swings , Campfire Bonfire, Matthew Perpick
A terrifically fun show in the heat of summer, featuring two killer bands on tour from Montreal, the Get Sets, and the Chemical Swings. Campfire Bonfire of Oshawa slayed, and Matt Perpick's ragtag crew kept it all real.
Jun 4, 2006 - Photo
Richard Laviolette > photo, Chris Yang > photo, Griffon > photo
We welcomed our friends back for was certainly another magical night and show to remember.
Mar 4, 2006
Richard Laviolette, Griffon, Households, Chris Yang , Lauren Gallaccio
Chris Yang, Richard Laviolette, and Households were on another east coast tour, and agreed to rock Waterloo once again. Households and Chris Yang each have new albums out this year. And we're always very fortunate to have a chance to hear Lauren Gallaccio perform. Griffon was a last minute surprise addition, on tour from NY, and graced us with her sweet melodies.
Jan 26, 2006 - Photos
Leah Abramson , Thousand Dollar Wedding, Matthew Perpick, Freud
Leah Abramson, a singer/songwriter from Vancouver, managed to squeeze in a stop in k-w, and we were pretty lucky to have her play. Intelligent, melancholic melodic refrains. Thousand Dollar Wedding returned to the tri-cities area, bearing rock. Matthew Perpick dusted off the old diamond studded jumpsuit and performed again, alone this time, some softer, pretty stuff. Freud brought the delicate to frenetic acoustic guitar rock
Nov 11, 2005
Chris Yang , Richard Laviolette , Lauren Gallaccio, Freud
This was the first house show hosted at our new home. It was an amazing night and we made some great friends. In the midst of a Quebec/New York/Ontario tour, Chris Yang and Richard Laviolette managed to squeeze a house show appearance into their schedules. It was a night of beautiful music.
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