If you recall, once a month myself (in association with WAMM Magazine and The Windsor Scene) will be putting on a showcase of local indie bands at The Whiskey (300 Ouellette Ave., below A-Channel News). These are showcases of diverse local original acts, somewhere where people who don't normally see original acts can see something different or a place where regular supporters can see their local favourites in a different venue.
The Whiskey has been very kind so far and our first night, featuring Vultures!, Perilelle and Two For The Cascade, was a success, with 70 people coming through the door for the first night. We hope to top that this week with our second night (I know, it's not a month later, but I agreed to fill in a last minute cancellation).
Due to the A-Channel's 11 O'Clock News, there's a slight down time where there will be no music, at it leaks up from the bar into the on-air room. The schedule will be as follows, with start times promptly as listed (especially for the first band).
10pm to 10:45 The Eric Welton Band
One of Windsor's finest singer/songwriters and recent addition to local fave The Square Root of Margaret, Eric Welton has been playing with a full band since his release last year of Fool Heart. Normally a small rotating cast of musical friends, tonight's backing band includes Damien Zakoor (The Tyres, The Golden Hands Before God...) on drums, Travis Reitsma on guitar and vocals, Andrew MacLeod (The Mindframes) on vocals, Jamie Greer (The Golden Hands Before God..., ex-The Hung Jury) on tambourine and shakers, Erik Myskow (FourLetterWord, ex-The Hung Jury) on bass (and maybe Tara Watts on vocals).
10:55 to 11:35 No live music due to A-Channel News
11:45 to 12:30 The Tyres
Damien will be pulling double duty as his other full time band, The Tyres, follows up Eric Welton. The Tyres will be bringing their Kinks-inspired rock and roll to the Whiskey stage with an diverse songbook of originals.
12:45 to 1:30 High Mother
The indie showcase is rounded out by a four man gang of Windsor scene veterans in High Mother. Sporting various ex-members of such bands as TOAST, Grumpy and Luxury Christ (to name a few), this high octane rock and roll is fuelled by an electric cocktail of 70's-style Detroit punk rock and 50's rock and roll.
Cover for this showcase is a mere $3 and all money collected goes to the bands for their time, so check them out if you haven't seen them before or if you're a fan who hasn't seen them in a while. To sweeten the deal, The Whiskey is also offering $2.50 ryes and $3 Jagers. Sounds like a party to me!
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THE BONUS SECTION
All three artists involved have generously donated an mp3 song to put up here, available for FREE for you to download and keep on your computer or add to your iPod. If you dig it, I'm sure they'll have more merch you can purchase, or even just appreciate a kind word!
To Download Song, Right Click on link and then "Save File As..." to your destination folder.
"Tit" by Eric Welton
Second part of 'The Drunk Man Trilogy' found on the 2007 release, "An EP"
The second movement of perhaps Welton's most known, most requested and most beloved song ('The Drunk Man Trilogy'), this catchy hook will be stuck in your head for days if not years.
"Finish Line" (Demo Mix) by The Tyres
Hot off the presses! The Tyres are currently recording new material for a new album and have kindly donated the first mix demo of a brand new song, "Finish Line", just recorded last week!
"From The Same Cup" by High Mother
A recording from a 2008 demo session, this a perfect song to introduce you to the signature guitar sounds of High Mother's Richard Benson and a preview of the intensity the live show will bring.
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