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Monday, September 3. 2007
by clint gilders - club kingsnake staff
It don't get much better than this. A full night of bands signed to or under the wing of Underground Operations records.
The Dungeon was packed with the temperature rising by the minute. club.kingsnake was there with video and still cameras blasting away. With it's low ceilings and stage it's tough venue to shoot, but we got some cool video. Stuart Aiken (These Silhouettes), Tony Davalous (The Holly Springs Disaster), and Rody Walker (Protest The Hero) even took some time to talk to our one-and-only Trash.
To your right (my left?) is the streaming video. You can also get these videos, with many more to come, in our brand spanky new Video Podcast.
Sunday, August 19. 2007
Chiodos at The Vans Warped Tour. Barrie, 2007 more photos... photo by clint gilders- staff photographer | by clint gilders - club kingsnake staff
The Vans Warped Tour
http://warpedtour.com/
The Warper Tour Concert Photos
SaturdayAugust 11, 2007.
Park Place (Barrie, Ontario.)
Each and everyone of us that attended this year's "Toronto" stop on the warped tour took a little bit of Barrie home with us today. I don't mean that in a gushing figurative way. Our throats, lungs, hair, clothes, and nearly every pore were caked, coated and breaded in fine Canadian soil. It was a hot dry day smack in the middle of a dry summer.
The monstrous Vans Warped Tour, now in its thirteenth year, made this installment's first eastern Canadian stop at Barrie's Park Place (formerly Molson Park). Always a showcase for established and up-and-coming indie, alt-rock, and metal bands, this year was no exception.
Continue reading "Concert Review: The Vans Warped Tour. Barrie, Ontario"
Monday, July 30. 2007
New kid John Hargraft has sent us some teaser photos from his trip to Wakestock on The Toronto Islands. His full coverage and lots more photos will be published soon.
Until then.......
Friday, July 13. 2007
All That Remains at the Opera House - more photos... photo by clint gilders- staff photographer | by andrew stricko - club kingsnake contributor
Toronto's Opera House baked like an oven for the June 2 show featuring Canadians the Holly Springs Disaster and Threat Signal, followed by Bless The Fall from Phoenix, Arizona, and a finale with All That Remains and Protest the Hero. With a lengthy 5-band bill, the merciless heat was a true test for those who wanted to take in the entire show despite the threat of physical exhaustion, dehydration, or fatigue.
For a show with a hefty serving of breakdowns, each band seemed to keep the audience’s attention and had a noticeably different hardcore style.
The Holly Springs Disaster and Threat Signal opened, followed by Bless The Fall. With such powerful opening acts, I was still only half-prepared for the finale. With two of the most ‘in your face’ performances money can buy these days left to hit the stage, it's hard to convey the crowd’s frenzied anticipation that night.
The lights went down, and All That Remains stepped on stage. I watched from the balcony as all hell broke loose. It was my first time seeing ATR, and this is not a band that lets you down live. They pretty much tell you how it is and you like it. Playing a flawless set including "This Calling," which made the crowd roar like at a Slayer concert, ATR brought out the big drums, a brief burst of air conditioning, throat-tearing vocals, and shredding that would move some of history's best players to tears.
Finally it came, the final trip to the patio for smokers, the final set change, and the last time anyone in the building would be the same.
Protest The Hero at the Opera House - more photos... photo by clint gilders- staff photographer |
Take five boys from hometown Whitby, Ontario, barely over the legal age and only slightly older than me. Give them unparalleled musical powers. Put them on stage in front of a sold out crowd, and you have Protest The Hero. Moments before PTH came out, both sides of the stage were packed full (very common when PTH are in Toronto). Ultimately this means one thing: lots of action!
As the theme to Star Trek began to play, the noise generated by the crowd was deafening. As the band strutted onto the stage - pandemonium. Within seconds PTH launched into "Nautical" and began their ruthless assault (with comedic sprinklings). They played nearly all of their most recent album Kezia, "I Am Dimitri Karamazov and the World is My Father" from A Calculated Use Of Sound, and a handful of yet to be named/recorded new songs; very little was left untouched. In between songs, frontman Rody Walker carried on the typical stage banter. He kept us all entertained as his fellow bandmates let their limbs rest from the lightning speed moves. Since this was considered a hometown show, the audience was treated to many surprises. There was a guest appearance by Jesse Colburn of Closet Monster during "I am Dimitri," Stuart Aiken lent a hand with "Turn Soonest To The Sea," and Jadea Kelly (the voice of Kezia) appeared for various songs.
But there was one major highlight left in store: A Protest encore (something they don’t usually do).
They finished off the evening with "Heretics and Killers," and it's safe to say that everyone got their money’s worth.
Thursday, July 12. 2007
If you needed a reason to go to Warped Tour in Barrie you just got it.
Club.kingsnake has just confirmed through their label that Protest The Hero has been added to the Warped Tour date in Barrie, Ontario on August 11th, 2007.
You heard it here first.
See you at Warped.
Saturday, February 3. 2007
It seems like just a short time ago that we were up to 10,000 photos in the concert photo gallery, but looking at the numbers today, just more than 18,000, its hard to believe that we didn't start the gallery til after SXSW06.
Now the big question - can we make it to 20,000 photos before next month's SXSW?
Continue reading "News: 20k Concert Pics before SXSW07?"
Friday, January 12. 2007
I Hate Sally
Also:
Hostage Life
Man With Target
The Academy Theatre, Lindsay Ontario. December 23rd, 2006.
Let me paint a picture for you. An historic theatre in the heart of town, over 100 years old and beautifully renovated. Where better to enjoy the local orchestra's latest performance or to see the most recent Broadway revival?
What happens when the same venue hosts a Christmas punk show?
As JJ and I drove up to the theatre, it looked closed. Only upon closer inspection did we notice some kids going in a side door. That's where we headed, and as we approached music could be heard coming from within. Once in the door, we were immediately confronted with a table blocking our way. Katie from Underground Operations spotted me and waved us in. But where were we supposed to go? The only path I could see was the stairs to the stage, and this was packed with kids. My size often has its advantages, and I began muscling my way up the stairs to figure out what the hell was going on.
Continue reading "Concert Review: I Hate Sally - The Academy Theatre, Lindsay"
Sunday, December 10. 2006
Protest The Hero
I Hate Sally
Also
The Human Abstract
The End
Arise and Ruin
December 9, 2006. The Phoenix Concert Theatre (Toronto, Ontario)
I came to two startling revelations last night. The first: Either I should just quit playing guitar or I need to lock myself in a room and work on my shred. I was schooled by some fuckin' kids and I loved every minute of it.
Protest The Hero (PTH) launched their whirlwind tour of Ontario (with one night in Quebec) at the Phoenix on December 9. In case you missed the announcement, this is the tour where PTH will be playing their album Kezia in it's entirity for the first and last time.
I love Kezia, and to hear it played flawlessly was inspiring. This was a quick romp with the PTH set beginning at 7:43 and ending at 8:25. No encore, no nothing, but there are plenty worse ways to spend 42 minutes (like in the coat check line on the way out of the Phoenix).
I could gush for a few hundred more words, but what's the point. Protest The Hero should be your favouite band, Kezia should be your favourite album.
Go see them
Buy The Album
The second startling revelation was that I am in love with I Hate Sally front woman Dee. Something about a tiny little thing who can growl like that sure does it for me. Their hardcore metal is infectious and the 20 minute steam roller set left me wanting more. If the girl that crowd surfed into back of my head in the photo pit is any indication, the crowd also dug it.
While there are still fifteen shopping days left until Christmas there are only six days left of this tour. Get your tickets now.
Thanks to Katie at Underground Operations for having club.kingsnake and our cameras at the show.
Lots more photos will be in the Gallery as soon as I have the time to wade through them. Right now I'm planning how best to stalk Dee. See you on the 23rd, darlin'.
Tuesday, December 5. 2006
Rody "JayRoDubya" Walker has this to say on Protest The Hero's myspace blog:
We will be playng Kezia in it's entirety from god damned start to finish for the first time and last time ever! We'll never be doing that again and we've never done it before.
How cool is that! Sign me up! Oh wait, I already am signed up.
Club.kingsnake will be there the first night of the tour in Toronto. Look for a gazillion or so photos shortly after.
Also the PTH and I Hate Sally label Undeground Operations is running a contest with Rody and Dee whoring themseleves out for double dates in every city on the "Bring Out Your Shred" tour.
See This Blog on MySpace for details.
Wednesday, November 8. 2006
Man, Protest the Hero is a breath of fresh air! As I said in the premier installment of Canadian Bands That Don't Suck, "These kids can play."
In a world seemingly dominated by pop metal (which I have gone on record as liking as well) from the likes of Three Days Grace, Nickelback and Hedley, it makes me all warm inside to hear a band that can really rip and make some great thought-provoking music.
At first listen it's not completely original, and I immediately think of Avenged Sevenfold, Panic! at the Disco, and Alexisonfire, but as i dig deeper I find PtH has created something I have a hard time saying I've heard before. I feel like one of those wine snobs as I listen to the album (again and again and again) ..... I hear a hint of Yngwie Malmsteen, with a precocious smattering of Iron Maiden, a little Testament, with a whisper of King Diamond.
The pigeonholers seem to have a hard time pigeonholing this type of music. Is it metal, punk, screamo, emo, what is it? I guess "metal" today is the brutal gutteral beating put out by Children of Bodom and the like. Nope, PtH won't fit in that niche. Punk is easier to define as it hasn't changed a lot in the last 30 years. Quite obviously PtH doesn't belong there. I guess screamo and emo are close. I consider PtH Good Music. Plain and simple, 'aint it?
As evidenced in a blog entry, the band seems to feel this classification problem depending who they are touring with:
On a "metal" tour we are a pussy little emo band, and on an "emo" tour we are a heavy fucking metal band....
As far as music that's great to put on and rock out to, Kezia is fantastic. The real surprise comes when you pay attention to the lyrics and descend into the "concept." Kezia - sentenced to die, the priest and the prison guard/executioner all get equal billing on this dark journey.
One of the most surpsising moments comes at 4:20 into "Blindfolds Aside." The acoustic interlude is spellbinding.
Sin I didn't care for, but a sin that paid my debts
A sin that fed my children and burned my smiles and cigarettes
"The Soonest to the Sea," with its message about the position of women in our society, left me sitting and thinking for quite a while afterward.
The spoken:
So when you bled on the bed as you fed those expectations as a whore and not a human
You embraced with hesitation the very parameters of all you can be
Not a mother, not an aunt, not a sister that's not subdued
Because dignity's not physical and your flesh means more than you
and the outro/chorus:
Maybe someday when, when this bloody skull has dried
Know our city is in ruins when our greatest source of pride,
A monument of dicks and ribs and the gender crown we wore
Where underneath, a plaque will read, a plaque will read, No woman is a whore
Incredible musicianship, phenomenal vocals, and intelligent lyrics from a bunch of teenagers. Buy this album.
It looks like I'll be covering their December 9th show in Toronto. Keep an eye out for a review and photos soon after.
Also See:
protestthehero.com
http://myspace.com/protestthehero
Friday, September 22. 2006
So here the deal. I've stumbled across lots of great Canadian bands/musicians either at live shows or on that crazy little thing called the internet (they have it on computers now). What sets them apart is that they suck me in and leave me wanting more. They might be veteran touring acts, major label rockers, an indie act just finding their following or some kids in their parents basement. Inspiration and Innovation seem to be my keywords these days and again that's what I'm looking for.
Lets begin, shall we?
Jimmy Bowskill - jimmybowskill.com
Location: Bethany, Ontario
Status: Unsigned. Two independently released albums with another on the way.
Style: Blues
Releases:- Old Soul (2003)
- Soap Bars and Dog Ears (2004)
Awards and Nomintions:- 2005 Juno Nomination - Blues Album of the Year
- 2005 Canadian Indie Award - Favourite Blues Artist
- 2004 Canadian Indie Award - Favourite Blues Artist
- 2004 Canadian Maple Blues Award - Best New Artist
- 2004 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Galaxie Rising Star Award
- 2004 DareArts - Children For Peace Leadership Award
Why he doesn't suck: Jimmy may only be 16 years old but in him dwells the soul of an old blues man. His initial break came when, at the age of eleven, he was invited to sit in with Jeff Healey. Since then Jimmy has surrounded himself with other talented blues musicians (Jerome Godboo and Jack DeKeyser for example), maintained a fairly rigorous touring schedule (especially true considering he's still in highschool) and shared the stage with the likes of Dicky Betts.
Upcoming Dates:- Friday, October 13, 2006 - Algonquin Theatre, Huntsville, ON
- Saturday, October 14, 2006 - McKeck's Place, Haliburton, ON
- Saturday, October 21, 2006 - Uxbridge Music Hall, Uxbridge, ON
- Saturday, October 28, 2006 - The Orangeville Opera House, Orangeville, ON
- Friday, November 10, 2006 - Aylmer Old Town Hall, Aylmer, ON
- Saturday, November 11, 2006 - Victoria Jubilee Hall, Walkerton, ON
- Friday, November 24, 2006 - Showplace Performing Arts Centre, Peterborough, ON
- Saturday, November 25, 2006 - The Academy Theatre, Lindsay, ON
Protest The Hero - protestthehero.com
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Status: Signed to Underground Operations
Style: Heavy Metal
Releases:- Search for the truth EP (2002)
- A Calculated Use of Sound EP (2003)
- Kezia (2005)
Why they don't suck: I was immediately impressed when I listened to the songs featured on their MySpace page. Heretics and Killers is a hell of an introduction to this band. These kids can play. This is fast articulate metal with soaring vocals and flawless guitar work. Iron Maiden Evolved!
Upcoming Dates:- 10.01.06 Lake Buena Vista, FL - House Of Blues (Orlando)
- 10.02.06 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
- 10.03.06 Day Off
- 10.04.06 Baltimore, MD - Recher Theatre
- 10.05.06 Norfolk, VA - Norva
- 10.06.06 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadeo
- 10.07.06 Worcester, MA - The Palladium
- 10.08.06 Montreal, QC - Le Medley
- 10.09.06 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Hall
- 10.10.06 New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
- 10.11.06 Day Off
- 10.12.06 Buffalo, NY - Showplace Theatre
- 10.13.06 Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
- 10.14.06 Detroit, MI - Harpos
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