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76 june 17-23 2010 NOW
NXNE festivAl guide
the Bands
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The Two Koreas an amalgam of garage rock,
krautrock and 80s post- punk. midnight.
Turbogeist Mines 80s alternative and 70s rock
for loud riffs and oversexed lyrics. 1 am.
Crown & Tiger
Andrew Ivimey Named by Downhome Magazine
as one to watch for 2009. 8:30- 8:45 pm.
Steve Scholtz truly bizarre observations with a
love of the English language. 8:45- 9 pm.
Laurie Elliott twice voted funniest female standup
at canadian comedy awards. 9- 9:15 pm.
gavin Stephens Pulling from cartoons, 80s movies
and stephen J. cannell tv. 9:15- 9:30 pm.
Czehoski
Nicola Watson smoky jazz parlour chic with a
contemporary indie folk twist. 9 pm.
Trevor Tchir subdued and iconic stylings in wonderfully
evocative songs. 10 pm.
CALLmeKAT Icy- cool chanteuse makes melancholic,
other- era cabaret pop. 11 pm.
Julian Bachlow synth- styled indie rock band
with threads of New order, Postal service and
Mgmt. midnight.
Brit & the Cavalry offering an exhilarating
blend of psychedelic and alt- folk. 1 am.
TBA 2 am.
Dakota Tavern
T. Nile Band a west- coast female singer/songwriter
who plays claw- hammer- style. 8 pm.
Old Man Luedecke Juno winner old Man luedecke
plays uplifting country tunes. 9 pm.
David Myles an artist with a knack for effortlessly
straddling jazz, blues and pop. 10 pm.
The Wheat Pool amped- up indie rock that
evokes the spirit of Neil young. 11 pm.
Evening Hymns Melodic, experimental pop uses
loop pedals, omnichords and keys. midnight.
young Doctors in Love Refreshing music with
bloops up top and a bluesy groove below. 1 am.
Special guest 2 am.
TBA 3 am.
The Drake Hotel Underground
giant Hand this indie darling uses guitar,
vocals, harmonica and a drum machine. 8 pm.
Old Crowns old crowns are a young stoner
country band. 9 pm.
La Strada think Beirut and Neutral Milk hotel
with a focus on traditional americana. 10 pm.
Boxer the Horse this charlottetown quartet
maked the familiar sound new. 11 pm.
Burn Planetarium high- energy, dance grooves
with infectious vocals. midnight.
84.85 hip- hop/electro duo known for rocking
crowds with a mix of diverse influences. 1 am.
Dj Fase 2 am.
DJ Ed Lover Nyc on- air DJ and former show co-
host with Doctor Dre. 3 am.
El Mocambo (Main Floor)
Love in October combining international musical
influences and indie pop. 8 pm.
Monogold If you like the antlers, prepare to
love Monogold’s layered tunes. 9 pm.
Ten Bears lock David Bowie and Mgmt in a
small room with some instruments. 10 pm.
White Cowbell Oklahoma Wake up next to a
sasquatch the day after a Wco show. 11 pm.
Rich Aucoin you can be sure that Rich aucoin’s
lush indie pop will touch your heart. midnight.
THE gOLDEN DOgS Manic pop rock with energetic,
over- the- top live performances. 1 am.
Special guest 2 am.
TBA 3 am.
El Mocambo (Upstairs)
Elizabeth Purveyors of chiming Interpol guitars
and dancey disco beats. 9 pm.
These Electric Lives Nice, clean- cut boys with a
song in their hearts. 10 pm.
The Framework catchy synth-rock epics in the
vein of the killers and Metric. 11 pm.
HOT HEAD SHOW hhs do avant- rock that’s melodic
and unconventional. midnight.
Afterparty synth-pop and dance rock with edgy
guitars, disco beats and powerful vocals. 1 am.
TBA 2 am.
Free Times Cafe
Jerry Stamp Building on his previous work
fronting local rockers king Nancy. 9 pm.
Kristin Sweetland a commanding blend of folk,
jazz, classical and flamenco. 10 pm.
Romina Di gasbarro Rooted in opera, classical
guitar, jazz, funk and world. 11 pm.
Elissa Mielke honest folk ballads that engage
audiences in a genuine way. midnight.
Jenny Allen Dynamic folk rock with a twist of
rootsy blues. 1 am.
The garrison
Soft Copy soft copy’s sound combines early
post- punk and later avant- rock. 9 pm.
zola Jesus ”you don’t hear singers like this every
day.” – Pitchfork Media 10 pm.
Best Coast singer who appears to be obsessed
with weed, guitars and the beach. 11 pm.
The Soft Pack ”No frills, no ego, no fat, no bullshit.”
– Drowned in sound. midnight.
Cold Cave DJs Matt Groening muses entertain
behind the turntable. 1 am.
TBA 2 am.
gladstone Hotel Ballroom
Mathemagic Dazed guitars, synths and blissed-
out harmonies. 8 pm.
ghost Bees theatrical songs built around timeless
lyrics and shimmering harmo nies. 9 pm.
Timber Timbre ”Gothic rockabilly blues” with
violin, lap steel and looping pedals. 10 pm.
DD/MM/yyyy spastic art rock with jagged guitars,
80s video game synthesizers. 11 pm.
C’Mon ”a freak flag that flies in the face of all
that is safe, sanitized and soulless.” midnight.
STyROFOAM ONES spacey synth lines float
around percussive bass and drums. 1 am.
NOW DJs Many of NoW’s music critics have
done time in the DJ booth and in bands. 2 am.
Torro Torro this duo has quickly become a hot
commodity in the dance world. 3 am.
The great Hall
Avi Buffalo (solo) signed to sub Pop, these kids
write breezy indie pop gems that recall Wilco,
Built to spill and the shins. 9 pm.
AA Bondy songs cribbed from dusty american
blues and country pioneers have won him fans
amongst hip urban cowboys. 10 pm.
John Doe & Exene Cervenka from X Founding
members of l.a. punk legends X perform a rare
acoustic set. 11 pm.
Mini Mansions Psych-pop band (w/ Michael
shuman from Queens of the stone age), playing
a mix of pop and soul. midnight.
The Icarus Line shows that are frenetic poundings
à la Refused – highly volatile and threatening
chaos wherever they play. 1 am.
Hard Rock Cafe
Amanda Rheaume an exciting performer who
combines alanis Morrisette vocals with a holly
McNarland rock edge. 9 pm.
Ty Hall and the Ez3 this eclectic fusion of rock,
reggae and R&B is connecting with fans and
programming directors alike. 10 pm.
Amos The Transparent their critically acclaimed
indie debut won praise for lush arrangements
and seductive melodies. 11 pm.
Hollerado taking canada by storm with their
DIy ethic, insanely catchy guitar pop and
boundless energy and imagination. midnight.
A Plot Against Me Brawny, ballsy, bodacious
rock, these dudes might be the next superstars
in the world of alternative. 1 am.
Harlem
Elise Legrow her captivating stage presence
and hauntingly silky vocals have been compared
to Ella Fitzgerald’s. 9 pm.
Erin Hunt a head- turning combo of R&B, soul
and jazz, her timeless tunes blend inspired
vocals and angelic harmonies. 10 pm.
Halabisky’s Uprising Blending jazz, hip- hop,
rock and electronica, sax man Dave halabisky
takes you on a fast- paced journey. 11 pm.
Weak Size Fish Maritime reggae- rock fusion;
have gigged with Grand theft Bus and slowcoaster.
midnight.
Hibou Uptempo jazz- influenced indie electronica
by folks into the smiths and Metric. 1 am.
TBA 2 am.
TBA 3 am.
Hideout
THE COPPERTONE a blues rock duo conjuring up
visions of the White stripes, the Black keys and
the kills. 9 pm.
The Mercy Now this new project from ex- shikasta
frontman Russell Fernandes is all about
the hooks and singalong melodies. 10 pm.
Kirk Special kirk’s loud- ass music gets compared
to the Ramones covering Rl Burnside. 11
pm.
The Speaking Tongues this toronto two- piece
injects blues with punk energy. half Detroit
garage, half Mississippi boogie. midnight.
yOU HANDSOME DEVIL cross Mötorhead with
50s rockabilly. they kick ass, so don’t plan on
going to work the next day. 1 am.
Hidden Towers Melodic hooks on a canvas of
post- rock and doomy metal, with touches of
jazz, world, metal and punk. 2 am.
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