I officially deem Friday October 16th, Friday in-store madness. All three record stores – that is Soundscapes, Criminal Records and Sonic Boom – are holding fantastic in-store performances that’s great for the ears but even better for the wallets (i.e. FREE!). Good news: you can make it to all three! Bad news: there is no bad news; how is free music ever bad? (Don’t answer that.) Here’s a run-down of what your schedule should, and WILL look like:

5:00PM – Two Hours Traffic @ Soundscapes

East-coast pop perfection; the boys of Two Hours Traffic will be playing tunes from their latest release, Territory in what is rumoured to be an rare intimate, acoustic set. They will also be at Lee’s, headlining a show later that night with opening acts The Danks and Spiral Beach (of whom I’ll get to in two seconds…)

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/twohourstraffic

6:00PM – Dan Mangan @ Criminal Records

XM Verge Award winner for Artist of the Year – and deservingly so! Indie-folk singer-songwriter Dan Mangan may not have been on the tip of everyone’s tongues a few months ago but with prize in toll, he has definitely become the one to watch. Catch his fantastic set at Criminal Records then head down the street and catch him and Will Currie and the Country French at the Rivoli, if you can!

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/danmangan

7:00PM – Spiral Beach @ Sonic Boom

Local pop-rock darlings Spiral Beach will be rocking the basement of Sonic Boom with tracks from their new album, The Only Real Thing. They’ll also be opening for Two Hours Traffic, as previously mentioned!

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/spiralbeach

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So you’re welcome. I took the pleasure of planning out three hours of your life for you. Transportation? Bus, bike or feet – all methods work! I’ll probably be testing out the feet method so if you see a tired Lamb on the streets, give her some water or food. She’ll also accept money donations if you don’t have water/food. See you around and happy listening!