Playing tunes that sounds like they’re straight out of the 60s, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will get your mind intertwined with their deep soul and jazz beats – the real thing. Created in Brooklyn during the mid-90s, they’ve established themselves as one of the few groups who can keep the true feel and legitimacy of funk in their music. Even if this genre isn’t your jam, you won’t regret hearing “What Condition My Condition” in all of its livelihood beauty! @ Sound Academy
The Supermarket reserves Wednesdays for showcasing brand spankin’ new artists that have a definite something going for them. And these groups don’t fail that standard: The Elwins are catchy and fresh; The Strumbellas will have you both knee slapping and relaxed; The Pinecones are groovylicious, and Will Currie & The Country French are tingling with happiness. Not only that, but tickets are PWYC – however after giving these folks listen, I’d be more than glad to find and drop some bills for them! NOTE: This is Will Currie & the Country French’s album release party. @ Supermarket, 19+, PWYC
THE ELWINS – Propinquity from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.
THURSDAY, May 27th
Another gem on the local record label Arts & Crafts, Zeus is purely fabulous. If they’re able to put so much passion in their recorded songs, just imagine the possibilities upon hearing them in person! Only created a year ago, Zeus is up and running, showing no signs of slowing down. @ Mod Club, 19+
FRIDAY, May 28th
Coming back from their European tour, Born Ruffians will be playing Toronto before venturing further to the States. Having already made a well-known name for themselves and releasing their second album, Say It, on June 1st, it would be a shame to miss on bustin’ out to their songs, old and new. With precise persuasive beats in every song, your Friday night won’t be anything less than a frenzy of a night! NOTE: This is Born Ruffians’ Say It release party. Allie Hughes and The Magic are both scheduled to open. @ Horseshoe Tavern, 19+, SOLD OUT
Born Ruffians’ “What To Say” – first single off Say It
SATURDAY, May 30th
Nothing to get the ball rolling like knowing that Thee Silver Mt. Zion was created as a side project to Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Showing influences and keeping the similar distinctive and kick-ass musical style of punk/post-rock, you might just lose your sanity in the music that these dudes play — in the best of ways. @ Lee’s Palace, 19+
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Post by Melina Mehr
