Friday, Aug 27th @ The White Rabbit (Newmarket)

The air that creeps in our skin through the crevices and light fabrics of what we wear has become colder and colder these past couple of weeks, which means fall is just around the corner. And for some of us, it also means going back to school.

As the last hurrah for the summer before hitting the books, why not plan a roadtrip with friends this Friday, Aug 27th to Newmarket and celebrate with The Elwins. Plus, the line-up is looking incredibly awesome with Graham Wright (Tokyo Police Club) & The Good Times Band, The Expos and more on the bill.

And get this: a ticket also buys you dinner with the band, and the first 100 people will be receiving freebies!

Music starts at 9pm, but we suggest you go early. The White Rabbit is located at 185 Main St. South, Newmarket, ON. Drive/take the VIVA/run/walk/trebuchet there. (Google map is your friend.)

And yes, it is an all-ages event, so there won’t be any burly bouncers to kick you out and send you home to your mother.

Ticket: $8 (in advance)/$10 (at the door).
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Myspace(s):
http://www.myspace.com/theelwins
http://www.myspace.com/grahamwrighteous
http://www.myspace.com/theexpostoronto
http://www.myspace.com/bonchapeau
http://www.myspace.com/paperfortunes

Allie Hughes (Photo By Carmel Garvez)

The Bicycle Film Festival in Toronto will be kicking off tomorrow night with a show at Parts & Labour with performances local acts Gay, Soft Copy, Allie Hughes and Olympic Island. This event is free. See you there!

For More,
MySpace (Gay): http://www.myspace.com/arewenotgay
MySpace (Soft Copy): http://www.myspace.com/softcopy
MySpace (Allie Hughes): http://www.myspace.com/alliehughes
MySpace (Olympic Island): http://www.myspace.com/olympicisland

Slim Twig

Local rocker Slim Twig has released his latest album entitled A Sheik In Scores on Stillepost as a free download. Click here to check it out. This is the third edition of Slim Twig’s mixtape series and claims to be an album of “skewed pop music” including an interpolation of Iggy Pop’s “Tonight”.

If you want to catch Slim Twig live, he will be joined by U.S. Girls and Actual Water at the White House (277 Augusta) this Thursday. Tickets will be $8 (advance).

Toronto Island Ferry

1. Yes, eat that bagel on your ferry ride.
Just as with Osheaga, it is advised that you stuff yourself with a big meal before the show to avoid two things – long line ups and overpriced food. So if Toronto Island is your destination, swing by Union Station and buy yourself a bagel or god forbid some McDonald’s. Something that’ll fill you up for a few hours, then hit up a 24-hour restaurant once you return. Alternatively, if you do want to buy food there, it’s best to show up early and get the food before the music even starts to prevent the awkward pushing back into the crowd while carrying hot poutine.

2. Want to bring food to the show instead?
Sure. Just pick the right security guard to search your bag. Some are less thorough than others and may not catch the bags of sandwiches and fruit. You can sneak in enough food for a picnic between sets!

3. Don’t leave your bag on the ground.
Someone may kick it and before you know if, you’re waving a flashlight around trying to look for where it went. Stressful and scary stuff.

4. Toronto Island is a small, small world.
Unlike larger music festivals, Toronto Island is actually fairly small in comparison. Therefore it’s way easier to find friends or even just run into them by accident. Look beside you next time, your boss may be sipping a beer.

5. May as well bring a book of Sudoku with you.
You’ll need it for your two hour wait to get back onto the ferry.

The Morning Benders

Can’t afford to buy those expensive concert tickets this summer? Well you’re in luck tomorrow as The Morning Benders and Metric will both be playing free shows in Toronto!

The Morning Benders will play a special Soundscapes in-store, outdoors on the corner of College and Manning just beside The Big Chill. First 75 people to show up will also receive a free scoop of ice cream from the Big Chill. Music starts at 5:30pm.

Metric have also announced a free show at 7pm tomorrow, at Union Station as part of Samsung’s celebration of its launch of the Galaxy S.

Two bands for free and a scoop of ice cream – you can’t say no. See you there!

For More,
MySpace: The Morning Benders
MySpace: Metric

Nightwood

Montreal indie-rock trio Nightwood have released a new song that can be downloaded for free right now on meetyouattheshow.com. Click here to listen to “Carve A Path Like A Valley Through The Land”. The track takes veers off the power rock of their full-length Carta Marina and the result is a simmering summer jam that’s still soaking with attitude, catchy riffs and thumping beats.

Nightwood will also be playing the Mod Club this Saturday!  We highly recommend you go!

For More,
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/nightwoodband