the second annual Sappy Records Music Festival is fast approaching. officially, you should go see as many artists as you possibly can, but here's some highlights from the CHMA music library. these CD's are currently being played extensively at the station, as well as those not listed here. for the complete schedule, please go here.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
Calvin Johnson: ex-Beat Happening dude. plays slow indie music acoustically.
Snailhouse: think a male version of Julie Doiron; solo-electric, heartfelt, folk-rock music.
Constantines: need any more be said? one of the best live bands ever. Springsteen rock updated for 20-somethings with "feelings".
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?: a collection of rock songs with back up music that makes the main dude sound like he's playing from the inside of a circus tent.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
Sarah Hallman: singer-songwriter pop that doesn't sound out of place at this festival? this performance is going to be a breath of fresh air (literally and metaphorically).
Mt. Eerie: acoustic music that bleeds sincerity and directness. sackville is lucky to have him here.
The Paramedics: a brand new band featuring a combination of two seemingly opposite, but equally brilliant musicians: Mike from Snailhouse and Bry Webb of the Constantines.
Chad VanGaalen: everything a solo performer should be.
Ohbijou: folk music with a backing band.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
Evening Hymns: like all those acoustic guys you listen to on your discman: Great Lake Swimmers, Iron and Wine. reminds me of simpler times.
John Tiell's Metal Kites: I don't know much about this, but I know I love Clark the Band (their former name). loud, energetic, and catchy pop songs.
The Stance: a revival of a revival? The Stance play the rock music that made The Strokes my favourite band in the 00's, except this is easier to get moving for and appears at your local roadhouse.
Dog Day: one of the catchiest releases of 2007 is "Night Group". a fraction of that, translated into a live performance, should make for a wild ride.
Eric's Trip: "Canada's underground indie darlings" from the 1990's, all united under the same roof once again. before my time, so it's a good thing this reunion thing keeps happening.
finally, GO BUY YOUR TICKETS and spin the CD's on CHMA. Thank you.
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