Midweek Mayhem - April 26

Triple-X Productions presents Midweek Mayhem, a monthly showcase spotlighting indie bands and DJ’s that happens the last Wednesday of every month.

The Imports

Appropriately named, The Imports bring five different musical influences from five different ethnic backgrounds. Formed in early 2005 they already have garnished top notches at the local Jam Van Battle of the Bands. They have one self-titled demo to the name and a full release in the works.

Clarity in Chaos

Four piece indie outfit from the Halton Hills area. They produce a great wall of sound, psychedelic bursts of popism.

Apples, Apples

Formed in late 2005, this female-fronted Hamilton based band are four friends who share a common love for art, dancing, music, and composing. The result is a collection of disco-rock tunes that fill any room with pure love of whatever.

Coast Guard

Originally from various parts of Newfoundland and now based in Toronto, the four members of Coast Guard gravitated together naturally, and have been around in various incarnations since 2000. They have an EP release that was picked up by various independent radio networks, and they have plans to release a full-length very soon. The band has developed their own unique sound that mixes powerful and evocative songwriting with explosive bursts of energetic guitar pop.

Interlude noises are provided by DJ Triple – X and DJ Islington.

The Details: Midweek Mayhem – Wednesday April 26, 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Smiling Buddha Bar, 961 College St W @ Dovercourt – 416-516-2531 – 5 Buxxx

Pop Musik- April 28

Berlin - Toronto - London - New York

Triple-X Productions presents “Pop Musik”, a one-night only affair for those who dare -a musical experience from four different cities – happening Friday April 28th.

Opening the show is Berlin’s Dada Pogrom, making their first appearance in Toronto. They create a “tech noir” vibe by mixing audio and visual that stands alone in its genre. Abstractionist “K” expresses the darkness that surrounds all the works of man and nature. Latest CD release was produced by Anthony Fu Valcic (Marilyn Manson, Skinny Puppy). Prepare to meet the Nu Dark Wave.

Toronto’s kQuattro, an electro-garage duo that make use of analog synthesizers and guitars to create a beat heavy concoction of Godzilla riffs and volume. The team is Mike Marshall on drums and David Psutka on guitar, synthesizer and vocals. Their first release, "Grow up and Blow up" EP, is scheduled for release early 2006. Comparisons to DFA1979 and Add N to X.

Reigning from London are the Halucigenetics who create a unique rap-dance-rock fusion that will have the booties shaking. It's a crazy mix of synths, sampling, and special effects. It's a crazy mix of synths, sampling, special effects, and dub-overtones. A CD is in the works. In the meantime come Rawk with the musical gawds.

NYC’s Mad Happy originated as a band in 2002 and soon released their first full-length Feel Good Music... for the Broke Middle Class. They hail from the garden state of New Jersey in the good ole US of A. Their claim to fame (so far) is that their latest release, Renegade Geeks (Mutiny Zoo Records), has four tracks produced by former Talking Heads Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth. The sound is a mix of electro/hip-hop combined with notions of pop energy and intelligent lyrics. Rivka and Mike iLL create a distinctive and edgy sound and put on a bizarre performance. This marks their first Toronto appearance.

DJ Triple-X spins an eclectic mix of shit tunes between sets and after the show.

Crowbar is a 200+ capacity space in the former confines of Volume and Area 51. It’s a rock and roll bar with a huge stage, great sound system and a chalk board to inscribe your latest lyrical thoughts on.

The Details: Crowbar, 577 King St W, 416-836-4619 Friday April 28th, 9PM – 2AM $10

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Hoedown Saturday Afternoon - April 29

The next Hoedown Saturday Afternoon touches down on Saturday April 29th at the newly renovated Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar. This monthly event happens 4pm to 7pm on the last Saturday of every month with host Deejay Daddy-O playing all the best in old-time Country-and-Western classics, including Bluegrass, Cajun, Acadian, Zydeco, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk and Hillbilly.

Dust off your dancing shoes and come party to the sounds of Kitty Wells, Faron Young, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Flatt and Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams and Stompin Tom Connors.

Special Live Performance
“Toronto Country Twanger”, Andre Skinner, will be performing a couple of acoustic sets during the afternoon. Skinner is lead vocalist for the local four-piece country/rock band, Canteen Knockout.

“The Gladdy” was once a landmark institution for local country music fans that would flock to the former Bronco’s bar for a night of country music and two-stepping. Hoedown Saturday Afternoon brings back that tradition “for those who remember the days and for those who missed it”, says Deejay Daddy-O.

The Gladstone Hotel, built in 1889, is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Toronto. This Victorian era building also maintains the last hand operated elevator in the city. The kitchen is scheduled to reopen shortly so stop by, grab a pint and some grub, and enjoy the sleek-sounds of Deejay Daddy-O this Saturday afternoon.

The Details:
Hoedown Saturday Afternoon with Deejay Daddy-O, Saturday April 29, 4PM-7PM
Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar , 1214 Queen Street West, 416 531 4635
Last Saturday of Every Month, 4pm to 7pm, No Cover