Suction Saturdaze - Wroxeter - Cancelled

Please Note: Wroxeter has officially closed as of February 25, 2006

Knotty Knights - CMW Edition - March 3

DJ Triple-X continued with his annual homage to Canadian musicians as part of Canadian Music Week. The traditon is gaining notoriety as many packed Lot 16 to hear the latest from Platinum Blonde to Metric. Who's says Canadians aren't electic? With icons from Neil Young and BTO to DFA1979 and Les Georges Lenigrad, we are ready to rock the free world.

From 10pm to 2am it was all Canuck Content, and the requests came in fast and furious. Paper lists were even being compiled and dropped off. All in all, a very fun night with no repeats...well except for one that Joanna had requested in exchange for a shot of Jagger (Sherry Kean's "I Want You Back").

Don't miss next year!

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Sleazy Disease @ Sneaky Dee's - 431 College Street, March 16, 9PM to 2AM

Excellent evening with some amazing bands. Rasta Impasta poured out their hearts with bazookas and lung power. Beth In Battle Mode gave it all they got and got the crowd moving closer to the stage, which is kind of difficult for the stand and pose Indie crowd, especially during the week. kQuattro let loose their super powers once again. This time I heard comparisons to Add X to N for one bystander in the crowd. They are just completing their first CD release. Wait, listen and enjoy. Finally Ca Va Mal hit the stage just after midnight (and the kids were itching to get home to bed). They remind me of Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet with an abrasive in your face singer that grunts and growns and makes no sense. Total fun! That was it. Lights out. School night. Gotta sleep.

DJ Triple-X spun whatever in between sets.

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Knotty Knights - Lot 16, 1136 Queen St W, March 17, 10PM to 2AM, No Cover

The Green Edition - Spiced Up with Irish Flare - Happy St. Patty's Day

DJ Triple-X played naughty tunes all night long that were guaranteed to make you puke GREEN.

A selection of Irish bands and jigs were inter-mixed with punk, funk and junk. There was plenty of drinking and dancing and one bartender was overheard stating..."This was our best night ever."

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Hoedown Saturday Afternoon - March 25

Hoedown Saturday Afternoon touched down on Saturday March 25th 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 that’s playing the following evening at the Cadillac Lounge (1296 Queen St W).

“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 March 25, 4PM-7PM
Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar , 1214 Queen Street West, 416 531 4635
Last Saturday of Every Month, 4pm to 7pm, No Cover

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Midweek Mayhem - March 29

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

Your Band Sucks (formerly Doc Pickles) opened Midweek Mayhem again and brought his crazy antics to the stage with friends Dave and Mike, playing all new tunes as promised. His throwback to the 80’s combines the use of two keyboards along with his off beat ranting.

Rasta in Pasta mixed it up with bazookas, yips and various other vocal outbursts. Ashley and Jon got together a few months back and decided to do their own thing, outside of the various other projects they are involved with.

V3 are a 3-piece straight on rock and blues outfit, reminiscent of streaks of Pat Metheny, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix. They are currently riding high in the annual Emergenza Festival with hopes of going to the finals next month. Guitarist/Vocalist Ron Vanderzwan has been active in the music industry since the 80’s, both as a musician and producer. Their show tonight was quite polished including classic covers and original tunes.

Formed in 1998, Organical is committed to exploring the shadows between genres. Influences range from early heavy metal, Spaghetti Westerns, neo-industrial music and 60's French pop music. They create tales of machines and monsters, filling their music with ever-expanding spirals of beauty and desolation. They have two CD releases, the latest being “The Elementals”. Lead vocalist is most known for his Industrial Metal project Malhavoc from the early 90’s. Tonight's show was more acoustic in nature to go with the vibe, but lead singer Steve says they still know how to rock with the best of them.

Interlude noises are provided by DJ Triple – X and DJ Islington. With the biggest crowd yet and quite a few regulars, this is fast becoming the monthly event in Toronto to be at.

The Details: Midweek Mayhem – Wednesday March 29, 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Smiling Buddha Bar , 961 College St W @ Dovercourt – 416-516-2531 – 5 Buxxx

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Knotty Knights - Lot 16, 1136 Queen St W, March 31, 10PM to 2AM, No Cover

End of month trash-fest. Lotsa punks, funks, and drunks. Get your weekend on every second Friday at THE LOT.

DJ Triple-X spins naughty toons for dirty minds all night long.