Triple-X / TRADE Magazine Launch Party

What an amazing night. The "injured" members of The Secret Handshake took to the stage shortly after 11pm and left just before the walls were about to come crashing down. The amount of energy driven angst from these boys is something that needs to be spread throughout the city. A good 30-minute set satisfied the crowd of onlookers. Dance Yourself To Death (featured in TRADE) jumped into the action around midnight and had their legion of fans begging for more. I still can't help myself singing along to the Teenage Kicks cover and hopefully they will include it on their forthcoming CD they are currently working on.

DJ Triple-X provided the interlude noises with a great selection of local indie bands that included Ratsicule, Uncut, Magneta Lane, LOE, Controller/Controller and more.

Everyone received a copy of TRADE which featured some amazing articles on many interesting Toronto based artists. This is a great quarterly zine worth checking out. Help support independent artists by attending shows and purchasing products.

The Bagel, 285 College St @ Spadina, Friday Sept 2, 10PM-2AM

Triple-X Thursdays

Smiling Buddha, 961 College St @ Dovercourt, Sept 8, 10PM - 2AM

Alternative Dance Party - No Cover - Get Twisted

Knotty Knights - Lot 16, 1136 Queen St W. Friday Sept 9 10:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH / TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PARTY

Come and hang with the beautiful people as the 30th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival takes over Toronto once again for the biggest party in the city. You never know who is in town or where they will be.

Knotty Knights @ Lot 16 is all about the incognito vibe. Tonight we're going to party like it's...well, September 9th, 2005. This bi-weekly night has been attracting a regular following of scenesters who come out for the great atmosphere, no attitude, awesome staff and crack-ass tunes.

DJ Triple-X spins an array of eclectic music from 60's acid flashbacks and 70's disko and punk, to the latest alt-indie-electronica. Requests are encouraged.

SIOUXSIE, LE TIGRE, BAUHAUS, THE FAINT, NINA HAGEN, MIA, IGGY POP, BOWIE, NEW ORDER, LESBIANS ON ECSTASY, THE CURE, ECHO, KILLERS, SISTERS OF MERCY, BLOC PARTY, THE FITNESS, ADULT, METRIC, JOY DIVISION, ROMEO VOID. MAGAZINE, MINISTRY, THE CULT, THE FALL, IAM ROBOT, LADYTRON, PEACHES, CHICKS ON SPEED, TONES ON TAIL, PLACEBO, HOLE, STRANGLERS, VIBRATORS

Tonight also features the launch of the new fall menu items, which will be available for sampling throughout the evening.

As always, never a cover.