JOSH GEDDIS | E. BROOD OPENER

Josh Geddis opened for Elliott Brood last Thursday. I only caught the last half of the set, but to say the least it really set the mood for what was to come.
After importing their CD to my iTunes, I noticed it's listed under the 'Rock' genre, which doesn't really do it justice. However, neither does 'Country' or 'Rock-Country'. Oh, the days of cross genre breeding. I'm really not big on country or pop-country music itself, but I'm pretty open to some of its cousins. I'm also not good at describing music. You'll have to look them up.  (ah yes, indie/acoustic is more like it)
These guys had a great live sound that was easy on the ears, just as country-ish music can be when it's playing right in front of you on a twinkly stage over a few starter beers. Another good thing: They gave away their full-length 10 track CD Yellow Tent for FREE. Great way to get people to take it home for another listen.
  
Since I was there early and with a camera, I got a few courtesy practice shots in because opening bands need a little camera love too.

 [I'm mighty proud of this one.]

ELLIOTT BROOD @ CTO

So, ELLIOTT BROOD made it back to London and played a show at CTO tonight. [SEE PHOTOS]

I didn't know much about this band going in to the show other than what I had worked on for Episode 1 but they certainly won me over. Their set was full of non stop energy I wasn't expecting; danceable energy [always a bonus]. I could barely keep up on the dance floor, and these guys were strumming and drumming their arms off with lights blazing on them for nearly two hours. Great performance. They even handed out pots and pans for the last few songs, for a little audience participation; with little dance space, what a productive way to burn some energy. For the first half they got everyone all pumped up, and then let them all bang it out. [yup]

I'm also surprised/kinda proud this band has 2 parts product of Windsor, ON, my own hometown. Though they didn't form the band until after the move to Toronto. Anyways, check out their album Mountain Meadows. Give it a full listen.

To see some of their live stuff, and interviews with the band, check out LC 03 01 "Give it a Full Listen"

Since tonight was a night for the team to relax and enjoy Elliott Brood, we didn't bring along any video cameras, but I did get some photographs for your viewing.

LC SSN 03 EP 01 | GIVE IT A FULL LISTEN

Finally! London Calling Episode 1 is complete!

In "GIVE IT A FULL LISTEN" Drew sits down with Elliott Brood to talk about their most recent album Mountain Meadows. During Canadian Music Week he caught up with Great Lake Swimmers who have been nominated at this year's Juno's. 
Josh the Intern talks with Alan Cross on the phone about his favourite 'full listen' albums. Brasstronaut talks a bit about the meaning behind their first full length Mt. Chimaera, and Pat Tiffin takes it to da streets to see what albums out there people are listening to front to back.  

It's all right here at BlackDogMedia!

LC 03 EP 01 PT 01 from BDM on Vimeo.

LC 03 EP 01 PT 2 from BlackDog Media on Vimeo.

LC 03 EP 01 PT 03 from BlackDog Media on Vimeo.

LC 03 EP 01 PT 04 from BlackDog Media on Vimeo.

STAY TUNED FOR EPISODE 2: "HOLY FUCK"

Like what you see? Like what you hear? EXPERIENCE MORE:

Elliott Brood | Great Lake Swimmers | Brasstronaut | Josh The Intern | Pat Tiffin

SNEAK PEAK | BRASSTRONAUT

Hey all! As the first episode of London Calling Season 3 is being reconstructed, I've come across a lot of excess footage from the Brasstronaut show from a few weeks back.
We'll be squeezing them in for the LC Concert Series segment, but I couldn't wait, so here's a sneak peak at their live show and some of the questions Drew got to throw their way.

SNEAK PEAK | BRASSTRONAUT from BlackDog Media on Vimeo.

Stay tuned with us to see the interview, and more of their live performance!
You can watch London Calling on Rogers TV | Local Channel 13

-Brit | BDM

BRASSTRONAUT | MAR 11 | CTO

Just got back from the BRASSTRONAUT | YUKON BLOND show at CTO tonight. We got lots of great concert footage and interviews with the kind Vancouver lads from Brasstronaut.
They put on an awesome show and even had a couple 'biggest fan' hecklers...but more of that later. | The video segment is coming soon, but just to tide you over, here's a little snapshot preview!