Hey folks, this is Matt writing from Deryl "SLOAN NET's BEST
FRIEND" Gallant's computer at his house because my University is closed now.
Amyway I'll skip to the chase and tell you cats about the hottest show
to hit this frigid town since the Doughboys back in July.
The show started off with North of Oblivion but I call them North of
Nowhere. The songs sucked and so didn't the asshole musicians ( except for the
replacement bass player ). It was a hard core Mettalica original band which
was
fronted by CIMN's worst nightmare. Finley Martin who is the Student Union's
President passed a bill that would get rid of all the all ages shows at the Barn
in the future...he is a big asshole.
Anyhoo, T42, fresh off their Colonel Gray Battle of the Band's win
put on
a spectacular show. Their set was so tight that a nuclear bomb wouldn't
distract
them. Their spectacular power pop made for some cool moshing/dancing for the
mainly under 17 crowd that was present. Danny and Andrew even told Finley
off on stage, much to the delight of the audience that will have to wait at
least another year just to be able to come and see their favourite bands
play at the Barn.
Strawberry gave a very interesting version of their songs "I'm a
Train" and "Only Son". The set had little energy, probably cuz they played
last night at Pat's Rose and Grey until 1:30. Still the people were not
dissapointed as they introduced a couple of new songs...one of them was
incredible but I forget the name (doh). For those of you who may come to
Charlottetown for a little visit, drop by the Island Rock Cafe which will
have Strawberry play every Thursday until the spring.
Then came Thrush Hermit. Holy sshhishcabob...they were amazing.
This was the second time I have seen them and the first for many in the pit
and on the outskirts of the pit. They blew us away with "Claim to Lame" and
"Patriot". And Rob broke his little g-string (teehee) and so "All Dressed
Up" was scaled down to a power trio with Joel holding his own. They
dedicated the entire set to Bernadine Hall which is a female residence here
at UPEI ( are they that despaerate? ) The last two songs "French Inhale"
and "The Great (PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND)" caused the young crowd to get rid off
all their anger about the infamous bill in the pit...it wasn't violent but
it had the most teenage energy I have ever witnessed...G.P.O. blasted the PA
system as Rob, Ian and Joel all jacked up their amps to eleven for the final
song.
It was a great show and I had the honour of interviewing the
Hermits. Thumbs up for kindness and honesty (seriously).
Oh by the way Carol, Ian does not apologize for anything...he made a
mistake and that is that...maybe you should phone him again.
This has been Matt reporting from dullsville turned
partyville (at least for tonight).
I would love to hear comments and or stories from others who
have seen Thrush Hermit.
Don't reply here...reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or post on
the Sloan Net. Thanx.
Hey there...I might as well kill two birds with one computer!!!
It's Deryl Your fav poster!!! Anyway...north of oblivion from my point of
view were tight...but I had to laugh when Finley boy swung the ol' guitar
around his back and started doing pelvic thrusts directed in joel's direction!!!
Their Bon jovi meets megadeath sound was....interesting!! That's all I can
say about them....Oh but matt's enthusiasm on stage was unbleivable. he
never moved smiled or breathed. He begged me all day to play for them but I
refused!!
T42, wow...I've been so impressed with these guys lately. They've
really buckled down and made themselves a lot of fans with their cute faces
and rockin sound. They also commented on the pathetic bill passed. They
thanked mr finely personally for ruining most bands future!!!
Strawberry's slow moody set showed another side to them. although
there was little energy there was an unspoken comunnicationbetween them adn
the crowd.
You could feel how tired they were!! But towards the end they blew me away
with their new songs!!
Thrush hermit was a first for me. 'twas a cherry!!!! I've never
moshed like this besides the doughboys, as matt said!! I got kicked and
punched and thrown around and It was amazing. Pain is good!! Towards the
end my legs felt lost and so did the rest of me, but I had enough energy to
blare out french inhale while trying to get up off the floor for one more
scream. ahhhh!! it was sooo cool. Joel can move around I tell ya!! Ian
had fun trying to kick up at hte low ceiling and well...joel had no problem
skinning his head on it.
I love his guitar....I want one!! ANyway, now that you've read two reviews
on the same show I shall sleep my pain off. Later,
Deryl;
