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The CowgirlsA concert review of the provocative bluesy rock band that’s turning heads.
Courtesy of Cravery
It’s poetry beat box meets string quartet. “This is the grey area of rock and roll,” C.R. Avery tells the Toronto crowd Thursday night at CBC’s Glenn Gould studio as he launches into his mish-mash of bluegrass, funk, folk, rock and comedy. I could have been at the Dakota tavern on Ossington Street, or, once the beat boxing through the harmonica started, at a club in the Entertainment District. At first I wasn’t so sure, but as soon as the violins were in full-throttle alongside electric guitar and cello thumping, I felt as though there was a viscous trampoline seeping into my body. I just wanted to get up and bounce.
Our Rodeo Rocker gets his groove on amongst Toronto hipsters at Wrongbar.
Courtesy of Hanasvibe_
This past Thursday I went to Wrongbar on Queen West to check out The Main Thing. I originally hadn’t planned on writing a review for the show, but once the band hit the stage I knew I had to get the word out. It was packed and you could practically smell the sexual tension – but for good reason. With seamless grooves that reflected the influences of groups such as Sly And The Family Stone and Maceo Paker, people had no choice but to dance dirty.
Our Rodeo Rocker reviews Rich Aucoin, Lioness, and Everything All The Time.
Courtesy of Rob Fournier
It was Saturday night, and I’d just finished an incredibly “efficient” business meeting at the Filmores Hotel, followed by chicken curry poutine, followed by a cab straight to the Horseshoe Tavern. Needless to say, the night was starting off well. I waited in the front section of the bar for my friend and photographer Rob Fournier, and watched as the first act took the stage. Once he arrived, we approached the girls guarding the entrance into the back of the bar. Clearly, security was tight for this event.
Our interview with the amazing Torontonian Pop/Folk singer: Jesse Labelle.
Courtesy of Jesse Labelle.com
With the launch of his first album, Perfect Accident just around the corner, Jesse Labelle is over the moon. His music has already been compared to legendary artists such as John Mayer and Coldplay (his lyrics melting the hearts of everyone who hears them), but Jesse sets himself apart with a humble personality and personal devotion to his fan base. Together, the Cowgirls chatted with him about his inspiration, his favourite spots in Toronto, and yes – his past girlfriends.
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