Dr. J Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 The SPADES @ the Pour House (Wm. & Geo. in the market) Fri Aug 27 & Sat Aug 28 @ 10:00 pm No cover charge. that's right no cover how friggin' sweet is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 what do you mean, 'skip the buzz' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 You got any more info on The Spades? A website or description or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 www.thespades.ca and freakin right chack these guys out. their shows are so energetic and tight - do not miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 The John Henry's will be there on September 4th. Moose told me TJH reminded her of the Spades, so there ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 but what buzz are you advising we skip?? this is whats really troubling me here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 For the record, the 27th and 28th are Monday and Tuesday. Unless you mean August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 i guess the buzz cant be that big... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Thanks Velvet that should be August. I made the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Poor GentleMonkey can't ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 i just caught a buzz, but i dont think its yours gentlemonkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Who's got Gentlemonkey's heady buzz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 As IF anyone skips a buzz............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpatguy Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I skipped a buzz last night.. worst mistake of the month.. easy.. I don't recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I'm on GM's side here, until someone rectifies this subject line for my little brain ain't no way I'm checking out this show. Clarity or death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 i'm pullin' for ya, we're all in this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Explaining oneself is usually a pointless exercise, but who can argue with Red Green. What I meant was: Rather than listen to what other people have to say about a band(the buzz), it is always better to listen to the band itself (the show). Hence skip the talk and catch the show. Nothing more, nothing less. You see I'm just not that clever...or subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Cool, I see the angle now although I think that "skipping the buzz" would be something that, I don't know, Cavern would issue to their prospective fans so they don't get caught up with all the people who say they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 For those who like the talk: The Spades are a 3 piece rock band from Peterborough, who just released their debut CD "Burning on Fumes" 10 original tunes ("intelligent songs that rock" as one writer put it). Recently the band has played with The Golden Dogs, The Tragically Hip, Wide Mouth Mason and have been joined on stage by James Gray of Blue Rodeo. On Sept. 12 they will join The Sadies, The Hip, Matt Good and others for a benefit concert on the grounds of the Royal Military College in Kingston. Those in that area can catch a live interview (and acoustic performance)by the band on K-Rock 105.7 (Sunday, Aug.29 8:00 pm.), those in Ottawa can catch the band at the Pourhouse this Fri & Sat. These guys rock big time. Take my word for it. Or........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 buzzzzzzzzzz.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Hope some of you folks can make it out to The Pour House tonight or tomorrow. The Spades really are a fun time (sorry for the initial confusion). If you do make it out, come up and say hi. I'm the guy who's not in the band but knows all the lyrics. Usually near the merch table...if there is any merch. Last week in kingston with The Golden Dogs, we were selling Phil Collins T-shirts, but got this scary reaction from their lead singer so we stopped. Go figure hehehehe Wherever you go, have a good one (and keep your stick on the ice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Do The Spades allow taping? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 I imagine they would, Brad. I'll try and track down someone in the band. If it's anything different than yes, I'll post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Cool. Note that, if I taped the/a show, I could just give the recording back to the band, as opposed to giving it to the public at large. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 I went to the show, and was very impressed. Comparisons to The John Henrys came to mind, but they're not an exact copy. TJH is a little more country (and has more members, which enriches/"spreads" the sound a bit more), The Spades are a little more rockabillish. The show was supposed to start at 10:00pm, and I think they hit the stage at 10:15pm, and then proceeded to do three sets, each of which was 35 - 45 minutes, which was a nice arrangement. The first set was good, the second set floored me (it almost erased any memory I had of the first set). With the guitar trio line-up, it almost sounded like a Slip cover band playing The John Henrys' greatest hits. Like TJH (and The Slip), the songs are written to be harder and more interesting than they have to be, with changes you couldn't see coming, but afterwards, could be the only thing that could have come. The songs varied from straight-up rockabilly, to solo acoustic guitar, to strange covers ("Stick Shifts And Safety Belts" by Cake, in particular), to country-ish stuff. No, not jammy (though I think they could do it if they tried), but fun end-to-end. As I said, the first set was good, the second set great, but when the bachelorette party (complete with one woman in a white dress and veil) came in, the third set was weird. The b.p. did, however, get up and dance, so they added both weirdness and enthusiasm to the mix. Velvet, I'd love to see a show with The Spades and The John Henrys. I'm not sure who would get opener vs. headliner status, so how about two (35-45 minute) sets each? Bill it as an alt-country meltdown at Babylon or something... Thanks, Dr. J, it was great hooking up with you, and having you intro me to the band. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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