kc Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 The show is this Saturday at Pepper Jacks. I've heard nothing but good things, including their past two albums. I don't think many Hamiltonians have seen them(besides the Rev) myself included. It's FREE before 10pm. Del may be making a guest appearance Comments?? Saturday, March 5th THE SPADES @ The Pepper Jack Cafe 38 King William, Hamilton FREE BEFORE 10PM, $5 after 10. 2 Sets www.thespades.ca www.pepperjackcafe.com THE SPADES Relying on craft, not gimmick, James McKenty and The Spades are a high-energy band who draw musical inspiration from classic Rock'n'Roll and infuse it with a youthful vibrancy which is all their own. Formed in 2002, the trio of James McKenty (vox/guitar), Winchester Street (drums), and Chachi Robichaud (bass) deliver a solid, vigorous live show which excites audiences and critics across the country. Blending infectious rhythms, vocal harmonies, and skillful, soaring guitar,to create a seamless sound which belies their age. With producer Gord Sinclair (Tragically Hip), JMATS worked on capturing a live, raw sound at The Hip's Bathouse Studio for their debut album" Burning on Fumes" , Released August of 2004. Growing up out of the fertile music community of Peterborough Ontario , the band's members have played and recorded with some of Canada's leading musicians, including The Sadies , The Silver Hearts , and The Tragically Hip . They are influenced by the music which surrounds them; their community and friends as well as the larger Canadian scene. JMATS in 2004 opened for The Tragically Hip twice playing in front of crowds of 15,000+ in Sarnia and also being part of "Across The Causeway" in Kingston!.As well as opening for The Hip, JMATS have shared bills with such Great Canadian Artist's such as Matt Mays, Cuff The Duke, Jim Cuddy, Matthew Barber, Matthew Good Band, Wide Mouth Mason, Joel Plaskett, Brothers in Stereo, The Golden Dogs, The Sadies, The Trews, Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir, April Wine and International artist's Seether The Blind Boys of Alabama and The Blind Boys of Alabama... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 They're also cool with taping, so if there's anybody in Hamilton who can record them, it'd be a great thing. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Fack! I'm working night shift on Saturday, I have been wanting to see these guys for a long while. I guess I'll just have to make a field trip up to Peterborough sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 mayonnaise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Comments?? they put on a great show have seen them many times in Peterborough at the MoHo and it has NEVER disappointed. they only have 1 cd to my knowledge, and James has a solo cd heard they have been recording some new material for there next definately go check them out I guess I'll just have to make a field trip up to Peterborough sometime soon. St. Patty's Day Bash w/ Cuff The Duke & James McKenty & The Spades @ The Trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Hopefully Essau will bring his gear, The slowcosater show he taped sounds great. I was thinking of James McKenty's solo cd as a "spades" cd. Oops. Thanks Cowboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 ARE THE SPADES GONNA ROCK THE HAMMER??? Four out of five dentists say "yes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 fu©k YES This is going to be a good show. Hamiltonians, I beseech you. Price is not keeping you from this show, all you need to do is get there before ten and avoid cover. Even after 10, 5 bucks ain't much and you're putting it in the pockets of a great rock and roll band. They don't 'jam' in the sense that we are used to in our little scene, but they have chops, harmonies and fantastic songwriting. This isn't a pop radio buzz band, I really believe these guys are a serious, raw, rock and roll ensemble. We'll be retiring to my abode for libations etc etc post-show, so that will be a good time. If you've never met me, come down to the show, ask kc and he'll point me out. Anybody coming from out of town, I have plenty of crash space at varying degrees of comfort, couches and stray matresses, floor matresses, etc. So come on down, they're a good band, we'll all get drunk and have a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 ARE THE SPADES GONNA ROCK THE HAMMER??? Four out of five dentists say "yes" What did the fifth dentist say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Hey Rev, (or anyone who's seen 'em) would you say their grooves are totally danceable? The "neil young" reference makes me wonder if they're more a comfy sofa band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Not a comfy sofa band... Straight up rock! Great band, I really hope things work out and I can make it... Check them out if you can, they are absolutely worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 You better fu©kin' make it. I'm not getting all dolled up up for nothin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I'll be in Hamilton, just not sure about The Spades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 And there's room at my place for you and your boyfriend if worse comes to worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 these guys are the real deal. Saw them with cuff the radiohead and the spades (only) rocked the starlight here in KW. Go and see the spades and you will love'm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWB Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 What did the fifth dentist say? ppzzzzzzzzzzz.....wah...wah..wah..wah...wah...wah..wah...droooollll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hey Rev, (or anyone who's seen 'em) would you say their grooves are totally danceable? The "neil young" reference makes me wonder if they're more a comfy sofa band? Hey Deb, like Del said, not a comfy sofa band. As per the Neil Young reference, think more Are You Ready For The Country than Cowgirl In The Sand. I've seen the band twice, both times doing short sets at the Horseshoe, but I've seen them bust out shades of rock, surf, and countrified twang. You won't groove like you did at the Fat Cats show, but I don't forsee myself standing still while they're on. I'll probably be bopping about in a somewhat inebriated state. You and Dr. EM should come out, if you can make it. In other news, I'm going to be talking to the band Friday morning on my radio show. CFMU 93.3 FM in Hamilton, http://cfmu.mcmaster.ca . We may have a giveaway or two, so tune in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 you steeltowners are in for a good night. these guys are great. their energy is incredible. i have never felt the desire to get into a comfy sofa at a spades show --- in fact there are some times when i just have to stand up, wherever i am, and start shakin it with any luck you'll get to hear them do neil's words :: james has blown me away with that one before. it looks like a few patchers are getting organised to head down for the show, but i don't think i'll be one of them enjoy the rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Saw them with cuff the radiohead and the spades (only) rocked the starlight here in KW. aw, really? i've seen cuff the (radiohead) a couple times and loved their shows.... love their album too ---- do you not dig their sounds, or were they especially sucking or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Hopefully Essau will bring his gear, The slowcosater show he taped sounds great. Thanks kc I was happy with the results,although some complained it was too loud,aww well,can't please em all I guess and yeah,I'll be down to record it.Been wanting to see these guys for awhile now after reading about them on here. See ya there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 and yeah,I'll be down to record it. hey this is great news. If there is anyone who has never heard the band, here is a cut from their "Burning on Fumes" CD: Apple of My Eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Here's an article from this week's View Magazine on the Spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. J Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Had hoped to be there tonight when this question becomes a mute point, but alas it doesn't look like it's possible.... Have fun folks and good luck with the taping, Esau. Gonna be a great nite of rock & roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 In!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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