kc Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 PJC presents The Junior Boys With guests: Laura Barrett: www.myspace.com/laurabarrett and ablockparentcommunity www.ablockparentcommunity.ca www.myspace.com/ablockparentcommunity and Gary Buttrum as guest selector. Tuesday, December 26th/Boxing Day Adv Tix: $10, $12 Day of show. Tickets available at Pepper Jack's and Dr. Disc Doors open at 9pm, 19+ www.pepperjackcafe.com 38 King William St. (Between James and Hughson) Hamilton (905)525-6666 www.myspace.com/juniorboys www.juniorboys.net Before there was Clap Your Tapes And Say Art Brut, there was Junior Boys: the proto-blog success story. Starting with a pair of mysterious twelves of smart, crisp electro-hooks, the releases were shrouded in abstract imagery and classic graphic design which hearkened back to the heydays of Factory, Mute and Some Bizzare. The music that poured forth was inspired by the past, present and future all. Last Exit, the album that followed, answered the promise, distilling the last twenty five years of electronic pop music into one potent potable. What followed was worldwide acclaim and live performances, including a marathon tour of North America with Caribou and The Russian Futurists that prevailed over heat stroke, jellyfish stings, speeding tickets, abandoned vehicles, vigilant customs agents and close encounters with quicksand & fuel pumps to deliver a series of uplifting shows that made the travellers forget their woes. Today, Junior Boys aren't so much a myth as a revelation. The Canadian-based duo have emerged with a pop statement that is easily one of best albums of the year. So This Is Goodbye is a work that exhibits a confident mix of focus, clarity and ambition. From the upbeat double A-side single "In The Morning"/"The Equalizer" (the former being a collaboration with tour mate, Andi Toma from Mouse On Mars), to the somber triptych that closes the album which touches such kindred spirits as Sylvian, Ferry and, yes Sinatra (as with their cover of the ol' blue-eyes classic, "When No One Cares). Junior Boys manage to tease soul and longing out of their machines in a way that few have dared try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'm jealous. I missed them in Amsterdam and this is four days before I'm back.. ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 heehee.. junior boys was one of the funniest shows i have seen. but i don't think it was supposed to be funny... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 heehee.. junior boys was one of the funniest shows i have seen. but i don't think it was supposed to be funny... ?lol i remember you sayin that the last time we were talking Junior Boys meggo! i'm not sold on them just yet but definitely curious enough to see them live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Good seeing you last night Kev-O. J-B's is worth a shot. They are really good at what they do, though not a sound for everybody's tastes.Definitely a show highlight me and many Hamiltonians this past summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 good seeing you too kenny!i'll be checking out this show, and i'm very interested in that show on the 30th too. that guy's stones throw mix is damn fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Oh man! this is crazzy. Laura is a friend of a friend... *wierd!* I might have to go say hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Tonight shall be fantabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
show---whore Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 heehee.. junior boys was one of the funniest shows i have seen. but i don't think it was supposed to be funny... ?lol i remember you sayin that the last time we were talking Junior Boys meggo! i'm not sold on them just yet but definitely curious enough to see them live.i was sold on them last time they played PJC.there great live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Last night's show was no laughing matter. This is some serious, down-tempo, sparse, dubby minimalist electronic music. I really enjoyed the Junior Boys live. Very refreshing!! I think now I'll be able to enjoy the 2 albums on a new level. I say check em out! It was a pretty full house too.. I'm estimating 175 people (?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I've been liking their new album "So This Is Goodbye" Wish they would play Ottawa sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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