kc Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 PJC presents SPIRAL BEACH http://www.spiralbeach.com http://www.myspace.com/spiralbeach Saturday, February 9th with guests... GOODSPELL http://www.myspace.com/goodspellmusic and THE ABBREVIATIONS http://www.myspace.com/abbreviation Doors 9pm, $5 (19+), $10 (under 19) www.pepperjackcafe.com @ Pepper Jack's 38 King William St. Hamilton (905)525-6666 SPIRAL BEACH BIO ,,,Ball’s release comes on the heels of the band’s first cross-Canada tour, a journey that Daniel describes as “mind-expandingâ€. However, this isn’t the band’s first major outing, as they’ve already toured in the United States with fellow Torontonians the Hidden Cameras last November, and again with Sloan this past spring. These successes on the road haven’t kept the band from finding a place for itself in Toronto’s thriving music community though, where their shows have become notorious for the raw energy and surprising musical ability that seems to draw both young and old crowds. “Definitely playing Elvis Mondays was a really important step for us†Daniel recalls, referring to the free monday nights at the Drake held by longtime Toronto music maverick William New. The band played his shows weekly surrounding the release of their 2005 independant self-titled debut, drawing bigger and more energized crowds with each successive gig. During that time they experimented with the visuals that now form an important part of their stage show, as well as introducing chaotic improvised sections into their sets, a move that never ceases to startle audiences into further appreciation for these young players’ natural charisma and enthusiasm onstage. In December of 2006, the band was featured on the cover of NOW Magazine, and has enjoyed the favour of music critics across Canada, with feature reviews in Exclaim, Eye Weekly, the Ottawa Express and popular music BLOG I(heart)music. A last-minute appearance on MTV Canada Live in July 2007 received praise for the band’s apparent disregard for the show’s sterile aesthetic, bringing a vibrant and much-needed splash of excitement to the typically tame studio taping. After spending much of the fall and winter on the road, Spiral Beach relocated to a converted barn outside Hamilton in February 2007 to record the material they had been touring, recruiting Hidden Cameras cellist Mike Olsen to co-produce and engineer. The well-rehearsed songs were recorded live off the floor. “It was like a document of what the band actually sounded like at that moment - we just wanted to perfect the sound we already had†says Daniel. After a week in New York City mixing with Medeski Martin & Wood producer Scotty Hard, the band literally went broke, returning to Toronto to let Airick and Daniel finish the project themselves. BALL is a collection of songs that musically reflect the kaleidoscopic live show that Spiral Beach puts on, full of ideas and textures that the band translates to the stage with expertise, where the visual and sonic elements complement each other perfectly. A genuine air of excitement surrounds this band, and their ambition and potential seems limitless. Spiral Beach is: Daniel and Airick Woodhead, Maddy Wilde, and Dorian Wolf. http://www.spiralbeach.com http://www.myspace.com/spiralbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Spiral beach is fuckin awesome... wish I was around for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I doubt I'll be at the PJC show but I'm definitely seeing these kids in Browntown on the Friday. They were great opening for Cuff The Duke last October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 You 2 guys are into them? Well I'm stoked even more so now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The Abreeves are a fuckin sweet band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Spiral Beach is the future! Don't miss 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 tis true... a killer band, especially considering they're all basically kids (sincerely doubt any of em are the ripe old age of 22)crazy energy and tight as foq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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