Here are a selection of samples of some of the house shows hosted at 130 King St. North, of which the artists have made the recordings available for your listening pleasure.
Timber Timbre , Ghost Bees , Fall Horsie & Sing Leaf
To smooth the heartache of a Carl!! gone by, we hosted a beautifully mellow show for you. The haunting Timber Timbre joined forces with the Ghost Bees, Fall Horsie, and Sing Leaf, for a night full of friends and enchanting song. You opened a space in your hearts for what was to come.
Trevor James and the Perfect Gentlemen, L'embuscade & Whiteroom
The second show of the week brought a host of new bands to town. Stopping by on an eastern Canada tour was Ottawa's Trevor James and the Perfect Gentlemen (ex-The Architects). Joining them was the driving tension created by Montreal's L'embuscade, in town for their first time. And finally, Whiteroom.
Welcoming back a couple of friends, we had a nice sweet midweek show to start us out. James Kent was here having us all reminscing about a more pleasant past. The Boy From ET spun yarns from the fascinating perspective of Henry Thomas. And Lindsay Fitzsimmons won hearts with her endearing sincenrity.
The intent of this show was to expose us all to things we really should be hearing. There's an amazing variety of sonic textures available to us if we're open to them, and so I was so very excited to announce the lineup of this epic electronic-tinged show. Firstly, one of the bands most worthy of the buzz surrounding them, Winnipeg's Mahogany Frog. Last time they were here, precious few managed to experience the full-on glory of their set, but word has spread, and the 3' of room remaining, after their extensive gear arc, was be absolutely packed. Gregory Pepper brought an intelligently ecclectic sound to Waterloo for the first time. thisquietarmy and Millimetrik brought us a taste of the ambient electronics floating from Quebec. This was a chance to expose yourself to something out of the ordinary, something forward-looking, and something truly special.
For this show, we brought you a couple of institutions of one-man Canadian rock. Wax Mannequin was a tower of intensity, shooting flames from his eyes and electricity from his fingertips. The Kettle Black was a flurry of combat boots and fists flailing, ringing melodies out from every surface they struck. Smile Case was an overflow of emotion. Wax and the Kettle Black are longtime favourites of the showgoers at 130 King, and are something essential to experience. And the opportunity to see them together really made it convenient for all of you!
Brooklyn's The XYZ Affair rocked us poppily. Ketch Harbour Wolves made their 130 King St. N. debut, and lived up to the anticipation. And as though that weren't enough, we had Aurora's street beat, the Ruby Coast.
Mar 15, 2008
Forest City Lovers , One Heart Many Hands & Dan Fournier and the Pill
Our friends, the Forest City Lovers were celebrating the release of their new album, "Haunted Moon Sinking"! For the festive CD release show, we welcomed back the twisted burleque stylings of Dan Fournier and the Pill. And the driving offbeat pop of the multi-armed One Heart Many Hands. This one was a love-in for music that's changing this countryside.
Mar 10, 2008
Two Minute Miracles , Share & Dan Mangan
And by now, you all know how I feel about starting of a week with a show...that being that there is nothing better. Especially when we can start you off with a show like this. Courtesy of Canadian Music Week, all the killer bands are around, and we had some choice offerings for you. The east coast brought us Share, with their whimsical comforts, featuring one Mr. Andrew Sisk, also of The Sleepless Nights. From central Ontario, came the legendary Two Minute Miracles. And from the west coast, we featured the new hottness of Dan Mangan!
Mar 04, 2008
Laura Barrett , The Superfantastics & Moglee
Halifax's Indie Duo Supreme, The Superfantastics, and Toronto's calimba virtuoso, Laura Barrett, made triumphant returns to Waterloo this week. And, to make things even more special, it was a CD release for both bands! Joining them were K/W up-and-coming darlings, Moglee. Seriously, folks, this show was a real treat!
This show had been a LONG time coming. We were extremely proud to announce this show, featuring two bands, both forever friends of the house. For the D'Urbervilles, it was the Waterloo CD release for their greatly anticipated album We Are The Hunters. The D'Urbs left us with no choice but to dance along. And just when you thought you couldn't take any more, we brought out Waterloo's own BOCCE! This show changed lives.
If Owen had a birthday every day, we wouldn't need a heaven at the end of this life. Taco Tuesday came, and left with our hearts and minds. The Burning Hell instilled a fear of the afterlife as each audience member realized that after passing, they'd never experience the Burning Hell again. And Wax Mannequin enchanted and enthralled us all with his enormous presence and music channelled from a more exciting world.
Here came the funk! Back at 130 King St. N. was Slow Hand Motëm, in town in support of their limited vinyl release. Their slacker funk stylings are one of the most refreshing sounds out of SW Ontario right now. And from Halifax, came the pop sounds of Jon McKiel. His catchy melodies are the toast of the east coast, and we were lucky to have a chance to experience his music. This was Motëm's first return to 130 King since last Carl!, and was certainly a full moon party!
Chris Yang, Griffin & Rural Alberta Advantage - Heartfelt Heart Break (not for the faint of heart)
Firstly, it was the long anticipated Waterloo CD release for the Rural Alberta Advantage's debut full-length. Chris Yang was back after nearly a year, and we were all eagerly anticipating what he had in store for us. And Griffin won us all over with her captivating yarns.
This weekend's show "kicked it hardcore". Or so I've been informed. It was bursting with energy. B.A. Johnston was a force of nature, and we let him loose once again in our house. Horses are were anticipated for their first Waterloo appearance, and Raccoon Wedding unleashed the freneticism of their live show!
Midweek concerts are the perfect thing to break you out of the worn out patterns. And this one was perfect than most. We welcomed back our Haligonian friends, the Sleepless Nights for the Waterloo CD release of their new album, Turn Into Vapour. They're as close to an East Coast supergroup as there is. Casey Mecija, of Ohbijou, and Kat Burns, of Forest City Lovers each also be perfomed solo sets.
Jan 26, 2007
The Rudy Dubs & Ruthless Funk Robot
Dec 28, 2007
Milwaukee's Best, Light Rail Coyote & James McNeil
Our non-denominational winter solstice holiday celebration! Friends of 130 King St. N. returned to celebrate the return of both the sun and our scattered friends. From Halifax and St. John's returned our good friends in Fimo. Our friends Music Box came back from the studio to share in the festivities, and we welcomed for the first time at 130 King St. N. as a performer, a familiar face around here, recently returned from the big T, Nik Tsonis.
Languid Lotus CD Release, featuring BA Johnston, My Dad vs. Yours & Sam Coffey and the Iron Lungs
This was certainly CD release to remember. Our friends, the Languid Lotus project celebrated the release of their new album, with a killer lineup of bands in support. The disparate sounds took us from peaks of spoken word to the depths of roots music, from the eclectic uncertainty of indie rock, and to the soaring heights of post rock.
In all honesty, this was of the most beautiful shows possible in Canada. Three of the most magical musical acts currently performing converged on 130 King St. N.
In celebration of the momentous occasion of two years of shows, we welcomed some of our greatest friends and allies, Guelph's Elbow Beach Surf Club and Green Go, and a new incarnation of Brantford's best, as The Racoon Wedding. This was one crazy fun bash, and everyone came out and get their dance on!
It had been a while since we had done the singer-songwriter thing, so we caught up in a hurry with this show. Two singer-songwriters converged from across Canada, to 130 King St. N.!
Baby Eagle , Shotgun Jimmie & Construction and Destruction
For the second show of this week, we showcased a couple of Canadian indie movers and shakers. Baby Eagle is the solo act of Steve Lambke from The Constantines. Shotgun Jimmie is the solo act of Jimmie of Shotgun and Jaybird. And Construction and Destruction are up and comers from the east coast.
Monday shows! Best way to start a week. Always. Especially this week, started with TWO bands currently featured in the top ten on CBC Radio Three. From Vancouver, we featured Octoberman, and The Mohawk Lodge. Our good friend Leah Abramson, who played one of our first house shows, is playing with Octoberman, and was also featured doing her solo material for this show!
We were extrordinarily pleased to be welcoming Montreal's Torngat, and Guelph's The Magic. Torngat is one of the most exciting bands around these days, and includes Pietro Amato, who was last here with The Luyas. The Magic is an exciting new band from Guelph, featuring Geordie Gordon of The Barmitzvah Brothers, and the Salt Lick Kids, and Evan Gordon, of the Sad Clowns. This show was pretty unprecedented!
This October, we really "brought it" for you kids. This show brought back our friends the Ghost Bees of Halifax. Every time they play, a couple more friends are caught in their spell and spend the following couple of weeks wandering around starry-eyed. But we had them back anyway. Touring with them was Halifax's Fall Horsie, whose heartfelt folk won us over. And we finally managed to get K-W local Mike Daly here, who portions of your being with his gravelly musings.
The first full show of October was an epic return, featuring movers and shakers of the indie scene. Our friends The Winks, with their immersive live show, and both The Superfantastics and Blue Heeler had their first 130 King St N experiences.
Oct 5, 2007
Gallery Opening, featuring the art of Hayley Schmalz & Wax Mannequin
Opening of the inaugural show of our gallery space, showcasing the art of Hayley Schmalz. This show also featured the wonder that is Wax Mannequin.
In all seriousness, The Kettle Black was a flury of motion, from super technical bassing, to his stack of electronic looping wizardry, to the combat boots flying, and light show flashing. Team Rocket was here pumping the electro/punk sound, and Ben Andress was a flurry of intensity.
This was an amazing mashup show. We had for you, two east coast indie hip-hop celebrities, paired with the old-timey stylings of a terrific Montreal skiffle band. Best of all, it was a chance to welcome a bunch of friends back for what was a blast.
Warriorette, Sarah Mangle, Cassie Norton & Jordaan Mason
This was the most romantic show of the summer. A sunset show at an antiquated rail yard. The show was at the Waterloo Train Station, across from the Seagram Barrel Yards. Beautiful music in the beautiful outdoors.
Fimo CD Release, Rural Alberta Advantage & Church of Doubt and Dissent
It was the CD release show for Fimo, the first album release for Trepid in a long while. It was the first time we welcomed out friends, the incredible Rural Alberta Advantage. It was the first time for the Church of Doubt and Dissent of Montreal to play Waterloo. And finally, it was the goodbye show for Fimo, just because that's the way we roll.
The best kept secret this year! The Winks were back at 130 King St. N.! We were extremely happy to welcome back our friends The Winks. Perfectly complementing the puckish dramatic flair of The Winks was a one-man musical-play, performed by Henry, of Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs.
Richard Laviolette and His Black Lungs & Sleepless Nights
Richard Laviolette and His Black Lungs are finally made it out to K-W for their first show in town. You were familiar with all the pieces, but now you got to see the rock band together. And from Halifax, the Sleepless Nights collective! It was a night of collectives!
Blocks Recording Club invaded Waterloo! We brought you the opportunity to see 3 of the most fascinating Blocks Recording Club acts, in our very own 130 King Street North.
For the second show of the week, we brought you Owen Cherry's housewarming show! As the newest resident of 130 King St. N., he was put through the wringers and was made to play for a place to sleep. All kidding aside, I was extremely excited to host Knock Knock Ginger's first 130 King St. N. Show. Not to mention our good friends Fimo!
We saw B. A. Johnston at a house show -- the way he was meant to be seen. We hosted a Just Friends showcase here at 130 King St. N. That's right, for this night, Halifax took over, and we all experienced what that vibrant music scene has to offer.
Carl! Music Festival Day 3 - Arrows , Redstone Lake , Richard Laviolette & Chris Yang
Carl! was an enormous success, which we owe entirely to the bands who came out and shared their music, and the people who came out and made it all possible.
Carl! Music Festival Day 2 - Special Purpose , The Luyas , People for Audio, Wax Mannequin
Carl! was an enormous success, which we owe entirely to the bands who came out and shared their music, and the people who came out and made it all possible.
Carl! Music Festival Day 1 - Elbow Beach Surf Club, Green Go & Slow Hand Motëm
Carl! was an enormous success, which we owe entirely to the bands who came out and shared their music, and the people who came out and made it all possible.
For the second show of the weekend, we brought you two anticipated Albertan bands. There's a lot of buzz around the driving agression of Desiderata, and their touring partners Atrophy Manuscript.
Water Colour, Katie Stelmanis & Grandmother Willow
With Carl! just around the corner, we warmed up with an intense weekend of music. Ryan Carley, of Ohbijou, We're Marching On & Social Arts Club fame, graced us with his solo project, Water Colour. Katie Stelmanis, of Galaxy, dazzled us each with her dramatic operatic stylings. Ben Ong, of Bocce, surprised us all with his new solo project Grandmother Willow.
Mahogany Frog, Dan Fournier and the Pill & Music Box
If you weren't in Port Dover getting your Friday the Thirteenth fix, this was the place to be. Mahogany Frog was a spaceship of cosmic gear, Dan Fournier and the Pill were inflamed, and Music Box shocked us all with their tight sound.
Edmonton's The City Streets played 130 King St. N. on their way from CMW on a whirlwind tour to SXSW! These guys are an amazingly hard working band that we were very fortunate to have by. Fire Hydrant was in from Toronto spreading the good word. And finally Burn Planetarium, of Guelph/Bradford, a definite up-and-comer, gave us a chance to beat the hype and see them first.
Ahhhh...the Forest City Lovers at a house show. What more could one ask for, save Missing Matter and Elsa Jayne. Which by no small coincidence is exactly what we gave you.
Richard Laviolette, Chris Yang, Griffin & Ryan Newell
On the eve of an east coast tour, Richard, Chris, Griffin, and Ryan stopped by for a collaborative show, filled with singalong, counterpoint, and harmonies.
One Heart Many Hands , Jonas Bonnetta & Friday's Morning Regret
In case you hadn't heard, we hosted a stop for the indie supertour of Friday Morning's Regret, Jonas Bonnetta and One Heart Many Hands! If one of these bands you have not yet seen, you'd best be heading out and doing your best to see them when next you have the chance.
Households, Griffin & the True Believers, Slow Hand Motëm, & Tamsen & Elliot
Final 130 King St. N. show of 2006! And what a way to ring it out. It was a mega cd-release show, celebrating the new releases of both the Burnt Oak sampler, "You and Yours", and a NEW HOUSEHOLDS record, "Bullrushes will grow"!
Flotilla graced us with their extremely imaginative, intricate arrangements. Mark N shared his striking melodies and innovative looping. And this event was our first opportunity to see the new local breakout, Fimo.
A night of firsts and lasts. It was our first time hosting Vancouver's The Kettle Black, and Toronto's Bellevue. It was also our final chance to experience our good friend Matt Perpick's wild show before his emmigration to America. AND it was Bellevue's CD release!
Nov 12, 2006
One Year of Shows! Richard Laviolette, Ghost Bees & Ryan Stanley
As a featured performer of that first show, it's only fitting that we welcomed back our good friend, Richard Laviolette. Touring with him, here
then out east, were the haunting sounds of Halifax's Ghost Bees. And to round out the evening, a long-time favourite of ours, Ryan Stanley. This was a night of celebration, filled with great music and grand ideas. It was wonderful seeing everyone out!
Oct 24, 2006
Tamsen & Elliot tour stop - Tamsen & Elliot, Slow Hand Motëm, and Kaizen
Much foot stomping! The funk was brought.
Oct 19, 2006
The Scramblies , Matt Perpick, Freud
Ol' timey finger-pinkin' and kazoo! Upright bass and acoustic guitar meet hip hop! Triumphant returns!
Sept 30, 2006
The Winks, Vincat, Elbow Beach Surf Club
Birthday Party Show! This show was in support of The Winks' upcoming album, and was absolute insanity. Hundreds of balloons falling from the sky, air filled with confetti, party hats, and birthday cake.
Aug 24, 2006
Burnt Oak Showcase/CTRPLLR show - Richard Laviolette , Tamsen & Elliot , Tell the Divers
Aug 17, 2006
Motion Picture Cinema, What Seas What Shores , Nick Storring
This was something of a dream show for us. It was crazy night of experimental, post-rock, progressive, and all-round pleasant sounds. This was the final show of Motion Picture Cinema. Nick Storring really elevated the show with an insane live-sampling set. What Seas What Shores played an amazing set of really beautiful sounds, after an incredibly close call with their van.
Aug 4, 2006
Richard Laviolette , Chris Yang , Matthew Perpick
The heat broke tonite, so the show was approximately -10000 degrees of hot. In terms of temperature. It was like +100000 degrees of hotness, in terms of music.
Jun 30, 2006
The Get Sets , The Chemical Swings , Campfire Bonfire, Matthew Perpick
A terrifically fun show in the heat of summer, featuring two killer bands on tour from Montreal, the Get Sets, and the Chemical Swings. Campfire Bonfire of Oshawa slayed, and Matt Perpick's ragtag crew kept it all real.
Richard Laviolette > photo, Chris Yang > photo, Griffon > photo
We welcomed our friends back for was certainly another magical night and show to remember.
Mar 4, 2006
Richard Laviolette, Griffon, Households, Chris Yang , Lauren Gallaccio
Chris Yang, Richard Laviolette, and Households were on another east coast tour, and agreed to rock Waterloo once again. Households and Chris Yang each have new albums out this year. And we're always very fortunate to have a chance to hear Lauren Gallaccio perform. Griffon was a last minute surprise addition, on tour from NY, and graced us with her sweet melodies.
Leah Abramson , Thousand Dollar Wedding, Matthew Perpick, Freud
Leah Abramson, a singer/songwriter from Vancouver, managed to squeeze in a stop in k-w, and we were pretty lucky to have her play. Intelligent, melancholic melodic refrains. Thousand Dollar Wedding returned to the tri-cities area, bearing rock. Matthew Perpick dusted off the old diamond studded jumpsuit and performed again, alone this time, some softer, pretty stuff. Freud brought the delicate to frenetic acoustic guitar rock
Nov 11, 2005
Chris Yang , Richard Laviolette , Lauren Gallaccio, Freud
This was the first house show hosted at our new home. It was an amazing night and we made some great friends. In the midst of a Quebec/New York/Ontario tour, Chris Yang and Richard Laviolette managed to squeeze a house show appearance into their schedules. It was a night of beautiful music.
, Ghost Bees 