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 Georges A. Gauthier The @ruralalberta Are Consistently awesome. I enjoyed Nils’ little glimpses into the lyrics. But there was something extra special in the sauce tonight. In 15 years, across many shows, this was my favourite. The Rural Alberta Advantage / Julia Riolino Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier 3rd time’s the charm. Erin finally got the Karkwa experience I wanted for her. Having seen them at MTelus together & my catching them in Brussels in the Fall, we now saw them at Le Club Dix30 up close & personal & it was fantastic. Karkwa / Blesse Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Blesse opened for Karkwa and I was pleasantly suprised with their songs and energy. A good local band with prospects. Karkwa / Blesse Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier I first came across Jesse Mac Cormack at the folk fest 12 years ago. Yet no guitars in sight at his club-like electronic set at Ritz. It wasn’t a compete surprise, knowing his work as a producer, but it was unexpected. Although not at all unwelcome Jesse Mac Cormack / Kaya Hoax Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Last Dinner Party was good but they aren’t the arena band they strive to be just yet. Their sound is still flimsy and lacks resonance live. They have rest rest: power moves, costumes and anthems at the ready The Last Dinner Party / Miss Grit Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Dan Boekner has been around: Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, Operators, Divine Fits. Last night I heard him launch his new eponymous band. An unexpected treat, after his set of new music he dug into his back catalogue and reminded me (us) of our 20 year love affair with his rock. Dan Boeckner Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier You can be in love with an idea. Add a face or, in this case, a voice & the manifested idea is Feist. I love her music, her performance, her voice. I don’t know Leslie, but I’m in love with the idea of Feist. Sarah McLaughlan / Feist Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier I’ve seen Sarah McLaughlin before. But I don’t remember when? Her voice remains a national treasure, her ballad’s beautiful. But appart from a transcendent version of “Fear” I was unmoved by nostalgia for this bygone pop icon. I guess that’s why I forget. Sarah McLaughlan / Feist Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Last week I saw Andrew play with McLaughlin Tonight Brad Barr opened for Vollebekk. He had some stripped down Barr Bros. Songs + solo instrumental pieces. My fatigue, his meditative playing and the acoustics of Maison Symphonique put me in a trance-like state Leif Vollebekk / Brad Barr Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier On most metrics it was a great show: Leif Vollebekk was one n good form, bantering with the Maison Symphonique crowd, set list mixed new & old favourites, the band played well. That band, yeah… A bit loud for the venue, a bit too much for his style. Bigger isn’t always better Leif Vollebekk / Brad Barr Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Sometimes a band sounding like the album is exactly what you want. Other times you want something different from the live event. Helene Deland didn’t do much for me at Club Soda. Call me fickle, call me difficult to please, but it was lacklustre. Helena Deland Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier The purity of Cola’s music translates well live. They keep it simple, no extraneous banter or fussing about. Like their songs, it’s a lean show. They leap forth like an arrow, precise, energetic and straight to the mark. Cola / SNõõPER / The Retail Simps / Pressure Pin Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Big Brave was the worst show I’ve heard in a long time. Maybe ever. I have to believe Wattie couldn’t hear her own appallingly flat dissonance in her in-ear monitors. This was Guantanamo levels of sonic torture. A goddamn war crime. I ran away after 15 minutes Spiritual Poison / Big|Brave Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Amadou & Mariam. At first they seemed timid or maybe frail, but as the show went on, it’s as if they drew energy from the crowd. Ultimately it was an amazing and moving performance. Andrew Bird / Amadou & Mariam Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Nominally the headliner, the energy level and my personal enthusiasm came down a few notches from Amadou & Mariam the openers. Brad was great: his fiddling, whistling and singing are amazing. However, though impressed I was not moved. Andrew Bird / Amadou & Mariam Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier There was a symbiotic connection between crowd and performer. I’ve never seen crowd participation like this before. She’s quite the fun show. Santigold Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier Marika Hackman put on a paired-down set list, but her voice and charm came through more loudly. It was intimate, ghostly and lush. Just gorgeous. Marika Hackman Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier There’s a difference between artistry & craft. Spoon are great songwriters, but seeing them is watching professionals working hard at their craft. Not merely a well oiled machine but a precisely crafted Swiss timepiece! Spoon / A Giant Dog Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier K.T. Tunstall kicked off #Bourbon&Beyond with a spirited set of classics and great mash-up covers. Marking the beginning of an eclectic lineup of equally fantastic musicians. Bourbon and Beyond 2024 Oct 12, 2025
 Georges A. Gauthier M Ward was a name I’ve heard in my circle of tastes for a long time. Sure enough, he was really good. It didn’t move me, but it was entertaining. Beck / Maren Morris / The Wallflowers / Beth Hart / Arlo Parks Oct 12, 2025