Weekend Forecast

So the weekend is approaching and if you are itching to get out and enjoy some good ole music, here's a couple of friendly suggestions:

Friday April 25

Cadence Weapon & Buck 65 @ The Music Hall

If I didn't have plans already tomorrow night, I would definitely be front and centre for this. This is possibly the most sensible and brilliant pairing of Canadian rappers ever. But considering how I don't regularly listen to much rap, I guess I can't make a proper judgement on this. I am very curious though, as to how the pair will fair in such a grandeur venue such as the Music Hall. I'll look forward to all the photos and miscellaneous You Tube clips I guess!

*tickets are still available at Rotate This and Soundscapes, $25

Saturday April 26

Northern State, D.R.I., Shitt Hottt @ Mod Club

I'll admit it, I mainly fell in love with Northern State because of their affiliations with Canada's beloved Tegan & Sara. But as time passed, I found myself really liking their latest album, Can I Keep This Pen? Now they're returning to Toronto, sans T&S, but it should still be as entertaining. Northern State truly knows how to throw a party and have fun. As for the opening acts, I don't know much about D.R.I., but I've heard nothing but positive remarks when it comes to Toronto's very own Shitt Hottt. And since I've already missed a handful of opportunities to catch them live, I'll finally be able to see for myself how good they are on Saturday night.

* tickets are still available at Rotate This and Soundscapes, $16

Born Ruffians @ Lee's Palace

This is definitely going to be the show of the night. Three things are basically stopping me from attending this: 1) I'm unfortunately under aged. 2) I already purchased my ticket for Northern State. 3) BR are playing a free in-store at Soundscapes the next day. So obviously, I would choose the free show. I'm poor, give me a break. BUT if none of the above issues apply to you, feel free to TRY getting tickets, as this show has been sold out for quite some time.

Sunday April 27

Born Ruffians @ Soundscapes (In-Store Performance) - As I've mentioned already, this should be a crowded gathering, so show up a little early!

** Sites: Soundscapes and Rotate This!

In other news, Sonic Boom has just announced an in-store performance by Seattle's Smoosh on Friday May 2 (they'll be in town, opening for the first of Tokyo Police Club's two sold out nights at the Opera House).

Hope everyone has an exciting and eventful weekend!