Director: Rob Pilichowski, 2009
If you wanted to see electro-pop duo Woodhands play with Kids on TV and Holy Fuck on October 25, 2006 you had to follow these instructions: “1. Go to Sherbourne subway station. 2. In a newspaper box there will be maps that will show you how to walk from Sherbourne station to the Don Valley Brick Works! 3. The walk will be along a path bordered by bright orange tape. 4. Once you get there, it’s pay what you can + you should also bring your own booze.” Dan Werb and Paul Banwatt of Woodhands revisit the Brick Works reconstruction site and recount what happened next at Unknown Unknown, one of Toronto’s legendary illicit art and music parties. Beware: may contain traces of asbestos.
Archive for the ‘City Sonic Films’ Category
City Sonic: Woodhands at the Don Valley Brick Works
September 14, 2009City Sonic: Geddy Lee (Rush) at Massey Hall
September 13, 2009Director: Bruce McDonald, 2009
In June 1976, Rush ended their 2112 tour with three sold-out concerts at Massey Hall, an historic event at an historic venue. These shows were recorded for the double-live album All the World’s a Stage – an album that broke the band in the U.S., becoming their first Top 40 Billboard hit and paving the way for a string of famous Rush live albums. It was a first for Rush, but not the first time singer/bassist Geddy Lee felt magic on the stage at Massey. Geddy takes us on a tour inside the legendary concert hall and back to the 1970s to reminisce on how getting to watch Cream and Genesis rock Massey Hall as a star-struck teen set the stage for him to make rock music history there himself.
City Sonic: Barenaked Ladies at Ultrasound Showbar
September 4, 2009
Director: Peter Lynch, 2009
Barenaked Ladies got their start on MuchMusics Speakers Corner booth and the UltraSound Showbar down the street. Today, those spots are both gone. Drummer Tyler Stewart reminisces about the grassroots community that once dominated this stretch of Queen Street West.
City Sonic: Care Failure (Die Mannequin) at 102.1 The Edge
August 21, 2009
Director: Bruce McDonald, 2009
As a troubled teen confined to her bedroom by strict parents, Care Failure found her only solace in 102.1 The Edge, Torontos alternative rock station that plays music as reckless as she is. After starting a band of her own, Die Mannequin, her first record played over those same airwaves. Shortly afterwards, the band was invited to perform at the stations annual summer showcase, Edgefest. Years later, having toured with the likes of Guns n Roses and with several records to her credit, Care pit stops by The Edge to talk with DJ Dave Bookman about what the spirit of radio means to her from her formative years through to today. Featuring raw, live performance footage of Care in The Edge storefront studios, and a special appearance by her Die Mannequin partner in crime Tony Bleed.
Artist Announcement: Die Mannequin at CFNY
August 17, 2009
Care Failure stands ready to rock inside the studio at 102.1 The Edge
