Title: Moses Mayes
Location: Pyramid Cabaret, Winnipeg
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Date: 2008-12-27

Moses Mayes has a funk sound that reminds me a little of 70s mixed with a martini lounge vibe. Since 1999, Mayes has been touring with one of the best jazz/funk live performances out there. Mayes has shared the stage with legends Herbie Hancock and James Brown and his CDs have sold thousands. His most recent stuff combines jazz, house and pop into something you can dance to regardless of the nightclub you’re in. With an album that has won the 2007 WCMA for Best Instrumental, Moses is sure to continue pumping out great music. Check him out in Winnipeg on December 27th at the Pyramid Cabaret.

Brian Borcherdt (of Holy Fuck) is touring with Martha Wainwright to promote his new solo release ‘Coyotes’, released on October 7th thru Toronto-based label Hand Drawn Dracula.

Brian began playing music in rural Nova Scotia where he founded Canada’s first not-for-profit collaborative label, Dependent. After having left Novia Scotia and worked in film, he decided to go back to music, his true passion. After a few years with Canadian indie pioneers By Divine Right, Brian continued touring, playing with Holy Fuck and working on his solo career. Take the time to relax and be mellow with Brian Borcherdt at any of the below shows:

Nov 28 The Commodore Vancouver w/ Martha Wainwright
Nov 30 Grand Theatre Calgary w/ Martha Wainwright
Dec 01 Myer Horowitz Theatre Edmonton w/ Martha Wainwright
Dec 02 Broadway Theatre Saskatoon w/ Martha Wainwright
Dec 03 Pyramid Cabaret Winnipeg w/ Martha Wainwright
Dec 05 Gig Theatre Kitchener w/ Martha Wainwright
Dec 06 Danforth Music Hall Toronto w/ Martha Wainwright

The Waking Eyes were among the bands busking for change on October 2 in Toronto. Here they are outside the Horseshoe Tavern performing a cover of The Weakerthans – One Great City. All money raised went to War Child Canada. Other bands included Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, and Die Mannequin.

The Waking Eyes are Rusty Matyas, Joey Penner, Matt Peters and Steve Senkiw. The group formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 2001 as more of a musical collective and recording project than a band proper. From the beginning they have refused to be one-dimensional and predictable, with the only constant in their sound coming from their distinct songwriting style. Their debut album Combing The Clouds is a rich tapestry of neo-psychedelic and orchestral pop recorded in various basements, garages and bedrooms in Manitoba. It was released to critical acclaim on Endearing Records in 2002.

Soon after they signed with Coalition Records and recorded the rock album, Video Sound, in Toronto. After extensive touring over the next couple of years and finally solidifying their membership, The Waking Eyes went home to work on something new. From the fall of 2005 until the summer of 2007 they wrote and recorded far too many songs to count. After the dust had settled they were left with a 3-CD set of B-sides and rarities (Operation Walter Prychodko), two side projects (Rusty’s Terrier and Matt’s Royal Canoe) and the real prize – a full length album called Holding On To Whatever It Is. The album was recorded and co-produced by John Paul Peters in Winnipeg and will surely be something completely unexpected. The group is currently preparing for the release of this new record in the coming summer. Matt and Rusty contribute their voices and accompany them with melodies and chords played on guitars and keyboards. Steve counts from 1 to 4, sometimes to 6, and hits things precisely with sticks and feet. Joey makes his bass sound like a soul singer.

30 Oct 2008 20:00 Power 97 Power Ball Winnipeg, MB
5 Nov 2008 20:00 LiVE Lounge Ottawa, ON
6 Nov 2008 20:00 El Mocambo Toronto, ON
13 Nov 2008 20:00 El Mocambo Toronto, ON
20 Nov 2008 20:00 El Mocambo Toronto, ON

“Blues for people who hate blues,” as I’ve praised before. They distill rock ‘n’ roll, punk and country into their heady house-rockin’ punch. Give them a stage, any stage and they’ll put on the best show they can for whoever’s there. Each one is a seasoned pro on their instrument of choice but, never afraid to take chances, the boys are fond of switching it up in an on-stage game of musical chairs. To quote a much used and abused cliche, The Perpetrators have to be seen to be believed.

So go see them!

Upcoming shows:
Sep 26, 2008 9:00 PM Queen’s Hotel Station Dryden, ON
Sep 27, 2008 8:00 PM House Concert Red Lake, ON
Oct 16, 2008 1:00 AM Starlite Room Edmonton, AB
Oct 19, 2008 8:00 PM Western Canadian Music Awards Edmonton, AB
Oct 24, 2008 10:00 PM High & Lonesome Club Winnipeg, MB
Oct 25, 2008 10:00 PM High & Lonesome Club Winnipeg, MB

Wintermitts are Lise Monique, David Thomas Manzl, Shane McMillan, Swann Barrat and Trevor Dunnett, a force of unique musical talent you cannot help but love. Wintermitts have a bilingual set list and a full length album “Cascadia Fault”. The recording took place in the wet Vancouver Winter of 06/07. They recorded all the music on this lovely little compact disc huddled in the dry warmth of Shane’s living room, the Lise Monique Manor, the Sullivan family basement and producer Christian Chaumont’s bedroom.

Wintermitts have opened for such acts as Julie Doiron, You Say Party! We Say Die! and Laura Barrett amongst other great local Vancouver talent. The ‘mitts self released a full album July 2007, co headlined a cross Canada tour with Portico in August 2007, including a stop at Sappy Fest in Sackville NB.

Fall 2008, the five ‘mitts, will be putting out a little cd with much love called “Heirloom”. The cd produced by Shawn Cole (You Say Party! We Say Die) and co-produced by Futcher (the be good tanyas) has songs that will make you shake that ass of yours and maybe cry a little while you’re doing that. mom approved, we can’t forget that one. fuck there are even handclaps.

13 Sep 2008 21:00 WM CD RELEASE – w/ Hannah Georgas Vancouver, British Columbia
16 Oct 2008 21:00 Railway club w/ greenbelt collective, lala Vancouver, British Columbia
17 Oct 2008 21:00 WCMA Showcase -The Artery w/ GBC and others Edmonton, Alberta
18 Oct 2008 21:00 The Distellery w/ GBC and Axis of Conversation Calgary, Alberta
19 Oct 2008 21:00 Lydia’s w/ GBC and a gentle forest Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
20 Oct 2008 20:00 tba w/ GBC Winnipeg, Manitoba
21 Oct 2008 21:00 Apollo w/ GBC Thunder Bay, Ontario
23 Oct 2008 20:00 tba w/ GBC Sudbury, Ontario
23 Oct 2008 21:00 The Boat w/ GBC and guests Toronto, Ontario
24 Oct 2008 20:00 tba w/ GBC Guelph!, Ontario
25 Oct 2008 20:00 Le Cagibi/ acoustic styles with GBC + more Montreal, Quebec
26 Oct 2008 21:00 Le Divan Orange w/ GBC and the Unsettlers Montreal, Quebec
29 Oct 2008 20:00 Mondragon Winnipeg, Manitoba
30 Oct 2008 20:00 O’hanlons w/ Thee Hoolies Regina, Saskatchewan
31 Oct 2008 21:00 Wunderbar Edmonton, Alberta
7 Nov 2008 20:00 WISE HALL – Saint.Pierre cd release show!!! Vancouver, British Columbia

Olivier Jarda was born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1984 to Haitian immigrants. He began playing piano when he was five, and picked up a few more instruments before settling on the guitar.

After high school, Olivier moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend Saint Mary’s University. There he co-hosted the student open mic for a few years with Jon Mckiel (of Jon Mckiel fame) and Matt Whiston, playing mostly originals but covering artists including Elliott Smith, Neil Young, Bob Marley, Feist, Wyclef, Ryan Adams, and Wilco.

Throughout university, the band released the first LP in 2006, Thirteen Telephone Towers. The band toured the country from coast to coast and has gone as far north as Whitehorse, Yukon, and can be heard on Canadian radio from time to time.

21 Aug 2008 20:00 Black Pirates Club Thunder Bay, Ontario
22 Aug 2008 18:30 Music Trader Winnipeg, Manitoba
22 Aug 2008 22:00 Mondragon Bookstore Winnipeg, Manitoba
23 Aug 2008 20:00 Remedy Cafe (all ages) Edmonton, Alberta
28 Aug 2008 22:00 New City Likwid Lounge w/ Doug Hoyer Edmonton, Alberta
30 Aug 2008 20:00 Bar Bar Kenosee Lake, Saskatchewan
2 Sept 2008 20:00 Mercury Lounge Ottawa JUST ADDED!

Mark Berube – Flowers On The Stone

Alright all you Mark Berube fans – I’ve got a special treat for you: a previously unreleased track! That’s right – Mark Berube’s given me a copy of his soon-to-be-released album, What The Boat Gave The River, and I’m going to give you a sneak peek!

Don’t thank me… buy the album on September 16th!

21 Aug 2008 21:00 L’inspecteur Epingle – Solo Montreal, Qc
26 Aug 2008 21:00 Divan Orange with Orillia Opry Montreal, Qc
29 Aug 2008 21:00 Sala Rossa Montreal, Qc
25 Sep 2008 17:00 Cabaret Juste Pour Rire – 5 a 7 Montreal
25 Sep 2008 21:00 Cabaret Juste Pour Rire – CD Release Montreal
26 Sep 2008 20:00 Mercury Lounge – Ottawa CD Release Party Ottawa, ON
8 Oct 2008 21:00 Divan Orange – Cross Canada Tour Kick Off Montreal, Qc
9 Oct 2008 20:00 King’s College Lounge London, ON
10 Oct 2008 21:00 Maxwell’s Music House Waterloo, ON
11 Oct 2008 21:00 Cervejaria – Toronto CD Release Party Toronto, ON
14 Oct 2008 21:00 Lo Bar – Winnipeg CD Release Party Winnipeg, MB
22 Oct 2008 20:00 The Old Firehall Rossland, BC
24 Oct 2008 21:00 The Biltmore – Vancouver CD Release Party Vancouver, BC
1 Nov 2008 20:00 The Art Space Prince George, BC

Taking its name from a religious tract, The Burning Hell has been slithering around in the muck in one form or another since the dawn of the millennium. Fronted by the moderately agoraphobic songwriter and occasional history teacher Mathias Kom on electric ukulele, The Burning Hell currently features between one and twelve people, depending on the night.

The variable lineup promises a very different show every time: sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, sometimes rock, sometimes roll. Always folk, never anti. Quirky? Maybe. Cute? Never.

The latest Burning Hell album, ‘Happy Birthday’, celebrates the beauty of age, the joys of decay, the possibility of dating after death, and the inevitable repetition of mistakes. Combining happy little melodies and depressing Old World fatalism, the music of The Burning Hell is sure to make you smile and want to give up.

(and if you want a good laugh, check out these boys doing an impromptu cover of Outkast’s ‘Hey Ya’)

Upcoming shows:
31 Jul 2008 21:00 Ampersand Charlottetown, Prince Edward
2 Aug 2008 20:00 Sappyfest Sackville, New Brunswick
15 Aug 2008 21:00 Rancho Relaxo Toronto, Ontario
21 Aug 2008 20:00 The Montreal House Peterborough, Ontario
25 Aug 2008 21:00 Solo at Bread & Circus Toronto, Ontario
27 Aug 2008 21:00 The Apollo Thunder Bay, Ontario
28 Aug 2008 21:00 Times Change(d) Winnipeg, Manitoba
1 Sep 2008 21:00 The Club (at The Exchange) Regina, Saskatchewan
2 Sep 2008 21:00 Ottoman Lounge Medicine Hat, Alberta
3 Sep 2008 21:00 The Slice Lethbridge, Alberta
4 Sep 2008 20:00 Tubby Dog Calgary, Alberta
5 Sep 2008 21:00 Little Mountain Studio Vancouver, British Columbia
6 Sep 2008 21:00 Hermann’s Victoria, British Columbia
9 Sep 2008 21:00 Deux Soleils Vancouver, British Columbia
10 Sep 2008 19:00 Meow Records Prince George, British Columbia
11 Sep 2008 21:00 Likwid Lounge Edmonton, Alberta
12 Sep 2008 21:00 Amigos Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
14 Sep 2008 21:00 The Apollo Thunder Bay, Ontario
16 Sep 2008 21:00 Solo at The Spill with Al Tuck and Black Molly Peterborough, Ontario
18 Sep 2008 20:00 The Montreal House Peterborough, Ontario
10 Oct 2008 20:00 Aufsturz Berlin
13 Oct 2008 20:00 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival Nancy
14 Oct 2008 21:00 Le Sirius Lyon
16 Oct 2008 20:00 Mistral Palace Valence
17 Oct 2008 20:00 De Nieuwe Anita Amsterdam
19 Oct 2008 15:00 DB’s Utrecht
28 Oct 2008 20:00 West Germany Berlin
31 Oct 2008 20:00 The Montreal House Halloween Party Peterborough, Ontario
1 Nov 2008 21:00 The Black Sheep Inn Wakefield, Quebec
11 Nov 2008 20:00 Gus’ Pub Halifax, Nova Scotia
12 Nov 2008 20:00 Struts Sackville, New Brunswick
13 Nov 2008 21:00 Baba’s Charlottetown, Prince Edward
15 Nov 2008 21:00 Grumpy’s Montreal, Quebec

DJ Pump is one of Canada’s best kept secrets. Also, coincidentally, one of Canada’s Best Kept Secret’s. He really redefines Turntablism and what it means to be a party DJ by focusing heavily on the overall musical composition when he’s mixing, scratching, and creating beat juggles or blending beats. His worldwide performances have earned him tonnes of respect amongst his peers as one of the most funkiest and versatile DJs around.

DJ Pump is one of the few Calgary bred DJs to receive global recognition from many of the world’s most elite hip-hop/versatile DJ’s. To this day he is the only Calgarian to represent Canada in the DMC World Championships.

He’s on the move lately, setting up tours all across Canada. If you’re interested in checking out DJ Pump, take a look at his upcoming show list:

01 Aug 2008 22:00 SHINE VANCOUVER, British Columbia
03 Aug 2008 22:00 Muskoka Party Muskoka, Ontario
09 Aug 2008 22:00 w/ Q-BERT, SHORTKUT & HEDSPIN @ PYRAMID WINNIPEG, Manitoba
16 Aug 2008 22:00 w/ Eh Team! DJs Vernon, British Columbia
22 Aug 2008 22:00 w/ Eh Team! DJs @ Oceandrive St. Eustache, Quebec
11 Sep 2008 22:00 TBA SAN FRANCISCO, California
12 Sep 2008 22:00 TBA SAN FRANCISCO, California
14 Sep 2008 15:00 LIVE STOCK BLOCK PARTY – GASTOWN VANCOUVER, British Columbia

The Details, not content to sit around, have played at the 2006 Western Canadian Music Awards, New Music West 2007, North By Northeast 2007, Pop Montreal 2007, both Canadian Music Week 2007 & 2008, and South By Southwest 2008. They have shared the stage with a diverse group of great bands such as Stars (Arts & Crafts), Constantines (Arts & Crafts), You Say Party! We Say Die! (Paper Bag), The Meligrove Band (V2/Murderecords), Mother Mother (Last Gang), Great Lake Swimmers (Nettwerk), and many many more. Much Music also graced the streets of Winnipeg to conduct an interview with The Details which aired nationally.

From Halifax to Vancouver or vice-versa, The Details can’t seem to see enough of Canada. They have spent the better part of the last two years crossing Canada supporting their various releases.

2008 has already been a busy year for The Details who cracked the top 100 on the CMJ charts in their second week at 74. They also had a song placed on NBC’s new series ‘Lipstick Jungle’.

The Details spent the spring of 2008 once again crossing Canada followed by several festival showcases including the Jazz Winnipeg festival and a second year at Calgary’s acclaimed Sled Island festival.

Though they don’t have any upcoming dates right now, be sure to check back often with TransCanada Radio for upcoming concert dates and to find out what these awesome Canadian artists are up to!