band Archives - Queen's Journal

Placeholders jam their way to the top of the Kingston music scene

Written on February 28, 2020. Posted in Arts.

Local funk band Placeholders hopes to bring light to new artists and have an impact on Kingston’s soul and funk scenes. The band has two local shows coming up: the Rockters Without Borders 24-Hour Charity Concert at the Alibi on Feb. 27 and 28, and another at BLUMartini on March 7, which will feature...

Chris Jackson and Friends keep Friday nights surprising

Written on February 13, 2020. Posted in Arts.

Chris Jackson’s Friday night gig at BLUMartini has become a neighbourhood staple. For the past three years, the part-time musician has been taking the stage at the downtown restaurant and bar every Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Before his next show this Valentine’s Day, Jackson spoke to The Journal...

Montréal-based band feels they're living the dream

Written on February 13, 2020. Posted in Arts.

The Day Dreamers will bring new music to Kingston when they play at The Mansion on Feb. 15. This is their second time playing in Kingston. Their first show here was at Musiikki in May 2019. Formed in 2013, The Day Dreamers are made up of Ali Kouri (lead guitar and vocals), Tiana Desiree Grandilli...

Queen's freshest funk band reaches new heights

Written on February 11, 2020. Posted in Arts.

MINT, Queen’s newly formed six-piece funk band, is on the rise. Formed in September 2019 out of disparate members of the Queen’s Music Club, the group has seen exponential success since they started. Lead guitarist Jordan Wiener (Comm ’20), lead vocalist Daniel DeGagne (ArtSci ’22), pianist and vocalist...

Joshua Hyslop is taking no breaks

Written on January 31, 2020. Posted in Arts.

When Joshua Hyslop was 21, he decided to give up pursuing music. His Canadian tour, which launched in Victoria, will bring him to The Mansion on Jan. 31. “I had to say to my friends and family, my girlfriend, that I was only going to keep doing music if things kept working out,” said Hyslop in an...

Barrasso to bring pace and energy to the Kingston scene

Written on January 10, 2020. Posted in Arts.

Montreal-based punk rock band Barrasso will stop into Kingston this weekend as part of their Ontario tour. On Sunday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., Barrasso will play The Mansion alongside other musical acts Pacific Estate and Pkew Pkew Pkew. Barrasso was formed in 2011 by drummer Francis Paquette and guitarists...

Dan Mangan talks multi-faceted musical identity

Written on November 29, 2019. Posted in Arts.

Leading up to Dan Mangan’s Kingston show, the singer-songwriter, composer, and journalist talked about his musical journey, starting a family, and his relationship with the Limestone City. Mangan came to Kingston to play at the Grand Theatre on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. As a contributor to the Guardian’s...

The Wilderness show appreciation for their biggest fan

Written on November 1, 2019. Posted in Arts.

The Wilderness take fan appreciation to a whole new level with their latest video. OnOct. 25, the Kingston-born band posted a six-minute video to Facebook. The video followed them as they set up for a surprise private concert for their biggest fan, Jan Mulholland, also known as “Watermelon Jan.” Their...

Infotourist’s political rage spurred album on US election

Written on October 18, 2019. Posted in Arts.

Infotourist’s newest album shows what happens when intense political aggravation and artistic expression collide. The band’s release party for their first full-length album, The Election, is on Oct. 19 at The Mansion at 9:30 p.m. When Infotourist started out back in 2005, they only lasted a couple...

Drifting off with Neon Dreams

Written on June 26, 2017. Posted in Arts.

If you ask Neon Dreams what’s important in life, chances are they’ll mention a party. On June 17, the band played a raucous set of electronic, dance and pop music to a small crowd at the Mansion. Featuring vocalist Frank Kadillac, guitarist Matt Gats, Adrian Morris on drums with DJ/vocalist Corey...

An interview with Hollerado

Written on October 6, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Hollerado’s offbeat, catchy indie rock set the house on fire during QPOP!’s Saturday headlining show — literally. Grant Hall’s fire alarm evacuated the building mid-song, drenching the small but resolute crowd as it waited outside for the show to continue. Lead singer Menno Versteeg’s provided a...

In conversation with Paper Ladies

Written on September 27, 2016. Posted in Arts.

The Journal met up with up-and-coming rockers and long-time friends, Paper Ladies, to talk about their washy sound, musical idols, and future aspirations, which may include a food truck. Founded in 2015, Paper Ladies is an Indie rock and psychedelic band, comprised of once “mortal enemies”, Thomas...

Let’s talk about Kasador

Written on September 16, 2016. Posted in Arts.

On Wednesday, Kingston crew Kasador brought the heat to the Grad Club. Despite the interruption of a fire alarm, fans and friends were in the crowd, dancing and singing along to the band’s latest singles. “We want people to have a good time at the show and party,” Boris Baker, bassist in Kasador...

Watch: Skeleton Park Arts Festival with Lost Cousins

Written on July 1, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Kicking-off their summer tour this past week, Kingston’s Lost Cousins were back in their home town to play a free show for Skeleton Park Arts Festival. The group started their career at Queen’s, playing as the house band for Clark Hall pub and as the pit band for Queen’s Players. Since graduating...

Getting to know the brothers behind the band

Written on June 27, 2016. Posted in Arts.

In their mid-twenties, the Abrams brothers have seen the inside of bars and music venues across North America, been the youngest Canadian musicians to play the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and been signed to Warner Music. This, all while completing degrees at Queen’s. Their new EP, entitled The...

A new identity for Viet Cong

Written on September 25, 2015. Posted in Arts.

The controversially-named Viet Cong — with help from openers Greys and Heavy Lifting — made for a surprisingly giddy night of noise and punk. The performance came a day after the band announced they were bowing to pressure from critics and changing their name. ‘Viet Cong’ refers to the name Western...

A debut show in Kingston

Written on January 23, 2015. Posted in Arts.

Montreal-based, self-proclaimed “dirty pop” trio Nancy Pants puts their own twist on pop-punk music. Their debut album, Total Nancy Pants, showcases the bands style of loud, playful and honest pop-punk songs. Nancy Pants was born when lead vocalist Ohara Hale and bassist Adam Waito were on a road...

New band brings the heat

Written on January 16, 2015. Posted in Arts.

Rock singer Logan Nubs Brown sold out his debut EP at his first show with his newly-formed band NUBS last summer. The experienced Kingston-based musician formed the band in 2014 as a vocalist, writer and guitarist with bass guitarist Mitch Hawkins and Dustin Black on drums. Over the past five years,...

Listen Up Kid breaks through

Written on November 27, 2014. Posted in Arts.

“Radio friendly but noisy,” are the first words that come to mind when describing the sound of Kingston-native five piece band Listen Up Kid. Drawing influences from bands such as The Beatles, The Used, and heavy California-based rock band Thrice, Listen Up Kid includes a wide variety of sounds and...

Dear Rouge finish off Canadian tour

Written on November 21, 2014. Posted in Arts.

Optimism and hard work takes you far in life, and fast — just ask Dear Rouge. This Vancouver-based synth-rock duo band officially launched in 2012, and they’ve devoted their lives to their music ever since. The band consists of members Danielle and Drew McTaggart, who met prior to forming of the band...

Suns of Stone makes debut

Written on November 7, 2014. Posted in Arts.

Putting their own distinctive twist on traditional 70s rock, four-piece Ottawa based band Suns of Stone is just beginning to make a name for themselves in the Canadian music scene. The band — which consists of lead singer Alan Charlton, guitarist Jimmy King, bassist Andrew Erlandson and drummer Alex...

Those Gulls perfect and perform their newest album

Written on October 28, 2014. Posted in Arts.

Ottawa-based band Those Gulls will once again bring their punk-rock sound to Kingston, this time to perform new music from their album Forevermore. Those Gulls formed in 2007 when life-long friends Andrew Grosvenor, vocalist and guitarist, and Peter Zachar, drummer, started to play together. While...

The Wilderness of Manitoba kicks off North American tour

Written on October 21, 2014. Posted in Arts.

Fresh off the release of their sixth album Between Colours, the Wilderness of Manitoba is preparing to go on tour to promote their newest arrangement of eclectic tunes. Between Colours was released in Canada a little over a month ago on Sept. 16. The band consists of members Amanda Balsys on vocals,...

Pick Brothers stand strong

Written on October 17, 2014. Posted in Arts.

With an upcoming tour and a prospective album in the works, the eclectic trio of brothers in the Pick Brothers Band are prepared to make 2015 their year. The rock and roll/soul band, fresh off a high-energy performance at QPOP Music Festival, originates from Toronto. The band consists of members Jeremiah...

A Gentlemanly affair

Written on September 19, 2014. Posted in Arts.

It was only a matter of time before multiple-genre band Gentlemen Husbands caught the attention of big-name producer Gavin Brown to produce their latest EP House of Cards. The band originates from Cobourg, Ont. and consists of members Ryan Hutcheson on guitar, Jed Atkinson on bass guitar, Dan Farrell...

Lost Cousins are finding their sound

Written on September 4, 2014. Posted in Arts.

Multiple performances in Ottawa, Barrie and Toronto indicated a strong end-of-summer finish for indie-rock band Lost Cousins, who hope to continue the success this year with an influx of new music. The Kingston band is comprised of members Dylan Hay, Sci ’15, on bass guitar, Cam Duffin, ArtSci ’15,...

Kingston band shows their fighting spirit

Written on July 29, 2014. Posted in Arts.

It’s bad enough having to experience the sudden resignation of one band member, but when it happens multiple times and the remainder of the group still continues to make music, you’ve stumbled upon something special — just ask Kingston band Vorasek. Lead vocalist Mitchell Freeman, bass guitarist Ted...

Girl power

Written on November 22, 2013. Posted in Arts.

As a female-fronted band in the rock n’ roll world, it hasn’t been easy. Mercedes Arn-Horn, one part of Courage My Love, along with sister Phoenix, said they’ve sometimes had trouble breaking through in a male-dominated genre. “There’s that stigma [like] you can’t shred as hard as this other guy,”...

Sweet Jets are moving up and on

Written on September 5, 2013. Posted in Arts.

Summer is at its end, but Sweet Jets aren’t leaving the beach. The Kingston-based student band is set to play their last gig before the departure of bassist James Gagne. But this isn’t the end — it marks the beginning of something new. “[The band] started out as a desire to play music and jam and...

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