Monday, April 27, 2015

Show me the money

Seasons come and go, but community radio fundraising never really stops - or maybe it just seems that way to me, since I go to a lot of shows in support of Ottawa's two excellent stations, CHUO and CKCU (not to neglect CKDJ, but I can't recall seeing any fundraisers for them). Friday night at Pressed it was CHUO's turn (co-presented by the Debaser crew), with sets from Grime Kings and Brazilian Money for a pretty packed house. Here's Jimmy and Callum.

Grime Kings at Pressed

Alex takes a turn on the keys.

Grime Kings at Pressed

Callum sings!

Grime Kings at Pressed

Chandler hits!

Grime Kings at Pressed

More Jimmy!

Grime Kings at Pressed

Guitar action!

Grime Kings at Pressed

Crowd reaction action!

Grime Kings at Pressed

Brazilian Money formed in Edmonton, and like many a band has since moved on to Montreal. Grime Kings was an ideal opening act for them, since they feature a similar amount of guitar tangle, with the Money men accentuating their sound with a pair of percussionists rocking the traditional kit as well as a standup set.

Brazilian Money at Pressed

A bit of preset noodling.

Brazilian Money at Pressed

Frontman Garrett Johnson has a revolving cast of musicians to help him out.

Brazilian Money at Pressed

Percussive action!

Brazilian Money at Pressed

And so on!

Brazilian Money at Pressed

Guitar action!

Brazilian Money at Pressed

Nonsensical shutter speed action!

Brazilian Money at Pressed

More bass!

Brazilian Money at Pressed

All very entertaining.

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