Daily Grindcore

Last night I went off to a new venue to check out some metal acts. Daily Grind is not a regular shows spot, but it has held a few (that I'm aware of), and is just large enough to hold a quartet of metal bands, their amplification (granted, not all at the same time) and two-dozen or so head-bangers. In addition to the musical entertainment, you also got to see the expressions on the faces of people passing by, which was amusing in itself.

First up, Klovenhoofs. The last photos I took, of Pregnancy Scares, also happen to feature Davey Quesnelle ... he gets around!


Klovenhoofs at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

And here's some fisheye action with Adam, eric and Scott.


Klovenhoofs at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

Next up, Vilipend. I saw them rocking the Mavericks stage back in September 2010 with the Great Sabatini and Black Faxes. They put on an active show; the Daily Grind doesn't have quite the space for jumping about ... you've got about two feet to spare and the ceiling isn't high, either.


Vilipend at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

Singalong action!


Vilipend at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

Biipiigwan have a new EP, Nibaak, some God's Hooks vinyl and are about to set out on a tour that will take them to Southern Ontario and Chicago. Musky is the guy who put the show together.


Biipiigwan at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

They've had a few lineup changes, with Mike moving to bass, Steve from The Great Sabatini on drums and a new guitarist (Matt Fleming, says Musky).


Biipiigwan at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

KEN Mode ripped things up for the finale. I'm not sure what I think about a Juno-award winning band playing live in a coffee shop ... here's some headbanging action with the brothers Matthewson.


KEN Mode at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

And regulation bassist Chad Tremblay, if I'm not mistaken.


KEN Mode at Daily Grind, November 15, 2012

Great sets from everyone, and a nice place to see a show, too.