PETE NEMA

The Isosceles Project

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:30:00 -0400

El Mocambo in Toronto, Ontario
Photos and Review by: Pete Nema

The Isosceles Project
The Harold Wartooth

July 19, 2008
Full Photo Set (15 photos)

As part of elZOO, a combined music and art show held at the El Mocambo, the bands The Harold Wartooth, The Isosceles Project and Zuku were scheduled to be on stage. I was there partly to photograph, but also to participate in the art portion of the evening with five of my photos printed ou...

The Schomberg Fair

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:30:00 -0400

The Horseshoe in Toronto, Ontario
Photos and Review by: Pete Nema

The Schomberg Fair
The Unionist Ministers

July 17, 2008
Full Photo Set (18 photos)

Whenever I get out and see country-influenced rock, in my reviews I end up saying things like "country-rock isn't my thing" and "not my usual style of listening for home". Yet, there I am, out at the shows and really enjoying myself. So rather than be concerned about what music I want to portray as my likes, I decided to head out to the ...

Black Hat Brigade

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:15:00 -0400

Rancho Relaxo in Toronto, Ontario
Photos by: Pete Nema Black Hat Brigade July 11, 2008
Full Photo Set (7 photos)

After Edgefest Eve, I dropped my car off and grabbed the TTC to the Rancho Relaxo to meet up with some friends, including one buddy who was in town from Vancouver. The idea was to hang out with my friends, have a few drinks, and enjoy the last band of the evening. It went mostly according to plan, with one major variance that was mostly due to Facebook. As I've previously mentioned, the Rancho Relax...

Edgefest Eve

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:10:00 -0400

Sound Academy in Toronto, Ontario
Photos and Review by: Pete Nema Edgefest Eve
The Flatliners, Hostage Life
Alpha Galates, Creature
Arkells
July 11, 2008
Full Photo Set (22 photos)

Since I knew I wasn't going to make it to the actual Edgefest, I decided to take a trip t...

Islands / Arm's Way

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:57:00 -0400

Islands / Arm's Way

12 Track CD
© 2008 Islands

As much as I liked Islands' debut album, Return To The Sea (which was a lot... it took my #1 spot in 2006), I think it's fair to say that I like their sophomore album even more, overall. Even though the hooks aren't quite as strong as in their earlier work, such as Rough Gem, its unique instrumentation and melodies make for a twelve song string of catchiness, all the way from The Arm to the eleven-minute closer Vertigo (If It's a Crime).

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