Nu Music Nite on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Nu Music Nite was a bit of a disappointment this past Tuesday. There were just three bands instead of the usual four.

And the one that canceled was the star attraction, The Mark Inside. Bummer.

However, the first act, Montreal's Final Flash treats us to some garage rock with a destitute trot and a southern twang:



Next up was a young, 50s-inspired band, The Superstitions. Vibrato-soaked vocals nicely pierce through the jumpy pop. Lots of merry fans jig across the floor. Guitar was sometimes sloppy but so is influence, Neil Young. Fun times:



Following a rosy performance, The Superstitions' singer, Nyssa and guitarist, Matt give us an unintentionally funny interview as they often undercut each another like siblings (they aren't):



That was too much fun. You guys are just too cute together! Best of luck.

As for the closing act, too bad it was Hamilton's Beyond A Wonderland. I'm really sorry, but I am trying to find something good to say about these guys. Supremely monotonous vocals and stage non-prescence kill what could have been a tolerable closer.

The unusually short clip here is all I could bear to post (sorry B.A.W., better luck in future, perhaps you can turn things around):



Alas, that's it for this week's folks. Win some lose some as 'they' say. Too bad Mark Inside cancelled. Thanks go out to the saving sonic graces of The Superstitions and the quirky Final Flash.

Hey, you! Why not join us in person for awesome grab bag that is Nu Music Nite at the Horseshoe Tavern next week, beginning Tuesday 9:10pm! Then relive those magic moments here, at scenesfromtheshoe the following Friday :)

Band websites:
www.myspace.com/finalflash
http://www.sonicbids.com/TheSuperstitions3
www.myspace.com/beyonda1derland

Check next week's listings and more at the Horseshoe's website.

See you next time!

Cheers,

Gary

Check back on Friday morning for the complete report from last night's performances :)