Music showcases
TUeSDAY ocToBer 16 ReFLecTioNs caBaReT 5184 sacKViLLe sTReeT, $20, 7PM (Please provide 2 pieces of iD—1 gov’t, 1 other)
eUGeNe MIrMAN
cHerYL HANN
MerV HArTLeN
FLAG oN THe pLAY (HoST)
(BrooKLYN, NY) eugenemirman.com
(HALIFAx, NS) picnicface.com
(HALIFAx, NS)
(DArTMoUTH, NS) youtube.com/user/flagontheplay911
Eugene Mirman is a comedian and hero who lives in Brooklyn, NY. He is a regular on Flight of the Conchords, Adult Swim’s Delocated, voices Gene on Fox’s hit animated series Bob’s Burgers, had his own special on Comedy Central, and curates the annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.
Cheryl Hann gained notoriety as a member of the sketch troupe Picnicface. While she loves working with the group, her solo act is where she shines. Hann combines stand-up comedy with performance art in an act she describes as “a crystal cave at sunset with a pegasus flying overhead. The pegasus has a boner. ;)”
A somewhat important cog in the Canadian comedy scene, Merv has performed in a slew of clubs from Halifax to Toronto. He has also appeared on Tom Green’s House Tonight, performed a one man show for the 2012 Atlantic Fringe Festival and led the house band for Good Morning Tonight.
Get ready for a bucket full of the truth water because here come the truth fairies Hugh Stewart and Paul Doucette! They host Flag on the Play, the world’s primary source for what’s really happening in the NFL. This dynamic, chaotic comedy duo brings the facts behind the wizards, demons, big businesses and illuminati that run the NFL.
The seahoRse TaVeRN 1665 aRGYLe sTReeT, $15, 9:30PM SLED ISLAND PRESENTS
THe DUDeS
cAMp rADIo
GLorY GLorY
(cALGArY, AB) thedudesmusic.ca
(oTTAWA, oN) campradio.org
(HALIFAx, NS) ggmu.org
The Dudes, a Calgary-based band, infuse an emotional blend of Al Green and Flaming Lips—soul music and early 1990s distortion. Dan Vacon has the ability to draw audiences in through his distinct vocal style—a mixture of strong pop melody, sly double entendres, and pure soul.
Power pop music with garageland guitars and Sebadoh’d bass lines filling out songs that will keep you humming all day. The lyrics are as hooky as the REM-style harmonies driving super catchy melodies. Bottom line: Camp Radio is high-energy and simple rock and roll!
Glory Glory plays dark, danceable indie-pop, and have been performing, recording and touring since 2006. Their self-recorded, self-produced 2010 debut album ZOMBIES!!! garnered airplay, critical acclaim and two Nova Scotia Music Award nominations.
MIeSHA AND THe SpANx (cALGArY, AB) facebook.com/mandthespanks
Calgary’s Miesha & The Spanx are purveyors of the most rough ‘n’ tumble, energy driven garage-rock possible. Sassy vocals, dirty riffs, pounding drums- this two-piece is overpowering and infectious. Charming hearts and kicking ass four years and counting.
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