‘NXNE 2010’ Archives
Cat Malojian Nxne 2010
Regarding downtown festivals, other than Pride, I have had little or no luck with the weather, or in terms of having the time to see everything I would like to. It’s either freezing cold, pouring rain, or unbearably hot and humid. Last year I had a funeral to attend on the Saturday and this year I was sick. Figures. Alas, I fought my way [...]
Queen Licorice At NXNE 2010
Queen Licorice This Toronto-based alternative band was a little easier for me to listen to than the previous one had been. The first song I heard was pretty mainstream, but still had originality to it, and it sounded like something that would make the top forty on 102.1. The next song had more feedback and guitar twang which made it a [...]
The Zeroes at NXNE 2010
This band is an homage to 70’s punk at its best. All the way from California, this high energy group brings back the styles of the Ramones, the Clash and the Sex Pistols with true passion and talent. In fact, they actually played with The Clash once and have been joined on stage by Patti Smith. The female bassist was fantastic- the speed [...]
Johnny Max Band At NXNE 2010
Apparently Johnny Max has been playing the Beaches Jazz Festival for years now, and the kind of music he plays is exactly what I gravitate towards during streetfest. I have probably seen him before, but when my neighborhood is packed with people, music and corn stands, it’s a little too much stimulation to keep track of the bands I like. [...]
Comanechi at NXNE 2010
After midnight, it’s hard to find anything but rock, alternative, punk or heavy metal bands during music festivals. It makes sense, because the faint-of-heart have usually gone home to bed by then, but I felt bad for poor Paul, who was up past his bedtime and had forgotten his trusty earplugs. Comanechi hails from London, UK and consists of [...]
