Ottawackiness ensues (Aug 14th, Manx Pub)
After sleeping in, twiddling our thumbs and dropping off CDs in Toronto for 2 or 3 days (highlights: watching Gus Van Sant's Last Days, an on-air interview with CFMU from a pay-phone on Spadina, our friend Swintak's installation at the AGO), Death By Nostalgia played our second show, and I couldn't be happier.
The Manx Pub is a very English-feeling basement Pub on a corner, a bit smaller than Gus' but with way more class. We had to move some tables to make room for our instruments, waiting patiently while a customer sitting next to the drums finished their meal and leisurely continued reading as we surrounded them with gear and mic stands.
We had a very good turn-out for a Sunday night, only a few left at the beginning of our set, and more people showed up as we played. It may have been a little sloppy initially, no soundcheck meant gradually tweaking our levels throughout the set. On a whim, and to lengthen our set a bit, I started off with a solo version of a song we usually play with guitar and hadn't planned on touring. We also played the first half of Long Lake, explaining that Jim usually comes in with more song. I experimented with sitting down to play (the place felt so cosy) but soon abandoned that idea.
I enjoyed the set a lot, and we seemed to make more of an impact. The proof - 200% more CD and button sales than our Toronto gig, and a lot of very positive feedback (finishing the set well before midnight helped). We made a bit extra from the bar, too, as we'd forgotten to take advantage of the band food discount and only drank water. I think will definitely be welcomed back to Ottawa.
Tomorrow, we meet up with Sharp Like Knives (c'mon, where's your tour blog Paul?) for an all-ages showcase at The Underground in Hamilton. It will be great to see some familiar faces, and refreshing to play for a younger crowd, too.
We also scored another low-profile Wednesday show in Kitchener at this bar. Why not, eh? Tell you friends!
The Manx Pub is a very English-feeling basement Pub on a corner, a bit smaller than Gus' but with way more class. We had to move some tables to make room for our instruments, waiting patiently while a customer sitting next to the drums finished their meal and leisurely continued reading as we surrounded them with gear and mic stands.
We had a very good turn-out for a Sunday night, only a few left at the beginning of our set, and more people showed up as we played. It may have been a little sloppy initially, no soundcheck meant gradually tweaking our levels throughout the set. On a whim, and to lengthen our set a bit, I started off with a solo version of a song we usually play with guitar and hadn't planned on touring. We also played the first half of Long Lake, explaining that Jim usually comes in with more song. I experimented with sitting down to play (the place felt so cosy) but soon abandoned that idea.
I enjoyed the set a lot, and we seemed to make more of an impact. The proof - 200% more CD and button sales than our Toronto gig, and a lot of very positive feedback (finishing the set well before midnight helped). We made a bit extra from the bar, too, as we'd forgotten to take advantage of the band food discount and only drank water. I think will definitely be welcomed back to Ottawa.
Tomorrow, we meet up with Sharp Like Knives (c'mon, where's your tour blog Paul?) for an all-ages showcase at The Underground in Hamilton. It will be great to see some familiar faces, and refreshing to play for a younger crowd, too.
We also scored another low-profile Wednesday show in Kitchener at this bar. Why not, eh? Tell you friends!
posted by Matt | 8/15/2005 02:09:00 AM
6 Comments:
That's great, Matt!
But...is your show on Wednesday in Kingston or Kitchener? Because you told me Kitchener, and I booked the hotel in Kitchener. So what's the deal?
Nevermind. I looked it up. It's Kitchener. But I want you to make a note of that because Kingston is in the opposite direction of Kitchener. Big difference.
200% more CDs?! Does that mean...2 CDs? Not too shabby!
ah hell. you're a tease.
(kingston! you want to come to KINGSTON.)
Great report on Ottawa! Jasmine O. is in Hfx right now, so that's probably why you couldn't get a hold of her.
Hey, how about August 29th at One World Cafe for a video screening? We'll be there saying 'ciao' to everyone anyway...
Sorry about the confusion, Rachelle and Optimus. It's actually Kitchener. Unless anybody can hook us up with a sweet show for tonight (Tuesday), we'll have to catch Kingston next time!
My math meant 200% more translated to 3 CDs. Didn't do quite as well last night, tho.
Video screening at One World sounds like a good idea, Barckoopers. Not too sure if we can actually perform, as I'll be in the thick of moving/packing. We'll talk.
Great, thanks Matt!
You guys wouldn't have to play - the music's already on this new-fangled DVD thing! Just come and enjoy yourselves! I know you're in/Rachelle's in the middle of packing, so don't stress about this.
Best,
Becka
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