Bruce Peninsula

Posted by Peter Hemminger in Stranger in the Alps

Just got home from checking out Bruce Peninsula at Dicken's Pub (see Pat Boyle's interview with the band here) and... wow. The set opened up with a simple number spotlighting the band's tight vocal harmonies, before launching into an incredibly polished blend of Appalachian folk roots and prog-influenced polyrythms. A brand-new song they debuted at the show epitomized this mix, using unorthodox time signatures without sounding the least bit showy. It was actually fairly jaw-dropping.

The band will be at the Canmore Hotel tomorrow (a venue that I've just learned is sadly going to be disappearing soon -- another reason to head down, if you have half a chance) and will be stopping off in Lethbridge in about a week's time. If you can make it, you really won't be disappointed.


more in Music Features     |     posted Jul 11th, 2009 at 2:38am     


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