The latest installment in Steam Whistle's Unsigned series was a welcome change from Toronto's usual, dismal bar scenery. There's a prominent scent of hops in the air at the Roundhouse that, when mixed with a fresh bottle of Toronto's finest Pilsner, makes for an unforgettable experience for the palate. I could go on about the beer, but there were bands there as well.
London, Ontario's Two-Minute Miracles kicked off the night, sounding much as they always have, with frontman Andy Magoffin sporting his usual giant beard, stained shirt, ripped pants and dusty workboots. Magoffin's lucky he can play guitar or he never would have landed a chick like Barmitzvah Brother Jenny Mitchell (who was in attendance and noticeably ga-ga over her boyfriend).
The Miracles' set leaned a little more toward low-key than it usually does, as they showcased several new slow-burners from their upcoming album, Volume IV. In a smaller venue that might not have been a problem, but on this night it often resulted in crowd chatter drowning out the music - always a danger when that many hipsters gather in one location.
The talkers were quickly put in their place when heretofore unknown (to this writer) Rural Alberta Advantage broke into their opening song. For three people, these youngsters can make an awful lot of delicious noise. Their pop assault was so intricately planned, they eventually caused a pocket of hipsters at the front of the stage to break into dance. Watch out for this band.
(3.5/5)
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