The weather wasn't exactly the greatest this particular Tuesday, but nonetheless I made my way out to the Seahorse to catch bands Minus World, Audrey and the Agents, and The Whiskey Kisses perform New Music Tuesdays, put on by Music Nova Scotia. I got there a few minutes after Minus World began their set, and I was impressed with the amount of people who were already on the dance floor. This band is only a two-piece band, but it definitely does not discount the sound that comes off of the stage. Their set up involves a drummer and a keyboardist/vocalist, accompanied by a Nintendo DS that has been programmed with some really awesome beats to go along with them. Needless to say, the entire set Minus World played brought a huge smile to my face, especially when Justin MacPherson Wiles threw a couple of tambourines into the crowd and proceeded to take his keyboard off of its stand and turn it into a keytar! It was a great time filled with lots of dancing and good times.
Next up was Audrey and the Agents. I hadn't heard of them before, but I did know that they came far in the Battle to Warped Tour II that had taken place at the Seahorse in the prior months. Due to the nature of Warped Tour, I had assumed I was going to hear a more metal type band, but I was happily mistaken. Audrey and the Agents had a great hard rock feel with a punk influence, and the singer Chantal Caissie blew me away with her vocal abilities! Their sound was definitely danceable and at the same time you're able to rock out to it too. I was incredibly impressed with the band, and I look forward to seeing them play the Seahorse again on April 29th when they open for Halifax band Gloryhound.
Finally, The Whiskey Kisses were next on the stage. They were a country rock type of band, which personally is not a genre I overly enjoy. Despite the obvious lack of interest in the musical styling, I must say that the band was incredibly talented at what they did. The vocals were great for the genre, and the different types of guitars that were being played throughout really added dimension to the songs being played.
Overall, this was a fantastic set of musical acts to step up onto the New Music Tuesday stage! Be sure to check out this Tuesday's acts at the Seahorse: Carson Downey, Wheeler, and Six River City. Cover is free, drinks are affordable, and you'll get a chance to check out some very talented Nova Scotia emerging artists. Can you think of a better way to spend your Tuesday?
For more information, go to http://musicnovascotia.ca/Events/NewMusicTuesdays/.
Cheers,
A
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