Miss Jade: JunoFest

So I went to Junofest last weekend. I tried to get on the guest list to get in for free, but there were contracts and junk because it was a Juno show so there was no guest list. Lame. But having my camera and a bit of attitude saved me from waiting in line, so I was happy to pay $12 for a freekin awesome show. I went to the show at The Penthouse. The line up was Black Betty / The Manvils / Pride Tiger / Spreadeagle. I missed Black Betty because I was just late... which sucked because I wanted to see the chick band member.

So The Manvils are Indie rockers from Vancouver, they were great. They were a little more tame sounding than the next bands, but they have some great tunes. Check them out: www.myspace.com.themanvils .

Next up was Pride Tiger. So I had never heard them, knew nothing about them and I was wondering why the drummer was setting up his kit at the front of the stage. What?! Oh! It's because he is the lead singer too! This guy, Matt Wood was amazing. He reminded me somewhat of Pauly Shore on speed. He pretty much was the band... Keeping time and singing must be incredibly difficult but he pulled it off with no problem. The songs were rocking and the keyboard player kept the songs funky and interesting. I would seriously seek this band out again when they play in Vancouver. Check them out : http://www.myspace.com/p r i d eti g er

Last but not least was Spreadeagle to bring the house down. They had some hardcore fans in the crowd and the mosh pit got very pushy shovey (a bit too much for a girl with a camera near the front) They rocked it hard, even tho Telford's mic kept quitting. He just screamed the lyrics until it came back on. Hey, the show must go on!