Adventures - A Band Night at Club Abstract

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 An adventure at my "home" bar!
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Hello,
   Welcome to the place I like to call... "My Home Bar"... CLUB ABSTRACT!!! MY KINDA PLACE!!! Why might you ask? Because it has more than five different areas to hang out in, lots of art works to amuse the mind, a large sunken dance floor, plenty of optional seating, lots of room in the "wide open feeling" of the outdoor smoking pit, and a large parking lot!!! And OF COURSE, the staff are WICKED!!! So of course I am bias, and do feel spoiled here... lol
   The event itself... it was ABSOLUTELY FAN-F&*!%KIN'-TASTIC to see some LIVE ENTERTAINMENT again here!!! And to add to this fabulous occurrence, we had the BONUS PLEASURE of seeing some local talents that we know!!!
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WHO PLAYED:
Dead Hour
Third Plain
Puncture Vine
ALL GREAT BANDS!!!
   As I walked in about 10 PM I found not many had arrived yet, and things were already set up. So I took advantage of the situation, and started taking "before" shots" with my camera!!! Glad I did too, it got busy pretty fast after that - perfect timing (lol).
As others were mingling with one another, I had more photo opportunities for merch and band members. I gladly took them, and asked for pics of others. I thank all those that obliged, and allowed me some pics. I hope you like them.
   It wasn't long before the bands started to play, and when they did the crowd was almost instantaneous. As I came "onto the scene" for pics, I noticed who else were taking pics - nice to see a few of us!!! I even managed to get a couple of pics of them too... lol
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   First up was Dead Hour, a 5 piece band with a darker style of clothes and music.
They are:
Vocals: Kristen Carter
Guitarist: Jane Hung
Guitarist: Shane Oatman
Bassist: Ivan Latendresse &
Drums: Jason Head
   I have seen them before at "Fat Cats" on Hazelglen, when I was unfortunately only able to attend briefly. What I heard then I liked, and what I heard this night was even better!!! GREAT to hear it!!! Thankz for joining us on the dance floor!!!
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More Information:
Extra DEAD HOUR info.:
~ Debut Album "Interlude" was released in early 2009
~ new lead singer Kristen Carter (previously Robyn McNair)
~ Guitarist Jane Hung (brought to the band: "Run to Dead Hour" - turned into a somewhat darker song, although I think it has retained most of its original energy.”)
~ Guitarist Shane Oatman (has three separate musical projects - main band, Dead Hour - also a graphic designer)
~ Bassist Ivan Latendresse ("our image is really just us being true to ourselves" & "isn’t meant to exclude anyone" & "fans at our shows: from two to 62")
~ Darker elements also come across in Dead Hour’s visual image.
~ Dead Hour plays an acoustic set this Saturday from 7:15-8 p.m. at the Cambridge Arts Festival. Go to www.cambridgeartsfestival.com for further details.
~ Right after, they perform a full electric band show at the Boathouse in Kitchener starting at 9 p.m.
For more info, go to Dead Hour.
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Next up was THIRD PLAIN...
   This 3 piece band are more of a heavy rock sound, with a more laid back apparel.
They are:
Vocals & guitar: Victor
Drummer: Elvis Raposo 
Guitarist: Jared Kingsley
   They have been well known amongst many of us Abstract goers, and have been together for some time now. As some of us may even remember hangin' at Jared's "back in the day". They were rockin' the house nice & loud back then, and they did it again here at the club tonight!!! I also noted that Jared likes to perform without shoes... lol
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Last up was Punture Vine... This 3 piece band, is on the more twisted side of things.
They are:
Vocals: Hayley Ordiway
Vocals: Sylviane Leblanc
Keyboard: Jeff Carter
   They opened with a premier of a 3D video on the big screen!!! I actually got some great pictures while it played, and after which I got some pictures of them on stage. They were a heavier almost gothic sound, and the video was very interesting. Unfortunately I did not get to ask them for pictures, and the pictures I did get were few and pretty dark. I had to leave a little early, so I didn't get to see the rest of their performance either - maybe next time around.
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   All in all, it was another great night of live music! I look forward to catching them all again!!!
Thankz for some GREAT sounds everyone, & HUGE SMILES ALL THE WAY AROUND!!!
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Catch the pictures here.
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Loving the Live Music!!!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

Adventures - A Round 2 It Night

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Hello,
   Tonight I planned to go to a FEW different events, with my friend Rob. Before which, we stopped to visit with another friend along the way. It was a good visit that didn't take too long, and we found that we may meet up with them later.
ROUND 1 - The first event: "KWLT June One Acts".
At: Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre - 9 Princess St., Waterloo.
Run time: 8 - 11 PM
   A fun event with 3 separate skits!
1. "ANGEL vs DEMON a one-act comedy... "
   Your classic argument between good and evil, with an unexpected twist to the tale. Taking place in a court room, it was A LOT of fun to watch!!! I took pictures almost as soon as it started, but my camera made noise as I turned it on and off - hoping it did not disturb the women in the seats in front of me (my apologies).
2. I don't recall the title of this one...
   This was about 2 detectives that like to stop and shout out a motto, and then go back to the scene as if it never happened. It was quite funny, and of course they got their bad guys in the end.
3. Again, no recall of a title...
   This skit started with an evil man who liked to monologue to his side kick, while they were imprisoned. Again, a funny story, with a fun ending.
ALL were very funny, and a pleasure to watch!!! I would CERTAINLY do it again.
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ROUND 2 - The second event: Friends' bands playing
At: The Hive! No longer open.
    Some local favourites were playing, and as we walked in it was "Loaded Dice" on stage. They were pretty good, and we found out that a friend was to possibly join them soon. RIGHT ON! Other friends were there as well, and I took the opportunity to introduce all who did not already know each other. 
    It was not long before Third Plain went on, and it was GREAT as usual! Unfortunately by this time we could only stay for maybe 5 songs, before having to leave. Definitely earlier than I would have liked, but it was nice to visit regardless.
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ROUND 3 - Mary 5E
At: The Boathouse! No longer open.
   I had never been here for an event before, odd because I actually lived on the block. It was overdue to stop in, and do a little socializing. I could hear Mary as I entered, but the lighting was dim so pictures were dark.

It was great to hear her, I got to visit some other friends while there, and it was interesting to meet another. Then I had the chance to take some pictures, including some ducks coming up on the edge of the boat loading dock... "Hello Duckies"... lol
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ROUND 4 - Club Abstract!
   With PLENTY of space in different rooms/ areas to sit and enjoy the music & views, a HUGE KICKIN' dance floor, plus an open-to-air flow smoking pit/ patio!!! It has become my "home away from home", and I LOVE THIS BAR!!! Upon buying a beer, I hit the dance floor!!! As usual I was out there until I was waaay too warm, and had to go to the pit to get some air!!! Where I got to see more friends, and say "Hello"!!!
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   Whew! After all the running around, I must say it was definately worth it!!! I got to see several friends in each location - including some playing live, and I got some excess energy out via dancing!!! GREAT NIGHT!!! Thankz to everyone for the invites, and to Rob for coming out!!!
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Catch the pictures here, and if that doesn't work, try here.
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!!!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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