March 2000

Toronto Music Scene News

WORDS FROM THE FRONT...
A message sent to the wavelength@soon.com mailbox, the day after the first Wavelength night featuring Mean Red Spiders and Neck, Valentine's Day: "It was encouraging to hear (and see) that there's still interest in fostering independent musical communities here in Toronto. I had been worried by what I perceived was a downswing, or dwindling, of venues, bands, shops, radio and people interested in good music. It was a great show last night, I hope it garners more interest as spring arrives and brings in even more people. Anyway, thanks! And good luck!"
- Matthew McDonough

This makes all our blood, sweat and tears (not to mention Earth, Wind and Fire) over the last two months all worth it. We know it's a rock-band cliche, rightfully mocked by two dudes on Speaker's Corner that one time, to say that "if we reach just one person, just one person, then our job is done." But cliches become cliches because they're true. To think that our efforts have reaffirmed at least one person's faith in local music, it's heartening indeed.

The first three weeks of Wavelength were pretty awesome. Six great bands played their hearts out - received by enthusiastic crowds every night. Crazy dancing ensued. Balletic fistfights were staged. Henri the silver pig was passed around, and got filled up with coinz and billz. Ryan Driver kissed Henri the silver pig. Many pints were downed and many Monday mornings were painful. The Globe and Mail gave us mad props. We really hope this hectic pace keeps up...