This is Indie Week in Toronto and as such, I have worked to put together a playlist that touches on some of the 300 bands who will be here in town.
As well, have posted some random picks on the blog to show folks just how diverse and interesting the event can be. Sometimes looking at the whole schedule is rather daunting, but if there are suggestions, well, it might just spur them on to look a little more closely and actually go to something. That's the theory anyway.
Of course, being part of a community station that actually plays this music (generally new artists, unsigned, non commercial etc) one ends up being invited to their shows and put on the guest list.
No volunteer does what they do for the money. Straight up, it costs to do a program on a community station. And this is a really nice perk. But...bands don't make much when they play the clubs and small venues. Hell most of them are happy to have gas money and a beer.
Therefore, if possible, consider this.
Ensure your admission by agreeing to the guest list. Then pay at the door if you can.
It's generally about $5 or so and if everyone did this, the band will be able to afford to play somewhere else or replace their guitar strings or eat a meal.
It's all about supporting one another.
Now go out there and listen to some live music.
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