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It was a Saturday night, and only the best get to play Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern during North By Northeast, Canada’s biggest independent music festival. Most of the revelers were jammed in there to catch a glimpse of The Golden Dogs, and they were willing to wait nearly four hours to see them. At 1 a.m., the Toronto five-piece band hit the stage and the crowd erupted. Wild fist pumps, unrestrained screaming, erratic dancing – you couldn’t help but wonder what the hell was going on?
Contrary to a few people’s beliefs, The Golden Dogs’ devotees hadn’t gone insane – it was the band that was off their rockers. The Dogs launched into “Birdsong” and immediately set the place on fire. Lead singer and guitarist Dave Azzolini furiously attacked his axe, destroying strings in the process. His wife and keyboardist Jessica Grassia repeatedly smashed her keys with her fists while head banging to drummer Taylor Knox’s thunderous beats. Guitarist Neil Quin unleashed a bevy of blazing solos, and all the while bassist Stew Heyduk kept the rhythm in check.
The ‘shoe was buzzing - even a few inebriated frat kids at the back were shaking their asses, but things were just getting started. Dave’s face was dripping with sweat, Jess’ hair was sticking to her face and the audience was singing – no, screaming – along to almost every lyric. To cap this chaotic night off, the band played their incendiary cover of Paul McCartney’s “1985” and set closer “Yeah!”. During that song, as Jess pounded her keys over and over again, Dave disappeared.
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robotrec
Theresa is such a lovely song.
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DeucesAreWild
good music, a little to indie rock for my tastes but they can kick it. Someone needs to update that bio though
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debridement
Saw them play a free outdoor show in Toronto a couple of years back. It was -20C (literally)! Only a few dozen people showed up, but they still played. They definitely deserve more than the 21,000 Lastfm listeners they have at the moment!
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gwado
nice !
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juepucta
New album's out.
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tetrises
Jessica used to be my music teacher back when i was about 10 years old, lol when she told us she was in a band i asked for her autograph.. i should have kept it. they are a gr8 band
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hotmeteor
Awesome discovery of the day.
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lydiapineapple
super fun and catchy as all heck! love these guys!!!!
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stillenchanted
can anyone send me "Saints At The Gates?" I can't find there album anywhere and can't buy it through itunes either....
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hollyy___x
Limewire were big supporters of this band, they had a whole promo thing about them when, that's how i got into them.
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balikye
They are so amazing.
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minusthebrad
vote for a new picture!
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markhenning
Hey guys - how's it going? You check this?
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NGC_1976
There's a post about their track "Lester" (the B-side for the "Construction Worker" 7" single) over at Video Pop: http://videopopmusic.blogspot.com/2008/07/golden-dogs.html
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hollyy___x
the photo doesn't do them justice.
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Eddou
They're playin in Ottawa apparently june 5th I'm gonna go <3
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Maxwell_20
Saw them last night. Talked to the whole band, amazing group of guys (and a girl). Never heard of 'em before last night, but they were amazing.
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hellodrjoe773
i sent jessica a letter in da mail and she wrote back, with buttons n stuff, and thats just one of the reasons i adore them so much not just as a band.
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Zaratulah
Man I looove these guys! But talk about unknown, I went out and bought both CDs, theyre truely awsome!
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buckethatbobby
These guys kicked Plaskett's ass. They never should have been opening for him. I never thought anyone would be able to follow Tom Fun and make it enjoyable, but These guys kicked some serious ass. Mind you, I still preferred Tom Fun, But my mind was still blown by this band. The Golden Dogs are now on my Very Yes list. Golden Dogs + Tom Fun = Best show I've seen in a long time. Joel Plasket
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