One of the first bands I saw this year at SappyFest was The Harbourcoats, the still-sorta-new-because-they’re-relatively-unknown band led by Bry Webb from the Constantines. It was a really nice way to kick off the festival and definitely had me humming the songs to myself all weekend. This wasn’t my first time seeing Bry playing away from his regular gig – I remember hearing at least one of these songs when he did a set at the Three Gut Records 5th anniversary party years and years ago at the Tranzac, and I’ve subsequently seen him play on a few other occasions leading up to last Friday. Joining him this time ’round was Mike Feuerstack (aka Snailhouse) and my old pal Jonas Bonnetta (aka Evening Hymns). The songs were subtle and majestic, showcasing Bry’s powerful voice in a whole new way. I’m super excited to hear their forthcoming record, too bad no one knows when it’s coming out. Maybe I should look into getting that Constantines acoustic EP they put out a few months back to hold me over. Which reminds me: if anyone from Arts & Crafts is reading this, can you please press it to 10″ vinyl and send me a copy? What’s with this digital-only foolishness?
Anyway, while watching the video, please try to ignore the crowd chatter and shaky camera work and just appreciate the song. Doesn’t it make you want to hold somebody?
Two things:
1) Nice P.S. I Love You reference.
2) Everyone at Arts & Crafts reads your blog. You’re Mr. Indie Rock Toronto.
you must have snuck away and filmed this when you weren’t holding a beer*
i like it! the new lens looks great on the street scene
*may or may not be true
My Google Alert for “Harbour Coats” finally pays dividends. Thanks so much for this greatness. And I’ll second the need for a vinyl release of Too Slow for Love.
Great footage, Colin. It looks and sounds so wonderful. I’ve been humming Persistent Spirit all week. Did you get anything of that song? We could just recreate the album ’til it comes out.
I can hear Otis crying, too.
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