Daily Listings Friday, June 7

B-Side

The Miniatures

Kitchener, ON Together a decade, they dish out crisp and musically varied power pop gems. 9 pm

The Sin-Tones

Toronto, ON Imagine The Ventures fronted by Sleepy LaBeef. 10 pm

Aceface

Toronto, ON Like Richard Wagner and Gilbert & Sullivan getting into a fist fight with the Who outside a soul club. 11 pm

Galore

Toronto, ON Galore is ecstasy, action, a feverish insomnia. midnight

Neil Leyton

Toronto, ON Producer, singer, songwriter, rock n' roll guitar player & indie label entrepreneur. 1 am

Black Bull

Mark Ripp & The Confessors

Toronto, ON With the Bel-Vistas, he was playing Americana long before the coin was termed. 9 pm

Eric Blakely

Austin, TX His authentic Americana sound taps folk, blues, country and rock roots. 10 pm

Woosley Band

Columbus, OH Roots-rock that Columbus Alive claimed "recaptures a bit of the lost essence of country." 11 pm

The Jane Waynes

Toronto, ON They're fronted by a dynamic femme duo and specialize in things country. midnight

Hank Engel & The Hoosier Daddies

Coopercliff, ONThis Canadian rock veteran came to prominence with power-poppers Idyl Tea. 1 am

Bovine Sex Club

The A Cups

Toronto, ON Think X-Ray Spex on a sleep-over with the Runaways. 9 pm

tammy faye starlite & the angels of mercy

New York, NY "Evil, twisted and totally wonderful," raved Austin writer John Conquest. 10 pm

Revenge of the Egg People

St. Catharines, ON Their anarchic sound has been compared to everyone from PiL to Rancid to Red Hot Chili Peppers. 11 pm

sylvania

Toronto, ON This four-piece band bridge the gap between guitar-based music and synthesized percussion and keyboards. midnight

The Band From Planet X

Kitchener, ON Call it garage punk from outer space. 1 am

C'est What/Nia

Mia Sheard

Toronto, ON This dazzlingly original singer/songwriter creates passionate and poetic gems. 9 pm

Ellen Reid

Toronto, ON As keyboardist/vocalist in Crash Test Dummies, she scaled major international heights. 10 pm

Priya Thomas

Toronto, ON A powerfully passionate singer/songwriter who exudes charisma. 11 pm

Christine Fellows

Winnipeg, MB She's a singer/songwriter of rare imagination and lyrical prowess. midnight

Alun Piggins and the Quitters

Toronto, ON Formerly leader of the much-adored Morganfields, he has developed into a roots-oriented singer/songwriter of real depth. 1 am

Cameron House

Chris Staig

Toronto, ON A prolific young singer/songwriter, he marries raw rock 'n' roll and melodic modern pop. 9 pm

Crowd 9

Montreal, PQ This young alternative rock quintet cite such influences as Our Lady Peace and Pearl Jam. 10 pm

all state champion

Vancouver, BC They have a strong fan base out west, and have gigged with Jimmy Eat World, At the Drive-In and NoMeansNo. 11 pm

moodroom

Washington, DC "Smart and slightly skewed rock a la the Pixies and Belly" was the Washington Post's description. midnight

STeLLa LuNA

Toronto, ON Their inspirations range from Neil Young and Gram Parsons to Steve Malkmus and Lucinda Williams. 1 am

Clinton's

The Mercurymen

Toronto, ON Sonic assailants out to destroy everything that threatens beauty and innocence. 9 pm

Mysterio

Toronto, ON Cool modern pop that marries songwriting skills with moody contemporary instrumentation. 10 pm

RockFour

Tel Aviv, Israel Pure pop meets avant-psychedelic guitar rock, with mesmerizing results. 11 pm

Outrageous Cherry

Detroit, MI These maniacs pry the lid off canned rock and roll with a weirdly wonderful cocktail of psychedelia, soul, acid folk and rock. midnight

Myracle Brah

Baltimore, MD The brainchild of former Lovenut leader Andy Bopp, they churn out pristine pop with jangly psychedelic references. 1 am

Comfort Zone

WARSAWPACK

Hamilton, ON Traditional jazz-influenced funk collides with modern turntablism and hiphop. 9 pm

Hashbrown

Fort Lauderdale, FL This rap-rock outfit are funky, soulful and aggressive. 10 pm

Smokin' with Superman

Madison, WI Acid-jazz, hiphop, funk, hiphop and urban grooves collide in one seriously smokin' sound. 11 pm

Godzillah

Toronto, ON This Jamaican-born artist explores reggae and rap with masterful lyrical and musical skill. midnight

SoulJAH Prophets

Montreal, PQ Hiphop with a conscience. The trio's musical heroes include Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest. 1 am

Free Times Cafe

Deb Talan

Somerville, MA Her songwriting heroes include Bruce Springsteen and Aimee Mann. 9 pm

Michael Knott

Orange County, CA This prolific multimedia artist shines as a musician, painter and writer. 10 pm

Megan Slankard

Tracy, CA An inventive guitarist and versatile vocalist, she's toured with David Knopfler (Dire Straits). 11 pm

Rob Skane

Albany, NY Rob's garagefolkrocknroll music is played with the passion of a young Paul Westerberg. midnight

Terry Hart

Ajax, ON An experienced finger-style acoustic guitar player, he's a master of folk and blues forms. 1 am

Healey's

To be confirmed

9 pm

Baraka

Tokyo, Japan A trio of top-class players dedicated to the sounds of classic rook. 10 pm

REESE

New York, NYCompared to and often called a younger and edgier Seal, REESE has opened for Lauryn Hill and Earth Wind and Fire. 11 pm

Michael jerome brown

Montreal, PQNo bio available. midnight

Richard Burnett & The Broken Heroes

Toronto, ON No bio available. 1 am

Holy Joe's

Boyce's Road

Toronto, ON Think a happy hybrid of the Beatles, Who and the Police. 9 pm

the NEW

Toronto, ON UK mag Border Review hailed their "witty lyrics, infectious melodies and big choruses." 10 pm

Junior Pantherz

Saskatoon, SK They prowl in sonic terrain formerly occupied by the likes of Pavement and Nirvana. 11 pm

Apartment Three

Boston, MA Stellar vocals and solid hooks typify the trio's sound. midnight

Taylored

Toronto, ON Solid and catchy guitar pop with infectious lyrics. 1 am

Kathedral

The Sign-Offs

Cleveland, OH Cleveland's Free Times praised their Stooges meets Guns N' Roses sound. 9 pm

Rubberhed

Austin, TX Their malleable musical style is woven from hardcore, hiphop and punk threads. 10 pm

ALEXISONFIRE

St. Catharines, ON Members were previously in such emo rock and metal bands as After the Hallowed Moment and Helicon Blue. 11 pm

Guilt Trip

Toronto, ON Their adrenalized hard rock sound draws upon hardcore, emo-core and new metal influences. midnight

STEP KINGS

New York, NY This hard rock trio scored a college radio hit with their 1999 debut, Let's Get It On! 1 am

Lee's Palace

Grimskunk

Montreal, PQ These experienced yet idealistic and hard-edged rockers have a large and loyal following. 9 pm

Grindig

Toronto, ON Good-time and stylistically diverse alternative rock. 10 pm

Starling

Ottawa, ON Melodic pop-rock doesn't get any more infectious and intelligent than this. 11 pm

Bionic

Montreal, PQ Hard-edged, incendiary guitar sonics cited by Exclaim as "polished noise-rock." midnight

Wisconsin

Toronto, ON "A five-piece pop monster that peel out melodic guitar rock," wrote Chart. 1 am

Lounge 88

Lindi

Toronto, ON Neophyte singer/songwriter Lindi will charm your heart and stir your soul. 9 pm

REBECCA TIMMONS

Toronto, ON Powerful vocals and eloquent songs characterize this accomplished singer/songwriter.10 pm

Sioen

Ghent, Belgium He's just 22, but this pop-rock singer/songwriter has a musical maturity beyond his years. 11 pm

Mark Geary

New York, NY Since moving to NYC from Dublin a decade ago, this songsmith has found an appreciative audience for his tender acoustic songs. midnight

Matthew James Murphy

Cleveland, OH As leader of Rumour Has It, Murphy won a VH1 Rock Across America contest and opened for John Fogerty. 1 am

Oasis

Stu Harcourt

Toronto, ON Fantastic songwriting, smooth vocals, and maybe even a jazz-inspired guitar lick. 9 pm

Cicero Buck

London, UK This twosome's sound fuses country, folk, pop and rock with graceful ease. 10 pm

Peter Salett

New York City, NY Salett's songs were described by Billboard magazine as "rife with infectious pop melodies and sticky choruses." 11 pm

Cooper Thomson

Montreal, PQ Imagine the illegitimate son of Tom Waits and Stephen Malkmus. midnight

The Me Decade

Chicago, IL This award-winning poet performs both as a solo acoustic troubadour and in pop bands Post Office and the Me Decade. 1 am

OPM Den

The Vincents

Columbus, OH A no-nonsense rock 'n' roll band that's drawn comparisons to the Stooges/MC5 and Jesus Lizard. 9 pm

The Sallys

Toronto, ON No bio available. 10 pm

Tonedealer

Toronto, ON

Tonedealer write catchy, energetic songs that reflect their teen lives in a way everyone can enjoy. 11 pm

The Gelatin Boys

New York, NY Influenced by Iggy Pop, Pavement and Velvet Underground, they put on a menacing yet entertaining show. midnight

Brut 33

Toronto, ON

No bio available. 1 am

Rancho Relaxo

FULL WHITE DRAG

Windsor, ON Inspired by the underground rock sounds of Detroit and NYC, they're renowned for a hard-hitting live show. 9 pm

charmer

Toronto, ON Alumni of Red Autumn Fall and Transonic, they inject a modern pop sensibility into introspective storytelling. 10 pm

Mark Kleiner Power Trio

Carrot River, SK They deliver righteously hooky pop-rock gems on their self-titled Mint Records debut. 11 pm

young and sexy

Vancouver, BC Harmony-laden pop that'll warm the cockles of the coldest heart. midnight

The Whereabouts

Montreal, PQ Their rock 'n' roll energy is distilled in a summery hummable package. 1 am

Reverb

Superbeing77

Vancouver, BC In just over a year of existence, this modern rock combo have already sold out a first pressing of their debut album, Jupiter. 9 pm

Pilate

Toronto, ON Emotion-filled pop that is by turns raw, lush, minimal and beautiful. 10 pm

Temptress

New York, NYTemptress looks like a model and sings like a sailor, and the band is tighter than her butt. 11 pm

Robin Black & the Intergalactic Rockstars

Toronto, ON Rock and roll the way it was supposed to be - loud, sexy and fun. midnight

White Cowbell Oklahoma

Toronto, ON Southern rock doesn't get any dirtier and more debauched than this. 1 am

Rivoli

Puddy

Toronto, ON Together eight years, the hard rockers won the 2000 HTZ FM Rocksearch. 9 pm

graph nobel

Toronto, ON Hiphop and alt-pop stylings are smoothly combined by this multi-talented singer/songwriter/actress. 10 pm

Billy Talent

Toronto, ON This high-energy pop-punk band has released one album to date. 11 pm

Three Days Grace

Toronto, ONThis rock trio began playing together in 1992 as Groundswell. midnight

Pimp

St.Catharines, ON Winners of a local radio station rock search competition, Pimp put on an incredible live rock show. 1 am

Silver Dollar

Mojo Grande

Toronto, ON A grandly meaty yet danceable sound that fuses Texas- and Chicago-style blues, funk and r 'n' b. 9 pm

TBS Talent Search Winner

Winner of the Toronto Blues Society's 7th annual talent search contest. 10 pm

The Swaggerts

New Haven, CT Think Johnny Cash on a bender with Johnny Thunders. 11 pm

Trainwreck

Toronto, ONTrainwreck combines rock/pop styles with traditional bluegrass, country, rock 'n' roll and blues. midnight

Serena Ryder

Peterborough, ONWith three independent solo albums and a three-octave voice, this 19-year-old growls, struts and scats like a seasoned pro. 1 am

Tequila Lounge

DJ Serious

Toronto, ON He's a DJ, producer and fervent hiphop crusader. 9 pm

The Quartertones

Toronto, ON They're definitely Canada's most far-flung creative hiphop collective. 10 pm

Abs & Fase

Toronto, ON This dynamic emcee and DJ team won major chart action in the UK with 12-inch single Vinyl Frontier. 11 pm

MacKenzie

Toronto, ON No bio available. midnight

D-Sisive

Toronto, ON A highly talented young hiphop artist, he has worked with DJ Serious and Mastermind. 1 am

The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern

MapleMusic All-Stars

Toronto, ON 9 pm

Kathleen Edwards

Ottawa, ON A classically trained songstress, she has found inspiration in the alt-country genre. 10 pm

Oh Susanna

Toronto, ON A gutsy voice and haunting, oft-melancholy material are her trademarks. 11 pm

Jim Bryson

Ottawa, ON Folkie lyricism imbued with a refreshing devil-may-care attitude. midnight

Special Guests

Toronto, ON 1 am

The 360

Leviride

Parkdale, ON Indie garage pop that combines the best features of the Clash and Guided by Voices. 9 pm

Buddha Crush

Thurso, Scotland The creation of sheer visceral rock 'n' roll thrills is their mission. 10 pm

Luke Duke

Brooklyn, NY Harmony-driven textures and crunching guitar add up to power pop of the highest calibre. 11 pm

Evelyn Forever

New Jersey, NJ Their infectiously melodic power pop shows the impact of Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. midnight

The Chrome Yellow Co.

Hamilton , ON This dynamic duo use a wide array of instrumentation to colour the poetic lyrics of Luca Ciardullo. 1 am

The Tranzac Club

Corb Lund Band

Edmonton, ABPreviously in the smalls, Lund has developed into a roots-oriented singer/songwriter of singular skill. 9 pm

Rudimental

Winnipeg, MB French Canadian folk songs beefed up with injections of funk, jazz and reggae. 10 pm

Lucie Idlout

Winnipeg, WB An Inuk singer/songwriter, she has performed internationally to highly positive response. 11 pm

Tamara Williamson

Stouffville, ON Williamson is joined by members of Flux and the Toronto Tabla Ensemble in a loud and fun all-female rock and roll band. midnight

Eyes for Telescopes

Charlottetown, PEI All members write, and melodic and vocal variety is the happy result. 1 am

The Victory Cafe

the creaking tree string quartet

Toronto, ON Their creative brand of progressive bluegrass incorporates acoustic folk and jazz elements. 9 pm

Ralph Boyd Johnson

Calgary, AB This roots-oriented wordsmith has been compared to Springsteen, Earle and Prine. 10 pm

Pigeon Hole

Montreal, PQ Twin anti-diva pipes power this folk-rock combo. 11 pm

Michael Jantz

Cleveland, OH He's gone from busking in Europe to opening for Paul Simon and Brian Wilson. midnight

Kathy Phippard & The Shameless Hussies

St John's, NF Her solo debut, Outside Lookin' In, received raves. 1 am