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Cy Scobie

Toronto, ON An aural concept, not a band. 9 pm

pH10

Brooklyn, NY Analog synths, samplers and visuals combine for a mesmerizing live spectacle. 10 pm

Gym Class Heroes

Geneva, NYThis versatile septet inject jazz, funk, classical and rock flavours into their electrifying brand of hiphop. 11 pm

astroblast

Austin, TX Formed in 1998, this noise-rock band turned ears with their 2000 debut, The Scientist. midnight

Dub ILL

Toronto, ON No bio available. 1 am

Black Bull

Vaughn Passmore

Toronto, ON This roots-rock singer/songwriter was formerly in the much-loved Absolute Whores. 9 pm

Junction Creek

Sudbury, ON They've refined a rock 'n' roll meets country-folk sound that is highly appealing. 10 pm

Jay Harris

Kingston, ON After paying his road dues with various bands, Harris has honed his craft as a singer/songwriter. 11 pm

sodajerk

Pittsburgh, PA Call it country music that doesn't suck. Their musical heroes range from Johnny Cash to the Replacements. midnight

The Plastic Folk

Toronto, ON Roots rock that's both innovative and accessible. 1 am

Bovine Sex Club

SHESUS

Dayton, OH Femme-fuelled new-wave influenced rock and roll. 9 pm

KOOGAPHONE

London, UK This half-female/half-male combo possess Placebo and Pixies-like energy. 10 pm

MORE

New York, NY Metal, classic rock and pop stylings are buffed with vigorous, versatile vocals and aggressive guitars. 11 pm

The Helens

Toronto, ON Their musical passions cover both electronics and guitar rock. midnight

Johnny El Camino

Windsor, ON These musical free spirits have survived personnel changes and delivered one smokin' self-titled CD. 1 am

C'est What/Nia

The Telepathic Butterflies

Winnipeg, MB This trio soar with a delightful modern-psychedelia-meets-power-pop blend. 9 pm

the champions

Toronto, ON Imagine a lo-fi version of Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood. 10 pm

morris air

New York/Toronto, NY/ON Often compared to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. 11 pm

IFFY

Minneapolis, MN The L.A. Times wrote, "They stir hiphop, electronica, Motown, pop and rock into an addictive musical cocktail." midnight

The Spinto Band

Union Grove, PA The sophomore effort from Pennsylvania's youngest and strangest musical collective. 1 am

Cameron House

Mike Alviano

Kitchener, ON Uplifting and lyrically astute acoustic pop delivered via inventive instrumentation. 9 pm

Uptown Sinclair

Cleveland, OH Red-hot rockers with a sexy sound described as "Barry White fronting Led Zeppelin." 10 pm

Space Elevator

Toronto, ON Catchy songs with attitude are this charming trio's trademark. 11 pm

nimbus

Scranton, PA Think Henry Mancini with a distortion pedal. midnight

Moonraker

Montreal, PQ Together five years, they draw upon Anglo-pop sources and add a fresh new dimension. 1 am

Clinton's

Shy Child

New York, NY The soundscapes of this duo merge electronica, synth-pop and orthodox rock elements. 9 pm

music for mapmakers

Toronto, ON Radiohead and Low are amongst this trio's influences. 10 pm

Hush Hush

Toronto/Ottawa, ON As Imaginary Heaven, they worked their melodic magic on three albums. 11 pm

Sister Someone

London, ON Libido-tickling female vocals and amps-on-11 energy. midnight

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Comfort Zone

The Formula

Toronto, ON Led by guitarist/writer Mike Hopkins, they concoct an original blend of Latin, rock and funk stylings. 9 pm

P.I.C

New York City, NY Using MCs, DJs and horns, they'll take you on a wild party ride. 10 pm

Mike Control

Brooklyn, NY A hiphop trio with a potent and versatile musical stance. 11 pm

Sonia Collymore & Leejahn

Toronto, ON After backing Nana McLean and Beres Hammond, this powerful vocalist/songwriter has taken centre stage with assurance. midnight

Butta Babees

Montreal, PQ The unique style of this hiphop crew is built around the butter-smooth vocals and storytelling ability of mainman Manchilde. 1 am

Free Times Cafe

Beka Fletcher

Montreal, PQ Eclectic soundscapes that incorporate electronica, pop and bossa nova to beguiling effect. 9 pm

The Dead Satellites

Ottawa, ON A young and passionate duo, they cite Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., and Wilco as influences. 10 pm

Mark Islam

Wilmington, DE Billboard described this troubadour's material as "well-crafted and delivered in a rich, empathetic baritone voice." 11 pm

Meredith Shaw

Toronto, ON A young songstress who straddles the pop and folk genres with emotionally eloquent yet accessible material. midnight

Madd Scientists

Toronto, ON This coffeehouse favourite has a folk-based repertoire that encompasses both traditional and original songs. 1 am

Healey's

The Swallows

Toronto, ON Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem is also a superb singer/songwriter, as this project confirms. 9 pm

Elephant Band

Sudbury, ONThey have opened for Sloan, treble charger, Wild Strawberries and many others. 10 pm

Dale Boyle and the Barburners

Montreal, PQ This blues/rockabilly trio name Elvis Presley, Steve Earle and Stevie Ray Vaughan as musical mentors. 11 pm

The Piranha Brothers

Bronx, NYThink Sly Stone shot out of a cannon. midnight

jake and the blue midnights

Toronto, ONNo bio available. 1 am

Kathedral

Loco

Winnipeg, MB Heavy rock is given an intense and innovative makeover by this powerful quartet. 9 pm

The Flow

New York, NY Imagine a radio-frendly mix of Weezer and Incubus. 10 pm

Radiate

New York, NY "The hottest self-contained arsenal since Trent Reznor," said the Aquarian Weekly. 11 pm

So So Human

Brooklyn, NY The hard rock trio plays with a passion that verges on desperation. midnight

Shaftdrive

Toronto, ON The real deal: crotch rocket dirges spat with vitriol. 1 am

Lounge 88

Gentleman Reg

Toronto, ON An idiosyncratic melange of 80s pop, barbershop quartets and Broadway musicals. 9 pm

BEN GLOVER

Belfast, Ireland This young singer/songwriter is equally at home playing solo or fronting a band. 10 pm

gilli moon

Sydney, Australia This stellar songwriter has won numerous international awards for her tunes. 11 pm

ellen cherry

Baltimore, MD This pop/rock trio promise "to save you from radio boredom and apathy." midnight

Young Ideas

Toronto, ON A band gradually finding its own voice, with impressive results. 1 am

Oasis

Andie D.

Toronto, ON She writes and sings folk-pop with a sweet acoustic edge. 9 pm

evalyn parry

Toronto, ON She weaves the personal and the political, the poetic and the humorous. 10 pm

Stephen Kellogg

Northampton, MA His soulful vocals, eclectic material and gritty acoustic guitar grooves make a seductive combination. 11 pm

Heather Morgan and The Company of Men

Toronto, ONA soaring voice that straddles country, jazz, bluegrass and blues influences. midnight

Andrea England

Toronto, ON This singer/songwriter/keyboardist has moved from folk roots to a more mainstream pop sound. 1 am

OPM Den

Cheap Suits

Toronto, ON No bio available. 9 pm

JerryCan

King City, ON A catchy blend of punk, hardcore and loud rock, spritzed with rapier wit. 10 pm

Jettison Red

Detroit, MI This power pop-rock quartet play their always-melodic material with real gusto. 11 pm

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Rancho Relaxo

Honeysuckle Serontina

Vancouver, BC Influences range from Oasis to Weezer, and their adrenalin-fuelled shows are a marvel. 9 pm

Riff Randells

Vancouver, BC A good-time, riff-rockin' vibe. 10 pm

84 Nash

Columbus, OH They excel live, drawing comparisons to the Who and MC5 via their explosive show. 11 pm

Mommy

Toronto, ON Fresh, cheeky, lyrically aware and chorus-based radio rock. midnight

KULAS

Toronto, ON This singer/songwriter found fame as a member of British rock heroes James. 1 am

Rivoli

Pilate

Toronto, ON Emotion-filled pop that's by turns raw, lush, minimal and beautiful. 9 pm

Jason Collett

Toronto, ON An eloquent writer with a powerful voice, he teamed with Andrew Cash in Ursula. 10 pm

Bodega

Toronto, ON Eye loved "the majestically fragile pop songs" of their new masterpiece, Without A Plan. 11 pm

Sam Roberts

Montreal, PQ After making some noise as a member of Northstar, he's hitting his stride as a solo artist. midnight

Blurtonia

Toronto, ON High-decibel power rockers led by guitar hero/.producer extraordinaire Ian Blurton. 1 am

Silver Dollar

The Falkin Blues

Summerland, BC A powerful brand of blues-rock that reflects the influence of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Stevie Ray. 9 pm

The Brown Hornets

Newcastle, ON Weaned on the sound of classic blues, they now inject a punkish energy into the genre. 10 pm

Jon Raven Band

New Glasgow/Toronto, NS/ON Their driving folk/roots-rock sound has made them popular in local clubs. 11 pm

The Brothers Cosmoline

Toronto, ON Honky-tonk full of heart and soul. midnight

The Silvertones

Windsor, ON From Texas swing to bluegrass, rockabilly and hardcore honkytonk. 1 am

Spookey Ruben

Toronto,ONThis pop craftsman has a penchant for quirky lyrics and melodies. 8 pm

Ghetto Concept

Toronto,ONRocking rhymes over a seamless fusion of hip-hop, soul and reggae riddims.9 pm

Subb

Toronto, ON

This five-piece ska-pop band has a fun approach and infectious sound. 10 pm

The Sadies

Toronto,ONThe Sadies promiscuously merge punk, country and surf elements in a totally entertaining way. 11 pm

Deadly Snakes

Toronto, ONGarage punk-blues with a serious bite. midnight

Mooney Suzuki

New York, NYThey're a maximum r 'n' b band whose garage-style energy makes for a thrilling live show. 1 am

The 360

National Anthem

Toronto, ON They dish out kick-ass rock 'n' roll imbued with a joyous vitality and hot hooks. 9 pm

Plastic Bag

Toronto, ON Alumni of Shortfall, By Divine Right and Starkicker pool their talents in one kick-ass rock and roll band. 10 pm

Diamond Skin

Sydney, Australia This new band cites such influences as the Faces and Black Crowes. 11 pm

Heston Rifle

New York, NY This indie rock quintet manages to be simultaneously heavy, melodic and avant-garde. midnight

Soap Opera

Toronto, ONThe sound is fast, powerful, with plenty of distorted guitars and an underlying melody. 1 am

The Tranzac Club

Royal Wood

Toronto, ON This super-talented young pop-rock band attracted real attention with last year's eponymous debut. 9 pm

Los Diablos

Boston, MA The self-styled Kings of Irish-Jewish folk-punk are one guaranteed good time live. 10 pm

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The Verbal Teabags

Toronto, ONThis guitar/bass/drums trio have built a loyal fan base over the past three years. midnight

Jughead

Toronto, ON The ultimate party band, via their infectious fusion of bluegrass, country and Maritime stylings. 1 am

The Victory Cafe

Linda McLean

Huntsville, ON Her finely crafted, lyrical compositions complement her charming stage persona. 9 pm

Bob Egan

Toronto, ON As a virtuoso steel guitarist, he played with Wilco and Freakwater. 10 pm

Bluebird

Toronto, ON Members of Chicken Milk, Made and the Mercurymen pool their talents to create a fresh country sound powered by femme vocals. 11 pm

Brent Palmer

Austin, TX A darling of the Austin club circuit, this songsmith's inspirations include Neil Finn and Ron Sexsmith. midnight

Stratochief

Toronto, ON This roots supergroup carries on the legacy of late and great founder Greg McConnell. 1 am