ESL

So here is the scene: The fishbowl, a Strathcona residence is having a party, hoping a few kegs can turn the lights back on, which have ceased to shine due to lack of payment. Being that there isn't any power, this is a candle light party, making the large old house seem all that more mysterious. After a little bit of awkward fumbling in the dark, we hear the musicians stir in the living room. Now you may not believe me, but there was a white grand piano in the hands of a pretty girl and following a few nervous laughs there was beautiful music.

Watching ESL's set was really a perfect moment, everything was right. This was especially true as they played "Polish" and everyone clapped along in the candle light , there even were some whoops! Did I mention that the drummer used chop sticks?

ESL - Side By Side

ESL - Polish


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I love this video of Matt & Kim (warning the file is on one of those upload sites). The crowd energy is simply amazing, we should all be having that much fun at shows. It was captured by Tod Steelie, who runs sucka pants. He also posted some songs by Cansei De Ser Sexy, a refreshing brazilian band. I have been waiting for this cd to come out ever since I ran across their difficult to navigate brazilian myspace type thing.