(Misadventures of) Machetes: Pictures from NXNE at the Bovine

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Pictures from NXNE at the Bovine

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Introducing Machetes:

Introducing Machetes:
"Rock and roll drenched by the scathing tongue of punk and post-punk passion.”

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www.myspace.com/machetesband

Jen Simpson- Voice
Alana T. Devee- Lead guitar
Lexy Mack (aka sonic hands)- Drums, Voice
Norelle French (aka dirt squirrel)- Bass, effects

Formed: April 2007
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Machetes formed as if by fate, fueled by the common craving for excitement and creativity. A whirlwind of coincidences drew each member together, dragging them from their respective spaces in the wide music landscape of Toronto. The beginnings proved to be quite proliferating, as the girls’ unique and diverse musical backgrounds clashed and converged, creating a mosaic of sound and imagery that injects passion and drive back into the limp, sterile body of rock and roll.

The integrity and glamour of Machetes comes out in both the music and their show- it’s the love child conceived by a massive orgy of music that includes Siouxsie Sioux, Love and Rockets, Iggy Pop and Black Sabbath- and that’s just for starters. Influences range from art-rock to brit-pop, punk/post-punk to glam, each member contributing equally to the overall look and sound. Playing weekly to overcrowded underground clubs and attracting a diverse crowd of dedicated followers, their shows are a delicate blend of mayhem, beauty and aggression driven by powerfully delivered songs.

To date, Machetes have shared bills with Woodhands (sold out, debut show at the Wrongbar, Toronto), Born Ruffians, dd/mm/yyyy and Semi-Precious Weapons, while releasing their first E.P, 'Too Dirty To Be a Rat", on Jan. 7. 2009, produced and recorded by Rob Sanzo (Signal to Noise Studios, Lioness, Controller.Controller, and more...)

Machetes are managed by Roger O'Donnell (the Cure, more..) -- Ten 55 Artist Management --- http://www.99songsoutof10.com/tenfiftyfive.html .
Their first E.P, Too Dirty to be a Rat, is planned for official release Jan. 7. 2009, produced and recorded by Rob Sanzo (Signal-to-Noise Studios).

Stage

----------- PAST SHOWS-------------
May 8. 2009: Fuck Off Machetes: A farewell gig with Les gars, Mother Murder, the Hoa Hoas,and DJ Darkness Visible @ the Silver Dollar. 8pm $10.
April 30. 2009: Bovine Sex Club, Toronto, On. 9pm. $5.
Sunday. March 29. 2009: Devil Made me Do it Party with The Rock Ons. at Neutral, Toronto, ON. 9pm. PWYC ($10 suggested)
Saturday. March 28. 2009: United Steelworkers Hall with the Shanks. 9pm. $TBA.
Friday. March 20. 2009: Pop With Brains with the State of Things, Alright Alright, Clouds (that look like things) and more. $5. 9pm @ The Rivoli Toronto, ON
Saturday. March 14. 2009: The Boxing Ring, Orangville, ON with the Shanks
Saturday. March 14. 2009: CMW Showcase @ The Playdead Mansion (queen and dufferin). 1pm showtime.
Thursday. March 12. 2009: Canadian Music Week Showcase @ The Bovine Sex Club. 2 am showtime, 4am last call.
Tuesday. March 10. 2009: Dave Bookman's Nu Music Night, CMW Preview @ The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, 8pm. FREE.
Saturday. March 7. 2009: International Woman's Day at the Dakota Tavern with Lysa Fina and more. EARLY SHOW. 8pm. $5
Saturday. February 21. 2009: Optical Sounds Presents: A Legion Party! -- The Hoa hoas, Disrealis, Planet Creature and Machetes..... 9 PM show time, Cover $10 >>>It's Alana's birthday as well!!!
Sunday. February 8.2009: Wavelength 449 with Sadie May Crash, Key Witness
Friday. January 23. 2009: Machetes with dead Sexy Sheila at the Bovine Sex Club. 9 pm $5
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 7. 2009: RECORD RELEASE CABARET at the Drake Underground. 9pm. Featuring performances by Romo Roto, a machete juggling act by the Fire Guy, and hosted by Dylan Studebaker, the one and only Punk Magician. FREE! FREE!
Saturday. November 15. 2008: The Shanks C.D Release Party, Machetes on at 10pm, at the Polish Combatant's Hall (206 Beverley St.) $10, includes buffest and Shanks c.d.
Thursday. October 30. 2008: Carnival Diabolo at the Bovine Sex Club, headlining with War Brides, DJ Misty and the Toronto Roller Girls, 9pm, $5
Sunday. October 26. 2008: Kensington Rocks Outdoor Festival in Kensington Market (Toronto, ON), 5:30 pm, FREE
Thursday. October 23. 2008: Still Pushy fashion show...DJ Set by Machetes @ The Bovine Sex Club, 10pm, $5
Friday. October 3. 2008: Pop Montreal Festival @ Club Lambi ( 4465 Rue ST. LAURENT) with Action Makes, Semi Precious Weapons and more... 9pm
Monday. September 29. 2008: The Drake Underground for Elvis Monday, FREE, 10pm
Friday. September 5. 2008: The Silver Dollar for Rockstar/ Pop Montreal showcase final, 10pm, $5
Thursday. August 21. 2008: The Silver Dollar Room w/ Action Makes, 9pm $TBA
Friday, August 15. 2008: The Bovine Sex Club 10pm, $5
Saturday. August 9.2008: The Velvet Underground with Diemonds 9pm (EARLY SHOW!!) $4
Friday, July 18. 2008: Gnarly at Seaky Dee's with My!Gay!Husband!, Dougie Boom and a suprise guest DJ!
Saturday, July 12. 2008: Zaphod's Ottawa, ON with The Vicious Guns
Saturday, June 28. 2008: Rancho Relaxo w/ Teenanger, Holy Cobras, WW1 9pm
Thursday. June 12. 2008: NXNE showcase at the Bovine Sex Club with Hell Ya Fuck Ya, Tracii Guns and more. 9 pm
Thursday, May 29. 2008: Silver Dollar Presents Machetes with guests Shitt Hott, Dead Sexy Sheila and DJ Dougie Boom @ Silver Dollar Room
Friday, May 2. 2008: Opening for DD/MM/YYYY @ Whippersnapper (part of the Over the Top Fest)
Monday, April 14. 2008: Opening for Born Ruffians C.D Release @ The Casbah (Hamilton)
Thursday, April 3, 2008: Opening for Woodhands @ Wrongbar

(Misadventures of) Machetes

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Pictures from NXNE at the Bovine

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