My Top 15 New York Bands

After being in New York for 4 months, I took in more concert experiences that most might have in a lifetime. My genuine passion and support for the scene landed me at 47 shows over this short time span and although not all the acts I saw were New York based, this city continues to spawn some of the greatest music to my ears. Here are just a few of the NY bands I discovered that deserve more notoriety, or those I already loved and continue to support. In no particular order:

1) Hull

2) Fashion Week

3) Scowl

4) Batillus

5) Primitive Weapons

6)Alkahest

7)Grudges

8)Psychic Limb

9)Man's Gin

10)Family

11)Natur

12)Sannhet

13)Archon

14)The Communion

15)The Year is One

So It's 2009 everyone! Hope 2008 was full of creativity and art.

Just thought I'd let you in on some of the new exhibits to be seen in the new year....

The National Gallery of Canada will be holding another Italian Renaissance show featuring rare works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgio Vasari, Federico, Barocci and Annabelle Carracci. Opening on May 29th 2009

The Canadian Museum of Civilization will be featuring Mystic Beasts: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids. See artifacts and newly created models from May 15th to September 20th 2009.

The Ottawa Art Gallery will be showing the work of Michael Harrington starting February 5th 2009. This Ottawa Artist is known for his ominous subject matter and shady figures. Click the like below to see his work. http://www.artnet.com/artist/423969374/michael-harrington.html

In September, the Gallery will also be featuring Rosalie Favell from Winnipeg who creates unconventional self portraits.

For more upcoming shows keep an eye on the blog for updates or Check out your local listings.