As far as I know, Royal Mountain Records started their backyard barbecue series with the NXNE showcase. I say "series" and "started" consciously, because I really want this to become a regular thing. It's such a cool vibe, hanging out behind the RMR offices, listening to amazing bands, having some good food and frosty beverages. The crowd and the bands are so easy going, inclusive and fun, that it would be hard not to want this to be a regular part of summertime in Toronto.
Please click through the links below to see photos and listen to music from all these artists who performed at this BBQ.
Montreal's Homeshake was the last performer to hit the stage at Royal Mountain Records Goodbye to Summer BBQ. He closed out the afternoon with lo-fi bedroom pop tunes that sent us off into the streets with a chill vibe.
Toronto-based indie rock band Fast Romantics are a great band to see live. They took a break from recording their new album to play for us at Royal Mountain Records Goodbye to Summer BBQ. We got to hear some older favourites and some songs from the forthcoming album.
The word “rousing” always comes to mind to describe their passionate and energizing songs. They've got huge power chord progressions, dynamic shifts that create drama, and elements I would describe as orchestral. Overall it's a great package.
Check out some of their music below, and if you want, you can check out our previous coverage from when Fast Romantics performed at Hillside, Riverfest Elora and at The Drake Underground.
Montreal alternative psychedelic rock band Anemone performed at Royal Mountain Records Goodbye to Summer BBQ. They've got groovy tunes that definitely show that psychedelic element and feature long jams.
This was my second time seeing the band. My coverage of their show at Hillside is here.
Check out the live session below for a taste of their tunes.
Toronto alternative indie power pop band Little Junior have become something of a favourite act here at one in ten words. This is the fifth time covering the band in our virtual pages, and we now spend more time at their shows singing along with the songs than we do taking photos.
Little Junior are always awesome, and this Royal Mountain Records Goodbye to Summer BBQ show was no different, except we had the added bonus of hearing some new tracks.
Please check out the video below, which includes a whole bunch of their tunes, and some of that live energy.
Toronto's indie alternative bedroom chamber pop singer songwriter Deanna Petcoff and her band were the next band up on stage at Royal Mountain Records Goodbye to Summer BBQ. Her bio says that her first band was Pins and Needles, and look here, I covered a CMW showcase including them back in 2016. That coverage is here.
They put on an impressive set including a cover of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain". Keep an eye out for a new album and a show at The Drake November 14. I hope to be there.
