Field Trip 2016: Day 1, Band 7: Brave Shores - Concert Pictures

Brave Shores and a sunny festival Saturday at Field Trip were a perfect match. The band brought their laid back, dreamy and easy going tunes, plus the addictive single "Never Come Down".

"Never Come Down"

"Surf's Up"

Field Trip announces 2016 line-up including The National, Robyn, July Talk, Of Montreal, Santigold, DIIV, many more

Field Trip has announced their 2016 line-up and what a great line-up it is. The National, one of the biggest indie alternative bands out there and a personal favourite, is headlining along with one of the most unique anti pop stars out there, and also a personal favourite, Robyn. July Talk, one of the absolute best live bands playing these days, is listed next.

Also on the stacked bill are Santigold, Of Montreal, DIIV, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Jazz Cartier, Boy & Bear, Bully, Holy Fuck, Plants & Animals, Basia Bulat, Dear Rouge, Ra Ra Riot, Tei Shi, Eliot Sumner, Meg Mac, Brave Shores and Kalle Mattson. Consistent with years passed, this is a diverse line-up that will attract a wide variety of music fans and lead to some amazing discoveries. 

This year's Field Trip will take place on June 4 & 5, 2016 at Toronto's Fort York / Garrison Common. Gates will open at 1pm both days, and the festivities will wrap up at 11pm on Saturday and 10pm on Sunday.

Tickets go on sale Monday, February 22 @ 10AM on Ticketmaster or at Toronto independent music retailers Rotate This (801 Queen St. W) and Soundscapes (572 College St.).

General Admission weekend passes are $125, VIP weekend passes are $200 and single-day passes are $75 for General Admission and $125 for VIP, plus fees and all that jazz. Kids under 12 get in for free subject to certain restrictions.

And some music from a number of the artists on this year's fantastic Field Trip line-up:

The National

Robyn

July Talk

Santigold

Of Montreal

DIIV

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires

Jazz Cartier

Boy & Bear

Bully

Holy Fuck

Plants & Animals

Basia Bulat

Dear Rouge

Ra Ra Riot

Tei Shi

Eliot Sumner

Meg Mac

Brave Shores

Kalle Mattson

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Brave Shores at The Phoenix Concert Theatre - Concert Pictures

I first heard of Brave Shores as I'm sure many others have - from their most excellent, hook-filled and funky single "Never Come Down". I caught their live show at Harbourfront Centre as part of Panamania during the Pan Am Games. I caught this show at The Phoenix Concert Theatre as they opened for Wolf Alice. They had the crowd swaying to their dreamy, synth laden tunes.

Of course, their proper set ended with the groove and hooks, the perfect piece of pop that is "Never Come Down". They then played us a brand new tune because they finished early. Don't worry. It happens to everyone now and then. Fun show.

Here are some tunes:

"Never Come Down"

"More Like You"

Brave Shores at Harbourfront Centre - Concert Pictures

Hot off their appearance at the Wayhome Festival, Brave Shores played the Ontario Celebration Zone at Harbourfront Centre for a free show as part of Panamania, opening for The Beaches.

The crowd was pretty sedate, content to sit on the AstroTurf while soaking up the summery melodies and the cool breeze off the lake. Their sound can be described as a combination of chill vibes and higher energy from their upbeat new tunes. Of course the highlight was their big ear candy single "Never Come Down". Great tune!

Check out some of Brave Shores' sunshiny tunes:

The big tune everyone waited to hear, "Never Come Down"

"Dancing Underwater"


"More Like You"

Summertime pop from Brave Shores

Brave Shores are Toronto siblings Jay and Stefanie McCarrol. They create catchy electropop music perfect for dancing and generally enjoying like your favourite ice cold drink on a hot summer day.

Their EP came out back in October and they are appearing at The Mod Club on May 8 for CMW.

Their current single, "Never Come Down", is a pop gem, an earworm of the highest order, and a song that deserves to be heard everywhere this summer.

"Dancing Underwater"

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