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.
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.
