The Alex P. Keaton

starts around 10 | pwyc

a band that was carved out initially by a pair who share a remarkable ability to communicate musically. it seems that the raw pop sentiment of singer-guitarist Bucky Driedger has been refined by the theory chops of singer-keyboardist Matt Schellenberg. listening to their recorings (online at cbc radio 3 and myspace) one can see a raw talent that synthesises everything from mccartney’s ribald blues rock piano with the beatles to the jazz-noodling minimalist composition of wilco to the frenetic charisma of the pets. often accused of stealing the show from bands they open for, this is a headlining tour that should herald the rising of their star or at the very least engage and entertain any who are lucky enough to cross their path.

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this coming tuesday is expected to be a diverse and eclectic night here at the alex.

first of all, we are host to london’s only regular poetry slam from 8 until about 10. get here by 7:15 if you want to register. all styles are welcome. there is a cover that is split evenly between the winning poet and the fund to send london slammers across canada to compete. more info on their website and facebook.

next up is museum pieces are a sometimes two-piece sometimes four-piece from halifax that radiate energy like an exploding sun, while still managing to keep an organic and almost serene balance at the core of their music. pop by and see why they are heaped with critical acclaim and expected to be canada’s break out band of 2008.

the whole night is hosted by beat connection, london’s nerdcore dj duo who will be playing between slam sets and bookending museum pieces with their characteristic panache, compelling all in attendance to not only boogie but also get down.

a guaranteed killer dance jam. join gingy, pat the bunny and your boy brian as they pound out electro-house booty-shaking nu-raving madness. as well, we’re running our saturday night predrink from 9 to 11.