04-03-2017, 09:01 AM
I get that there are time constraints for live TV, but should have been some appreciation for the situation as possibly the last time the band will be receiving a Juno. At least Rob and Paul seemed to find it funny, especially when they switched to ABAC (which I also thought showed some sense of humor by that producer, who is likely getting an earful from another producer that they need to cut to show the Virgin ad for the 1000th time).
Gord's recorded acceptance was good -- just glad to see him looking well.
Overall on the Junos, I fast forwarded through a lot but:
* I like the way they now do this show, with less awards and more music. That said, they seem to have a real mix issue with sound on the broadcast. I do appreciate they're moving pretty quick with stage set up between acts.
* July Talk were very good. I saw them a few years ago open for Frank Turner as a then unknown band, and they were one of those "who is this band?'" revelations. Sound was not great, Leah's vocals too low, but they understand it's maybe more about "the show" with that type of exposure.
* Strumbellas -- again, I like these guys and have seen them in some pretty small rooms. Spirits is a catchy song, though they have way better in their catalogue. Simon sounded like he had some monitor issues early, or was a bit nervous, but a good visual performance.
* Arkells -- I really liked those first few records, last few have gone a bit more in a pop direction with more production which is a bit less to my taste but I still enjoy. However, these guys have become a really incredible live band -- saw them in Ottawa a few months ago, musically stellar and Max is a great front man. Like that they did Drake's Dad, possibly a bit of a shot at the no-show for Drake.
Gord's recorded acceptance was good -- just glad to see him looking well.
Overall on the Junos, I fast forwarded through a lot but:
* I like the way they now do this show, with less awards and more music. That said, they seem to have a real mix issue with sound on the broadcast. I do appreciate they're moving pretty quick with stage set up between acts.
* July Talk were very good. I saw them a few years ago open for Frank Turner as a then unknown band, and they were one of those "who is this band?'" revelations. Sound was not great, Leah's vocals too low, but they understand it's maybe more about "the show" with that type of exposure.
* Strumbellas -- again, I like these guys and have seen them in some pretty small rooms. Spirits is a catchy song, though they have way better in their catalogue. Simon sounded like he had some monitor issues early, or was a bit nervous, but a good visual performance.
* Arkells -- I really liked those first few records, last few have gone a bit more in a pop direction with more production which is a bit less to my taste but I still enjoy. However, these guys have become a really incredible live band -- saw them in Ottawa a few months ago, musically stellar and Max is a great front man. Like that they did Drake's Dad, possibly a bit of a shot at the no-show for Drake.