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July Talk were amazing last night obv

They really were -- I caught on to them early via an acquaintance who was/is a booker, and he raved about the band. I missed a few early shows, regretfully, but did see them in their relative early days. Pretty cool to see how they've evolved from club, opener, festival side stage to headliner. They were a bit wilder and unpredictable a few years ago, but they know really come across as a band that knows how to pace a show and play to the larger audience. What really struck me this time was how good the band is -- Peter and Leah are pretty much free to do their thing, and the other three really hold it down. Very Hip-like in that respect.

Possibly the best Canadian band in terms of entertainment and audience engagement now touring? I'd put the Arkells up there as well, they put on a great show.