Slave to the SQUAREwave, The Fixx @ Club Soda, Thuesday November 11th 2003


review by Lex

The invasion of the SQUAREwave has begun! Back in montreal again this year for another mesmerizing performance,  Slave to the SQUAREwave bring out the best in both entertainment and musical ecstasy. They opened up the night with a theatrical intro true to the cult classic rock operas.  The audience was dazzled at the inhibiting stage presence of front man Colin Troy.  You can't help but feel that they take you on an irresistible time warp trip, a true marriage of visual and audio experience. Their unique blend of retro techno groove meets modern rock sound definitively sets them apart from today's many cookie-cutter rock bands. 

If you're thinking about sitting down and having a quiet night with these guys, then forget it.  Their heart thumping beats will get you off your seats and dancing in seconds. The band understands that it takes more than just a solid drummer, an adept guitarist, a grooving bass player, and a complimenting keyboard player to make an impact.  It takes the power to reach out to your spectators and grab them by their essence and make them feel the experience, and Slave to the SQUAREwave is the full package.

From Toronto, a city that seems to be bombarded with conformity and normalization, Slave to the SQUAREwave emerges to be a band that feels right at home here in Montreal with their unique sense of style.  A good tip for anyone going to see these guys, don't blink, you may miss something!

For more, checkout their website www.squarewavemusic.com 

After that exhilarating ride, the crowd was more than ready to receive the legendary FIXX.  It was a treat to see these guys in an intimate show at Club Soda. It was also a great opportunity for long time fans to interact with them as they rolled out new tunes and classic tunes from their ongoing success spanning over two decades. Cy Curnin's voice still rings as delightful as it did when these pioneers first swept the airwaves in the 80's. One great thing definitively leads to another :) 

Check out their new album by visiting their website www.thefixx.com 

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Colin Troy, Rob Stuart, David Cunningham
Jackie (PR & Tour Manager), Lex, Don Williams
Andrew Starr