Cities in Dust @ Silver Dollar
Posted on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 under Festivals, Music, Photography
June 7, 2007 @ Silver Dollar Room - Toronto, ON
When I walked into the Silver Dollar really late the Thursday night of NxNE last year, I found myself almost stepping right on Cities in Dust singer, Zach Frank, who was writhing all over the floor, screaming into his microphone. Two seconds later he was screaming directly into my face, which I took as a warm welcome. Needless to say, Zach was an excellent subject for the camera, though I had to use my dreaded flash just to catch him.
I’d caught them once the previous summer during Scenefest in St. Catharines, but at the time they didn’t leave much of an impression on me. My next introduction happened when I was sent a copy of Night Creatures, and was immediately floored by the wicked album art, which now ranks as one of my all time favourites. Unfortunately, I somehow managed to bust the disc before ever playing it, so most of what I’ve heard from them has been live.
If you’re looking for some balls-to-the-wall energy, check them out in a small venue (with a low stage)…good stuff.
Cities in Dust gallery here.
Yes!! One of my favourites as well. I saw them at the Underdog in Peterborough and dug them immediately. The Silver Dollar set didn’t really last long enough for people unfamiliar with them to really get it. Though I’m sure Zach rolling in broken Glass and puking behind the monitors left an impression. Cheers!
i like this one very much!!! also like your technic!