Beams [Album Release Show] + special guests Jiants and G.R.I.N.D.

Beams is a Toronto-based psychedelic folk band whose sound has evolved through a stylistic progression encompassing aspects of several genres while retaining a strong identity and never chasing trends. Their unique harmonization of female voices, sonically levitating vibraphone, warm purring amps, and shimmering banjo have earned them comparisons to artists ranging from Wilco, Fleetwood Mac and Kate Bush, to Big Thief, Waxahatchee, and Kevin Morby.

Throughout their career, they’ve recorded with luminaries such as Peter J. Moore (Cowboy Junkies’ Trinity Sessions) and Chicago Post-Rock pioneer John McEntire (Tortoise, Stereolab) and have shared the stage with the Sea & Cake, Widowspeak, The Sadies and Shannon Shaw.

Their new album Requiem for a Planet, Recorded by Kevin S. McMahon (Swans, Real Estate, Titus Andronicus) at Marcata Recording—a 200-year-old barn at the base of the Shawangunk mountains in New Paltz, NY— is a world unto itself. Described succinctly as “a hike along Grief Mountain with scenic lookouts,” Requiem stakes out new sonic territory for the band, while still thematically exploring both the darkness and light of the places we find ourselves.

Jiants (Indie/Alt/Pop):  Blending a love of 90′ s alt-rock with modern indie sensibilities , Jiants is a Toronto-based group led by ex-pro skateboarder Jesse Landen. Throughout their time in the Toronto indie scene, Jiants have dialed in their distinctive sound while playing alongside an assortment of local artists as well as touring acts like Reuben and the Dark, Restorations, Bry Webb and Wild Pink. The band’s latest release, the 2023 LP “Tall Tales ” is a lo-fi, hook-heavy collection of songs that captures the solitude of self-reflection and the journey towards authenticity. Tall Tales is Jiants’  best and most honest
body of work yet.

G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It’s a New Day plays smooth Singer / Songwriter to edgier Rock / Pop sounds. Ten years of provocative original tones and tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure!

G.R.I.N.D. is Allegra Connor, Alan Glicksman, Colin Taylor and Michael McLuhan”