With just a guitar for accompaniment, Pink Moth, the alter ego of London's Ray Cammaert, provided a quiet interlude that showcased more of his folk music than his experimental explorations. Cammaert is in the middle of an ambitious six EP project (he's been producing one every two months) and preparing for an overseas tour that begins at the end of March. "Touring is great," said Ray. "Canada is great, and Europe is even better. I'm going for two months."
Raised By Swans, on a small stage in the best live intimate venue in Canada, are the musical mirror to the poise and elegance of their namesake: the graceful, beautiful swan, gliding across a pond. RBS's ethereal stylings, anchored by the precision of Brady Parr's drumming, offered another flawless performance of songs from 2010's No Ghostless Place and 2005's Codes And Secret Longing. Barefoot in the dead of winter, Eric Howden's vocals warmed our ears. Alex Wright's thoughtful guitar, bassist Andy Magoffin and guest keyboardist Pink Moth completed the musical picture for the evening. It's a sound so enchanting that Erin, a student from Bowling Green, Ken., drove all the way to Windsor just to see them. "While watching the film Chloe," said Erin, "I was captivated by the music and had to find more about the band."
Photos: Russ Gordon
