Toronto three piece Elliott BROOD is playing Guelph's Vinyl on Thursday March 25.  For the uninitiated, firstly they're a three piece.  It's not a guys name.  Secondly they're the best live band you will see in 2010*.  These guys were shortlisted for the 2009 Polaris Music Prize for the best Canadian recording for their album Mountain Meadows.  I've seen Elliott BROOD twice now and both times were amazing.  Don't take my word for it.  Go see them yourself.  Go!  Run!  Spread the word!  And while you're there, buy their CD Mountain Meadows.  I'm confident you'll play it so much you'll wear the 1's and 0's right off the disk.
Thursday's show is an EARLY SHOW.  Doors at 7:30, all done by 10.
All Ages, $15 available at Ground Floor Music.
*Seriously

Jason Collett, Bahamas and Zeus bring the the Bonfire Ball Tour to Guelph Thursday March 11 to the eBar.  If you're looking to catch three Canadian acts on the verge of widespread success, look no further than the Bonfire Ball.  Billed as a "revue tour featuring all three artists performing together and alone during a night long set of incredible music."
Each band is touring in support of a new album: Zeus's debut album, Say Us, came out on February 23 via Arts & Crafts, Jason Collett's Rat a Tat Tat came out this week, also via Arts & Crafts, and Bahamas's debut, Pink Strat, was released last July.

This is a all ages KYEO/CSA show.  9:30PM $12 w/ food donation, $14 without.  Benefit for www.outontheshelf.ca.

I did myself a favour last night and went and checked out Toronto's Run With The Kittens at the Jimmy Jazz for the first time!  They play the Jazz the first Friday of every month.  Part Ween, Beck & Tenacious D (the singer looks and acts a lot like Jack Black) these guys can & do rock.  It's a mix of comedy act and rock show.  I have a feeling singer Nate Mils would tear you apart if you dared heckle them.  He uses his wit and humour to keep the crowd in it between songs.  Oh, and they can play too.  Guitarist Champagne James Robertson routinely lights it up.
They'll be back in Guelph Friday April 2.  Go see them.