One More Pill

Ovation Music Festival
September 8, 9, 10
Stratford, Ontario

One may not think of Stratford, Ontario as a place to rock out for a weekend, but ‘tis true my noble music lovers and I’ve got the two day hangover to prove it. With bigger beer gardens, bustling venders and the best chip truck fries I’ve had, Perth County did us proud, playing host to some of Canada’s finest musical talent.

Friday, September 8

Thanks to a wrong turn off the highway and a major accident, I had to sprint through the gates to catch one of my choice acts, Vancouver’s Stabilo.

Chris John and Jesse Dryfhout, two superbly talented singer/songwriters, along with Karl Williaume (bass) and Nathan Wylie (drums) got things rocking early. Blasting into their latest single “Kidding Ourselves,” brought on cheers from the crowd of about 1000, not bad for a Friday afternoon. Although, Jesse’s voice seemed a little strained, he persevered and got us all toe tapping with hands in the air for the popular “Everybody” and “Flawed Design.”
Chris’s silky smooth upper register pipes were right on for the title track “Happiness and Disaster.” These guys, without doubt, could have and should have engaged in a much longer set, seriously. If you haven’t had the privilege to see these guys play a full gig, check them out at Lee’s Palace on October 14, they won’t disappoint.