April 26th, 1997
The Reverb (inside the Big Bop), Toronto, ON
with The Punchbuggy, opening for The Age Of Electric
****/*****
Salmonblaster continued where the Punchbuggy left off, doing a great job of getting the crowd ready for The Age of Electric. They played their set with lots of enthusiasm, which got the crowd even more into the show. This is a great band to see live.
If you've read my AOE or Punchbuggy reveiws, you'll know how much I like the Reverb. Bands like Salmonblaster are probably best seen in clubs like that.
I got a chance to meet Matt after the show.. and like the members of the other 2 bands on the bill, he's a great guy who doesn't mind talking to the fans.. even if it does mean ingoring the groupie chick trying to pick him up.