Hands Off

There were lots of music choices on Saturday: Fleetwood Mac at the ACC, The Wooden Sky at Lee's, and a number of indie bands including Diana and Parallels at Adelaide Hall. As such, 3030 Dundas in the Junction was low on my list. But one of my favourite local bands, Hands & Teeth, was calling it quits. So I decided to go see their last show.

With a number of side/new projects and even an incipient move to L.A. for one member, it was perhaps time for this melodious pop band to end it after 5 years together. Despite their sweet harmony, energetic songs, and physical attractiveness, they never got traction on the music scene. There was a good crowd, both curious listeners and fans, for the show. Hands & Teeth mostly played newer songs from their latest EP (Easy, Not The Same) or unreleased tracks (Kids). The sound mix, rather poor last time I was here, did a good job tonight highlighting their multi-part harmonies and catchy bass. The set ended with their last single, Cactus, released only a few weeks ago and Race To The End, the 1st song on their 2010 debut album. A song they haven't "played in 3 years". Then it was time for a final bow and hugs all around.