Back To Life

I have seen Janelle Monique and Maya Killtron sing at various events. But I wasn't aware that they used to be in a 90s R'n'B cover band called Hi-Topp. So on Friday, I headed over to Remix Lounge on Dundas St. W for a reunion show.

I was disappointed that not too many people wore 90s outfit. My early Nadal look complete with neon-bright spandex top was not too daring but I had to visit a thrift shop to find clothes that bright and ugly. It was a fairly large band complete with horn section. Unfortunately, both the sound system and the dude at the board weren't great tonight. There also wasn't too many people on the dance floor for the first set except for 1 enthusiastic older man. I applaud his care-free attitude even if his moves were better in a mosh pit.

I didn't stay for the second set because although I enjoyed the first one, despite the subpar mix, it was for those who were into the scene back then. And I was expecting the sort of mainstream "best 40 songs from the 90s" that a square like me might recognize.