Bruce Peninsula (Rivoli NXNE, June 16, 2011)

It was a comeback show of sorts for Bruce Peninsula, meaning that it was an even more joyous affair than the already-wonderful regular BP show. Following a health-battle over the winter, Neil Havarty was finally back at the helm and obviously happy to be there - both through his demeanour and words. With six vocalists across the front, closing down a great NXNE night at the Rivoli they played a handful of songs presumably off the delayed-til-September new album (but unfortunately not their cover of the Swimming Song). Additionally they broke out some old favourites in the form of set closers Steamroller and Crabapples. As if everyone in the room hadn't done enough hollering and hand-clapping they returned to bring the house down, rolling 2nd 4th World War right into Satisfied! I think I've closed with this cheesy line before, but it sure did leave us all Satisfied.