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We are super excited to announce that Seattle’s Dreamdecay...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:58:47 -0400

We are super excited to announce that Seattle’s Dreamdecay will be playing this year’s Ghost Throats. This is definitely one of the weirdest bands (and we mean that in a great way) we’ve ever had play the festival. Dreamdecay, and we couldn’t be more amped. Dreamdecay’s sound falls between hardcore and noise rock, with unexpected elements of shoegaze and post rock at times. We’re not going to try and throw out comparisons or “listen if you like’s” because it would honestly do Dreamdecay disservice. Click that bandcamp link above. Raw, Heavy, Dark, Strange. Believe us when we say this will be a great set!

Ghost Throats band #3, NEEDS! You know that time you Saw Fucked...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:23:32 -0400

Ghost Throats band #3, NEEDS! You know that time you Saw Fucked Up at Sled Island and Pink Eye smashed a pint glass on his head and proceeded to shred through the rest of the set bleeding all over anyone who dared get too close and you thought to yourself “THIS IS THE CRAZIEST BAND I’VE EVER SEEN”. Well, NEEDS is the band that was too crazy to play a Fucked Up show. If anyone remembers singer Sean Orr’s former band, Taxes, you know you’re in for a truly reckless set from a front man who has very little regard for his own well being.

Not to say NEEDS is all flash, because if you’ve listened to their Bart Records debut, The Accursed Share, you know these gents are no slouches. Blistering post hardcore influenced punk rock. Fast, frantic, and fun! This will be one for the record books. Do not miss!

Second announcement! We’re so excited to have Shahman...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:51:50 -0400

Second announcement! We’re so excited to have Shahman back! These guys are so supportive of the fest and are one of the only bands we’ve ever asked that gave us a firm yes without hesitation (or thought)…just “Yeah we’re coming, we’ll figure out how later…we have to do this”

They absolutely KILLED it last year and have since become some of our best pals, so it was a total no brainer to ask them again. This band is important and if you don’t know them, you will soon!

We’re super excited to announce our first...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:36:00 -0400

We’re super excited to announce our first headliner…Greys!!
Seriously, within the first 5 minutes of meeting these guys a few years ago, we knew we had to get them at Ghost Throats someday. The nicest dudes playing amazing punk rock with just the right amount of mid 90s grunge haze added to it. Greys has been getting hype all over the net from places like Vice and Alternative Press…and unlike most hype bands, Greys deserves every single ounce of it. This is their third time back to Alberta and we’re super pumped they’re making their way out for Ghost Throats 2013!

Check out their killer new 7”, Drift, online on Bandcamp.

It's happening...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:59:18 -0400

…soon. June 1-3rd to be exact. Expect some announcements soon. For now, be patient with us. <3

Minuet is awesome. Edmonton’s answer to Algernon.

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:27:42 -0400

Minuet is awesome. Edmonton’s answer to Algernon.

Bandera’s absolutely perfect 12”, II.

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:17:57 -0400

Bandera’s absolutely perfect 12”, II.

Brain Fever - s/t 12”. Jams!

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:10:00 -0400

Brain Fever - s/t 12”. Jams!

Animal Faces’ 7”, Analytical Dreaming.

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:06:00 -0400

Animal Faces’ 7”, Analytical Dreaming.

Tel Fyr’s amazing self titled tape!

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Tel Fyr’s amazing self titled tape!

Ghost Throats in the May 2012 Beatroute!

Wed, 02 May 2012 23:06:00 -0400

Ghost Throats in the May 2012 Beatroute!:

Thanks so much to Jayden for writing this great article! We’re so thankful for the support.

(One tiny little error…Todos Caerán will not be playing Ghost Throats this year as they’ll be on tour in Europe. We’ll miss them)

Ghost Throats on Exclaim!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:02:00 -0400

Ghost Throats on Exclaim! :

Thanks to Exclaim for the write up!

Now entering its fourth year, this annual festival initially...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:19:35 -0400

Now entering its fourth year, this annual festival initially held in the spring in Edmonton, Alberta provides three full days of DIY community, discussion, activities, hangouts, and performances by the finest “DIY”, “hardcore” and “post-hardcore” bands from Western Canada and beyond. There’s simply to much goodness to be contained in a single city, so this year Ghost Throats has expanded to include a Calgary date. Ghost Throats was initially centered on the budding post-hardcore scene in central Alberta but has reached out to include bands coming out from all over including far wrung cities such as Victoria, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver & Seattle.

The festival runs for 3 days first weekend in June; June 1 & 2 in Edmonton and June 3rd in Calgary.

Edmonton
Inglewood Hall
Friday, June 1 (6-11PM)

Minuet (Edmonton)
Brain Fever (Calgary)
Coalspur (St. Albert)
Book of Caverns (Edmonton)
Mouse Ear (Vancouver)
Bandera (Toronto)
Animal Faces (Toronto)

Saturday, June 2 (2-11PM)

Burn Collector (Edmonton)
Detroit (Edmonton)
Scrapbooker (Edmonton)
Flint (Edmonton)
Watcher (Victoria)
Lovers (Victoria)
Stalwart Sons (Calgary)
Shahman (Ottawa)
Roanoke (Seattle)
Mahria (Edmonton)
Damages (Vancouver)

Calgary Sunday, June 3
Broken City (noon - 6pm)

Ringleader (Edmonton)
Gnats (Calgary)
Coalspur (St. Albert)
Watcher (Victoria)
Shahman (Ottawa)
Mouse Ear (Vancouver)
Roanoke (Seattle)

Undermountain (8 pm - )

Tel Fyr (Calgary)
Mahria (Edmonton)
Lovers (Victoria)
Damages (Vancouver)
Animal Faces (Toronto)
Bandera (Toronto)

$15 each day in Edmonton, $20 for Calgary, $25 for the weekend.
Advance tickets will be available soon from Strange City Tattoo in Edmonton & Sloth Records in Calgary

For updates and more information please check here:
http://www.facebook.com/ghost.throats

Stalwart Sons playing a brand new jam at Ghost Throats 2011

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:47:52 -0400

Stalwart Sons playing a brand new jam at Ghost Throats 2011

Whoa. That’s all that can really be said.

Sat, 21 May 2011 11:20:33 -0400

Whoa. That’s all that can really be said.

White Ribs from last night! So cool!

Sun, 15 May 2011 18:16:51 -0400

White Ribs from last night! So cool!

La Maladresse from Ghost Throats Day 1! If you missed this you...

Sat, 14 May 2011 04:38:00 -0400

La Maladresse from Ghost Throats Day 1! If you missed this you should be ashamed! ;)

Great band, Great dudes! Make sure you come out for night 2 and 3 of Ghost Throats. Damages, White Ribs, Stalwart Sons, Tempest, Maus, and soooo many more!

Beatroute!!

Fri, 13 May 2011 12:55:36 -0400

Check out this awesome article our friends to the south put together for us! Thanks so much to Harvey, Vanessa and Beatroute! Check it here.

Todos Caerán - After Dark

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:44:40 -0400

Really nice write up from Mr. Stebner about Todos Caerán. I’m so excited to have this album in my hands…and grateful that Todos are generous folks. Check it!

White Ribs - s/t

Mon, 09 May 2011 19:35:00 -0400

GGS x GT #10!! White Ribs’ fantastic self titled. 5 songs, just over 5 minutes. Seriously excited for this one!!! Snag it! (And then buy it at the show, nerds!)

White Ribs plays Saturday night with Damages, Watcher and many more! There are still a few advance tickets available at Blackbyrd, so make sure you grab them before Friday.