Look out St. Catharines, Niagara Peninsula et al.

Only eight days left before we take MadHeads XL on a crazy bus tour of the wonderful sights, sounds, smells and (wine) tastes of the Niagara Peninsula. We're going to make stops at the Rosewood Estates Winery, the Skylon Tower, Maid of the Mists and of course our branch in St. Catharines at 118 Niagara Street where you will be able to meet the band, have a snack with them and who knows, maybe they will sign your t-shirt or something.

Check these guys out at http://www.madheads.kiev.ua/ua/main they are the headline act at the Toronto Ukrainian Festival on Bloor Street West. They'll perform on the main stage on Saturday the 18th. There's also a pre-festival party at My Place on Bloor and Jane on Thursday night (the 16th). I've been listening to their CDs all week long and let me tell you I love the ska sound. Brings me back to the old days of skanking to the English Beat, The Specials, Madness, King Apparatus, The Selector, you name it. Plus they mix in some reggae and even some Stray Cats-like sounds. All with a distinctive Ukrainian folk undertone. DO NOT miss it!!!! Truly One Step Beyond (echoes off into the distance). Someone on the interwebs called their sound "psychobilly". I like the sound of that.

PS if you want to meet MadHeads XL get in touch with Kristen Glover kglover@ukrainincu.com she can provide you with the exact times we will be at each location. Bring a camera.