L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel, Koko, Juste Nouilles

Montreal

For some reason, as a person and as a band – I/we used to hold a massive misconception of Canada. We used to get bummed when we’d have to do the trek over the border into our Northern neighbor. It may have been due to the fact that first several shows we played in all provinces of Canada – the shows were always lined with disaster.

I recall on the Dillinger Escape Plan tour (Trivium was first of 4, Read Yellow second, The End direct support, DEP headlining) that the crowd hated us. I think one night they sat on the floor during our set (that may have been Montreal), in Toronto on that tour, the local sound guy started literally throwing our drum kit pieces around after our set… I exchanged some words with a woman there who was the promoter rep (I wish I remembered her name – I’d happily write it down with her cell phone number if I had it all) – I said “We have never been treated this badly – I will be having a word with our booking agent.” Her response was something along the lines of “**** you kids – get the **** out of my club – I am going to end your career in Canada. No one will ever book you again!” The security guards swarmed around as all 4 of us Triviums got in a screaming match with the venue – then were basically thrown out.  Continue reading →