The Horseshoe Tavern show on January 7th was an absolute blast, all the bands were awesome and the bar was packed! Thanks to everyone who came out and helped show Toronto some of what Durham Region is brewing.

You can read a great review of The Micronite Filters set HERE
(second one down).

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The BoneDevil returns

The BoneDevil returns from the depths of the earth to satiate the rabid gang of followers, who are growing with every show. See them this month on the 28th at Murphy's pub in downtown Oshawa.

We'll be starting the new year off with a big Toronto show Saturday January 7th at the Horseshoe Tavern.

The Micronite Filters and the Stone Sparrows will be part of a great Durham-infused lineup, also featuring Bootleg Glory, Patrick Dorie and
[Amorak].

So Toronto folks, get your butts out, and Durham friends, find a ride to the city - don't miss this awesome lineup!

2011 was our busiest year at Get Bent, including our break into the vinyl market with three special 45 rpm vinyl singles. We look forward to bringing you more of the best music from Durham Region and Southern Ontario in 2012, including our first full-length vinyl release, so stay tuned...

Santa can't guarantee snow for Christmas, but he can bring you vinyl! Join us tonight for Winter Solstice celebrations and get all three of our 7 inch singles for just $20 - what a deal for the vinyl lover in your life. And rock out with 3 great live bands at the Bombshell. See you there!

That's right folks, this sweet lookin' brown vinyl record will finally be available next Thursday at the Get Bent Winter solstice 7 inch release. The record features two new songs, Side A: Jesus (your listening to it right now), and Side B The Wolf. Artwork is courtesy drummer Renee Couture, and the Standstills have signed each record sleeve to make this extra special... Oh, and for you collectors out there, don't forget that this record includes our 9th and final download card from our 2011 puzzle series... This has to be the best $10 you'll spend all year!

RELEASE PARTY DECEMBER 22 at THE BOMBSHELL, 15 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa WITH THE MICRONITE FILTERS, THE DGB
$5 19+ 9pm

Acoustic/folk trio The Harvest Conspiracy will celebrate the release of their debut album 'Fireside Stories' on November 19th at Murphy's pub, 15 Simcoe St. North in the heart of downtown Oshawa. They will be joined by Jeff Leech & the Pepperbox Choir, and more. This looks to be a great night so get your butt here!
FACEBOOK EVENT

After making their way East, The DGB are now bound for the west coast. They'll be tearing up stages in Calgary Nov. 2, Kamloops Nov. 4, Vancouver Nov. 10, Cranbrook Nov. 18, and more. See all the shows dates and info on their official site, www.thedgb.tk, and keep up with them on twitter @theDGB.

Oshawa trio The Harvest Conspiracy will release their debut CD Fireside Stories later this fall. The first single is The Fall of Free Thought and its playing right now. You can download it HERE, and get more info abou the band here.

On September 23 the Stone Sparrows made an intimate in-store appearance at Bowmanville record shop Vinyl Alibi, as part of our double-release weekend. Here they are performing 'Wrong-Eyed Jesus' from their debut self-titled album, now available. They will be playing the Dakota Tavern in Toronto on October 14.

We are celebrating the fall equinox with two big releases this month, and have put them together for one heck of a release-weekend. On September 23 The Stone Sparrows will release their debut album with a show at the Village Inn in Bowmanville, and on the 24th The Micronite Filters will release their new 7 inch vinyl single with a show at Murphy's pub in Oshawa. Both bands will be on hand for a special in-store event at Vinyl Alibi on September 23, 6-9pm (facebook).
And don't miss our special weekend promo: buy both new releases and get another Get Bent release absolutely free!

The Micronite Filters return to release two brand new songs - on vinyl! To celebrate this most awesome of events they will play a release show on Saturday September 24 at Murphy's pub in Oshawa. They will be joined by The Standstills, The Jimmy Bowskill Band, and Wise Young & King for a stellar lineup of rock & roll you should not miss. (CLICK HERE for facebook event). Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door, and are available at Murphy's pub, Hands On Music, Vinyl Alibi and more to come.

The Stone Sparrows new single It's Cold Out Sunshine is playing now! Their highly anticipated debut album will be officially available September 23. Join the band as they celebrate the release early that evening at Vinyl Alibi in Bowmanville, and then move the party across the street to the celebrated Village Inn for a full show (CLICK HERE for facebook event). The band will follow up the release with a run of shows across Ontario this fall. Check www.thestonesparrows.com for details.

The DGB have released their brand new album 'The Greatest Life Unknown', you're listening to the lead-off single Burn Together right now...download it in our sidebar on the right, and buy the album HERE

After a slew of successful release shows close to home, the DGB will be on a full Canadian tour this fall. For more info and dates visit www.thedgb.tk

Thanks for joining us for another amazing Bent Family Summer Solstice Celebration. Check out some pictures on our facebook page HERE
Our official poster artist Skot Holt still has a few posters for sale, let us know if you want to grab one before they're gone!

Much love goes out to the coordinators, volunteers, bands, vendors, and all the rest of you Bent Family folk. It gets better every year!

This Psychedelic Hill Country Blues album will make you jump and jive like you never knew you could. Listen to the album HERE and download it HERE

On April 29th, Durham region folk songwriter Jeff Leech & the Pepperbox Choir will release their sophomore album, Pointin' Fingers. The show is at the Oshawa RCAFA, 420 wing and advance tickets are now on sale for $10 at Hands On Music in Bowmanville, and through the band. Listen to a track from the new album here
Also, check out this video for 'Soldier Boy'

Soldier Boy - by Jeff Leech on OutOf Tune from OutOf Tune on Vimeo.

The BoneDevil 7 inch record is now available. You can order the digital download, or the cool green vinyl, 45 rpm. Plus get our brand new 2011 Get Bent compilation download card, featuring limited edition artwork by Dani Crosby.

The record is now available is these fine independent music shops:

OSHAWA - Star Records, 148 Simcoe St. South
BOWMANVILLE - Vinyl Alibi, 19 Scugog St (just N of King)
                     - Hands On Music, 39 Ontario St (just S of King)
TORONTO - Criminal Records, 493 Queen St. West
WINDSOR - Dr. Disc, 471 Oullette Ave