Garrett Kato just after his three-song secret session.

He’s had a busy year – top ten in 99.3 The Fox’s “Seeds”, top 20 in 100.5 The Peak’s (incredible yet somehow not that well known yet) Peak Performance Project, and he played the Van’s Warped Tour.  Despite all this, Garrett generously gave us some time tonight to be the second of the surprise gigs that will be erupting across the city over the next couple of weeks.

Garrett has a voice that stops people in their tracks.  Especially female people.  Glad I bought my girlfriend with me then.  I could tell you all about his music but I’d never do it justice.  Better you just go here and check it out instead:

http://garrettkato.com/music

The venue (Blenz on Davie and Granville) had a couple of points of interest.  On the outside Canadian fans and a man dressed as a banana (over?) celebrated an 8-0 win over rank outsiders Norway.  No offence guys, but they were 1000-1 to win the gold before the tournament even started.  I think my odds of wining it weren’t too far behind.  Inside the cafe, a lady in full make-up was sleeping on a stool.  That takes awesome balance.  Or a lot of booze.

Next secret gig coming soon (and video of the last two I promise!).  Here are the Twitter feeds you need to be following now so you don’t miss the next one, and we might not announce it from all of us.  Maybe we’re lazy, maybe we’re forgetful, or maybe we’re just plain sneaky.  Either way, you’ve been warned.   And remember, you’ll only get a few hours notice:

Metro-Blenz News Squad: @metroblenznews

The minds behind the music, Young Executive Music Inc: @YoungExecMusic

And of course, us: @adamandkev

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Aaron Grant caught in the parade.

Saturday night saw the first of many spontaneous mini-sessions – artists and bands playing impromptu gigs throughout the city.  Blenz were kind enough to play host for this project, and there will no doubt be many more bemused/surprised/gleeful coffee drinkers in the weeks to come as the local (and maybe not so local) talents break into acoustic loveliness.  Follow the guys below on Twitter to get announcements for the next gig.  Hint: it’s really soon.  And you’ll only get a few hours notice:

Metro-Blenz News Squad: @metroblenznews

The minds behind the music, Young Executive Music Inc: @YoungExecMusic

And of course, us: @adamandkev

The brave act for gig #1 was Broken Condom Babies frontman Aaron Grant (http://www.myspace.com/aarongrantmusic) playing songs from his solo project.  The set was punctuated by screams as a parade of thousands poured by the Helmcken & Hamilton Blenz, and in addition to some phenomenal one-man moments of musical mastery, we managed to get him in the crowd for a very quick photo.

Stay tuned for video of the show – it’ll be worth the wait.  For now, keep your eyes peeled on Twitter and wait for the next show…

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