Sled Island officially got rolling yesterday with venues hosting more live music than any person could ever take in in one night, but that’s what music festivals are all about.
We decided to ease into our four-day music marathon with a lot of Calgary-based bands, and some Texan thrash metal to wrap up the evening. We caught sets from Catholic Girls, Hag Face, Crystal Mess and Dallas’ Power Trip.
Each band, armed with their own unique sound, which included synth-punk, riot grrl-inspired garage rock, and thrash metal, brought their best and proved Calgary (and Dallas) isn’t just a cowboy, honky tonk town (thank god).
- Megan Cole
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