Metric in an Imperial State

Last night Meredith and I saw Metric at the House of Blues in San Diego with our friend Hanna. It was nice being able to see a popular Canadian band down here in SoCal. The tickets were only $12 and they were very easy to get. While Metric's music doesn't particularly move me, I do enjoy a great rock and roll show and that's what they give you. Emily Haines is the band. Without her they would be a very regular rock band. She is an outstanding frontwoman in every way and those legs of hers...WOW! Jimmy Shaw is annoying! His guitar work is alright but he exudes this aura of douchebaggery that I find really difficult to ignore. Emily makes that quite a bit easier though so it's all good. Combine that with the solid yet energetic bass playing of Josh Winstead and the competent drum work of Joules Scott-Key, throw in a deliciously choreographed light show and you've got yourself a fun evening of rock and roll.

This was my second time seeing Metric in concert. The first being at the Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario. Both shows were excellent. If you haven't seen them live, please do. You will not be disappointed. Like I said earlier, their music doesn't really speak to me so I will probably never buy one of their CD's. I will, however, make a point of seeing them live again because when a great (and affordable) rock and roll show comes through town you have to go.