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PRETTY UGLY

Rob & Drew rock out at world famous Horseshoe
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Pretty Ugly are:
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Rob Sweeney - Voice, Guitar
Drew Reavie - Guitar
Brian Young - Bass
Andrew Strehler - Drums
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Upcoming gigs:

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Short History:
The band was formed sometime in mid 1997 with Rob, Brian and Zoltan Toth on drums and Jeff on second guitar.  Rob's previous bands included the Purple Toads, Durango 95 and the Boneyard Devils.  Though a lot is not known about Brian he was a member of The Hippies from the London, Ont. area about 15 or 20 years ago.  I have no background information on Zoltan or Jeff.

Rob's bands were from Oshawa.  The Purple Toads put out two albums; Durango 95 put out one album.  The Boneyard Devils had one 45 and backed Jeff Connelly from the Lyres in a live Toronto appearance.

Drew replaced Jeff on guitar about November 1997.  He had previously played in Drums Along The Gardiner (1986 to 1993 - Toronto) and is currently playing in Ratwurst and part-time band Stripper High.

Andrew replaced Zoltan about June 1998.  Andrew had previously played in Drums Along The Gardiner in its last few years and also in part-time band Stripper High.

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El Mocambo, August 29th 1998


 

Past Gigs

Sunday Nov. 14th 1999 - The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
(Opening for The Dictators with The Chickens - former UIC guys)
A great nite; lots of people and all the bands were great too.  Probably the best bill we've ever played on!  Probably the shortest set we've ever played!
The Dictators bring a bit of New York to Toronto, so of course it was great.  The fanatics went away satisfied.  Hopefully it won't be that long before they return again....can't wait!

Wed. Oct. 27th 1999 - Lee's Palace, Toronto
(w The Damned)
Rocked out, polite applause. The Damned are fortunate to have the Captain and push-up breasts.

Wed. Oct. 13th 1999 - The El Mocambo, Toronto
(w Gut Truck)
Played to a few people - very few.  Good practice though.

Fri. July 16th 1999 - The Horseshoe, Toronto
(with the Royal Crowns)
According to our usual collection of fans, the gig sounded great and they all got drunk and enjoyed themselves.  The Royal Crowns played two sets and put on their usual outstanding show.

Wed. June 2 1999 - The Horseshoe, Toronto
(with The Gaza Strippers, Teen Crud Combo)
The crowd and the promoter loved us, so much so that we got our first encore.  I guess it helps if everyone has had more to drink.  Rob's guitar kept unplugging but the crowd went wild for more.  The Gaza Strippers headlined and the crowd crowded at the front.  Teen Crud Combo were a hardcore band whose whole set lasted 20 minutes.

Friday May 28th 1999 - El Mocambo, Toronto
(with Raw Dog (featuring ex-Dead Boy Johnny Blitz) and Robb & the Rockets)
Played to a small crowd on the ground level part of the club.  Ho-hum.  Rawdog were sorta metalcore (whatever) - would make a good bill with the Liquor Pigs. Their set featured a few Dead Boys songs - "What Love Is" and "Sonic Reducer".  Robb & the Rockets showed up late and sorta made up songs as they went.

Nov. 20 1998 - Big Bop Main Room, Toronto
(with The Liquor Pigs, Spotty Botty, D-Files)

The D-Files are from Hamilton and play punk stuff including a cover of the Strangler's "Bring On The Nubiles".  Spotty Botty are a local hardcore band which if I am not mistaken feature the drummer from Repeat Offender, the guitarist from the Excretions and some guy named Pete Hudson on bass (or so someone told me).  The Liquor Pigs are well....the Liquor Pigs - sorta metalcore I guess.
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Sept. 26 1998 - El Mocambo, Toronto
(with  Plasma Blast, The Texas Dirt Fuckers and Special Guests Dee Dee Ramone & Chris Spedding)
During the Texas Dirt Fuckers encore, a short whitehaired Dee Dee Ramone got on stage and played guitar and sang backing vocals through four songs - Born To Lose, Chinese Rocks, I Wanna Be Sedated and Gloria(!).  Following those four songs, Dee Dee left and Chris Spedding (looking somewhat uncomfortable) joined the band on guitar for a further two songs.  Both artists are apparently in town working on Dee Dee's new album.  Dirt Fucker drummer Billy Rogers spent a short period as a Ramone once - he is credited on their Subterranean Jungle album.
The rumour of a celebrity punk appearance encouraged a large crowd to hang around 'til the end of the evening and they were rewarded with Dee Dee and his usual "1-2-3-4!" introductions.
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August 29 1998 - El Mocambo, Toronto
(with Bitter Grim, Ace Face, Haus Martins)
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August 8 1998 - Big Bop (Main Room), Toronto
(with Dan (from Possum, UIC) on bass; Liquor Pigs CD Release Party with Sex Head, Jerry and the Final Thoughts & the Excretions)
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July 25 1998 - The Horseshoe, Toronto
(with Polaris, Pendletons)
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July 23 1998 - The 360 Club, Toronto
(with the Liquor Pigs, Jerry and the Final Thoughts, Riot Star)
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May 23 1998 - The Lion Club, Toronto
(with the Liquor Pigs, 2 Pump Louie)
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March 20 1998 - Club Shanghai, Toronto
(with the Liquor Pigs)
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March 7 1998 - The Generator, Toronto
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February 7 1998, Toronto
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January 10 1998, Toronto
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January 2 1998, Toronto
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(These listings are rather incomplete....)
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Pretty Ugly Set List:
Lucky Punch
I Can't Say
Dynamite Girl
You'll Be Mine
Two Nights
The Electric Lounge
Gotta Get It Right
Dog On The Street
Chrome Eyes
Merry Go Round
Shakin' Boogie Disease
This Party Ain't Over Yet
You Didn't Tell Me
Trouble Always Follows Me
She's Got Alot
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(All Songs by Rob Sweeney)
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Unfortunately we haven't learnt any covers.....
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