CityArts Toronto Rock Camp 2010 Week 2 Concert Review

The City Arts Toronto Rock Camp hosted its second successful concert of Summer 2010 on Friday July 16th, 2010. This week the variety took an even wider span as the groups performed everything from modern pop/rock to heavy metal. It was also a pleasant surprise to hear not only one but two originals as well as a cover of a song written by one of the band instructors during his high school year. The bands included Franklin the Geeraf, Orbiting Death Ray, The Bad Imports, Double Rainbow, Undecided and Would.

Franklin the Geeraf


Franklin the Geeraf was the high energy group who performed their own spin on Katy Perry’s “Hot ‘n’ Cold” and “Brain Stew” by Green Day. Their light and spunky attitude showed the audience the various shades of rock. 

Bad Imports


The Bad Imports provided a slightly more indie sound for the evening. Their song choices had a delightful edge due to the exotic voice of their lead singer. Despite their name, this band is not bad at all. 

Double Rainbow 



By far, Double Rainbow had the widest mix of sound. With one classic, Rush's “Close to the Heart”, a modern rock song, “Nothing to Lose”, and their own original. 

Undecided


Undecided brought the concert a more modern edge, with their song choices, How to Save a Life” by the Fray and a mash-up of “Wonderwall” by Oasis.

Would


Would brought everyone to their feet with their upbeat song choices, Ballroom Blitz, and The Ocean. They had everyone dancing and singing in the palm of their hand.

Orbiting Death Ray


Orbiting Death Ray was one of the two bands to write their own original song. Their second song was also an original written by their band instructor, Chuck Majir during his high school years with his band "Shovel".