Andrew Spice was the next act, and provided yet another different sound. He is a solo piano player and vocalist who just moved here from Manitoba. Playing on an actual upright piano, he had a soft, breathy voice, reminiscent of Thom Yorke in a lower register. His originals were well put together, with insightful lyrics and great melodies, and he gave away a few of his influences by covering Tori Amos and Oasis. From an energy level standpoint it might have made sense for him to go on first, as he was far mellower than the previous two acts, but his playing and vocals managed to draw the audience in.

To complete the evening, Beautiful Senseless, the first and only band of the night, took the stage. With a lineup that included a trumpet, two guitars, a keyboard player, and the standard bass and drums, they just managed to fit on the tight C'est What stage. From my vantage point, I couldn't even see the keyboard player, who was off to the side. The trumpet added a nice touch. I would describe their music as Catherine Wheel crossed with Dinner is Ruined. Hailing from the musical hotbed of Guelph, Ontario, they are releasing a new CD in July.

Be sure to catch any of these great acts if you see them listed. In particular, Erin Smith plays C'est What regularly with and without her band, and I would recommend making a point of catching her funky pop show any chance you get.