Listening to The Constantines got me nostalgic for the other great band from the Royal City....Royal City. And of course the beautiful album released by Jim Guthrie of Royal City "Now, More Than Ever" with strings by Owen Pallet on the album.
Do people in Western Canada know these guys? When I was going to Uni in Guelph they had already kind of hit it big but they left a big impression. Guelph was kind of a hot spot for upcoming bands. I remember seeing Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade at the eBar.
Royal City and Jim Guthrie are definitely underappreciated nationwide.
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