The hottest band at this year's Junofest is a Calgary group called The Dudes. They seem to be everywhere. The Dudes opened for Finger Eleven and Sloan at the kick-off concert Thursday night at the Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary. They also performed with Justin Rutledge and Gord Bamford Friday night at the official welcoming reception at the Hyatt Ballroom. From there they went to a club called The Warehouse, taking the stage at 10 p.m. before Pride Tiger and Craig Northey's New Odds. I've been following The Dudes since hearing their CD Brain Heart Guitar last year. It's produced by Jann Arden’s guitarist, Russell Broom. The album is melodic alt rock with just enough edge to give it credibility. On stage the rocks. It's good to see the local guys get some attention. Even the Toronto Star's Ben Rayner was impressed.
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