We here in Halifax have begun to lament the loss of native sons, Sharp Like Knives. The band, led by our predecessor Paul Hammond, took their second-last bow (the last will take place at the Pavillion on Thursday) at the Speakeasy on Saturday. We were able to make it for their last 19+ set, and were not disappointed. The highlight was when the Knives were engulfed by dancing fans onstage (we believe it was at Paul's request....how egocentric...). Unable to climb over the bars to reach the stage as she was wearing heels, your humble editor remained on the dancefloor, with a clear (however drunken) view of the band and the bacchanalian orgy taking place.* We will miss you, Sharp Like Knives. Halifax feels a little less full of dance punk than it did only a few short days ago.

*a slight exaggeration may or may not have been made