Forming in 2001, The Black Keys are an Akron, Ohio based rock-blues duo who came out with their fifth studio album, Attack and Release on April 1, 2008 (recently reached #14 on the US album charts).
Muse is a UK-based band, formed in 1994 blending alternative, hard rock and electronica genres. Widely regarded as one of the best live bands on tour today, they are only now starting to make waves in US and Canada.
Lisa and I went to see Blue Rodeo with friends last night. Blue Rodeo was great but we were also impressed with the opening band, Cuff the Duke.
If you’re old enough to recall the grunge movement you may vaguely recall Australian band Silverchair.