Miracle Fortress - “Have You Seen In Your Dreams”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Five Roses
Label - Secret City
Description - Montreal’s Miracle Fortress perform a standout track from their debut album, Five Roses, to fervent applause live at Sappyfest on Aug. 3, 2008.

Having trouble watching? Try the low-quality version here.

Wax Mannequin - “Running”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Unreleased
Label - Independent
Description - Hamilton troubadour extraordinaire, Wax Mannequin, performs a song from his upcoming album live at Sappyfest on Aug. 1, 2008.

Having Trouble watching? Try the low-quality version here.

Construction and Destruction - “Ring Around the Moon”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - The Volume Wars
Label - Independent
Description - The duo from Port Greville, Nova Scotia perform a standout track from their sophomore album, The Volume Wars, live at Sappyfest on Aug. 3, 2008.
John Tielli & The Metal Kites - “Metal Boys”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - The Woods
Label - The Zunior Label
Description - Toronto’s John Tielli and The Metal Kites perform a classic cut from The Woods at Sappyfest on August 2, 2008.
Jenny Omnichord ft. Mathias Kom - “What Happens to Animals”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Unreleased
Label - weewerk
Description - Guelph’s Jenny Omnichord teams up with Burning Hell frontman, Mathias Kom, to deliver one of the most endearing Sappyfest moments. Performing a song explaining what happens to childhood pets, the two are greeted by some hilariously appropriate canine accompaniment.
Laura Barrett - “The Wood Between Worlds”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Victory Garden - Buy now on Zunior.com
Label - Paper Bag Records
Description - Toronto’s Laura Barrett gets introduced by Julie Doiron before performing an early-evening set at Sappyfest accompanied by Rebekah Higgs.


The Go! Team - “Doing It Right”
Director - Good Times
Album - Proof of Youth - Buy Now at Zunior - 2007
Label - Secret City Records
Description - A wacky, bouncy, retro visual from this revered UK pop crew.

Chad VanGaalen - “Mini T.V.s”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Skelliconnection
Label - Flemish Eye
Description - Calgary’s Chad VanGaalen performs “Mini T.V.s” live for a packed crowd at Sappyfest in Sackville, New Brunswick on August 2, 2008.
Old Man Luedecke - “I Quit My Job”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Hinterland
Label - Black Hen Music
Description - Old Man Luedecke performs a crowd-pleasing classic at this year’s Sappyfest in Sackville, NB.

Bruce Peninsula - “Shanty Song”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Unreleased
Label - Escape Goat Records
Description - Laden with explosive vocals from a chorus of talented singers that includes Misha Bower, Katie Stelmanis and Casey Mecija and backed by thunderous instrumentation, the Bruce Peninsula is poised to turn some serious heads and this single is only the beginning.
The Fembots - “Broken and Blue”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Small Town Murder Scene - 2003
Label - Paper Bag Records
Description - The Fembots perform “Broken and Blue” live at the Tranzac in Toronto on July 19, 2008.
<
Julie Doiron - “Me and My Friend”
Director - Jon Claytor
Album - Woke Myself Up - 2007
Label - Jagjaguwar
Description - Super 8 storytelling from artist and all around Sappy guy, Jon Claytor.
Culture Reject - 03 - “Inside the Cinema”
Director - Paul Watson/Kevin Lynn/Dave Ullrich
Album - Culture Reject - Buy Now at Zunior - 2008
Label - White Whale Records
Description - Accompanied by a guitar, shaker and loop pedal, Toronto’s Culture Reject performs songs from his self-titled debut live at Sketch, an artist run street youth centre.
Chapter 1 - “Beach” —— Trouble watching? Here’s the low res version.
Chapter 2 - “Oh Remain” —— Trouble watching? Here’s the low res version.
Chapter 3 - “Inside the Cinema” —— Trouble watching? Here’s the low res version.
Culture Reject - 02 - “Oh Remain”
Director - Paul Watson/Kevin Lynn/Dave Ullrich
Album - Culture Reject - Buy Now at Zunior - 2008
Label - White Whale Records
Description - Accompanied by a guitar, shaker and loop pedal, Toronto’s Culture Reject performs songs from his self-titled debut live at Sketch, an artist run street youth centre.
Chapter 1 - “Beach” —— Trouble watching? Here’s the low res version.
Chapter 2 - “Oh Remain” —— Trouble watching? Here’s the low res version.
Chapter 3 - “Inside the Cinema” —— Trouble watching? Here’s the low res version.
Tusks - “Baby Noise”
Director - Paul Watson
Album - Tusks - Buy now at Zunior.com
Label - White Whale Records
Description - Toronto’s own Tusks perform “Baby Noise” at the Tranzac open house on July 19, 2008.