Another day, another White Stripes guerrilla show. Last time, Jack & Meg helped a Winnipeg transit bus full of folks have a religious experience, and now today's report comes from a Toronto kid's camp. Via The Star:
Alt-rock duo the White Stripes thrilled dozens of children at a Toronto day camp Thursday afternoon with an impromptu gig that had the youngsters clapping their hands and wriggling in time to the music.
More than 65 children between the ages of five and 12 sat in a semi-circle on the floor to catch a five-song set by bandmates Jack White and Meg White. About 80 adults were allowed in the room, including some fans who talked their way through the door.
"This is my fifth year here and something like this has never happened before," said 11-year-old Camille, waving his hands for emphasis.
The shows are truly impromptu, location usually decided 20 minutes before go time. Of course, word travels fast within poker forums and whatnot, but the Toronto "show" was just for the kids: "100 people, dressed in the band's red, white and black trademark colours, stood grumbling in a hall outside the auditorium and out on the street."
The Star reports that YMCA spokesman thought the Stripes' request to play last minute was a prank.
"Once I found out that they were serious, I asked them why they chose the Toronto YMCA, and their manager, Gabe, told me he searched the words 'Toronto' and 'fun' on the Internet."
Fret not, unsuccessful YouTube searchers; the band's being tailed by a professional camera crew for eventual DVD treatment. Which is cool, though it's more fun to think this will be Jack and meg's m.o. from on, on every tour. And of course, we've got a wishlist of spots we'd like to see 'em crash with guits and skins...
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Post your dream spots for Stripes secret shows in the comments, and we'll pass 'em on to Jack and Meg of course.
