The Distraction

06/17/2024

You can now pick up tickets to the August 10th Ripcordz show with HAILS SSM and The Haze at the Rad Zone for $20 in addition to being able to get them off of Mikhal Muto

05/28/2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 2024
THE DISTRACTION PRESENTS:
~~~ TOTAL CHAOS ~~~
with opener:
BALM SQUAD
DOORS AT 8PM | MUSIC AT 9PM
TICKETS: $25
DOOR: $20 or PWYC

We're happy to announce our second basement show!
The Stellar Door at 72 East Street (the basement section of The Distraction) will be open once again when we welcome TOTAL CHAOS from California to our space. Joined by BALM SQUAD from Ottawa for a night of punk that you won't want to miss.

Access the door at the back of the building and down the stairs to the underground venue open for a limited time later this year.

As the venue capacity is not super high we will be offering 50 available advanced tickets to ensure you are able to get in, each $25. (Message Mikhal Muto to purchase). If you don't get one, there will still be more room, so just show up closer to the door time (8:00). The suggested donation at the door is $20 but as always, it is a pay what you can show, and everybody is welcome.

We will have non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase, but as this is an all ages private event, we ask that you do not bring or consume alcohol or drugs on the property, and follow our golden rule: Be Kind To The Space And Each Other :)

05/24/2024

Announcing details later!

**Just Announced**
Don't miss TOTAL CHAOS when their Mind Warfare World Tour hits western Canada this September. Joining them will be Ottawa punx BALM Squad! Ticket info and event pages coming soon.

9.4 Vancouver, BC @ The Cambie Bar & Grill
9.5 To be Announced
9.6 Calgary, AB @ Dickens
9.7 Edmonton, AB @ Purple City Music Festival
9.8 Regina, SK @ The Exchange
9.9 Winnipeg, MB @ Bulldog Event Center
9.10 Thunder Bay, ON @ Black Pirates Pub
9.12 Sault Ste Marie, ON @ The Distraction

05/21/2024

We're finally doing some more stuff to involve the community and support the DIY scene! Come out Friday June 7th from 7-10pm for our first punk rock sewing club! Everyone is welcome :) We highly encourage sharing materials, we'll be supplying some to those in need as well. Even if you don't have a project to work on, come hang out with us and chat and listen to music! We're looking forward to seeing some friendly faces creating in our space, so please swing by if you can, it's free!

05/17/2024

Catch The Haze at The Distraction for the first time!(72 east street) Saturday, June 8th with opener Agnosticism. This is a great chance to check them out before the Ripcordz show in August. Doors at 8, music at 9, and this show is all ages/pwyc with a $5 donation suggested.

05/15/2024

July 27 The Distraction presents: Neither Could Dylan with opener Eli Russell. Doors at 6pm, music starts at 7, and as usual this event is pay what you can, with a $10 donation suggested!

Artist Bio:

"Equipped with the casual snarkiness of fellow Canadians Treble Charger, the tranquillic and thoughtful introspection of Death Cab For Cutie and the immersive melodic stylings of Jimmy Eat World, Neither Could Dylan emerged in the summer of 2020 with an aesthetic all her own. Affectionately dubbed “Canadian Punkabilly,” it’s a little punk, a little folk, a little pop and all rock and roll."

04/25/2024

Hazeytones live tonight at 72 East Street! Doors at 7:30 :)

04/22/2024

this thursday april 25!

04/08/2024

Advanced notice for our first announcement of a summer concert! Inconsistent Me from Detroit Michigan hits the Sault Sunday June 23 with local opener Vanity First for a night of Pop Punk. The suggested donation for this show is $10 and doors open at 6 PM. As usual this show is all ages and pay what you can!

03/26/2024

Hey everyone, here's the dates for our Western Tour this year. Very happy to be playing some cities we haven't hit in a long time, like Brandon, Chilliwack, North Bay and Nanaimo. Plus we'll be playing two towns we've never done before -- Drumheller and Prince Albert.
And our apologies to those places we have to miss. We simply have a limited amount of time because Life Gets In The Way. Hopefully any place we miss this year will be on our agenda next year.

03/25/2024

tonight we rock! doors open at 6!

03/11/2024

Coming to the Sault from Montreal, This Distraction presents: THE HAZEYTONES with HANDSOME SANDWICH and SYLO. Come rock with us 7:30pm April 25th at 72 East Street.
This show is pay what you can with a $15 donation suggested. The show is also all ages as per usual!

03/08/2024

Friday April 12th we've got another one for you all! 4 early evening acts for $5 :) Returning artists Eli Russell and Shae Tull are back in case you missed their last sets, and new faces Jeffrey Chen, and Juliana Regan with Brandon Ruch debut at the distraction to ensure something new for those who did catch the last shows. We've got a lot of talented artists on this date so you won't want to miss it. Doors are at 5pm at 72 east street.

03/01/2024

Surprise! We released a single RIGHT NOW!
Off With Their Heads is now streaming everywhere and the full album drops in April. Make sure to share around!

02/24/2024

March 17th: HA!LS & DJ Seith are here at The Distraction! Doors at 6PM and this show is pay what you can with $5 suggested. We ask that you don't consume alcohol or smoke/vape in the venue or on the property as this is an all ages show.

02/15/2024

Due to illnesses the show this Saturday has been POSTPONED (not cancelled don't worry). We'll update you all shortly with a new date for the Ivy Rose-Morrison // The Floor Between Us @ The Distraction Show

02/06/2024

02/05/2024

thank you so much The Sault Metal Scene

As promised, we're capping off a busy weekend's slate of hard rock concert previews in today's second post, and while all of these previews ...

01/29/2024

Local Sault rock band 'Sylo' returns to the stage after an extended hiatus, friday February 23rd at 72 east street! They will be accompanied by 'The Apocalypse Afterparty' and doors will be at 5pm.

12/22/2023

Chase Wigmore and Shae Tull will be performing here January 19th! Doors at 6PM, show at 7, and admission is by donation (pay what you can $5 recommended.) Reminder that the venue is 72 east street and limited parking is available in the back, and otherwise in downtown parking lots.

12/13/2023

The first Vanity First show in the Sault since June will be happening here December 19th!

Details:
• December 19th
• 72 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie
• Doors at 6pm - show at 7pm
• $5 donation suggested
• Parking in the back
~Unfortunately this show will not be wheelchair accessible as there is no ramp at the venue.