Fraser Wayne + Spank Williams + Martin Saint @ L'Esco (Montreal, QC)

Fraser Wayne & The Desert Eagles’ new record “Follow The Darkness Into The Light” is out June 13th via Good Gourd Records, and we have a mighty fine line up to celebrate the release in Montreal with Spank Williams & The Bottle Depot Boys + Martin Saint (full band). L’Esco. Doors at 8pm. $20 at the door. $15 advance tickets. See you there!

FRASER WAYNE & THE DESERT EAGLES
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Born and raised in rural Ontario, bandleader and songwriter, Fraser Wayne, cut their teeth in the music world after moving to Montreal in 2014 and forming seminal garage rock band, The Fuzzy Undertones. Wayne was an integral part of the underground music scene in Montreal for the past 10 years before making the move back to Ontario to work on a farm and form a backing band of Toronto city rock n roll legends dubbed “The Desert Eagles.” The resulting project breaks into some diverse influences, ranging from Canadiana, folk-rock, spaghetti western sound- tracks and more. The group, including members of ROY, Darryl Hannah, Easy Rider, and other local acts, will be releasing their first full length album in the summer of 2026 via Good Gourd Records. Fraser has also collaborated with Kyle Popovich on a video series for the album, with the latest instalment, ‘Autumn Song,’ out now.

A cowpoke of many hats – you can catch Fraser playing an intimate solo set at your local dive bar, or headlining festivals with a full backing band – always blending their country / rock n roll influences with honest-to-the-bone lyricism. Wayne’s dedication to emotional authenticity from a queer perspective, has made them a mainstay in the burgeoning Toronto country music scene. With years of performing and touring experience behind them, including supporting slots for Zachary Lucky, Bobby Dove, Li’l Andy, Spindrift and The Sadies, Fraser Wayne’s haunting, gothic take on country and western is set to take no prisoners.

SPANK WILLIAMS & THE BOTTLE DEPOT BOYS
Currently based in Montreal, Spank Williams is a five piece country band from Vancouver, British Columbia which takes as much from Hank Williams as they do from Tom Waits. The band has been cutting their teeth playing the bar and underground circuit of Vancouver for the last few years, before packing up and heading to Montreal for a good time. Growing up in between the streets of Merritt BC and the streets of east Vancouver, Spank Williams takes influence from a multitude of genres and artists. Bringing high energy and an undying work ethic to everything they do, the band is currently recording new singles and looking to tour more of Canada. “The only artist to ever win country music rookie of the year twice in a row”

MARTIN SAINT (FULL BAND)
Canadian singer‑songwriter and guitarist Martin Saint has long been a familiar presence in Montréal’s alternative scene, yet his creative path in recent years has taken a marked turn. After years spent contributing to other projects, he stepped into his own artistic space, carving out a distinctive solo identity. His music moves through dark indie rock with post‑punk undertones, carried by introspective, quietly cinematic songwriting. With several albums and EPs now behind him, Saint continues to evolve — restless, reflective, and always in search of the next idea worth exploring. In this conversation, he speaks about the creative drive that leads him across multiple artistic fields, the importance of lyrics in his songwriting, his recently published poetry collection, and more.

DOORS @ 8PM
MUSIC @ 8:30PM

$20 AT THE DOOR
$15 ADVANCE TICKETS

LIVE AT L’ESCO!
4461 RUE ST. DENIS
MONTREAL, QUEBEC