Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Crown of creation

On Saturday I toddled over to Birdman Sound for a set by The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol. The iconic Glebe vinyl emporium is calling it a day at that location (owner John Westhaver is shifting toward popups, drop-offs and the like going forward), and TBWNIAS was to have played at Targ for Psychfest III (now delayed to a post-Covid era), so the band decided to commemorate the event with a live stream on Facebook. After some kludging with the Internet, things got underway. Here's Nate and John!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Feedback action with Dave!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

The walls got a green-screenign for those online psychedelic effects.

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Trumpet and guitar action with Scott and Bill!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

More Scott!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Symbolic action!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Keyboard action with Jason!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

More Nate and John!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Documentary action with Ron!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

And so on!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Dave dangles it!
The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

More percussive action!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

Jason shakes it!

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol at Birdman Sound

And now, back into hibernation!

Friday, April 10, 2020

Veterans of rock

Back to business! Here's some snaps from January - only three months late! This was a headlining show from the Steve Adamyk Band, with an assist from Toronto's Plastic Heads and local trio Neck. A lot of familiar faces, since it's a repeat appearance for every act, all of which feature long-time rock'n'rollers. Here's the stripey ones, starting with Johnny!

Neck at House of Targ

Cymbal-adjusting action!

Neck at House of Targ

Jeff sings!

Neck at House of Targ

More Kevin!

Neck at House of Targ

Extra Johnny!

Neck at House of Targ

Jeff sings!

Neck at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Neck at House of Targ

Shirt-shedding action!

Neck at House of Targ

More singalong action!

Neck at House of Targ

I saw Plastic Heads back at Targ in March 2019, they've rocked hard both times - I wanted to get a copy of their debut LP, but alas it had sold out by the time I reached their merch table. Anyway, here's Curtis!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Bass action with Erik!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Matt (alos of Flesh Rag) sings!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

More Jon (also Brutal Knights) and Matt!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

More Erik!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Curtis hits!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Jon frets!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Jon sings!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Extra Matt!

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

And finally a bit more Curtis.

Plastic Heads at House of Targ

Steve Adamyk and company finished everything off.

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Greenish action!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Pat hits!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Steve sings!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

More Pat!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

More Johnnie!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

All cool stuff.

Friday, March 13, 2020

Stick to it

In January I toddled over to Cinqhole for a diverse lineup of bands: Synthers Klapshmock, indie rockers Sleep Late, Montreal fuzz gang Barnacle and pop rockers The Thrill. Klapshmock were up first. Here's D. Squat!

Klapshmock at Cinqhole

Keyboard action with Oiseau Sauvage!

Klapshmock at Cinqhole

Klappian action!

Klapshmock at Cinqhole

Vocal action!

Klapshmock at Cinqhole

Tiny keyboard action!

Klapshmock at Cinqhole

On to Sleep Late; here's former Relief Maps singer Kate!

Sleep Late at Cinqhole

Bass and guitar action wit James and Jordanna!

Sleep Late at Cinqhole

Keltie (also of Bonnie Doon) hits!

Sleep Late at Cinqhole

More James!

Sleep Late at Cinqhole

Sleepy action!

Sleep Late at Cinqhole

 Rhythm section action!

Sleep Late at Cinqhole

The lights got turned down for barnacle so I indulged in some rare flash photography.

Barnacle at Cinqhole

Guitar action!

Barnacle at Cinqhole

Percussive action!

Barnacle at Cinqhole

The whole lot!

Barnacle at Cinqhole

Vocal action!

Barnacle at Cinqhole

The Thrill finished the night off; they're sounding really sharp these days. Here's Mikey preparing for takeoff.

The Thrill at Cinqhole

Drum and guitar action with Kieran and Nigel!

The Thrill at Cinqhole

More Kieran!

The Thrill at Cinqhole

Mikey sings!

The Thrill at Cinqhole

Bass action with Derek!

The Thrill at Cinqhole

More hair and more guitar!

The Thrill at Cinqhole

Bonus Nigel!

The Thrill at Cinqhole

All great stuff.