Moose juice

Bullmoose put on a killer show at Mavericks Sept. 16. The Setbacks opened things up, but I was too late to see them and came in as Bullmoose was a few songs into their own set. They play some heavy duty stoner-funk blues that is most tasty to behold. Excellent raw vocals from frontman Eric Lawance (and the occasional bug-eyed facial expression to go with them), backup vocals and monster bass riffs from Seamus Cowan, and some tough but sophisticated drumming from Jeff Cowan (who I am guessing is some kind of relation).

Eric Lawance on guitar and funny looks.



Seamus Cowan on bass and hair-shaking. Take my word for it, he's under there somewhere.



Jeff Cowan hits the skins.



Explosive rock action!



Faceoff action!



Rocking on out!



A really solid bunch of performers, and a great opener for C'mon. I'd forgo many another band to see them again.

• Show reminder: No shortage of things to do tonight! The Double Pumpers and Banditas play Irene's Pub. Irene's is hosting a series of gigs to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and this is one of them. Ladyfest 2005 wraps things up at Babylon with The Gossip, We Are Wolves, Pony Up!The Hussies. Detroit's Jack White-approved Electric Six play Zaphod's with Crosstide. At long last, Le Nombre return. They play Barrymore's with Shikasta and Army of St. Joan. You Say Party! We Say Die! play the Avant-Garde Bar with Pianosaurus Rex, Ladymilk and Throatmotor.