The art of detection

Detective Kalita have just released their new CD, The Michael Parks. I'm actually listening to it as I type these words, thanks to Kelp Records' new streaming technology. It was recorded at the House of Miracles, and like The Night We ate the Cake is a fine slice of wistful, folky pop music - and an excellent excuse to come and play Babylon (not that one is required). The attendance wasn't great, but since the show was on the same night as the critical Senators vs. Sabres Game 5 matchup, that isn't too surprising.

I've always liked Andy Swan's electric guitar work, but this time around he stuck to the acoustic.





The rhythm section: Mr. G. Smith and Shayne Cox.



Cox gets medieval on the drum kit.



Rolf Klausener did a fine job subbing for Sandro Perri on the electric.



He also did a bit of singing.



Andy Swan had Dale Ronson help out on tambourine, and a complete stranger came out of the audience to help on drums (by the time he hit the stage my batteries were too exhausted to snap a picture).



Jon Bartlett, in addition to being supremo of Kelp Records, was also dispensing Jagermeister - now in a handy spray bottle!



Detective action!





As usual, Shayne Cox rocks.



While Shane was off guitarin' The Acorn's Jeffrey Malecki filled in for him.



The whole lot.



Swan also did a few songs from his fine solo album, A.M. at the H.O.M.

• Show reminder: Former Unicorns play Babylon as Islands along with Busdriver and The Dymaxions. If the weather's nice you might want to check out The Dears, Clothes Make The Man, The Golden Dogs and Malajube at Tulip Fest.