On the Bayou

Trevor Alguire isn't just the man behind noted Ottawa skateboard haven On Deck - he's also a very talented country rocker. He released an album under the Mercury Pickup name, and now has an even better one, As Of Yesterday, out under his own name. He's gathered a stellar bunch of local musicians to back him, and it all sounded quite nice in The Bayou's spacious environs.

Here's one natural light photo that turned out surprisingly nice.



Trevor.



Tom Thompson puts the pedal to the metal.



Department of Foreign Affairs man Rob Skitmore.



Rhythm action with Simon Wright and Peter von Althen.



Singalong action!



A somewhat clearer picture of Peter.



Trevor is not actually this much taller than Rob - but close to it.



"This is about how most guitars feel on me."



Country rock action!





Big finish!



Alguire and Co. will be opening for Slim Cessna's Auto Club July 19. First time I saw Mercury Pickup was back in 2004 at The Dom - they were supposed to play with Cessna's crew, but border problems got in the way, if I recall correctly.