A different city

Another day, another band with municipal leanings, this time Design of Cities. They take a slightly poppier turn than The City Above, but they share the other band's love of Swervedriver ... or so I'm guessing from the fact they have a song called Adam Franklin. I'm also guessing they like Edmund N. Bacon.

Soundcheck action! With singer Tarek and Chuck.



Bassist Jon.



Drummer Kev. I've always wondered where that door led to ....



Guitarist Chuck does a bit of e-bowing.



Psych action!



Singalong action!







The whole lot, as seen from the balcony.



They have an upcoming show at Zaphod's Feb. 24 with The Postage Stamps.

• Show reminder: Speaking of city bands, City of a Hundred Spires performs at Cafe Aux 4 Jeudis in the Gatineau.