Twist and shout

Back in February I went to Babylon to see For The Mathematics, F!ght F!ght F!ght, Sleeping Pilot and Elephantoms. Well, I arrived too late to see Elephantoms, but someone - Justin of Sleeping Pilot, perhaps? - commented on the derring-do of Elephantoms' singer. That was about all I knew of the band when I went to End Hits to see them open for xbxrx, although I was willing to bet they'd be fast, frenzied and noisy. Any takers? I thought not.

And down goes the PA on the first song!



Here's the aforementioned singer, Kevin. He was indeed active, making several painful-looking flops onto his back. (Although guitarist Gary said he was actually a bit sedate at this performance in a post-show e-mail. Yipes.)



Drummer Mike - just another day at the office.



Gary yells.



Unfortunately I failed to get a decent solo shot of bassist Matt. But then I recall my family motto: "Next time." Anyway here he is with Gary.



Elephantine action!





Kevin post flop!



Some running about ...



And some last-minute shouting from Gary.



They'll be back in the basement, opening for Genghis Tron May 4; they'll also be at Zaphod's August 8.

• Show reminder: The Sick Fits finally release their CD at Babylon with Diemonds. The Reason play an acoustic set at End Hits in the afternoon - you can also catch them at Babylon for an early show with Anberlin, Daphne Loves Derby and Jonezetta (assuming of course you already have your ticket); Lieutenant Antlers, What the Shit?! and Gagner perform at Mavericks. The Marble Index, The Dunes and The City Above play Zaphod Beeblebrox.