Trial of the century

Back to Bluesfest ... after The Hi Lo Trons, I wandered over to The Black Sheep Stage to see Syracuse not-folk-but-acoustic rocker Hamell on Trial. I saw him a few Bluesfests ago and was much amused by his performance, which combined high energy with acerbic wit.

Mr. Hamell in a rare moment of rest.



Acoustic rock action!



Witty banter action!



Serious ...



Very serious ...



Not so serious.





Goodnight and where did I put my pick?



He's on tour of Britain right now, and the release of a live in 2007 CD/DVD documentary is imminent.

• Show reminder: That's The Spirit release their (or his) new CD at Zaphod's alongside The Flats; Lonesome Paul and Lucky Ron and The Rhode Island Reds play for the kids (really, it's a benefit for Centretown Daycare) at Irene's. Ball and Chain and Al Bragg honky tonk at the Elmdale House Tavern; The Nymphets, The Suppositories, The Misclits and Fools Like You punk it up at The Bytown. Cold Coffee and Salty Boots, Saint Bernard of Love and Folk Hum (aka Mono Hum go folk) at the ClocktowerBrew Pub.