The Sedatives kicked things off with a bagpipe solo courtesy of Sedatives keyboardist and vocalist Ian Manhire's uncle Jack.
The Sedatives and Uncle Jack, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
There were folks standing outside waiting to get in for most of the evening, and folks in the bar were told "If you don't know what Gag means, please leave so someone who does can come in!"
The Sedatives, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
Anyway, The Sedatives - Emmanuel Sayer, Ian, Dave Williams and Davey Quesnelle - played a hot and heavy set.
The Sedatives, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
Next up were Mother's Children, who played an awesome set - they sounded a bit heavier than on previous occasions and were really sharp in all departments.
Mother's Children, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
Ian - also emperor of all things Gaga - got a little carried away during The Mother's Children set.
Ian Manhire, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
Davey Quesnelle, at right, told me prior to the set he's also been recruited to play drums for The Holy Cobras at tonight's show at Cozzie's - he may be having his first band practice as you read ...
Mother's Children, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
The Visitors finished things off with a rambunctious set that had the audience swaying and pushing with enthusiasm. Antarctic-Cat da Gama took a moment to praise Leslie, maker of the dress she wore for the occasion.
The Visitors, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
During the set microphone stands got twisted around and glasses were lost, resulting in a brief between-songs search.
The Visitors, The Atomic Rooster, June 11, 2009
The PA blew out somewhere near the end of the show - at least the one near me stopped functioning - but everyone still had a swell time yelling into microphones and sweating profusely. The Gaga Weekend continues tonight with a basement show at Cozzie's featuring Tim from Mother's Children fronting Uranium Comeback, Dave from The Sedatives playing drums in The Holy Cobras, Nervous System, Savage Crimes and Beach Blankets (which also contain Michael and K.J. from Mother's Children) ... so basically all the folks all over again, but different, plus more. And of course, fingers crossed that Ian's package of records shows up so folks can lay their hands on the Gaga compilation LP.
- Show reminder: If Gaga is not your fancy, check out highly touted singer-songwriter Giant Hand and Leif Vollebekk at Raw Sugar Cafe; there's house show action at 443 Kent with Hey Predator!, Mountanaca and Trees. Things get loud at Cafe DeKcuf with Lords, Titan, Barnburner and Vilipend; downstairs at Mavericks The Lovely Feathers, Dinosaur Bones, Fire Heats Water and Loon Choir hold forth. Uncle Sean and Liquorbox perform at the Elmdale House Tavern. The Ethics and Bells Clanging play Irene's. Ruby Jean and The Thoughtful Bees and Green Go dance up a storm at Zaphod's. It's also the kickoff of Westfest, with performances by Danny Michel, Jenn Grant and Arctic on the menu.
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