Wednesday, October 28, 2009

So political

Back to Bluesfest, and a fairly sunny day for once for an appearance by New Wave quartet Politique. These folks seem to like their Blondie, New Order and the like.

Richard plays guitar, Etienne of F!ght F!ght F!ght fame plays drums.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Mallory sings ... she also did backup vocals at a Loose Ties show I witnessed in June 2008.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Roland plays bass. He also plays synth, which seems appropriate for someone named Roland.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Mallory jumps around.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

More Etienne - the plastic drum screen awaits M83.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Instrument switching action!

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Shady action!

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Roland sings!

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Mallory ditches the shades.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Richard frets.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Singalong action!

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Mallory takes a spin on the synth.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Shirtless drumming action! Like I said, it was a sunny day.

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

Guitar action!

Politique at Ottawa Bluesfest 2009

I recently bought a copy of You Say Party! We Say Die!'s XXXX and thought the two bands sounded similar ... and I note that YSPWSD! is up near the top of their Myspace friendship. However there don't seem to be any signs they'll share a stage November 14, perhaps because they'll actually be opening for Young Galaxy on November 7.

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