Northern lights

Alaskan were one of the many local bands I've been hankering to get a look at and listen to for many months before opportunity struck. They've got a real heavy sound with some creaming punkitude on top - or at least they did. In addition to departing their home at 373 Bronson, they've also parted ways with singer Kevin, who has headed off to Montreal.

Kevin.



Scotty - also of Biipiigwan - hits!



Bassist Cory and a gaggle of snappers.



Bending action with guitarist Gary! Things were getting pretty tight so I snuck behind the PA.



Gary doesn't need to switch between pickups, I guess.



Kevin yells!



Jumping about!



Faceoff action!



Rhythm section action!



Singer-grabbing action!



"And we'd like to thank Musky for being here tonight."



Kickdrum-pushing action!



I was going to hide behind Scotty but Justin got there first.



Heavy action!



The crowd was a bit energetic.



There was actually a bit of pushing and shoving.



Everybody loves swinging from the ceiling!



Moshing action!



Then I went off to Babylon for something not quite completely different.

• Show reminder: Alligator Baby,  Language-Arts and SitDownTracy perform at The Rainbow; Owen Steel and Dave Norris play Raw Sugar Cafe.