Call them mister

The Darcys rounded the night off with a very credible shoegaze turn. They've been followed across the country by a quote from The Toronto Star that declares they sound like Thom Yorke backed by Neil Young's band. Couse does indeed sound a wee bit like Yorke, but I'm not sure I get the Young connection, even though both often tend to a degree of fuzziness. Anyway, I liked them a lot, and admire their active stage show.

Starting things off, rhythm section extraordinaire Wes Marskell on drums and Dave Hurlow on bass.



And the band's two guitarists, Michael le Riche and newly minted singer (replacing Kirby Best) Jason Couse.



Jason works the microphone.



Drummer Wes; the band likes the facial hair.



The whole Lot! I hear the band likes to dress up a bit ... sometimes vests are involved.



Michael on the keys.



Both Michael and Jason have well-stocked pedalboards.



Tambourine action!



Singalong action!



Dave rocks the Ric.



More Michael!



Faceoff action!



Guitar action!



A whole lotta bendin' goin' on.



Jaguar action!



The fisheye-lovin' end!



They'll be back at Zaphod's quite soon, May 25 to be precise, with a show at The Canteen's Bands Undone shindig the day before.

• Show reminder: It's a surprisingly busy Sunday with The Flatliners, Broadway Calls, Cobra Skulls at Mavericks; hotly tipped rockers Yukon Blonde, Old Crowns and Fire and Neon at Cafe Dekcuf; Yoav, Colin Moore and Nothing play the The Live Lounge; The Elmdale hosts The Elementals, Old Whiskey Road and Josh Taerk.