On the road

Whenever I see The Walnut Kids, I look around for the Sonic Avenues ... in my memory, if not reality, I always seem to be seeing them in tandem. The Avenues must have one of the sharpest, hardest-hitting live shows in Canada, and this was another top-notch performance. I'm starting to get hungry for new tunes, though, so it's good to hear they've been booking some studio time lately.

Maxime is a blur!



J.C. models one of Mother's Children's oh-so-stylish T-shirts.



Sebastien works, the Ric, bassist Jamie at right.



Guitar-lifting action! And what a lovely microphone too.



Maxime sings!



Ditto, Sebastien!



More J.C.



Running about!



Sonic action!



Jamie sings!



Big finish!



Excellent as ever.

• Show reminder: Chris Colepaugh and Around Joshua perform at the Rainbow; The Secret Broadcasts and New Teeth play the Elmdale House. Rusty Water and The Troubadors are at the Avant-Garde.