Tis the season

Off to the Rainbow Feb. 22 for a some singer-songwriter action, courtesy of Shannon Rose and the sole Thorn not laid low by seasonal fevers. The last time I saw Rose and company was at Zaphod's in November 2007. She was pretty sharp then and has even progressed a bit, particularly in the vocal department. Playing as a duo with husband Steve Matylewicz heightened her music's folky flavour.

Steve and Shannon.



The denim look is very popular this year in Canada (and every year, come to think of it).



Hollowbody action!



Shannon hands off the guitar!



Fretful action!



And a few photos with flash to round things out ...



Tis the season for wearing winter boots on stage.



And some final psychedelic Steve action.



As mentioned earlier, they've released the first EP in a series of four seasonally themed releases. Their next show is at the Elmdale March 16.

• Show reminder: Hello Terror, A Darker Day and Greta Knights are at The Rainbow; The Dreadnoughts, The Resignators, Nummies and Dry River Caravan play Mavericks; Acorn Train, Jean Paul De Roover and Liam Epps; Ashley Newall, Marie-Josée Houle, Ray Harris and Lefty McRighty fill out the Elmdale's singer-songwriter circle.