Return of the Pack

Back when I first saw The Pack A.D., it seemed that bluesy rock duos were all the rage, what with your Black Keys 'n' White Stripes and Kills n' whatnot. Naturally enough The Pack A.D. got lumped in with them, but despite the obvious similarities, such as the blues roots and staff numbers managed to develop a distinct personality all their own. Four years later and the band's as fierce as ever, winning new converts at West fest.

Maya Miller and Becky Black prepare to rock out.



I could have, and should have, gone for a nice reflection shot.



Becky sings!



Closeup action!



Maya hits!



Becky shows off her moves!



Feed back action!



Tongue action!



The shouty bit! Plus a shout out to Lightning Dust.




More hitting!



And from the other side of the stage.



Time to break out the hollowbody.



The whole lot!



Becky strums!



Faceoff action!



At least the rain was easing up as I split for drier parts.

• Show reminder: Struc/tures, Arsonists Get All The Girls, Volumes, Fall In Archaea and Not Even Death play Mavericks; I hope that the many exploded Ottawans will be back at Babylon tonight to catch JEFF The Brotherhood, Peach Kelli Pop and Uncle Bad Touch; Molly Sweeney and Glenn Nuotio perform at the Elmdale.