Return to the west

I took in part of Sunday's West Fest show; the weather co-operated for the two performances I caught, although it was still pretty grey. On stage were The Flats, who I've caught before at Zaphod's, and Silver Creek, who I've seen at Bluesfest. When I saw The Flats, just over a year ago, Greg Brayford was doing most of the singing (at least for the part of the show I caught). This time Michael Peterson was singing more and the band also seemed a bit louder, no doubt because of the difference between a big festival stage and a small nightclub.

They were also joined by Jack Pelletier this time around, at left, with Greg and percussionist Steve.



Here's guitarist Rob Commins, drummer Matthew and Michael.



Silver Creek are a band I always seem to see exclusively at festivals. They keep pretty busy with touring and are recording a new album, helped via crowd-financing.  They're the same fired up roots rockers I remember from years past.



Their lineup has shifted a bit since I saw them last, with Brock Zeman and Sarah Burnette's accompanist Blair Hogan on lead guitar.



A solid evening.

• Show reminder: Blast The Sun play The Rainbow.