Monday, September 05, 2011

Lost blues

With things taking a turn for the chilly, it's time to recall the sultry days of July. That means Ottawa's even-less-bluesier-than-last-year Bluesfest. And hat means the dreaded Day 1 lineup.

Welcome to Bluesfest 2011

As for the music, I can't say I was as disturbed by the ongoing changes in the festival as some people, but I must admit to being substantially less thrilled this year. I recall several killer headlining shows in 2010, while this time My Morning Jacket stood alone for main stage wows. (Not to leave out my personal highpoint, Leon Russell.) But back to the beginning, a fine set from prog-metal combo Coheed & Cambria.

Claudio Sanchez is an early entry for best hair of the festival.

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

Guitarist Travis Stever rocks the Goldtop.

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

The whole lot!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

Hair-flinging action! The bassist is the unfortunate Michael Tod, who a few days after this picture was busted for armed robbery in Massachusetts.

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

The discoball belongs to The Flaming Lips.

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

So that's what Carlos looks like!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

More Stever.

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

Chris Pennie hits!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

Rocking action!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

Headbanging action!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

He's under there somewhere.

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

More Michael!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

More Chris!

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

Claudio may also have the festival's best dimple ...

Coheed & Cambria at Bluesfest 2011

The band is apparently now writing songs for their next record.
  • Show reminder: Milo and The Bad Lads show they aren't so bad by playing a benefit for CARE Canada at The Rainbow.

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