Opening up were Teenage Kicks, who seem like a decent bunch of guitar crunch loving popsters, though I have to say nothing particularly stuck in my mind. Then again, it was a fairly short set.
Teenage Kicks at Mavericks, October 4, 2011
They actually have three guitarists, but the other guy was standing off to the right where there isn't any lighting.
Teenage Kicks at Mavericks, October 4, 2011
After a good half-hour of stage preparation, Sloan launched into a lengthy set covering each of their albums (though they had to keep themselves to only a song from of them plus a few from their latest, The Double Cross. Needless to say Mavericks was pretty packed for their show with their singalong-loving fans. Here's Patrick and Chris.
Sloan at Mavericks, October 4, 2011
Jay Ferguson rocks the semi-hollowbody, while native Ottawa Andrew Scott is visible behind on the drums.
.Sloan at Mavericks, October 4, 2011
Hopefully I won't wait another 20 years for the next one. They're off to Kingston tonight.
- Show reminder: Dayglo Abortions, Taranjula and Nummies rock Cafe Dekcuf, while down below at Mavericks you'll find PS I Love You, Suuns and Valleys. James Plouffe & The Shotgun Wedding are at The Rainbow.
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