Bluesfest: The Twisters

From the Resignators, we go to what must have been Bluesfest's hottest band. I don't mean musically, though The Twisters' swinging blues  does have a certain sizzle. No, this band of Toronto troopers soldiered through their set in full dark suits on the exceptionally sunny stage.

The whole lot! David "Hurricane" Hoerl on vocals and harmonica, Chip Hart on drums, Brandon Isaak on guitar, and bassist Keith Picot.



Pinstripe action!



Keith rocks the standup bass.



Harmonica action!



And so on!



Chip hits!



Keih enjoys his moment in the sun.



And some final bending from Brandon.



Very capable, but perhaps a bit too traditional to tickle my ears.

• Show reminder: Not music but music-related, Invisible Cinema presents KILL ALL REDNECK PRICKS!: A Documentary Film About A Band Named KARP. Also cinematic and music related, the Ottawa Rock Lottery film will be screened at The Mercury Lounge (Amos the Transparent will also play an acoustic set). Catalina performs at the Rainbow; the Elmdale Tavern hosts Mubarak Farah and The Airliner Blues Band , The Soul Shakers and Gin and Juice. The Diabolik Quartet is at The Avant-Garde Bar.