Brothers, wires, daggers

Highly regarded Nashville rock duo JEFF The Brotherhood have been to town twice before, and I managed to miss them on both occasions. This time around I booked the day off so I could see them, and not incidentally The White Wires last show for a few months and Dagger Eyes.

First up, Dagger Eyes, who were sounding even tighter than usual with the minimalist brutepunk.


Dagger Eyes at Babylon, February 6, 2012

Ian is shouty, Dave hits!


Dagger Eyes at Babylon, February 6, 2012

As mentioned, The White Wires are taking a break from the stage to work on WWIII,  their next (and third) album. They showed off a few more tunes, covered The Ramones' I Need Your Love and finished things off with an audience demand for Ha Ha Holiday. Also, there was smoke.


The White Wires at Babylon, February 6, 2012

Allie hits!


The White Wires at Babylon, February 6, 2012

Then JEFF The Brotherhood (a.k.a. the brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall, on guitar and drums respectively. They may sound silly, but something about Jake's three-string guitar playing made me think of Weezer. They too, brought the smoke. Jaymin's in there somewhere ...


JEFF The Brotherhood at Babylon, February 6, 2012

Jake rocks the perspex.


JEFF The Brotherhood at Babylon, February 6, 2012

Those brothers!


JEFF The Brotherhood at Babylon, February 6, 2012

A hot set, though I wish there was less annoying moshing.

• Show reminder: Theory Of A Deadman make it to town for a show at Bronson Centre Theatre.