As Bluesfest faded into the distance, so did Ottawa's heat-wave. It was a very pleasant Thursday afternoon when I headed over to the National Gallery of Canada to see the Valiha Experimental Orchestra. I can't recall another live set from then that I've attended, but longtime followers of the blog may be familiar with associated acts Castor, Pollux, and Carlangas. The band specializes in a crossbreeding of the blues and Malagasay music.
And here they are: Charlie Brooks, his brother James, will Desjardins and Dave Reford.
Will shakes it.
Charlie strums!
Percussive action!
There was also some audience-participation chalk drawing.
Some tootling as well.
Dave goes acoustic.
More Charlie!
Feedback action!
James takes a turn on trumpet.
Yet more Charlie!
Will shakes it some more!
The end!
Some fine mellow and not-so-mellow sounds.
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