Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Experimental emissions

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.

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Will shakes it.

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Charlie strums!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Percussive action!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

There was also some audience-participation chalk drawing.

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Some tootling as well.

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Dave goes acoustic.

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

More Charlie!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Feedback action!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

James takes a turn on trumpet.

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Yet more Charlie!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Will shakes it some more!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

The end!

Valiha Experimental Orchestra at the National Gallery of Canada

Some fine mellow and not-so-mellow sounds.

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