Finderskeepers took the stage early (it was an early show, to accommodate the sleeping needs of "government punks"). The last (and first) time I saw them perform was at the first Ottawa Explosion, almost two years ago. I can't recall if they were quite so blurty.
Finderskeepers at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
Jon hits! They covered Dag Nasty's Under Your Influence.
Finderskeepers at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
The So So Glos had a bit of road trip trouble and unfortunately had to truncate their set (they also shaved off a minute or two having it out with a heckler who yelled "Shut up and play!" at them). They put on a great set though, aided by longtime band pal and producer Adam Reich of Titus Andronicus.
The So So Glos at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
And on our right ....
The So So Glos at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
As for Titus Andronicus, they like their rock both brainy and brawny (they made me think of The Hold Steady a bit in that regard), with much personal reflection. They started things off with more of an indie rock feel, then moved on to some more hardcore stylings that really had the crowd moshing.
Titus Andronicus at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
Eric sings! He got up front to play guitar and sing lead on The Dog later on.
Titus Andronicus at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
They had some fun with covers, starting with Neil Young's Powderfinger (Young must be the artist I've heard covered the most live); they finished the show by having some of The So So Glos back onstage for a version of Joan Jett's I Love Rock'N'Roll, which merged into The Beastie Boys' No Sleep till Brooklyn, and ended up with Billy Bragg's To Have And Have Not.
Titus Andronicus at Mavericks, May 1, 2013
They play Toronto tonight.
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