Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Creep cults

Halifax certainly has been sending a lot of good bands to Ottawa this winter - perhaps they're trying to escape the East Coast snowfall. Tuesday night it was Mauno and Vulva Culture bringing their fuzzy and poppy sounds to Mugshots as part of their Rolling In The Creep tour, along with locals Baberaham Lincoln.

Baberaham Lincoln were first up. Unfortunately, guitarist Jenna's gear was nicked earlierr in the week, so she was playingon a borrowed guitar.

Baberaham Lincoln at Mugshots

Jenna sings!

Baberaham Lincoln at Mugshots

More guitar!

Baberaham Lincoln at Mugshots

Percussive action!

Baberaham Lincoln at Mugshots

Extra Jenna!

Baberaham Lincoln at Mugshots

And so on!

Baberaham Lincoln at Mugshots

Vulva Culture make me think of My Bloody Valentine, Mazzy Star and other bands I listened to when I was at college (the first time, that is). Here's Amy, Bianca, Evan and Kayla (regulation bassist Hannah had to stay in Nova Scotia)!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Kayla prepares to step on a pedal.

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Amy sings!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Bianca hits!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Evan also drums in Mauno.

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Yep, it's a bit dark in Mugshots for flashless photography.

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

More Bianca!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

More Kayla and Evan!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Cultural action!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Guitar action!

Vulva Culture at Mugshots

Mauno played a very heavy set; in addition to his bass duties in Vulva Culture, Evan is also a monster drummer. Nick Everett has played under his own name and in Burdon, and bassist Eliza Niemi has kept busy out East as well. As Mauno they've been compared to Grizzly Bear, which I can hear, but I can't recall Grizzly Bear being as loud or propulsive when I saw them at Barrymore's eons ago.

Mauno at Mugshots

Nick sings!

Mauno at Mugshots

Evan hits!

Mauno at Mugshots

Nick frets!

Mauno at Mugshots

Eliza rocks the plaid.

Mauno at Mugshots

The shouty bit!

Mauno at Mugshots

Singalong action!

Mauno at Mugshots

Candlelit action!

Mauno at Mugshots

Eliza sings, takes a turn on guitar.

Mauno at Mugshots

Great sets, and a good crowd for a chilly Tuesday.

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