Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Unborn rights

The latest edition of the Ottawa Implosion came to an explosive end with the first set from new combo Sick Nurse (featuring fellow snapper Darryl Reid on vocals), Montreal's Subsistench and the last set from local faves Pregnancy Scares. Unfortunately I was delayed getting out of the house and missed Sailor Jupiter's opening set. Here's Sick Nurse kicking things off with some screamy streetpunk.

Sick Nurse at Gabba Hey

Next, a special guest appearance from the late Ronald Reagan, wrestling an audience member.

Sick Nurse at Gabba Hey

Guitar action!

Sick Nurse at Gabba Hey

Percussive action!

Sick Nurse at Gabba Hey

Rolling around action!

Sick Nurse at Gabba Hey

On to the rough and ready sound of Subsistench. They manage to be hugely distorted and melodic at the same time. Here's Matt from Thee Nodes and Fuzz!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

The whole lot!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

Singalong action!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

Camouflage action!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

Masked action!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

Vocal action!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

Feedback action!

Subsistench at Gabba Hey

Well, it's been a good run for Pregnancy Scares - I first caught them at Nine back in June 2010 alongside White Lung (with whom they've performed several times since) and The Blind Shake. They made a good first impression, and made a good last impression as well. On to some microphone testing action with Craig!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Emmanuelle adds smoke.

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Let the shouting begin!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

David hits!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Hair attack action!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Bendy action!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Davey frets, Craig takes a stand!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Craig gets a little carried away.

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

It was a touchy-feely occasion.

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Extra David!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

The bendy bit!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Huuuuuuuuugs!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Doom was on hand to provides some extra noise (and sparks)!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

Headbanging action!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

More sparks!

Pregnancy Scares at Gabba Hey

A fitting end to both band and weekend.

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