Friday, April 10, 2015

Dive right in

After hitting up Black Squirrel Books last week I headed down a couple of doors to the House of Targ for some rocking action from local Velvet Underground lovers Nightshades, Toronto paleontologists  Mass and visiting luminaries Divers. I swear I was listening to all these bands back in the late eighties, before several of their members were actually born ...

Shady action!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Bass action with Sarah!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Mallory sings, Geoff hits!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Even more Geoff!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Nightshades at House of Targ

The whole lot!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Blueish action!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Even more Geoff!

Nightshades at House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

Nightshades at House of Targ

On to mass, who definitely rock that grunge sound; I thought they sounded uncannily like early Dinosaur Jr. Although they hail from Toronto, they're actually Ottawa expats - from bands such as Robot Kill City among others. Here's singer Mark and drummer Andrew!

Mass at House of Targ

Hair tossing action!

Mass at House of Targ

"I'd like to thank everyone, except Dave Forcier for stealing my face." It's true, there's quite a resemblance!

Mass at House of Targ

Mark sings!

Mass at House of Targ

The whole lot!

Mass at House of Targ

More Mike!

Mass at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Mass at House of Targ

Andrew sings!

Mass at House of Targ

Head-banging action!

Mass at House of Targ

Portland, Oregon's Divers have been grabbing a lot of attention for their latest, bank-robbery-spree-themed album Hello Hello. It's an enjoyable work, but it pales in comparison to their absolutely killer live show. Here's singer and T-shirt abuser Harrison Rapp!

Divers at House of Targ

Brother Seth rocks the SG.

Divers at House of Targ

Colby Hulsey hits!

Divers at House of Targ

More Harrison (and bassist James Deegan)!

Divers at House of Targ

The view from the other side of the stage!

Divers at House of Targ

Harrison is definitely one of the most intense performers I've had the pleasure to lay eyes on!

Divers at House of Targ

James sings!

Divers at House of Targ

Diverse action!

Divers at House of Targ

Running about!

Divers at House of Targ

More running about!

Divers at House of Targ

Mighty fine performances all around!


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