Monday, July 20, 2015

Dog's night out

Last Thursday I went to the House of Targ to check out a couple of local bands that had previously escaped my radar. Steve Judd & The Underdogs are a folk-rocking combo with some excellent melodies, while Toska veers more toward an early Replacements vibe. Toska took the stage first; I've no idea who any of these folks are, apart from bassist Tyler, who also works at Targ.

Toska at the House of Targ

Guitar action!

Toska at the House of Targ

Tyler sings!

Toska at the House of Targ

More guitar!

Toska at the House of Targ

Singalong action!

Toska at the House of Targ

Percussive action!

Toska at the House of Targ

The whole lot!

Toska at the House of Targ

Steve Judd drummed for many New York musicians during a stint in the Big Apple; since his return he's worked with various members of The John Henrys and assembled The Underdogs to back his musical endeavours.

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Doug Gouthro handles lead guitar duties.

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Fenderized action!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

And off to the right some keyboarding and banjo-playing and accordion (not all at the same time).

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

More drumming (from Geoff Ward; like Doug he's a John Henrys vet)!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

More vocals!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Underdogged action!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Extra Steve!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Banjo action!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Also accordion!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

The bendy bit!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

Singalong action!

Steve Judd and The Underdogs at the House of Targ

All mighty entertaining.

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