Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Rock and a hard place

If you've been following the blog for any length of time, you'll know that I went over to the Daily Grind every once in a while to see shows in the intimate space, often of the loud and metallic variety. Last time, things got a little too loud and the plug was pulled. I left wondering if I'd ever see another live show there. Well, due to entirely unforeseen and unhappy events, it turns out I won't. However, the real tragedy is that the fire which claimed the Daily Grind, Shiraz Market and Middle East Bakery also left a bunch of folks from the local scene homeless. Friends swung into action and soon a charity show at the House of Targ was organized to help them get back on their feet. On the bill: Aube, Blue Angel, Entrenched and Alcohol Fueled. Aube were just starting up as I headed in the door. First, some rhythm section action with Scot and Hugh.

Aube at House of Targ

Gripping action with Joel!

Aube at House of Targ

Percussive action with Scot!

Aube at House of Targ

Fretful action with Rick!

Aube at House of Targ

Extra Joel!

Aube at House of Targ

Bonus Scot!

Aube at House of Targ

After some raffling with Ska Jeff and Remi Royale, Blue Angel played a quick set. Here's Sam!

Blue Angel at House of Targ

Caylie sings!

Blue Angel at House of Targ

Shouty Sam action!

Blue Angel at House of Targ

Lidija rocks the Telecaster.

Blue Angel at House of Targ

And sings a bit!

Blue Angel at House of Targ

What do you get when you add two parts Big Dick to one part Yips? Warp Lines, that's what. And the fruit did not fall from the true, which is a good thing all round. Here's Dave.

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Kurt was on hand to play bass.

Warp Lines at House of Targ

More Dave!

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Guitar action with Johnny!

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Johnny sings some.

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Kurt joins in!

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Dave sings, too!

Warp Lines at House of Targ

The whole lot!

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Warp Lines at House of Targ

Time for more raffling action with Jeff and Remi!

Remi Royale and Ska Jeff at House of Targ

On to Entrenched; if I understand correctly their guitarist was one of the fire victims. This was the band's first show and they did a fine job (they're back at Targ in January to open for resuscitated Quebec thrash-punks DBC).

Entrenched at House of Targ

Percussive action!

Entrenched at House of Targ

The shouty bit!

Entrenched at House of Targ

The whole lot!

Entrenched at House of Targ

More percussion!

Entrenched at House of Targ

Alcohol Fuelled brought things to a close with a fun set.

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Wil hits!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Tim sings!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Crowd singalong action with Aaron!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

More Wil!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Extra Aaron!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

Alcohol fuelling action!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

And so on!

Alcohol Fuelled at House of Targ

A good time for a good cause.

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