Sunday, November 20, 2016

Swearing up a storm

Last Saturday I headed over to Zaphod's for a sold-out New Swears show. It's been far too long since I caught Ottawa's wildest live act in action - more than three years! - so I was definitely looking forward to it. Opening acts Puffs and NOBRO also definitely rose to the occasion. Here's Puffs bassist Connor, seen just last post performing with Spell.

Puffs at Zaphod's

Percussive action!

Puffs at Zaphod's

Vocal action!

Puffs at Zaphod's

Bass action!

Puffs at Zaphod's

Guitar action!

Puffs at Zaphod's

And so on!

Puffs at Zaphod's

Rhythm section action!

Puffs at Zaphod's

Faceoff action!

Puffs at Zaphod's

NOBRO put on a fantastic ste; judging by post-show chatter they won a lot of new fans with their amped-up 1970s rock sound. They reminded me a bit of late-era Royal Trux, particularly bassist Kathryn's vocals. Here she is with guitarist Marianna, raising a ruckus.

NOBRO at Zaphod's

Kathryn sings!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

More guitar!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

Sarah hits!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

The shouty bit!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

Impressionistic action!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

The whole lot!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

Extra Sarah!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

Marianna sings!

NOBRO at Zaphod's

When The New Swears start playing, the audience usually goes nuts immediately. I got a spot in the front right off the bat and spent most of the evening squashed up against the wall. Here's some guitar action with Sammy!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Stripey-panted action with B.J.!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Let the crowd-surfing commence!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Nick hits!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Stage-diving action!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Candyy-distributing action!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Singalong action!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Guitar action with Scru Bar!

New Swears at Zaphod's

The whole lot!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Abridged action!

New Swears at Zaphod's

And so on!

New Swears at Zaphod's

B.J. takes a stand!

New Swears at Zaphod's

Sammy surfs!

New Swears at Zaphod's

The crowd goes wild!

New Swears at Zaphod's

It was one of those shows where everything you're wearing has to go in the wash as soon as you get home.

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