Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Return to the roots

Last week I paid my annual visit to Irene's for a trio of roots-rocking acts. It was the debut performance for Hundred Pacer and the sophomore show from Chris Landry & The Seasick Mommas, but I dare say they aren't too many unfamiliar faces on stage. The usual suspects start with Chris, usually seen playing with The Glorious Moonrockets. For this more acoustic offering, he was joined by Stuart, his only Momma (for this set, anyway).

Chris Landry and The Seasick Mommas at Irene's

Momma action! Stu has also played with The Dusty Drifters and Train Jumpers.

Chris Landry and The Seasick Mommas at Irene's

Closeup action!

Chris Landry and The Seasick Mommas at Irene's

Extra steel!

Chris Landry and The Seasick Mommas at Irene's

More guitar!

Chris Landry and The Seasick Mommas at Irene's

Saint Clare was on stage next with some loud'n'rowdy Memphis-styled rock'n'roll. Here's some closeup action with frontman Matthew!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Bass'n'keyboard action with Ryan and Casey!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Some jumping about on the left from Morgan, Nick and Jeffrey!

Saint Clare at Irene's

More horns!

Saint Clare at Irene's

More Matthew!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Clapping action!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Daniel is stuck back there.

Saint Clare at Irene's

More guitar!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Extra Casey!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Ryan might be enjoying himself a bit too much.

Saint Clare at Irene's

Richard sings one!

Saint Clare at Irene's

Headliners Hundred Pacer are fronted by Rey, of John Henrys fame, and feature a couple of Pop Shove-Its in the lineup as well (and some Handsome Devils as well). Here's Sebastian on guitar, Rey singing and Kosta on drums.

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Close-up action!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Singalong action!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Pop Shove-It, Handsome Devil and Chops & The Holicster Rob rounds out the quartet.

Hundred Pacer at 
Irene's
Extra Sebastian!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Kosta hits!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Guitar-lifting action!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Well-paced action!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Sebastian sings!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Extra Rob!

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

Faceoff action! Rey: "The photographers like it when we do that. We'll have to do it more often."

Hundred Pacer at Irene's

A super night out.

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