Power up

The Ottawa Explosion was also the last hurrah (or close to it) for a a couple of Ottawa bands - namely, Creep Wave and Crusades. OXW was also one of the first shows by Power of Fear, which features a few members from those bands, plus Sara from Tightlip. They played a quick set at Black Squirrel Books a couple of weeks ago, opening things up for some. Here's Emmanuel, of Crusades and a bunch of other acts (e.g. Last Communion) and Ashly of Tightlip! (Flash update: Power of Fear will be back at BSB July 27 with Tightlip, Torpor, Dogma and Pure Pressure.)



Guitar action with Britt (also of Doxx)!



More Ashly!



Guitar action with Dave of Crusades and Black Tower!



The whole lot (that's Kieran of Creep Wave and Doxx back there on drums)!



Fearful action!



Kieran hits!



Buffalo DIY bedroom garage rockers Velvet Bethany were on next. Here's Allison on vocals!



Extra Allison!



Mike hits!



The whole lot!



Mike sings!



Velvety action!



More Mike!



New Yorkers Choked Up brought the night to a close with some hard-hitting punk sounds. Here's Rachel on guitar and Cristy on guitar and vocals!



Rhythm section action with Wes on drums and Rose on bass!



Rachel sings!



The whole lot!



Extra Cristy!



Wes hits!



More bass!



Great stuff all around.