Monday, February 25, 2019

Over the moon

One of the nice things about February in Ottawa is that it means the start of festival season (we like to start things early here in the Nation's Capital), what with Winterlude for the outdoors types and Megaphono for those who prefer their entertainment (and helpful music industry info) indoors. Unfortunately, I missed out on most of it - but I did catch the Moonfruits and Cedric Noel show at Black Squirrel Books. Here's Cedric!

Cedric Noel at Black Squirrel Books

Guitar action!

Cedric Noel at Black Squirrel Books

Moonfruits played a fine set based on their imaginary village, Ste-Quequepart. Here's Kaitlin and Alex!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel Books

Acoustic action with Alex!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel Books

Glockenspiel action with Kaitlin!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel Books

Alex sings!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel Books

Singalong action!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel Books

Kaitlin sings!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel Books

Kalimba action!

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Fruity action!

Moonfruits at Black Squirrel 
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A lovely night out.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Buffalo stance

There was some serious stoner-psychedelic rock action going on at the House of Targ in early February. Rochester, NY, combo King Buffalo kicked off a heap of 2019 touring with this set, and were joined by locals Black Galaxy and The Deadseers, who kicked things off. Unfortunately I missed a chunk of their set, so only had time to snap a handful of pics.Here's some guitar action with Al!

Deadseers at House of Targ

Mart is somewhere under there.

Deadseers at House of Targ

Shirtless action with Kevin!

Deadseers at House of Targ

Al sings!

Deadseers at House of Targ

This is my second time seeing Black Galaxy. They were pretty good back in April 20 and have definitely sharpened things up since. Here's Dave and Jimmy!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Bass action with Mark!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Gripping action with Jimmy!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Josh hits!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

More Mark!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Extra Josh!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Bonus Dave!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

Even more Jimmy!

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

And finally a bit more Josh.

Black Galaxy at House of Targ

King Buffalo were in full head-nod mode for the set. Here's Dan, grooving on bass.

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Vocal action with Sean!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Scott hits!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Guitar action!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

More Scott!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Extra Dan!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

More Sean!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Extra, extra Dan!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Closeup action!

King Buffalo at House of Targ

Good stuff all around.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Valley of the dolls

Montreal's Pale Lips have a new album out and are touring hither and yon to promote it (last I checked, they were in Belgium). Before their European jaunt they came to Ottawa to play a show at Black Squirrel Books along with U.S. labelmates Criminal Kids and Local quartet Holy Christopher. Here's Summer, Andy, Ben and Dave!

Holy Christopher at Black Squirrel Books

Andy sings!

Holy Christopher at Black Squirrel Books

Holy action!

Holy Christopher at Black Squirrel Books

Ben hits!

Holy Christopher at Black Squirrel Books

Rhythm section action!

Holy Christopher at Black Squirrel Books

Hair-tossing action!

Holy Christopher at Black Squirrel Books

Criminal Kids have had some lead guitar issues of late, so they performed as a trio. Here's Ryan, Anthony and Chris!

Criminal Kids at Black Squirrel Books

Ryan sings!

Criminal Kids at Black Squirrel Books

Rhythm section action!

Criminal Kids at Black Squirrel Books

Extra Ryan!

Criminal Kids at Black Squirrel Books

Anthony hits!

Criminal Kids at Black Squirrel Books

Fictional action!

Criminal Kids at Black Squirrel Books

Pale Lips played a hot set, featuring tunes from their latest, After Dark. Here's Ilona and Jackie!

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Bass action with Jamie!

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Singalong action!

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Lynn sings!

Pale Lips at Black Squirrel Books

Jamie hits!

Pale Lips at Black Squirrel Books

The whole lot!

Pale Lips at Black Squirrel Books

More Jamie!

Pale Lips at Black Squirrel Books

More singalong action!

Pale Lips at Black Squirrel Books

A fun night.