There were so many people that I had to shoot photos from the side of the stage.
Rob rocks the Tele!
Jeff hits!
Singalong action!
Those Houles!
The crowd goes wild!
They went out with a bang.
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Monday, September 10, 2012
To a standstill
The next show sent my mind back to May 13, 2006. That was when I first saw the Brothers Houle, rocking out with their trio of the time, Varge. Since then I've seen them and their Statues collaborator perform many times, both in their popoular pop-punk trio and with Strange Attractor and Joliettes. They've had a bunch of releases as Statues, and have a ton of Ottawa fans, as witnessed by the big crowd for this, their last show. At least as Statues. They played again the next night as Strange Atrractor. Do other collective projects lurk in their future? Hmm ...
There were so many people that I had to shoot photos from the side of the stage.
Rob rocks the Tele!
Jeff hits!
Singalong action!
Those Houles!
The crowd goes wild!
They went out with a bang.
There were so many people that I had to shoot photos from the side of the stage.
Rob rocks the Tele!
Jeff hits!
Singalong action!
Those Houles!
The crowd goes wild!
They went out with a bang.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Out tonight
After a bunch of local yokels it was time for some out-of-towners to change things up. On deck were The Joliettes of Sudbury. The folk-rocking quintet features Rob Seaton of Statues and Strange Attractor on drums, while its strength rests on the harmonies of Jen Tomlin and Melis Welch. The last (indeed, only previous) time I saw them was at the 2009 edition of the Gaga Weekend. In the meanwhile they released an ace 45 on Going Gaga Records.
Before things get underway, here's a shot of misbehaviour from inside the meatlocker.
Singalong action with Jen and Melis! Marco Donato rocks the Telecaster as before.
Closeup action!
More Melis!
The whole lot!
More Jen!
And finally some video.
I'm gonna guess they'll return for Gaga Weekend 2011, at least to hang out ...
Before things get underway, here's a shot of misbehaviour from inside the meatlocker.
Singalong action with Jen and Melis! Marco Donato rocks the Telecaster as before.
Closeup action!
More Melis!
The whole lot!
More Jen!
And finally some video.
I'm gonna guess they'll return for Gaga Weekend 2011, at least to hang out ...
- Show reminder: Gentleman Reg and Silver Birch Society perform at The Raw Sugar Cafe; Hugh Pool plays just before The Rainbow's regular reggae night with Roots Movement; Oh My Darling, Shred Kelly and One Big Smyle are at the Elmdale House.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Lockdown - Part I
My feet ... are tired. My ears ... are ringing. It's been a musical marathon through Day 3 of the Gaga Weekend at the matinee show at Yogi's Meatlocker. There were a few bumps this time around: The Rookers couldn't make it, something happened to fill-in Young Stalin and the bylaw enforcement folks came by after someone grumbled about the noise levels. Those trifles didn't put a damper on an afternoon of many varieties of rock'n'roll.
Thunderuncle started things off with some heavy rock. The covered Torche's The Healer and doom legends Trouble. You'll recognize veterans of such bands as Harshey, Fucking Machines, Elbeejay and Weapons of Mass Seduction.
Thunderuncle at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Rhume played the small room; they were really energetic and their classic rock stuff sounded really good. Jon Bartlett apologized for not attending any other Gaga Weekend events: "I've been partying with my taxes!"
Rhume at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Knifemare were a completely different proposition, powered by a drum machine and featuring two former members of Fucked Corpse - some heavy duty riffing meets dementoid clatter.
Knifemare at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Checking out the merch-mobile, in Yogi's vintage van.
Merch at the Gag Weekend, June 12, 2010
After Knifemare, Secret Loves provided another sharp transition, to good-natured garage rock.
Secret Loves at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Chandeliers are a newish band ... yet another outfit with Davey Quesnelle in it, along with Scott Terry, Dave Jackson from The Fucking Machines (among others) and unfortunately for him John Sproull, just finished playing drums for The Secret Loves. I thought they sounded like Silkworm after way too much coffee.
Chandeliers at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
J.P. Sadek mans the barbecue ... you can see Auntie Loo and her vegan treats in the background.
Barbecue at Gaga Weekend, June 12, 2010
As at the last Gaga Weekend, The Joliettes came down from Sudbury to provide some lovely harmonies and folk rock (Rob Seaton also performed with Strange Attractor the previous night and with Statues later in the day).
Joliettes at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Jeff Houle lounges by a sign listing bands performing in the Meatlocker.
Jeff and list at Gaga Weekend, June 12, 2010
The Rookers were to have played next, but circumstances beyond their control apparently prevented it, so Germ Attak did the punk honours with their 1982-themed attack.
Germ Attak at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
The Centretown Cripplers rocked the small room with a really intense set. Mel was playing drums this go around. She broke a stick but kept on drumming.
Centretown Cripplers at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Coming soon, Part II ...
Thunderuncle started things off with some heavy rock. The covered Torche's The Healer and doom legends Trouble. You'll recognize veterans of such bands as Harshey, Fucking Machines, Elbeejay and Weapons of Mass Seduction.
Thunderuncle at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Rhume played the small room; they were really energetic and their classic rock stuff sounded really good. Jon Bartlett apologized for not attending any other Gaga Weekend events: "I've been partying with my taxes!"
Rhume at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Knifemare were a completely different proposition, powered by a drum machine and featuring two former members of Fucked Corpse - some heavy duty riffing meets dementoid clatter.
Knifemare at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Checking out the merch-mobile, in Yogi's vintage van.
Merch at the Gag Weekend, June 12, 2010
After Knifemare, Secret Loves provided another sharp transition, to good-natured garage rock.
Secret Loves at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Chandeliers are a newish band ... yet another outfit with Davey Quesnelle in it, along with Scott Terry, Dave Jackson from The Fucking Machines (among others) and unfortunately for him John Sproull, just finished playing drums for The Secret Loves. I thought they sounded like Silkworm after way too much coffee.
Chandeliers at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
J.P. Sadek mans the barbecue ... you can see Auntie Loo and her vegan treats in the background.
Barbecue at Gaga Weekend, June 12, 2010
As at the last Gaga Weekend, The Joliettes came down from Sudbury to provide some lovely harmonies and folk rock (Rob Seaton also performed with Strange Attractor the previous night and with Statues later in the day).
Joliettes at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Jeff Houle lounges by a sign listing bands performing in the Meatlocker.
Jeff and list at Gaga Weekend, June 12, 2010
The Rookers were to have played next, but circumstances beyond their control apparently prevented it, so Germ Attak did the punk honours with their 1982-themed attack.
Germ Attak at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
The Centretown Cripplers rocked the small room with a really intense set. Mel was playing drums this go around. She broke a stick but kept on drumming.
Centretown Cripplers at Yogi's Meatlocker, June 12, 2010
Coming soon, Part II ...
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Hold that pose
The Statues finished the night off; as mentioned earlier the brothers Houle have been frequent visitors, not just as the band's rhythm section but as members of The Havocs and Varge - in fact I recently posted some photos from the latter's show at the Montgomery Legion in 2006 to my Flickr photostream. Singer Rob Seaton's also shown up as a member of The Joliettes at Gaga Weekend.
Rob sings!
Jeff undergoes scrutiny.
Singalong action with Davey!
Singalong action with Emmanuel and Mitch!
More Mitch!
The whole lot!
Wrasslin' for the microphone.
Dave gets carried away!
And that's it, until the next time they roll through town, probably with another single or two under their belt.
Rob sings!
Jeff undergoes scrutiny.
Singalong action with Davey!
Singalong action with Emmanuel and Mitch!
More Mitch!
The whole lot!
Wrasslin' for the microphone.
Dave gets carried away!
And that's it, until the next time they roll through town, probably with another single or two under their belt.
- Show reminder: There's more garage goodness at Bablyon tonight with King Khan And The BBQ Show, Bloodshot Bill and The Holy Cobras. The Habit, Whale Tooth and The Property Line play Mavericks. The Bushpilots hold their own Christmas Party at The Rainbow with Good2go, Ken Workman, The John Henrys and Slo Tom all doing their bit for the Ottawa Food Bank. Lefty McRighty and the Shameless Bastards play the Elmdale House; Tony D performs at Irene's.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
A jolly good time
Sudbury's Joliettes offered a change of piece with some serious vocal harmonies and a bit of a folk twist on pop rock.
Singalong action with Jen Tomlin and Melis Welch.
Marco Donato rocks the six strings. He also rocks the eight strings and five strings in The Saltcoats.
Drummer Rob Seaton also fronts the Statues, who played later that night. Here he models the latest in Sedatives wear.
More Marco!
More Melis!
The overhead view!
Jen sings!
And some final singalong action - the group's specialty I'd say.
If memory serves, Ian Manhire said a release on Going Gaga Records was in the works.
Singalong action with Jen Tomlin and Melis Welch.
Marco Donato rocks the six strings. He also rocks the eight strings and five strings in The Saltcoats.
Drummer Rob Seaton also fronts the Statues, who played later that night. Here he models the latest in Sedatives wear.
More Marco!
More Melis!
The overhead view!
Jen sings!
And some final singalong action - the group's specialty I'd say.
If memory serves, Ian Manhire said a release on Going Gaga Records was in the works.
- Show reminder: Reuben DeGroot plays the Elmdale House. Mothers of the Lower East Side perform at Irene's; Dears outcasts Black Diamond Bay and Arietta are at Zaphod's. Joel Martin, The Mark Inside, The Escape Mode, The Termights and Shaun Francisco play Mavericks.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Lost weekend
The last day of the Gaga Weekend was the biggest: A full afternoon of sets from Ottawa's top bands, plus some folks from Toronto and Sudbury, followed by an evening of pure rock mania. So I slapped on the old suntan lotion and headed over to the intersection of Greenfield and Main. Then I discovered the bands were playing inside. I arrived to late for the first few acts; my apologies to Year Zero, Fucked Corpse and Germ Attak, but after the previous night I was not able to get out of bed before noon, and I had a few chores around the house that had to be done. I also missed most of The Fucking Machines' set, and only caught the last five minutes, or about six songs. Since I was late, most of my shots are actually of the back of Emmanuel Sayer's head. Emmanuel wins festival prize for most indefatigable sing-alonger, by the way.
The Fucking Machines, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The I toodled over to the "main stage" ... or perhaps that should be the main part of the room ... to see hot teen trio The Girlfriends perform. I'm glad to say this time it was all musical enjoyment and no bashing-on-the-knee with guitars. Yay! The triplets of trash also wore their best dresses for the occasion. Nigel and Wolfgang did, anyway - Sammie wore something that looked like a Halloween wizard's head, or perhaps the mascot for Gentle Giant. By the time of this picture, Sammie and Wolfgang had mostly stripped off.
The Girlfriends, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The small stage doubles as a practice space for several city bands. It's small and it gets pretty hot if you back 30 people into it. It doesn't help if the band in question is The Centretown Cripplers, since not only do they bounce around a bit there's also seven of them. I don't think I took my camera off the widest angle setting once during the set.
The Centretown Cripplers, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Off course, there wasn't just music on offer. There was also barbecue. Since I suffer from a peculiar affliction which causes me to pack for a small mountaineering expedition for short trips down the block, I was already prepped for food, drink and pitons. J.P. Sadek manned the barbecue, that's Meatlocker mainman Yogi at right (for those few who have just gotten acquainted with National Capital Rock and don't already know them both).
J.P. Sadek and Yogi, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
There was also merch ... and the Ottawa Gaga compilation, which had arrived the previous night. They sold so fast by the end of the day they were just selling the records since they'd run out of handmade covers.
Merchandise, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Zebrassieres jumped on the main stage next; in addition to Andrew and Daniel from The Beach Blankets, Sarah Ford of The Misclits and Jordy of The Creeps churn out some catchy organ garage pop.
Zebrassieres, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Zebrassieres, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The next set was my favourite of the afternoon. The Balconies are Ottawa's next big indie rock sensation. If someone ever brings Blonde Redhead to town or Girls Against Boys to town, this is the trio you want to fill the local opening slot. At the risk of hexing them, I'd say they're the local band most likely to hit it big beyond Ottawa's borders as more than a cult sensation. They're sharp musicians and excellent live performers. I hear an album is in the works, and I for one plan to grab it at first opportunity.
The Balconies, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Balconies, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Felines dug out the leopard print for their set, which unfortunately seems to be the last. I guess the folks involved all have other projects on the go, and Molly is off to Toronto. So if anyone's interested, there's now space on the Ottawa scene for an all-girl trash-surf quartet. Be warned they're big heels and sneakers to fill.
The Felines, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Joliettes were yet another band I was unfamiliar with. They come from Sudbury (and have only played a trio of shows there). They've got a pair of folk harmonizing frontwoman, a hot lickin' guitarist and a punk rock drummer, Statues frontman Rob. They do sound super-sweet, and news of an upcoming Gaga records single is most welcome.
The Joliettes, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The White Wires probably had the best-attended show of the day; Allie Hanlon returned to the drum kit while Million Dollar Marxist Luke and Gagaman Ian rounded out the trio.
The White Wires, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
As you can see they filled out the Meatlocker's main space quite nicely.
The White Wires, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
As you can no doubt tell, the bands alternated between the big room and the practice space; I had looked at an earlier version of the schedule and had noted The Botched Suicides were performing in the small space ... did I really want to be in the small room with Ottawa's most infamous band?!? I'm a fan so what the hell - I have nothing to lose but my life. Unfortunately a lot of other folks passed, and only about a dozen folks dared to witness The Suicides' blistering set.
Botched Suicides, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Suppositories really kicked out the jagged postpunk to perfection. The addition of a fourth member has really added some heft. Here Ian glares ... he also did most of the sound at the Meatlocker, along with Justin Considerate.
The Suppositories, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
I better include a picture of Ilona since she also played guitar for The Felines. "She's so serious," I heard one Gaga attendee say. You can see Germa Attak's Jo lending Jeff his guitar at the back.
The Suppositories, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Next up were The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol. I've started referring to them as MW))) so I'll just stick with that. Here's a band for folks who like The Heads, Acid Mothers Temple's raga tunes, The Mike Gunn and the drugged-out fringes of post-rock.
MW))), Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The School Jerks from Toronto finished things off with another set of Brutal Knightly hardcore. Rough and straightforward like the kids like. The audience had dwindled a bit by the time they hit the stage, but what the crowd lacked in numbers it made up for in slammability.
The School Jerks, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Then I went home - I needed to recuperate, as did my camera battery.
The Fucking Machines, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The I toodled over to the "main stage" ... or perhaps that should be the main part of the room ... to see hot teen trio The Girlfriends perform. I'm glad to say this time it was all musical enjoyment and no bashing-on-the-knee with guitars. Yay! The triplets of trash also wore their best dresses for the occasion. Nigel and Wolfgang did, anyway - Sammie wore something that looked like a Halloween wizard's head, or perhaps the mascot for Gentle Giant. By the time of this picture, Sammie and Wolfgang had mostly stripped off.
The Girlfriends, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The small stage doubles as a practice space for several city bands. It's small and it gets pretty hot if you back 30 people into it. It doesn't help if the band in question is The Centretown Cripplers, since not only do they bounce around a bit there's also seven of them. I don't think I took my camera off the widest angle setting once during the set.
The Centretown Cripplers, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Off course, there wasn't just music on offer. There was also barbecue. Since I suffer from a peculiar affliction which causes me to pack for a small mountaineering expedition for short trips down the block, I was already prepped for food, drink and pitons. J.P. Sadek manned the barbecue, that's Meatlocker mainman Yogi at right (for those few who have just gotten acquainted with National Capital Rock and don't already know them both).
J.P. Sadek and Yogi, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
There was also merch ... and the Ottawa Gaga compilation, which had arrived the previous night. They sold so fast by the end of the day they were just selling the records since they'd run out of handmade covers.
Merchandise, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Zebrassieres jumped on the main stage next; in addition to Andrew and Daniel from The Beach Blankets, Sarah Ford of The Misclits and Jordy of The Creeps churn out some catchy organ garage pop.
Zebrassieres, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Zebrassieres, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The next set was my favourite of the afternoon. The Balconies are Ottawa's next big indie rock sensation. If someone ever brings Blonde Redhead to town or Girls Against Boys to town, this is the trio you want to fill the local opening slot. At the risk of hexing them, I'd say they're the local band most likely to hit it big beyond Ottawa's borders as more than a cult sensation. They're sharp musicians and excellent live performers. I hear an album is in the works, and I for one plan to grab it at first opportunity.
The Balconies, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Balconies, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Felines dug out the leopard print for their set, which unfortunately seems to be the last. I guess the folks involved all have other projects on the go, and Molly is off to Toronto. So if anyone's interested, there's now space on the Ottawa scene for an all-girl trash-surf quartet. Be warned they're big heels and sneakers to fill.
The Felines, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Joliettes were yet another band I was unfamiliar with. They come from Sudbury (and have only played a trio of shows there). They've got a pair of folk harmonizing frontwoman, a hot lickin' guitarist and a punk rock drummer, Statues frontman Rob. They do sound super-sweet, and news of an upcoming Gaga records single is most welcome.
The Joliettes, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The White Wires probably had the best-attended show of the day; Allie Hanlon returned to the drum kit while Million Dollar Marxist Luke and Gagaman Ian rounded out the trio.
The White Wires, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
As you can see they filled out the Meatlocker's main space quite nicely.
The White Wires, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
As you can no doubt tell, the bands alternated between the big room and the practice space; I had looked at an earlier version of the schedule and had noted The Botched Suicides were performing in the small space ... did I really want to be in the small room with Ottawa's most infamous band?!? I'm a fan so what the hell - I have nothing to lose but my life. Unfortunately a lot of other folks passed, and only about a dozen folks dared to witness The Suicides' blistering set.
Botched Suicides, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The Suppositories really kicked out the jagged postpunk to perfection. The addition of a fourth member has really added some heft. Here Ian glares ... he also did most of the sound at the Meatlocker, along with Justin Considerate.
The Suppositories, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
I better include a picture of Ilona since she also played guitar for The Felines. "She's so serious," I heard one Gaga attendee say. You can see Germa Attak's Jo lending Jeff his guitar at the back.
The Suppositories, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Next up were The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol. I've started referring to them as MW))) so I'll just stick with that. Here's a band for folks who like The Heads, Acid Mothers Temple's raga tunes, The Mike Gunn and the drugged-out fringes of post-rock.
MW))), Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
The School Jerks from Toronto finished things off with another set of Brutal Knightly hardcore. Rough and straightforward like the kids like. The audience had dwindled a bit by the time they hit the stage, but what the crowd lacked in numbers it made up for in slammability.
The School Jerks, Yogi's Meatlocker, June 13, 2009
Then I went home - I needed to recuperate, as did my camera battery.
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