Not so long

... Since I saw The Long Timers rock Babylon in conjunction with Mighty Eagle Band, Turbo ACs and the prodigal punks in The Million Dollar Marxists. I don't know if it's because of the addition of Johhny Nash, a slight change in musical taste, or Barrymore's sound system, but the Longtimers sounded Stoogier than ever as I ascended the stairs to the ballroom.
Plenty of nice pictures from this gig too - an opening set for White Cowbell Oklahoma; Steven Dall and Department of Foreign Affairs were also up on stage this night.

Johnny rocks the wristband. Danzig watch out.



Justin pushes things into the red.



Rene's a blur on bass.



Greg Kerr concentrates on his work ... sorry, that should read "concentrates on his rock."



Some people like J.P. Sadek blue. Others like J.P. red.



Justin rocks while Johnny works the feedback.



More Johnny with Greg in back. This picture almost composed itself.



Even more Justin, Johhny and Greg. Plus some wacky lights. I love wacky lights!



Gee, I didn't think I fuddled the shutter speed that much ...

• Funk reminder: Soul Sister No. 1 - that's Sharon Jones, people - and the Dap-Kings play Babylon tonight.
• Pollstar says Holly Golightly is playing the Ottawa Bluesfest July 17. The official announcement of the fest's lineup is supposed to be tomorrow ... is someone naughty jumping the gun, or are they just playing with our tender hearts?