Awake!

All right down to the real business ... I originally figured that National Capital Rock would focus purely on local rock'n'roll acts (that didn't last too long), but you can't get much more local and rocking than the Gaga Weekend convened by scenester supreme Ian Manhire. A load of Ottawa combos convened for the three-day event, starting with a Rock'n'Roll Pizza Party show so well attended that a good number of people were left standing outside. This show was also a release party for The Visitors' new 7-inch, but things kicked off with one of Ian's own bands, The Sedatives.

Bagpipe intro action, courtesy of Ian's uncle!





Singalong action with man-of-many-bands Davey Quesnelle!



Flashing action, courtesy of one of the other dozen photogs at the show.



Steve sings!



Dave drums on, the latecomers look in!



Overhead action!



More singalong action, this time from Skottie of The Visitors and Creeps!



Ian goes down!



Big finish!



Emmanuelle plays a little organ with his foot.



Their next show is at Bluesfest, on the Music-Themed Eatery Stage on July 12.

• Show reminder: No Other Way, Texas with a Dollar Sign and The Epilogue play Zaphod Beeblebrox; rootsy popper George Casey performs at The Rainbow with Red Line; Sarah Hallman and Luxury Pond play the Raw Sugar Cafe.