If ever there was a personal reason to head off early to Bluesfest, Thursday, July 15 was the day, since one of my favourite bands of all time was on stage. Yes, Mick Collins, Danny Kroha and Peggy O'Neill have decided to reform and finally make a few bucks out of being one of the most influential underground bands of the 1980s and '90s. I actually bumped into Mick Collins at Birdman Sound prior to the show where he was chatting with proprietor John Westhaver about his move to New York, The Dirtbombs going on hiatus in an album or two and an upcoming electronica album. Mick apparently took a taxi to the old Bluesfest site at City Hall, where he played with The Dirtbombs, when he arrived in town - oops! Fortunately he found his way to LeBreton Flats. Ms. O'Neill was not so fortunate - her plane was delayed and by the time she arrived it was all over. Fortunately Bloodshot Bill was already heading on down to Ottawa to catch the show and was swiftly drafted to fill in.
The whole lot! Mick! Bloodshot! Danny!
Mick sings!
Danny chats up the crowd!
Bill rocks the traps!
Rocking action!
Danny sings! He's also wearing a lot more clothes then when I last saw him, playing with the ever-underclad Demolition Doll Rods.
More Bill!
More Mick!
Shadey action!
The shouty bit!
Tuning action!
"What are we playing next?"
Guitar action!
Back to back action!
Danny shows off his moves.
What happens next? I know not.
- Show reminder: Bleeker Ridge, The Aesthetics and Pretty Little Death Machine are at Mavericks; Brian Dunn performs at the Elmdale House. Street Meat, Those Gulls and I Spell It Nature make some noise at Avant Garde Bar.
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