Out of their shell

Is it just me, or their been a powerpop explosion of late? Seems the kids can't enough of the sound pioneered by folks like The Raspberries, Big Star and Paul Collins. Conveniently enough, Collins is a few years into his second wind and breezed through town for a show featuring a bunch of his Canadian musical offspring, starting with The Walnut Kids.

Introduction action with Ian Manhire!



Ian sings, Sebastien hits, Olli does whatever bassists do!



And on your left, guitar-man J. Marteau.



Sebastien hits!



The whole powerpoppy lot!



Olli rocks the mouse.



More hitting!



The view from lowdown.



J. sings!



More nutty action with Olli.



Oh them Kids!



Thank you and goodnight!



The next legend they're opening for is Glen Matlock in early December ... no word on any Ottawa shows.

• Show reminder: God Falls, Call The Cavalry, Horizons, The Rest is Silent, Attack of the 50ft Woman and The Channel 4 News Team play Cafe Dekcuf; Rusty Waters and The Broken Troubadors perform at the Rainbow.