Top of the heap

The first time I talked about The Middens, they were playing at the Rock'N'Roll Pizza Party's swanky new home, Nine. For the second time, they were at the even newer emergency home at the MVP Lounge. Now, I'm not necessarily saying there's a dreadful Curse of The Middens, just that it's highly likely. Onward!

Matthew and Joe.



Matthew sings!



Old-timey microphone singalong action with Patrick!



Joe hits!



Fuzzy action! Shortly followed by less fuzzy action when some stompboxes went on the fritz.



Shadowy action!



Darn breaking straps!



Fisheye action!



Fishy Joe action!



And so on!



They have a swanky new design by famed artist Merinuk.

• Show reminder: The Rural Alberta Advantage, Laurent Bourque, Rebekah Higgs and Kalle Mattson perform at Ritual; Zeus and Amos The Transparent play Zaphod's; It's a very Manpower-y Christmas at Irene's, with Remi Royale as well. Big Jeezus Truck and Micarza Camaro rock the Elmdale House. New Car Smell roll into the Avant-Garde Bar.