Monday, January 03, 2011

We and she

I don't see many tribute bands. In fact, I don't think I've seen any, apart from Sheezer. I would suspect that the ladies of Sheezer - mostly luminaries of Toronto's indie music scene - conceived of the plan while drunk had I not heard on good authority they were mostly sober at the time. Anyway, they put on a great show with equally enthusiastic audience participation.

But before things start, it's time to pose for a photo or two with Dana Sneel of The Adorables, The Phonemes' Magali Meagher and Robin Hatch from Sports.
Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

The band is rounded out by well-known T.O. booker Alysha Haugen on lead guitar and thumb-pianist extraordinaire Laura Barrett.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Robin rocks the tambourine.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Sailor Moonish action!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Magali sings!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Guitar action!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

The shouty bit!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Robin rocks the harp.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Even more guitar!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Robin frets.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Dana sings!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Face-making action!



And now it's time for the audience to show off their chops ...

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Singalong action!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Faceoff action!



Gesticulating action!



Strike a pose!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Rocking action!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Alysha frets!



Johnny and Secret Lover Christine models a fab Sheezer T-shirt.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Laura sings!



Bendy action!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Some pre-encore deliberation.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Magali grabs the microphone.

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

The strap-breaking end!

Sheezer at Zaphod Beeblebrox

And that's it for now ...

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