Thursday, November 17, 2011

Bluesfest: Imaginary Cities

Winnipeg's Imaginary Cities seem to have ridden upon a crest of acclaim largely composed of soul music influences. The band's two founders, Marti Sarbit and Dany Matyas make no bones about their love for vintage soul music; what I've heard online certainly reflects that, online with a host of more modern pop reference points. Live they have a somewhat more indie rock sound (at least to my ears). Mind you, I didn't stay long since I had other plans.

Marti Sarbit sings!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Singalong action with Dana Matyas!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Dana sings!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Zack Antel mans the keys.

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Ryan Voth hits!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Danny Landreth mans the bass.

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

The whole lot!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Marti works the microphone.

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Extra Dana!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Clapping action!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Imaginary action!

Imaginary Cities at Ottawa Bluesfest 2011

Then it was off to see The Dirtbombs.
  • Show reminder: Delhi 2 Dublin does Mavericks; Bruce Peninsula and The BP Review perform at Raw Sugar; The Rakish Angles play The Elmdale. Sarah Burton is at The Avant-Garde.

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