Rock party tonight!

It's the last Friday of the month, and that means it's once again time to shiver the timbers at the House of Targ - a.k.a. Yogi's Meatlocker. There was a four band bill slated, but the inclement weather prevented Skip Jensen and Co. from making the trip from Montreal. Fortunately Brain Size 61, Ottawa-Montreal hybrid Dagger Eyes and local weirdos Party Knives were on hand to rock the house.

First up, Montreal's Brain Size 61. Some heavy duty riff rock from these guys, who put me in mind of The New Christs and various other Stooges-loving Oz combos.


Brain Size 61 at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

I like guitarist Mike Hutchins' minimalist axe. You can't quite tell from this photo but it's a one pickup, no volume or tone controls deal.


Brain Size 61 at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

Between sets DJ Davey Quesnelle mans the boards and plays air guitar.


DJ Davey at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

Dagger Eyes played just a few weeks ago opening for the mighty JEFF The Brotherhood. And here they are again, sounding great despite Ian's complaints about a blown-out voice and no monitors. There was much turning up before this photo, which may explain why guitarist Ilona helpfully canvassed folks pre-set to insure they had earplugs with them.


Dagger Eyes at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

Dave hits!


Dagger Eyes at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

I haven't seen Party Knives before, but am familiar with all the players, as are you if you've followed this blog long enough. Pat Johnson (Army of St. Joan, The Acorn, et al) and Dave Secretary (Big Dick and others) man the twin drums, former Million Dollar Marxists Lee and Johnny O. play bass and guitar, while the inimitable Owen (of Grizzlar, and like Johnny, also once of Token) is his usual crazed on stage self.


Party Knives at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

Johnny's front, Dave's back.


Party Knives at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

And some second-last-song Owening by Owen.


Party Knives at Yogi's Meatlocker, February 24, 2012

A fine night's entertainment!

• Show reminder: Immersed, Deamon, Insurrection, Accursed Spawn, ...From the Deep and Denounced provide some high volume at Mavericks; Love'N'Body Parts, One More Me and Emmas Ringer play Zaphod Beeblebrox; frequent gig partners Celery Troff and The Cowards rock the Lunenburg Pub; Lefty McRighty and a cast of several celebrate Johnny Cash's birthday at The Elmdale. The Doldrums winter festival moves to Cafe DeKcuf for performances by Ornaments, Amalgamation, Heavy Bedroom and Yes Please & Thank You; Johnny Mac and Heather record live again at Irene's; Timotheos is at the Avant-Garde.