Peaks and Valleys

There were a few good show on Friday night, but I trotted over to the House of Targ to ctch the debut performance of Bonnie Doon, a typically swell set from Voicemail and the first Ottawa appearance of Valley Boys, a band featuring a Brutal Knight, a School Jerk and a Vapid.

First up, Bonnie Doon, an all-woman group with a penchant for post-punk. They have two bass players who switch off on vocal duties. The guitar player also sang a tune, which meant two basses going at once; I liked that part quite a bit. Covered: The Misfits' Hollywood Babylon.


Bonnie Doon at House of Targ, April 26, 2013

And on the other side of the House of Targ's floor ...


Bonnie Doon at House of Targ, April 26, 2013

Next up, Voicemail. They appeared here recently playing with Peach Kelli Pop, and soon shall again opening for Deniz Tek of Radio Birdman fame, May 18 at the Dominion. They're keeping busy!


Voicemail at House of Targ, April 26, 2013

Singalong action! They introduced Rose Tattoo's Magnum Maid to the setlist for this outing.


Voicemail at House of Targ, April 26, 2013
 
Valley Boys finished things off with a killer set. You've seen a couple of these folks on the blog before: Matt Hitch with School Jerks and Chattering Class and Jon Sharron with Brutal Knights. Bassist Jimmy Vapid hails from his namesake band. Of drummer Kalle Malloy I know nothing.


Valley Boys at House of Targ, April 26, 2013

Boyish action!


Valley Boys at House of Targ, April 26, 2013

Their LPs were going fast after the show.