Up in the skies

Deniz Tek is best known for his awesome work with Radio Birdman, but he's also had a formidable career outside the band, with the New Race and fronting a bunch of his own combos. It was a rare treat to see the legend himself at the Dominion Tavern putting on a wicked set, accompanied by the Godoy brothers, who backed his as The Golden Breed. In addition to a bunch of Birdman faves, he played some tunes from his latest solo album, Detroit.

Voicemail started things off with  a brash set, and dedicated their cover of Rose Tattoo's Magnum Maid to Tek.


Voicemail at the Dominion Tavern, May 18, 2013

Michael hits!


VVoicemail at the Dominion Tavern, May 18, 2013

 Deniz Tek's guitarwork is as ferocious and searing as ever. The trio kicked things off with a cover of Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well, followed by Smith & Wesson Blues, and it was all uphill from there to the finishing one-two punch of What Gives? and Aloha Steve & Danno.


Deniz Tek & The Golden Breed at the Dominion Tavern, May 18, 2013

Steve Godoy is certainly a thumping drummer; unfortunately he was getting a bit of grief from his cymbals.


Deniz Tek & The Golden Breed at the Dominion Tavern, May 18, 2013
 
Deniz was giving a new guitar modelled on his famous Crestwood a road test.


Deniz Tek & The Golden Breed at the Dominion Tavern, May 18, 2013

A super night.