Rock, country, rock

Last time I saw the Supersuckers (in April 2006, for those of you who don't feel like checking out the archives), frontman Eddie Spaghetti was on something of a country kick. In fact, the opening act was him on acoustic, doing some Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson numbers. There was some country flavour on display Saturday night as well for the folks who weren't either still at Westfest or off to see The Frostbacks at Cafe DeKcuf.

It wasn't coming from In Heat, though, who opened things off with some raging two-guitar rock'n'roll.


In Heat at Ritual, June 8, 2013

Heated action!


In Heat at Ritual, June 8, 2013

No, the lady responsible for that (and ripping on Steve Earle lookalikes) was Lydia Loveless, whose sophomore solo LP Indestructible Machine keeps the country tradition of songs about sex and drugs alive and well. Here she is with husband Ben, who certainly gets down on the standup bass.


Lydia Loveless at Ritual, June 8, 2013

The Supersuckers' Marty Chandler joined them for the set. "Now we sound like a real band!" said Loveless.


Lydia Loveless at Ritual, June 8, 2013

Then it was The Supersuckers turn. These guys have been rocking out for more than two decades, and they just rolled right through an hour-long set, complete with rock god posing at the end of every song.


The Supersuckers at Ritual, June 8, 2013

Eddie sings!


The Supersuckers at Ritual, June 8, 2013

The Supersuckers and Loveless play Montreal tonight.