National Capital Rock: Rock and a hard place

Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Rock and a hard place

If you've been following the blog for any length of time, you'll know that I went over to the Daily Grind every once in a while to see shows in the intimate space, often of the loud and metallic variety. Last time, things got a little too loud and the plug was pulled. I left wondering if I'd ever see another live show there. Well, due to entirely unforeseen and unhappy events, it turns out I won't. However, the real tragedy is that the fire which claimed the Daily Grind, Shiraz Market and Middle East Bakery also left a bunch of folks from the local scene homeless. Friends swung into action and soon a charity show at the House of Targ was organized to help them get back on their feet. On the bill: Aube, Blue Angel, Entrenched and Alcohol Fueled. Aube were just starting up as I headed in the door. First, some rhythm section action with Scot and Hugh.

Gripping action with Joel!

Percussive action with Scot!

Fretful action with Rick!

Extra Joel!

Bonus Scot!

After some raffling with Ska Jeff and Remi Royale, Blue Angel played a quick set. Here's Sam!

Caylie sings!

Shouty Sam action!

Lidija rocks the Telecaster.

And sings a bit!

What do you get when you add two parts Big Dick to one part Yips? Warp Lines, that's what. And the fruit did not fall from the true, which is a good thing all round. Here's Dave.

Kurt was on hand to play bass.

More Dave!

Guitar action with Johnny!

Johnny sings some.

Kurt joins in!

Dave sings, too!

The whole lot!

Singalong action!

Time for more raffling action with Jeff and Remi!

Remi Royale and Ska Jeff at House of Targ

On to Entrenched; if I understand correctly their guitarist was one of the fire victims. This was the band's first show and they did a fine job (they're back at Targ in January to open for resuscitated Quebec thrash-punks DBC).