National Capital Rock: House of Targ

Friday, April 10, 2020

Veterans of rock

Back to business! Here's some snaps from January - only three months late! This was a headlining show from the Steve Adamyk Band, with an assist from Toronto's Plastic Heads and local trio Neck. A lot of familiar faces, since it's a repeat appearance for every act, all of which feature long-time rock'n'rollers. Here's the stripey ones, starting with Johnny!

Cymbal-adjusting action!

Jeff sings!

More Kevin!

Extra Johnny!

Jeff sings!

Singalong action!

Shirt-shedding action!

More singalong action!

I saw Plastic Heads back at Targ in March 2019, they've rocked hard both times - I wanted to get a copy of their debut LP, but alas it had sold out by the time I reached their merch table. Anyway, here's Curtis!

Bass action with Erik!

Matt (alos of Flesh Rag) sings!

More Jon (also Brutal Knights) and Matt!

More Erik!

Curtis hits!

Jon frets!

Jon sings!

Extra Matt!

And finally a bit more Curtis.

Steve Adamyk and company finished everything off.

Greenish action!

Pat hits!

Steve sings!

More Pat!

More Johnnie!

All cool stuff.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Mothers and sisters

As the New Year began I hobbled over to the House of Targ to check out some ferocious punk action from Montreal powerhouse NOBRO. Combos Custodians, Magic Mommy and Hang Nail stepped up to provide some extra kick to the night. Montrealers Hang Nail were up first, starting with some shouty action with Alex and Hannah!

Hannah sings!

More Hannah!

Fraser hits!

On to Magic Mommy! Here's Aaron!

Sof sings!

Bass and guitar action with Elo and Fi!

Gripping action!

Magical action!

Guitar action with Lix!

New Swears man Sammy J. has done some stuff on the side while his main outfit was rising to fame, Custodian is his new outlet, alongside fellow Swearian Nick.