There was a quite a mixed bill at Zaphod's last night. Not that the blues rock of StillNative, drum machine rock of Robots! Everywhere! and psychedelic surf-punk of Wooka Tribe were a million miles away from each other's styles or that of mathcore headliner SSRIs, but still - not a collection of acts you'd expect to hear on the same comp, say.
First up, Robots! Everywhere! He had already started when I walked in the door, was playing off the floor and joshed me about getting his good side. Songs I heard include turning into one of the living dead and girlfriends with polychromatic hair.
Robots! Everywhere at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
He was followed by the twisty chaps of Wooka Tribe, who I'm sure I've listed on multiple occasions in my show reminders ... They made me think of west coast punk rock and British psych-punker The Afflicted Man.
Wooka Tribe at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
They're quite a punchy trio, and covered The Chantays' classic
Pipeline.
Wooka Tribe at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
StillNative seem to have a serious think for The Black Keys going so far as to cover
Set You Free. They also sported big fur vests. They're also playing a show at The Elmdale on September 21. Here's guitarist and singer Patrick.
StillNative at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
And a similarly warmly clad Max. They have plans to release a single later in the fall.
StillNative at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
Finally Vancouver's SSRIs rocked the join with their weird guitar noises, rhythm section grumble and adenoidal vocals. They even got a conga line going on their penultimate tune. It was a really great set.
SSRIs at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
They had a small but enthusiastic audience.
SSRIs at Zaphod Beeblebrox, September 15, 2011
A great finish to a fun night.
