Changelings

The Diableros were the other band who opened for Department of Foreign Affairs April 2 ... I admit, I went to Irene's mostly for the purpose of checking them out. They did not disappoint - apart from playing a regrettably short set. The band has been compared to mid-80s Brit bands like Echo and The Bunnymen, Jesus and Mary Chain and The Wedding Present, all of which I can hear, though the comparisons only go so far. Live I thought they had a bit of a Modern Lovers sound as well.

Pete Carmichael. He also plays guitar in Another Blue Door, who are on the fine Stinky label.



Guitarist Ian Jackson of Airfield, who has replaced Paul Watling.



Michael K. Newton fills in for Tara Huk.



Bassist Tyson Asher, looking less mobile than he actually was.



Drummer Phoebe Lee.



And mostly all together. Darn that Irene's pole.



Thanks to Pete for the Who's Who.

• Show reminder: The Million Dollar Marxists return to Babylon tonight, where they open for the Turbo AC's. Long Timers and Mighty Eagle Band share the bill.