Do, do, do

Vancouver's The Doers are an acoustic folk-punk quartet from Vancouver... part Minutemen (they've actually recorded an EP with Mike Watt), part Violent Femmes. I'm not sure if the acoustic guitar and bass are actually necessary for the sound, but what the heck. The turnout was rather horribly low, but enthusiastic, and the band put on an energetic show.

Sarah Jane on vocals and shakin' about.



Guitarist Sean Maxey gets all Joe Cockery. Bouncing the flash off the ceiling doesn't really work if it's painted black, does it?



Bassist Barry Higginson and his amazing mustache.



Drummer Jeff Sebastian and his less amazing but still impressive mustache (I also observe a marked resemblance to Kevin Kline ... hmm).



Seriously folks, is this a rhythm section, or extras on HBO's Deadwood?



Rockin' and shakin' all over!



Kathy Dube of The Cinch is/was a member, but she wasn't in evidence at this show. Nor was much of an audience, I regret to say.

• Let there be rejoicing, for The Banditas have recorded an album ... and they're holding a release party for it, even! The Nymphets (from Montreal) and Run Stop Restore (featuring them Sproull lads) will be on hand at Irene's Pub to help celebrate the happy occasion June 25.