All talk

I was first exposed to Land of Talk in March 2007 when they shared a bill with Field Music and Menomena at Zaphod Beeblebrox and came out looking quite good - not something easy to do with two such stellar combos on either side. Their sinewy sound once again made a good impression, and they gave an energetic performance.

Queen of the Land Elizabeth Powell gets into (alternate) tune.



The band has undergone many a lineup change, resulting in Andrew Barr of The Slip playing drums on their latest album. This, I believe, is he.



Elizabeth rocks out.



The whole lot!



Also playing musical chairs (and rocking out) is Joe Yarmush on bass, who joined in late 2008. previously he played in Kill The Lights (and may still for all I know).



Elizabeth sings!



More Joe ... or at least I think it's Joe ... honestly, I've lost track of all the people who have left and joined Land of Talk.



Faceoff action!



More Andy!



I guess the sun got low enough (or the clouds got thick enough) for Powell to ditch the shades.



Running about!



They're heading off to California in October, then up the West Coast.

• Show reminder: Lullabye Arkestra and Army Of St. Joan play Cafe Dekcuf; The Love Machine, We Were Lovers and The Property Line play Mavericks. Andrew Vincent and Sports play the Raw Sugar Cafe.