Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Unfortunate sons

Once upon a time there was a band named Otis and lo, it begat another band called Sons of Otis. And yeah, they signed to a record label which then perished from the earth, Then they signed to another record label and yeah, it to perished from the earth. And so it went ... anyone, at this point Sons of Otis woul probably be happy to have no luck at all. Still, despite imploding labels they've gathered a happy cult which digs their distinctive brand of sludge. 

John Westhaver make introductions.

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Ken Baluke makes some fuzz.

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Insert heavily reverbed vocals here.

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Drumming action!

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Ken bends, at right is bassist Frank Sargeant.

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

More Frank!

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

The one that got away.

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Nodding action!

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Bonus Frank!

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Bendy action!

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

The crowd goes wild!

Sons of Otis at the Rainbow

Perhaps we'll see them again in a few years. Their next touring plans will take them to Europe, mostly Germany, in March.
  • Show reminder:  Ty De Lorm & The Ones You Loved are at The Rainbow.

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