Temple of sound

I've seen a few Mono bands in my time ... Monotonix, Monohum, Monotonix and just plane Mono. None of these bands share much with each other, of for the latest Mono to cross my path, local trio Monobrow. They're a heavy instrumental trio, and you can hear some of their musical DNA in the work of drummer Brian Ahopelto's other band Acres and guitarist Paul Slater's previous home, killer Vancouver Black Sabbath freaks Sir Hedghog. The combo is rounded out by bassist Sam Beydown and as mentioned early make me think of Scandinavian hevay instro combo 35007.

Rhythm section action!



Paul rocks the Les Paul.



Sam bends.



Brian hits!



The whole lot!



Paul works the wah.



A quick stroll about the stage is in order.



Squiggly action!



Fiery action!



Powerchord action!



Feedback action!



More rhythm!



More Paul!



The view from over the pedalboard.



Brian takes a stand.



The end!



Their album came out in September 2010, a vinyl edition allegedly impends.

• Show reminder: It's a busy Friday, starting at Ritual where Bored To Death is welcoming Kier Keating and Teenage Hookers; Killitorous, I Now Walk Into the Wild, We Were the Fires of Rome, House of Horvath and Denounced play Club SAW a little earlier in the evening; Gypsy Chief Goliath, Muffler Crunch and Holy Divide make some noise at Mavericks; upstairs at Cafe DeKcuf you'll find The Mnemonics, Hamilton and Dead Weights; A Darker Day, FutureSnake, Tools of Creation are at Zaphod Beeblebrox; BA Johnston, Remi Royale, Jesse Dangerously and Robots Everywhere perform at The Clocktower; the Elmdale House hosts Rory Gardiner rolls into the Rainbow; Group Therapy and Rustbuckit; The Jivewires get on down at Irene's.