Strange travels

The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol finished the night off with some high quality space-rock. Fortunately I actually managed to catch all of this set - last time at Gaga Weekend I had to head home and prep for the evening show, eat dinner, download hundreds of photos, etc. Now, they aren't the only band to have a different lineup each time I've seen them, but for most of those other bands it's been a different member every couple of years, not a new addition each six months (plus guest players).

Here's Heisham, who hails from Dubai, getting a shouty introduction from John.



Oud action!



Jason Vaughn twists a knob.



I think Jan Lis and I have the same barber.



Dave keeps his corner.



John attacks The Drum Kit of Dr. Frankenstein.



Mark rocks the low end.



More oud!



More hitting!



Guitar action!



Jason keys, Eric slides.



More guitar!



Mark goes down! Bill bends!



Rhythm section action!



More Jan!



Dave goes wah.



More guitars with Nate and Bill!



Grimacing action!



More Nate and Jason!



The band's next limited-edition LP, TBWNIS vs. The Purveyors of Conspicuous Authenticity,  has been sent off for mastering, expect it in stores soon.

• Show reminder: For Today, Stray From The Path, Structures, Texas In July and The Breathing Apparatus play Mavericks; Keturah Johnson releases her knew CD at the Rainbow; the Elmdale House hosts Mastikedigere and Bastien Vaultier.