Sunday, November 10, 2013

Share and share alike

I did not plan to be at Mugshots last night for another CKCU fundraising show, but unfortunately my Saturday schedule - and a lot of other people's - was upended when Church of Misery was hit with entry visa problems. Thus, All That Is Heavy 3 was sunk and the Debaser-organized gig at the jail bar became yesterday's entertainment. It was a great lineup, too. I'd heard of both Paul Jacobs and Sharing but hadn't had a chance to see either, and I figured Swollen Eyes would put on a smashing show for their last ever performance.

First up, Montreal duo Sharing. Something about Drew and Oliver reminds me of Billy Bragg (I think it's the vocals), otherwise they're a frenetic artpunk duo.

Sharing at Mugshots

Oliver!

Sharing at Mugshots

Drew!

Sharing at Mugshots

More Oliver!

Sharing at Mugshots

More Drew!

Sharing at Mugshots

Guest performance action!

Sharing at Mugshots

Raffle-announcing action with Debaser host Rocky LaLune!

Rocky LaLune at Mugshots

Windsor artist and one-man psych-racketeer Paul Jacobs was making his first visit to Ottawa; it is a nine-hour drive after all. He has a a well-constructed drum setup so everything's ready to go. If you run you can catch him at Antique Skate Shop at 2 p.m. today.

Paul Jacobs at Mugshots

Psychedelic action!

Paul Jacobs at Mugshots

Light-show action!

Paul Jacobs at Mugshots

Swollen Eyes wrapped things up, for some reason using this jury-rigged two-microphone stand.

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

Buddy sings!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

Exploding head action!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

Swollen action!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

Percussive action!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

Shirtless action!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

The whole lot!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

Drum set destroying action!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

A capella action!

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

And of course there was crowdsurfing.

Swollen Eyes at Mugshots

The lineup was changed since the last time I caught them, so perhaps this is the next iteration of the act.

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