Monday, December 23, 2013

A storm in the east

I think I can officially confirm that the Sunday before Christmas, during a freezing rain storm, is not the best time to attract an audience. Fortunately a few folks trudged through the snow to check out an incursion from the Maritimes at Pressed, courtesy of Kappa Chow and Construction & Destruction. Remi Royale was also on hand to liven things up in the middle slot.

Kappa Chos is a bit of an oddity, since apparently there is both a Montreal version (featuring members of Astral Gunk and Devil Eyes) and a Sackville version. Joe Chamandy of Astral Gunk bonds the two version together.

Kappa Chow at Pressed

The whole lot! Although I gather the Sackville lineup sometimes boasts five people - we got the touring version, I guess.

Kappa Chow at Pressed

Bass action!

Kappa Chow at Pressed

The shouty bit!

Kappa Chow at Pressed

Singing drummer action!

Kappa Chow at Pressed

Striptease action after the jump ....
Occasional Danzig impersonator Remi Royale was sandwiched between the two out-of-towners, and provided some dis and rerobing, along with low comedy and lower karoke.

Remi Royale at Pressed

Remi works the crowd!

Remi Royale at Pressed

On to Construction & Destruction, who come from Port Greville, N.S. The duo of Colleen Collins and Dave Trenaman switched instruments midway, trading spooky, wiry sunds in the vein of Julie Doiron (with a bit of P.J. Harvey) for something more like Ladyhawke.

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

Dave hits!

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

More Colleen!

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

The ol' switcheroo!

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

The whole lot!

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

Colleen hits!

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

Bonus Dave!

Construction & Destruction at Pressed

Kappa Chow and Construction & Destruction play Handlebar in Toronto tonight.

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