Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Left to their own devices

On Monday I caught a rare early-week House of Targ show featuring seminal first wave British punks The Vibrators (or what's left of them, anyway). Since I saw them play a dynamite show at the Dominion in 2006, Knox has left to pursue a solo career, leaving drummer Eddie as the sole original. Opening up were local combos Chloroform and Voicemail.

I missed the first couple of songs by Chloroform, who have a great heavy sound/ Here's Rick riffing away ...

Chloroform at House of Targ

Scott also features in Asile and Shackles.

Chloroform at House of Targ

They've switched bassists since I saw them play at Pressed last year.

Chloroform at House of Targ

More Rick!

Chloroform at House of Targ

Fretful action!

Chloroform at House of Targ

Bouncy bassist action!

Chloroform at House of Targ

The whole lot!

Chloroform at House of Targ

On to Voicemail. I bet I bought the exact same Regulations shirt at the exact same show in End Hits basement ...

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Birthday boy Ian Manhire sings!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Ken and stucco!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Michael hits!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Telephonic action!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Extra Ken!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Ian strums!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Shouty Ken!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Voicemail goes disco! Well, they covered ELO's Don't Bring Me Down, so close enough.

Voicemail at Houes of Targ


Singalong action!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

Todd!

Voicemail at Houes of Targ

The Vibrators finished things off; I had to split early but managed to catch a half-dozen tunes. Guitarist Darrell definitely has skills, but I prefer Knox's more twisted style. Here he is with bassist Pete.

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Darrell sings!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Pete sings!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

More Darrell!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Eddie hits!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Yet more Darrell.

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Tongue piercing? Check!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Cymbal-smashing action!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

More Pete!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Extra Eddie!

The Vibrators at House of Targ

Then I had to split for home.


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