Thursday, December 18, 2014

October in December

Last Friday I traipsed over to Pressed to check out the folk-rocking sounds of Octoberman, refresh my memories of Andy Swan (who I haven't seen perform in some time) and check out Culture Reject, a Toronto combo touring with Octoberman (and sharing a member as well).

First, Andy Swan, who was joined by Octoberman's band.

Andy Swan at Pressed

Marshall Bureau played in every set of the evening.

Andy Swan at Pressed

Rhythm section action with Tavo Diez de Bonilla!

Andy Swan at Pressed

Some multitasking from J.J. Ipsen.

Andy Swan at Pressed

Extra Andy!

Andy Swan at Pressed

More J.J. and Tavo!

Andy Swan at Pressed

Extra Marshall!

Andy Swan at Pressed

Tavo sings!

Andy Swan at Pressed

On to Culture Reject, who played a dynamite set. Although they're billed as lo-fi pop, they came across as a real powerhouse. Here's Michael O'Connor and Carlie Howell.

Culture Reject at Pressed

More Michael and Marshall!

Culture Reject at Pressed

Karri North hits!

Culture Reject at Pressed

Extra Carlie!

Culture Reject at Pressed

Tambourine action!

Culture Reject at Pressed

The whole lot!

Culture Reject at Pressed

Smiley action!

Culture Reject at Pressed

More Karri and Carlie!

Culture Reject at Pressed

And so on!

Culture Reject at Pressed

Singalong action!

Culture Reject at Pressed

Marc Morrissette and Co. played a short set to finish the evening off.

Octoberman at Pressed

More J.J.!

Octoberman at Pressed

Marshall shakes it!

Octoberman at Pressed

Extra Tavo!

Octoberman at Pressed

More Marc!

Octoberman at Pressed

Rhythm section action!

Octoberman at Pressed

Guitar action!

Octoberman at Pressed

Jon Pearce from Winchester Warm was on hand to provide some extra guitar and backing vocals on the final number.

Octoberman at Pressed

A very pleasant evening.

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