Sunday, February 08, 2015

All's well

I spent the end of Megaphono's Thursday night at the Dominion. Not to slight the lineup at Mercury Lounge, where I had initially planned to spend my evening, but the stuff at the Dom was more in my line. Apart from Kings Quest and Crosss (one of my favourite bands), there were a couple of interesting unknowns in Michael Rault and Petra Glynt.

Kings Quest started things up shortly after I arrived. Here's Ann and Jenna.

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Eric is a little bit hairier every time I see the band.

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Jenna sings!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Owen hits!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Extra Anna!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Fretful action!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Rhythm section action with Derek on bass!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Extra Jenna!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Eric sings!

Kings Quest at Dominion Tavern

Over to Edmonton-via-Toronto's Michael Rault, who has a very sweet line in power pop sounds. Burger Records are unleashing his Living Daylight album on the world in April (the label's Lee Rickard was on hand to give the thumb's up). Here's Michael at right.

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Michael sings!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Backup vocal action!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Percussive action!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Singalong action!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Rhythm section action!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Closeup action!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Daylight action!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

And so on!

Michael Rault at Dominion Tavern

Petra Glynt followed them with a stunning set. The artist otherwise known as Alexandra Mackenzie (formerly of Toronto rockers Dentata) uses loops and samples as well as a snare to buttress her powerful voice with some Teutonic tribal sounds.

Petra Glynt at Dominion Tavern

Closeup action!

Petra Glynt at Dominion Tavern

Percussive action!

Petra Glynt at Dominion Tavern

She made quite an impression.

Petra Glynt at Dominion Tavern

More hitting!

Petra Glynt at Dominion Tavern

It was getting past 1:30 a.m. by the time Crosss got things started, but there was still a pretty good crowd for their Friction-meets-Syd Barrett sound. Here's main man Andy March.

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

Andy has recruited a new bassist since I saw them late last year at Pressed.

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

Same drummer though.

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

Andy sings!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

More percussion!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

Guitar action!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

More bass!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

Closeup action!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

Rhythm section action!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

The whole lot!

Crosss at Dominion Tavern

A swell capper to what looks like a very successful event.

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