Saturday, October 10, 2015

Pass the plate

Anyone in the mood for a big helping of ace power-pop should have been at the House of Targ last Saturday for a triple bill featuring The Steve Adamyk Band, Mike Krol and The Isotopes. ll three put on killer sets. Steve and Co. were up first; this is the group's last performance for a while since drummer David is off to Australia for a while.

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Max sings!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Steve sings!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Dave hits!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Seb handles the low end.

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

The whole lot!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

More Dave!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Bonus Steve!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

More Max!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Davey also popped on stage for a tune.

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

The end!

Steve Adamyk Band at House of Targ

Mike Krol and company busted out strobes, smoke and costumes for their high-energy set; made for a fun show but none too easy to shoot. Here he is with guitarist Kyle Sobczak and bassist Phil Mahlstadt.

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Guitar action with Sean Lango!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Mike readies the tambourine.

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

More guitar!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Most of my non-flash photos turned out as fuzzy as the music itself.

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Well, they can't all be out-of-focus!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Strobe shenanigans!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

More guitar action!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Percussive action with Michael Sienkowski!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Audience participation action! "Ottawa Explosion changed my life!" said Krol during the show.

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

Even more, more guitar!

Mike Krol at the House of Targ

After a good long set, The Isotopes stepped up for the final innings with their patented baseball-themed pop punk.

Isotopes at the House of Targ<

Due to frequent trades, I have no idea who's playing for The Isotopes these days.

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

I'm not sure what Rad Jockstrap's actual job definition is.

Isotopes at the House of Targ

You've got to keep in shape in the pop-punk business ...

Isotopes at the House of Targ

More guitar!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Singalong action!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Greenish action!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Backup vocal action!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Their drummer is certainly a cheerful fellow.

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Singalong action!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

Faceoff action!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

More guitar!

Isotopes at the House of Targ

A lively end to a great night.

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