Saturday, February 20, 2016

High fidelity

I headed over to Pressed last week to check out Sackville's Partner. The group features Lucy Niles and Josée Caron from the much-lauded Killer Haze. Also on the bill local acts The Yips and BB Cream, which includes Alanna from the late, great Gaycation. Here she is now!

BB Cream at Pressed

Bass action with Jon!

BB Cream at Pressed

Kurt hits!

BB Cream at Pressed

More Jon!

BB Cream at Pressed

Alanna sings!

BB Cream at Pressed

Extra Kurt!

BB Cream at Pressed

Exuberant action!

BB Cream at Pressed

The middle slot was filled by The Yips. It seems like too long since I saw them at Ottawa Explosion; though I've seen various members on stage in Casa Lagarto and Warp Lines, such as Kurt, at right with Zach.

The Yips at Pressed

Kerri sings!

The Yips at Pressed

Jon hits!

The Yips at Pressed

Extra Zach!

The Yips at Pressed

Extra Kerri!

The Yips at Pressed

Jon frets!

The Yips at Pressed

More Kurt!

The Yips at Pressed

More Jon!

The Yips at Pressed

Hair-tossing action!

The Yips at Pressed

Partner put on a fantastic set. They're usually described as a punk band, but they put me more in mind of early college rock breakthrough outfits like Liz Phair and Weezer. They've got witty lyrics and a super guitar sound. Here's occasional Mouthbreather Lucy Niles!

Partner at Pressed

And here's Josée!

Partner at Pressed

There were some electrical issues, so Lucy and Josee were sharing one microphone.

Partner at Pressed

I'm not sure who the duo have grabbed to back them on tour, but here they are!

Partner at Pressed

Happy drumming action!

Partner at Pressed

A shouty bit!

Partner at Pressed

More guitar!

Partner at Pressed

More guitar!

Partner at Pressed

The crowd goes wild!

Partner at Pressed

Lucy sings!

Partner at Pressed

They definitely deserve all the praise they're receiving.

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