Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Pilot era

A week or so ago I went over to the Dominion to see and hear some loud music being played. It was Loviatar and Black Tower's first show of the year, and also the Ottawa debut of Humanities, a new post-rock combo from Toronto that features a trio of local expatriates. Black Tower kicked things off and sounded really excellent. Here's some rhythm section action with Dave and Skotty.

Black Tower at The Dominion

Guitar action with Erin!

Black Tower at The Dominion

Erin sings!

Black Tower at The Dominion

Dave hits!

Black Tower at The Dominion

Skotty sings!

Black Tower at The Dominion

Humanities played next, Singer Scott Birdwise and bassist Alex Cairncross are veterans of Sleeping Pilot (as are Loviatar's Justin and Mike; they could have staged a band reunion). Guitarist Tashi also comes from Ottawa and sang for I Refuse (I can remember them opening for Leatherface back in 2010). Here's a blurry Birdwise.

Humanities at The Dominion

Hair-tossing action!

Humanities at The Dominion

Feedback action!

Humanities at The Dominion

More Birdwise!

Humanities at The Dominion

Phil hits!

Humanities at The Dominion

More Alex and Tashi!

Humanities at The Dominion

Extra Scott and Phil!

Humanities at The Dominion

Singalong action!

Humanities at The Dominion

And so on!

Humanities at The Dominion

Loviatar also played a killer set. They were also heading back into the studio as January came to a close. Here's Mike and Shane!

Loviatar at The Dominion

J.P. hits, cannot unseen what he has seen.

Loviatar at The Dominion

Justin frets!

Loviatar at The Dominion

More Mike!

Loviatar at The Dominion

Justin sings!

Loviatar at The Dominion

Extra J.P.!

Loviatar at The Dominion

And finally a bit more Shane!

Loviatar at The Dominion

A good start to 2016 for all three bands!

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