Larger than life

There was a Gatineau invasion at Bar Robo a week ago, with a melange of folk and indie music courtesy of Okies, Videoman and Outside I'm A Giant. The trio of Quebec-based bands isn't only unknown to me -as far as I can recall I haven't even seen any of the members play in other outfits. First up, Hull trio Okies (who are also playing Le Petit Chicago in their hometown tonight, and will be at Pressed Feb. 18). Here's some hollowbody action with singer Marc-Antoine!



Keyboard action with Sam!



More guitar!



Thomas mans the traps.



Oklahoman action!



Extra Thomas!



The whole lot!



Montreal quartet Videoman brought a lot of energy to the stage. Here's guitarist Mitch!



Gripping action with Pasquale!



More Mitch and Pasquale!



Bass action with Tom!



Costa hits!



A shouty bit!



Things took a folkier turn with Outside I'm A Giant; here's mainman Jeremi!



Violin action with Ursula!



Steel action with Remi!



More Jeremi!



Giant action!



Outside action!



A fine evening of lovely music and weird hotdogs.