Thursday, March 30, 2017

Class action

My bout with the common cold not only stopped me from going to shows, but it also has apparently fried my brain because I just remembered this show from two weeks ago at House of Targ. Toronto duo Bond Girls came to play a set alongside Neon Wave, with whom they've just released a split single, and local outfit Stay Classy (who are also playing this Friday as part of Junofest, at the Dominion). Here's Classy frontman P.J. (also of The Gallop), and subbing drummer Tyler.

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Bass action with Gavin (of Black Dogs)!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Singalong action with Love Machinist Allan!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Tyler hits!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Close-up action!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Extra Gavin!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

More Tyler!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Extra Allan!

Stay Classy at House of Targ

Neon Wave took things in a slightly more atmospheric direction; here's singer-guitarist Norm and a fuzzy drummer Ryan!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

More Norm!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

Extra Ryan!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

More guitar with Derek!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

Ear-scratching action!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

More Derek!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Neon Wave at House of Targ

Bond Girls sounded a bit like a stripped-down Queens Of The Stone Age to me; unfortunately the lights were down so low for their set I only took a couple of photos. Here they are in all their grainy glory! Guitar action with Sam Seguin (once of Soviet States, I think?)

Bond Girls at House of Targ

And here's The Balconies' Mike Laing.

Bond Girls at House of Targ

Fun, but dark.

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