In the running

Early in May I went to the House of Targ for some album releasing action from local power trio Onionface; they were joined on the bill alt rockers The Tackies and The Jailbirds, a Mississauga combo that also traffic in 1970s style blues-based hard rock. The Tackies were already playing when I walked down the stairs, with singer Hans enjoying a birthday ribbon.



Keyboard action!



Jamie hits!



Headbanging action with Hans and Galen!



Rhythm section action!



More Hans!



Shirtless action!



The whole lot!



Guitar action with Mathieu!



Feedback action!



I had a brief listen to the Jailbirds before heading out and was much intrigued; live they put on a first rate show of classic power trio rock - the vocal work was particularly good. Here's Mike!



Rhythm section action with bassist Liam and drummer Eric!



Blocked action!



Exploratory action!



Eric hits!



Extra Liam!



Eric sings!



More Liam!



Closeup action!



More guitar!



Imprisoned action!



Onionface have a new album, Roll Over Dog ... And Run!, which is slated for release at the end of May. They're heading out on tour shortly, starting with a show at Rockingwood Cottage in Aylmer (some sort of house show, I gather), and also will be performing at Live! On Elgin On June 23. Here's some greenish action with Stefan!



Bass action with Calvin!



Calvin sings!



Rhythm section action!



More Jon!



Feedback action!



Foggy action!



Long-haired action!



More Stefan!



The whole lot!



Singalong action!



The end!



A great show.