Wednesday, September 13, 2017

The new new wave

One of the problems with having a band is that other bandmembers go off to start other bands, forcing you to recruit people from other bands to form another band of your own. Just look at this show featuring many folks you've seen together perforing as New Calling, and even more folks you've seen before performing as Sweet Dave & The Shallow Graves. Things kicked off at the House of Targ at the end of July with the phone phreaks of New Calling, fronted by Ian from The Sedatives, White Wires and Cryptomaniacs, alongside assorted Bonnie Dooners, Million Dollar Marxists and Mother's Children. Here's Ian!

New Calling at House of Targ

Ken sings, Sara works the keys!

New Calling at House of Targ

Johnny O. also plays keys.

New Calling at House of Targ

Keltie hits!

New Calling at House of Targ

More Sara!

New Calling at House of Targ

Singalong action!

New Calling at House of Targ

More Sara and Keltie!

New Calling at House of Targ

More Johnny!

New Calling at House of Targ

Even more singalong action!

New Calling at House of Targ

Sara sings!

New Calling at House of Targ

Average Times were on next; here's some rhythm section action with Seiji and Steph!

Average Times at House of Targ

Todd sings!

Average Times at House of Targ

Curtis sings!

Average Times at House of Targ

Seiji sings!

Average Times at House of Targ

Steph hits!

Average Times at House of Targ

More Todd!

Average Times at House of Targ

Steph and Curtis!

Average Times at House of Targ

Singalong action!

Average Times at House of Targ

You've seen at least a few of Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves on the blog before, although you might not recognize Dave himself with his shirt on - he also front Hamilton rockers TV Freaks.

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Bass feedback action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Guitar action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Dave sings!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Backup vocal action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Percussive action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

More bass!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Singalong action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

TV Freaks' Nathan gets to shift over from drums for some keyboard and guitar action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Shaken action!

Sweet Dave and The Shallow Graves

Headliners Teenanger finished the night off with a ripping set. Here's Chris!

Teenanger at House of Targ

Guitar action with Jon!

Teenanger at House of Targ

Singalong action with Melissa!

Teenanger at House of Targ

Grainy percussive action with Steve!

Teenanger at House of Targ

Melissa sings!

Teenanger at House of Targ

More Steve!

Teenanger at House of Targ

It was dark enough I took a few flash photos just to be sure I got everyone in focus.

Teenanger at House of Targ

Rhythm section action!

Teenanger at House of Targ

More Jon!

Teenanger at House of Targ

Fun times.

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