Sunday, May 06, 2018

Across the ocean

Netherlands trio Aestrid has made a few trips to Ottawa, and I've managed to miss them each time - until Thursday, when the stars aligned and I caught them playing a fantastic set at House of Targ. They were sandwiched between local combos Sweet Alps () and Swim Team. Sweet Alps were up first. Here's some guitar action with Jamie!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

Singalong action with Colleen and Jamie!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

Rhythm section action with Collen and Sean!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

More Jamie!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

Colleen sings!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

Sean hits!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

More vocals!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

More percussion!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

More Colleen and Nicholas!

Sweet Alps at House of Targ

Aestrid trade in a high volume post-punk-shoegaze hybrid that made me think of Motorpsycho. Here's bassist J.J.J.!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Guitar action with Bo!

Aestrid at House of Targ

More J.J.J. and Ray!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Hoodied action!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Bo sings!

Aestrid at House of Targ

More J.J.J.!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Aestridian action!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Keyboard action!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Ray hits!

Aestrid at House of Targ

Ceiling-supporting action!

Aestrid at House of Targ

The whole lot plus feedback!

Aestrid at House of Targ

More keyboard!

Aestrid at House of Targ

And finally a little Hendrix-style guitar-playing.

Aestrid at House of Targ

Swim Team brought the night to a close. I saw them a mere two weeks ago at LIVE On Elgin. Here's Cameron, who apparently came straight from work - thus the blazer.

Swim Team at House of Targ

Bass and guitar action with Bill and Marco!

Swim Team at House of Targ

More Cameron and Bill!

Swim Team at House of Targ

More Marco and Nick!

Swim Team at House of Targ

Marco sings!

Swim Team at House of Targ

Nick hits!

Swim Team at House of Targ

A shouty bit!

Swim Team at House of Targ

Extra Nick!

Swim Team at House of Targ

Guitar action!

Swim Team at House of Targ

Gripping action!

Swim Team at House of Targ

A really excellent night.

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