The Clientele

Last night I went to what seems like the first bar concert in Ottawa in awhile.

It wasn't.

I saw Mother Mother on May 31st along with Amos the Transparent at Zaphod Beeblebrox Nightclub. I actually really enjoyed that show and danced quite a bit to Mother Mother. MM is from BC and I find there is quite a distinct sound coming from that province. I also enjoy who is from Vancouver.

But last night's show was different. I saw three bands that played: My Dad vs. Yours, Beach House, and The Clientele. This concert was different for a few reasons:
a) It was in a different venue - Babylon
b) The bands were from all over - Ottawa, Baltimore, England (respectively)
c) I danced quite a bit.....oh no, that actually falls into the similarity category. I love dancing.

Anyways, the club really was amazing. I compare it to one of those places that you expect to discover the next great band. To give you a picture, you enter a small door that is inset into the outside wall off a busy street. Really, you could completely miss this place if your tried to find it. It is almost as if you need to stumble upon this worn-out wooden door by accident. Once through the door there is a narrow hall and another open entrance, upon which you discover yourself in a dimly lit dungeon. The walls are brick, the ceiling low, and the atmosphere intoxicating. There are large sunken couches that line the walls on raised floors. Small white Christmas lights and red-shaded lamps add color. The stage is is in the back corner of a "U" shaped layout and seems like another hole dug into a wall than a proper stage. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my evening.

My Dad vs. Yours

Beach House

The Clientele