Led by their large-voiced, axe-wielding front woman The Coppertone rocked (and rolled) with capital Rs. Her guitar playing was loud and clear and struck in the way this type of music should. Coupled with her bassist and drummer (one of which was apparently new, but you wouldn't know it) they produced big, brash, and a bit bluesy rock. Recorded it hadn't left much of an impression but it resonated with the volume cranked in the Horseshoe.
Another happy set from Imaginary Cities, from the real city of Winnipeg. Their fearless leader charmed with her enthusiasm and lead vocals, assisted by the also-grinning, tattooed guitarist, backing-vocals bass and drummer. The set was a Temporary Resident breaded sandwich filled with tasty new tidbits in the middle. Say You and Temporary Resident started things off and throughout the night they filled out the sound with additional tambo, clap-alongs, and keys (that were either looped or prerecorded deeper into certain songs like the new Water Under the Bridge, I didn't pay close enough attention to tell which). Marry the Sea was swell too. New Bells of Cologne was alright but their recorded stuff is what got us out to begin with, so it was welcomed when Bookie asked them for one more to follow the original closer, Hummingbird ("when will you respond?"), and they responded with That's Where It's At, Sam - even playing an extended outro. Altogether enjoyable set.
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