The Elwins secured the opening slot for the evening. They played a pretty standard set of music from their initial LP And I Thank You. Tyler, primary Dwayne Gretzky singer, has been playing with them for the past few shows (though not at Zeus) and filled in fine starting on guitar and swapping to bass when Feurd was needed for keys and the like. They did their semi-famous Beyonce cover, Countdown, and it was the first time I'd seen it live (not overly impressive - granted I've never heard the original and it was sans Luke Lalonde). Actually I've heard so much positive about The Elwins and their work ethic but this set didn't super impress. Maybe I was just disappointed and confused that they didn't do the Fox song and dance (see the Zeus link above).
Dwayne Gretzky did what they do best - playing amazing throwback cover tunes that are not necessarily spot-on but pretty darn close and fun regardless. Dan Griffin (ex?-)Arkell joined them for much of the set and Feurd, from the Elwins, was unmistakable on stage much of the time as well. In addition to their classic set list of Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, The Beatles and Jackson 5 they also added some Queen (Under Pressure), Elton John (Bennie & the Jets) and a surprise, yet personal fave, Cardigans (Love Fool). Plus 80's blast Take on Me and Allie Hughes did a fine representation on Heart's Barracuda. Fun fun!
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