Long Play

On Friday, though it was still packed, there wasn't the same long line for Dwayne Gretzky at the Horseshoe. Tonight, their themed set was Epic Dwayne so it was chock full of long songs with tons of solos, melody changes, and over-the-top lyrics (Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy On You, The Chain). They even covered that hoary chestnut Stairway To Heaven. It was one of their weaker sets, only because it was too much of a good thing. After yet another 8-minute song, your energy starts to flag. Their more general second set was better received.

Opening the night was Guelph band So Young. As they opened for cover band Sheezer a few years ago, it was a bit of serendipity. Some liked their chuggy indie rock, but the chatty crowd was probably too loud for their pointed lyrics.