The Torn ACLs ::: Photo by Josh Lovseth

I won’t lie. I got pretty drunk last Friday (and into my waking Saturday). After a decidedly difficult first week of 2012, I needed some some bourbon and some pop music to put it behind me. And it worked. I had a good time. Actually, a great time. Booking shows that I’d want to go to myself has its benefits. Things are a bit hazy though, and I hardly took any photos as a result. What I do remember well is a band in their element, the Torn ACLs playing the strongest set of music I’ve heard from them yet. Though it’s suffered a short shrift for a few decades in these parts, methinks it was a great start to a year where indications are local pop could be getting its mojo back.

Make a Break, Make a Move. Pick it up. It’s flippin’ catchy.

Horace Pickett ::: Photo by Josh Lovseth

Balloons ::: Photo by Josh Lovseth