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La Biu.  Feb. 9, 2025.
The outside of La Biu, an underground DIY venue. 
Not on any maps —to come here, ask a punk.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)


La Biu.  Feb. 9, 2025.
Smoke Spell performs a last minute folk punk 
show on Superbowl Sunday. Jason Lariviere on stand up base, 
Krystle Mckillop on lead vocals and guitar, Patrick Gillet on lead guitar and 
Gabriel Lecompte on drums.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)


La Biu.  Feb. 9, 2025.
Feet dangle from the rafters of La Biu as they watch Smoke Spell perform.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)


La Biu.  Feb. 9, 2025.
Frontman Matthew Edens smokes a cigarette while playing his resonator guitar.
His band, Yes Ma'am, hails from New Orleans.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)


La Biu.  Feb. 9, 2025.
1/2 of Yes Ma'am's 4 person band performs for La Biu.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)





Gerts student bar. Feb. 11, 2025

Kaja Kolar of The Vauxhalls looks back annoyed as the 
flash from the camera interrupts her set. The crowd, already gathered, 
waits in the background.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)



Gerts student bar. Feb. 11, 2025

Ben Koblmiller and Adrian D'Agnillo discuss the set list order of their show 
about to commence. They haven't played this venue in over a year. 
It will be their last show for awhile.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)



Gerts student bar. Feb. 11, 2025

Fans of The Vauxhall's letting loose and dancing to the music. 
Everyone here knows each other in one way or another.

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)



Gerts student bar. Feb. 11, 2025

The Vauxhall's performing for the SSMU 
Valentines Day show, on Tuesday, Feb. 11

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)


Gerts student bar. Feb. 11, 2025

The Vauxhall's Kaja Kolar playing drums for the SSMU 
Valentines Day show on Tuesday, Feb. 11

(Photo by Aaron Bauman/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)





 

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