Bob Log III in Hamilton Monday night

[paisley]

was just preparing an update of some listings and noticed this show coming up in Hamilton at the Casbah next Monday (the 19th)

everyone who I've talked to who's seen Bob Log goes on and on about it, think I'm due to check out a show

Bob Log III w/ Mr. Airplane Man, Wax Mannequin

The Casbah, Hamilton - Monday, July 19 - 8 pm - $10

Who is this helmeted man?

When Bob Log III was a child, he lost his left hand in a boating accident. It was soon replaced with a monkey paw, and a new guitar style was born.

"It's my own personal style, see," Log says, "the paw moves much quicker than a normal hand, so my real hand has to flop around a lot to compensate."

And what about the helmet?

"What helmet?" he asks, his voice muffled by a helmet.

Bob Log III is an enigma wrapped in a riddle and riding a wave of futile guessing and searching as people around the globe are trying to figure out just one thing. Who is this man? Rumours have started to circulate that he is anyone from Tom Waits to one of the Strokes.

"He's Bob Log, an enigma." a spokesperson told NME. "He's not one of The Strokes. None of them have monkey paws."

In the April 24-May 1 issue of Time Out London, Tom Waits is asked who he is listening to right now. He says, "Well, I really like Wu Tang Clan, those guys kill me. And then there's this guy named Bob Log, you ever heard of him? He's this little kid -- nobody ever knows how old he is -- wears a motorcycle helmet and he has a microphone inside of it and he puts the glass over the front so you can't see his face, and plays slide guitar. It's just the loudest strangest stuff you've ever heard. You don't understand one word he's saying. I like people who glue macaroni on to a piece of cardboard and paint it gold. That's what I aspire to basically."

The chances that his identity will be found in our lifetime are slim, but this one man, bass drum/slide guitar, band continues to mystify everyone who hears him play. As long as there are bars, Bob Log will be there ready to let a lady sit in his lap, or if they're lucky, allow them to slip a boob in his scotch.

Mr. Airplane Man from L.A.

[whiteymuseum]

Hey Jhamie, thanks for the plug!

Indeed BOB LOG III is a sight. And a talented bluesman.

Yep he's a blues guy. 1-man blues explosion in fact.

Has played all the big blues festivals alongside RL Burnside, Jon Spencer, The Black Keys, The Immortal Lee County Killers, Doo Rag, Boss Hog etc.

Worth the tenner.

The finances are loose on the door for this one though,

so you "might" have the ability to haggle ::

Yep.

(Booche here. Sorry, that pic wasnt very safe for work.)

[paisley]

anytime whiteym, all my friends kicked my ass when I missed him last time

make sure you plug The Weakerthans, Jim Guthrie, Raising The Fawn show as well... pretty sure there's a few fans lurking in the area

some good shows comin up!

[weezy]

Be sure to taste the BOOB SCOTCH.

[paisley]

don't have to tell me twice

[whiteymuseum]

Is anyone confused by the telephone? If so, its the filter for his vocal effects. Distorted vintage blues effect.

[shainhouse]

I'll be in Toronto that night, but sounds super interesting.

[AdamH]

He and Mr.Airplane Man are playing the Ottawa Bluesfest (Birdman Stage)this weekend I believe.

I read his description of Boob Scotch a while ago and decided he was worth a look!

[paisley]

lots going on for a Monday

thought I'd bump this as I'd like to check it out tonight

(and if shainhouse shows up there's be as many skanks there as made it to the blow away Fat Cats show on Saturday! )

[Jaimoe]

Has played all the big blues festivals alongside RL Burnside, Jon Spencer, The Black Keys, The Immortal Lee County Killers, Doo Rag, Boss Hog etc.

Jesus, he's played with some scary " heavy " blues bands. The ILCK are the loudest and heaviest blues band I've ever heard, and seen live for that matter.