Black Pistol Fire - Flagrant Act of Bliss

Black Pistol Fire brings Flagrant Act of Bliss to The Starlite Room in Edmonton on March 14, 2026. Formed in Toronto and now based in Austin, the duo unites guitarist-singer Kevin McKeown and drummer Eric Owen around a stripped setup that drops the bass and pushes riffs and rhythm to the front. Their sound sits between blues rock, garage and rock’n’roll, with flashes of punk tension and a southern tilt, built for tight, no-frills songs and a live-first approach.

Since their self-titled debut in 2011, the pair has traced a clear line through Big Beat ’59, Hush or Howl, Don’t Wake the Riot, Deadbeat Graffiti and Look Alive, refining the balance between raw drive, melodic hooks and a touch of psychedelia. On stage they play with economy and impact: overdriven guitar figures, forward drums and compact structures that keep the momentum steady. This date rolls out their guitar-and-drums formula in close quarters, with a set that spans their catalog under the banner of Flagrant Act of Bliss.