Local genre-bending badasses Misterfire launched their new EP, “Darling, This Is War” at Louis’ Pub on September 7 with a colourful eighty-minute set. The band recorded their new album this summer, teaming up with Wide Mouth Mason co-founder and bassist Earl Pereira (now of The Steadies) who helped them put a more accessible twist on their sound.
Check out the full gallery of photos from the show below.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-2.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Frontman Ben Fortosky bust out a chorus, trumpet in hand. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-3.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Bassist Emmett Fortosky and lead guitarist Jordan Welbourne trade licks. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-4.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Keyboardist Cameron Baribeau takes a solo. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-1.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub, with frontman Ben Forstosky. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-5.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Ben Fortosky, on rhythm guitar, looking contemplative. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-6.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Emmett Fortosky takes a solo on his bass. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-7.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. The Brothers Fortosky jamming their hearts out. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-8.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Lead guitarist Jordan Welbourne, right, and Ben Fortosky, kicking up a clap. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-9.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Ben Fortosky plays the trumpet with his guitar slung on his back. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-10.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Drummer Ethan McKibben holding down the beat. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-11.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Emmett Fortosky slappin’ da bass, with Ethan McKibben in the foreground. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-12.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Ben Fortosky swapped between guitar, trumpet, and vocals on stage. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-13.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Jordan Welbourne rips a lead guitar solo. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-14.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Taken from backstage, keyboardist Cameron Baribeau plays a solo. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-15.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Taken from backstage, Ben Fortosky back on the trumpet. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-16.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Lead guitarist Jordan Welbourne ads his backup vocals into the mix. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-17.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub, with frontman Ben Fortosky. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-18.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Jordan Welbourne gets soulful with his guitar solo. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
![Misterfire at Louis' Pub. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.](https://thepickup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Misterfire-19.jpg)
Misterfire at Louis’ Pub. Ben Fortosky busts out a triumphant powerslide to cap off the show. Photo taken on September 7, 2013 by Bryn Becker.
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