Guys in suits show up at Foggy's punk show (12 photos)

For some reason, as soon as the Mudmen emerged on stage at Foggy Notions Friday night, I was overcome by an uncontrollable craving for single malt scotch.

Must have been the bagpipes.

The show got off to a late start and the crowd was restless.

This restlessness exploded into the craziest mosh pit to ever grace the Foggy Notions dance floor as the band started their set off with an intense and inspiring instrumental, showcasing the talents of the burly "Bagpipe Brothers," Rob and Sandy Campbell.

This pit made it difficult and a bit frightening for those who wanted to photograph the show.

That would be me.

It was also comprised mostly of young men who appeared to have come from a wedding wearing their Sunday best.

It was an odd sight for a punk show.

"It takes a lot balls to come to a Mudmen show in a suit and *bleep*ing tie. This next song is dedicated to you guys," frontman Zoy Nicoles announced.

Two or three songs later, Nicoles demonstrated that he's not only a stellar frontman with model good looks, but he also has the patience of a saint as he did not clean the clock of one pit member who bravely, or rather stupidly, challenged him.

Nicoles demonstrated tolerance and humour by inviting the offender back into the bar after he'd been ejected by the bouncers.

This sense of humour seemed to be a common thread among the band members as they mugged for the camera and joked with the audience as well as each other.

Although the natural focus of the Mudmen is the bagpipes, the rest of the band cannot be ignored.

They are an extremely tight band who take their rolls very seriously despite the chaos and distractions that undoubtedly happen in front of them at every show.

Following their performance, the band hung out selling merch, signing autographs and posing for photographs with fans.

It turns out Zoy Nicoles is quite modest and maybe a bit shy as he refused to remove the hat which cast a shadow across his face when I shot a group photo of the band.

He said he preferred it that way.

The Campbell brothers, on the other hand, are not shy at all and talked to anyone and everyone who stuck around after the show.

It was an evening of fierce music that not only made you want to move, but also sent chills down your spine as the haunting, melodic bagpipes pierced through their aggressive accompaniment, creating something truly unique.