The zombies were out in force at Average Joes, following the zombie walk, Oct. 23.

 The show started late with local blues punk duo Smokestack Jacks who were a fearsome sight dressed as bloody zombies.

They played their usual strong set of slide guitar powered blues which had a lot of zombies in front of the stage.

 I missed the Living Luca’s set, but  was pleased to hear  Bridgette Yarwood singing backup vocals with  Sleeping With Tuesday, who played a lot of their latest CD Shuffle including “Ska Sally,” on which Yarwood sang beautifully.

They also sang numerous  amped up ’80s covers including the Cars’ “Just What I Needed,” as well as  Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.”