September ends withs a smorgasbord of different kinds of music.
The week starts early on Monday with a special early week show from Orillia via Saskatchewan singer songwriter Zachary Lucky who’s tour in support of his latest CD “Songs for Hard Times ”stops by the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Monday.
On the west side, Luke James Bruce hosts his usual open mic at Mojos Pub.
The Owl Acoustic Lounge’s usual weekly open mic is on Tuesday.
And because it‘s the end of the month, Teri Petz return’s to the Owl Acoustic Lounge to host their monthly Poetry open mic.
Things get loud at the Slice with Vancouver punk blues duo The Pack AD and Hell Diablo plus local riot grrl trio Mombod at the Slice, on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Tickets are $16.93 for the Pack AD’s last tour. The music begins at 9 p.m.
Get a little more mellow at the Slice on Thursday, Sept. 29 as Sweet Alibi stop by in support of their latest CD “Make a Scene,” with Chris Drew.
Then turn it up again at the Slice on Friday Sept. 30 with Edmonton psychobilly/punk rock band The Devil’s Sons supporting their new CD “Broken Bones, Bottles and Hearts. If you like Social Distortion and the Supersuckers , you will like the Devil’s Sons. The Hockey Moms, Bob Scallywag and for something a little different l’omelette will be joining them. Admission is $10 at the door.
The Slice hosts a big local rap and hip hop show on Saturday, Oct. 1 to open October.
Zimbabwe artist of the year Kay L is the headliner with support from JPB, Indigidrip, Stratum403, Atomic Lane, Kropp Hopper and Knixxen Out. Tickets are $17.87 through Eventbrite.
The Bamboo Guppies rock the Casino Lethbridge Stage for the weekend, playing an array or rock and country hits.
Get in the mood for Oktoberfest, or relive it if you were in Festival Square a couple weeks ago, because Alpen Schatz cures what “ales” you at Spectrum Aleworks from 3-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1.
The Ten Ten Pub features Ryan O ’ Brien, Saturday, Sept. 30.
Danalli host the last open mic of September at Honkers Pub, Sept. 30 beginning at 8 p.m.
The John and Scott Band host Honkers Pub’s Saturday afternoon open mic, Oct. 1.
The Geomatic opens a busy October with Serena Ryder at Southminster United Church with Desereé Dawson, Oct.1 at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $65 centre row, $40 outside row.,
Laugh out September with a couple of comedy shows.
“Menopause the Musical” hits the Yates Theatre Stage Sept. 29 and 30.The Yates will be a busy place this week. Harry Potter fans will enjoy the unauthorized Harry Potter parody “Potted Potter,” running Oct. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. . Tickets are $71. The show begins at 8 p.m. each night.
Yuk Yuks comedy returns to The Canadian Brewhouse on Friday, Sept. 30 Noor Kidwai returns to Good Times on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 as well.
And the University of Lethbridge opens their Fall season with the Dumb Waiter, the first main stage production of the season, Tuesday, Oct. 4-8.
Out of town, Gabe Thaine sings the blues at KCS Pub in Coaldale, Friday, Sept. 30. Admission is $10. The show begins at 8 p.m.
Local Bon Jovi Tribute Runaway rocks the Taber Oilman’s club at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 as well.Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
