It is another relatively slower week for touring musicians.
Ryan McMahon brings his three men in a van tour to the Slice on Wednesday, May 9. It features fellow Vancouverites Cory Woodward and Christopher Arruda. There is no charge for the show.
The Folk Club brings back Calgary bluesman Tim Williams to play the Wolf’s Den, May 12. Williams is not only a stellar guitar player but a walking encyclopaedia of blues history and music knowledge. The show begins at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. And don’t forget the Lethbridge Folk Club open mic on Friday night. They are considering shutting them down for the summer, so make sure you catch them and play them while you can.
Some other interesting shows though include the Coal Creek Boys, who play the Slice, May 10. They will be filming the show for a live DVD which they intend to release next year including historical footage of the Fernie, Sparwood and Coal Creek area they were inspired by. If you like classic country, Gene Watson plays the Enmax Centre, May 11 as well.
Another big country show happens at Average Joes, May 12. Trevor Panczac will be opening a show with the Coal Creek Boys and Julian Austin finishing the evening off. Tickets are $20. The show begins at 9 p.m.
The Slice is actually putting on a hop hop show on the weekend, May 11 Transit, MaseOne Pryde, Natural Ensemble, le stack, DJ CrossWalk will be performing. Admission is five dollars.
On the other hand, if you remember the ’80s and even if you don’t, relive the decade with Uncle Jesse and the Rippers, playing a Full House themed ’80s party at the NAAG Gallery, May 11. Basically it will be a keg of beer and Jesse and the Dandelions playing all of your favourite ’80 hits. Admission is $15 for the keg or just five dollars for the music.
If you want to rock out with you you know what out, there is a metal show at the Vent, May 11 featuring folk metal band Scythia, the Ides of Winter, Naraka and Parapsychotic. The show begins at 9 p.m. There is a $10 cover.
Further on down the road in Fort Macleod, May 11, The Legendary Platters play the Empress with the Ink Spots, for those who want to relive the soul and R and B of the ’50s and ’60s. The Canadian group features Oscar Charles, Dee LaRock, George Cox and Jimmy Dooley who used to perform with Bernard Purdie who was a member of the Platters for a time. The Platters recorded several popular songs including “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “Only You (and You Alone) ” and “the Great Pretender.”
There is something special for people who enjoy Irish Dance this weekend as well.
On Sunday, May 13, The Irish Dance Association presents “Into The West.” It is a two hour Irish dance production taking place at the Yates— Sterndale Bennett Centre. There will be an energetic cast of over 50 dancers from all over Southern Alberta from Lethbridge to Okotoks. The presentation traces the history of the Irish influence in North America from settling in the east coast to spreading across North America. It begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $9.99. Contact Kevin Bellavance at 403-327-9961, 403-393-0495) or Marita Skelly mbskelly@telusplanet.
If you are the type to plan ahead, gangsta rap legend Snoop Dogg returns to Lethbridge to play the Pulse Nightclub, July 18.
Earlybird tickets went on sale on the weekend for $60, regular admission costs $80. The event is standing room only. Tickets are available from Pulse, Infamous, Boarderline, BOB Headquarters and Mac’s stores in Columbia, Uplands and Fairmont.
