Joe Vickers explored another of his musical sides during late announced set at the Owl Acoustic Lounge, June 27. Vickers, who usually plays with Edmonton based alt-folk duo Audio Rocketry, 
explored the coal mining roots of his hometown Drumheller in song.
He, a stand up bassist and a mandolinist who were also from Drumheller played a tight set of upbeat folk and roots music which dabbled in country music and even a touch of bluegrass.
Vickers sang impassioned stories about miner and their families, war widows and even floods n their ear opening and thought provoking set.
After a set by Steve Foord, Vickers started his set with the uptempo “Pioneer Road,” then told the intently listening audience about the adventures at his other Lethbridge shows.
“ I played with my buddy Spencer Jo and somebody actually proposed, so I can’t wait to see what happens tonight,” Vickers told the dozen or so in attendance.
