Call it a South Country Fair hangover, but this week is very slow. Though, as always, there are some highlights.
For a study in contrasts check out Wednesday night,
The Moose hall hosts a huge metal show, July 24 featuring Omega Crom, Naraka and Iron Kingdom. There is a $15 cover at the door or $10 in advance. While over at the Slice, July 24, it is all about hip hop music. Ottawa raised, Toronto based Underground hip hop artist DL Incognito is in the city to play the Snapback and Throwbacks Concert Series with Kids, Aerosubtle, Dirtnap, Stra8Face and DJ Fuze. There is a $15 cover at the door for the show. The Slice will rock with the Yeah Dads, Ruby Plumes and the Void on july 26.
If you like Canadian classic rock, don’t miss Doug and the Slugs at Casino Lethbridge, July 25. They are known for several late ’70s, early ’80s hits like “Too Bad, “Making It Work” and “Tomcat Prowl.” There is no cover for the show which begins at 9 p.m
The Casino also brings in Room to Dance to play Friday and Saturday.
Other highlights include Winnipeg born, Calgary based troubadour Mike Tod returning to the Owl Acoustic Lounge, July 27 and Vancouver folk/ rock band Jack the Bear who returns to the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Monday, July 29.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor