Time: 8 p.m.

Cover: $10

http://www.reverbnation.com/chriscarmichaelband

Every great music scene has its anchors, people who never quite get their due from the public, but who are the backbone of sounds and successes. Guys like Derek O'Brien and Bill Campbell in Austin, Texas, Steve Freund and David Maxwell in Chicago, Junior Watson in Los Angeles, and Chris Carmichael in Winnipeg, Canada. It may sound a little out of place to group Winnipeg with Austin, Chicago, and L.A., but the reality is that the music scene in Winnipeg is every bit as vibrant - arguably even more so - than cities much more widely recognized. Acts like The Perpetrators, Big Dave McLean, Righteous Ike, Romi Mayes, the Scott Nolan Band, they're all world-class talents whose reputations continue to grow locally and internationally, and they all have something in common: Chris Carmichael.

As one of the most in-demand guitarists and drummers in Winnipeg's remarkable roots and blues music community, he has provided a wealth of talent and experience to countless recording sessions and live performances. His own album, a work long overdue, showcases all of his talents.

Revealing vocal and instrumental styles influenced by a remarkable range of artists - flavoured by the likes of Mississippi John Hurt, Neil Young and Crazy Horse – and Keith Richards, Chris’s recent album stretches his blues and rock and roll roots in a powerful new direction. Chris, with ease and grace, can switch from one instrument to another (he plays all instruments on his album, guitars, bass, drums and percussion.

Chris’ lively stage show meshes rock, alt/country, blues and surf and is guaranteed to keep people dancing. Definitely a MUST SEE.

Tom Paxton “ For such a clean cut looking young man, you sure play dirty guitar’’

Romi Mayes “Chris is one of the greatest musicians I have ever met, and I don't just mean locally, he is a phenomenal drummer and a blow-your-mind guitar player, not to mention a great singer and bass player.”