This week is going to be a great one to sing the blues, and I don’t just mean because of the weather.
There are several not to be missed blues gigs this week, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 24, with the return of Georgia bred, Toronto bluesman Doc MacLean who has been on the road since August, playing solo shows of stories and sizzling acoustic blues music.
And, a late announced show, New Brunswick blues rocker Ross Neilsen and the Suffering Bastards are back, Nov. 25 where they will be sure to tear the roof off of the Slice with their incendiary mix of blues based rock and roll.
Saturday is going to be a tough call for blues fans.
If you like acoustic blues, do not miss Forget, Saskatchewan based Ken Hamm who will be playing the Lethbridge Folk Club Wolf’s Den, Nov. 27 with former Spirit of the West member Linda McRae.
Tickets cost $20 for members, $2
5 for non members. The show begins at 8 p.m.
Another exceptional , more upbeat and R and B inspired blues show, Nov. 27 takes place at the Slice, where Edmonton’s Boogie Patrol will be performing with the Fred Penner Revival band.
The Boogie Patrol shocked and amazed a lot of people during their Lethbridge debut a few months ago when they opened for Delhi 2 Dublin, so it great to have them back to headline their own show. There is a $15 cover.
And if you haven’t had a enough blues, Papa King and Daryll Düus are playing at Jimmy’s Pub as well.
For something a little more country flavoured, Jeff Stuart and the Hearts are visiting the Slice with the Colleen Brown band. You may remember her playing with the Secretaries. They are playing, Nov. 26.
Admission to the show , Nov. 26, is $10.
For you ’80s metalheads, Helix is back in town to play Average Joes, Nov. 27.
Last but not least, if you missed the beautiful folky harmonies and charming stories of Prairies to Oceans’ Kelly Tschritter, Jessica Heine and Sir Touby, (and most of you did) they are back at the Mocha Cabana, Nov. 26 as well.
And if you missed the Motorleague opening for Grady on Tuesday, check them out at the Slice, Nov. 28.
Plus, if you want to play there are open mics throughout the week, including at the Lethbridge Folk Club, Nov, 26.
