There is everything from comedy to punk rock happening this week.
The big comedy show of the week is March 28 at Scores with Mike “Pickle” Dambra, former Lethbridge comedian Doug Mutai plus Calgary comedian Chris Griffin and Lethbridge comedian Jeff Gunderson will also be performing. Tickets cost $15 at Scores and all Gas King locations. The show begins at 9 p.m.. In a slightly similar vein, Average Joes is bringing in stunt magician Wes Barker, March 30. Tickets are $15
The big punk show of the week is March 30 at the Slice featuring Victoria B.C’s Durban Poison plus the Lad Mags out of Edmonton and the Slabs ( which include former Fist City bassist Martine Menard) out of Calgary and Fist City as well.
Fist City are also playing the L.A. Beat jam at the Owl Acoustic Lounge, March 27 with the Slates and Winnipeg surf punk band the Thrashers.
If your tastes are more traditional, check out the rockabilly round up at the Slice, March 28. Featured acts are local country musician Dusty Dee Litchfield, plus a country band featuring Dustin and Devin Gergel called the Old Man River Band and a rare performance by Lethbridge rockabilly trio Bent 8. Also for country music lovers, beloved Lethbridge country trio Tom and Curt play Casino Lethbridge
this weekend. And country/ folk duo Pete Watson and Joel Bryant return to the Owl Acoustic Lounge, March 29.
Canadian songwriting icon Ron Sexsmith comes to Lethbridge to play the Geomatic Attic, March 30, but unfortunately the show is sold out.
There are a couple excellent local jazz acts performing this week as well including James Oldenburg at the Mix Lounge in Ric’s Grill, March 27.
The Mocha Cabana has a busy Easter weekend with the Herb Hicks Quartet plays the Mocha Cabana March 29 and March 30. They have D’arcy Kavanagh of Celtic group Gencoulee performing April 1 to ring in April Fool’s Day. Piano man Cal Toth has his semi- regular gig at Ric’s Grill, March 30 as well where he will be playing jazz and pop music.
And instead of the Tuesday jam, Toronto based indie rock band July Talk will rock the Slice, April 2.
The Lethbridge Publicv Library is bringing in Juno award winning children's performer, Mary Lambert.
Mary Lambert is a family singer/songwriter/performer and outstanding Canadian artist in the children’s entertainment field. Her two Juno nominations and 10 awards from the United States (Parents’ Choice Award Winner, parenting Award Winner, Preferred Choice Award Winner, and Dr. Toy, Best Children’s Vacation Product Award Winner) are a remarkable testimony to her talent and artistry. Her wonderful voice and colourful performances are filled with infectious music, sheer energy and lots of audience participation.
Since 1993, Mary has toured and performed over 3,000 shows at schools, libraries, music festivals and family focused events throughout Canada. Mary Lambert Productions has released 12 CDs and two live concert DVDs. For more information check www.marylambertmusic.com
If you want to party, there are a couple opportunities this week. Lethbridge classic rock band Billie Vegas plays the Soundgarden on Thursday and if you want to dance, Hippodrome will get those toes a tapping on March 29 at the Slice.
Last , but not least the Owl has Xurch, a blues/ rock project from Leigh Doerksen on March 30 as well.
Tonight will be a rapper's delight as the Swollen Members are back in Lethbridge at Studio 54 with CityReal and special guests. The show begins at approximately 9 p.m.
