Geomatic Attic and lots of Yates Theatre shows this week

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 Once  the weekend’s freak snowstorm clears, come out of hibernation for  some live entertainment.
The Geomatic Attic begins a busy October with Vancouver based songstress Jill Barber, playing the Yates Theatre, Oct. 5.


 She is continuing her toSheala Miller and John Wort hannam play an inclusiveness fundraiser at the Slice this week. Photo by Richard Ameryur “Dedicated To You,” by letting the audience choose their favourite songs and gives them a chance to tell them during the show.
Tickets are $44 for Jill Barber’s show at the Yates Theatre, which begins at 8 p.m.
 Next week Canadian Celtic/ country musician Jimmy Rankin plays two shows at the Geomatic Attic, Oct. 10 and 11 in support of his new CD “Moving East.”
 The show begins at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $42.50 for Geomatic Attic members, $47.50 for non members.


The Lethbridge Folk Club has their new website launch party at Casa, Oct. 4 with performances by Celtic Routes and Reid And Writes, who often perform at the Lethbridge Folk Club open mics.
Speaking of the Folk Club, get a preview of the Wailin’ Jennys’ Cara Luft and JD Edwards’ new duo the Small Glories, who play the Empress Theatre in Fore Macleod, Oct. 3. They play for the Folk Club, Feb. 9.
 Their show at the Empress begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $37.50.


Back at the Yates Theatre, magician Reveen performs Oct. 3. Reveen’s son carries on the family’s magical tradition at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $56.


The Yates Theatre is a busy place this week as they also feature PIGS: The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute, Friday, Oct, 4. Tickets are $49.50 at the door, $45 in advance.
 The weekend already looks like fun.


 Good Times is starting to feature music  instead of just comedy. Local country/ rock band the Plaid Ramblers play Good Times on Friday night with Chris Ryan Drew aka CRD opening at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $10 in advance $15 at the door. The next night, Oct. 5, Comedian Brett Foerte performs two shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

 Local musicians Shaela Miller and John Wort Hannam play a special inclusion fundraiser for Down Syndrome Awareness month at the Slice, Saturday, Oct, 5.
 The show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $25.
 Theoretically Brewing has another big, local rock show with CKXU, Oct. 5 featuring Lethbridge alternative rock trio Mombod, emo core band Picture Postcard and Blue Music plus Saskatoon post punk band Chunder Buffet. The show begins at 7 p.m. There is a $10 cover.

 


 The Owl Acoustic Lounge features Calgary singer Kate Stevens and local folk/ country singer Tyson Ray Borsboom, Oct. 5. Local pop rock band Fawns and 21st Avenue play the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Oct. 4.
 The Slice opens a new art exhibition by Michael Eubank plus the long awaited return to the stage of jazz/folk/ roots band Junkman”s Quire on Oct. 4.


 The Galt Museum has a very special evening planned,Oct. 4 as Maria Dunn and her trio Shannon Johnson and Terry Morrison will be performing an interactive  multi-media show “Troublemakers,” which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Great Labour Revolt. The show also features a video by Don Bouzek. Though admission is free, you must RVSP the Galt Museum to reserve a spot as seating is limited. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30.


 And Coda Lite aka Sheldon Shukaliak and Ben Lamb from local blues band Coda play the Bavura catering brunch show at the Old Firehall between 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6.
Local rock/ country /pop band Steel Cut play Casino Lethbridge this weekend as well.

— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 October 2019 11:37 )