Mayes’ latest CD “Achin’ In Yer Bones” was nominated for a Juno award this year. And you have to love a woman who can name drop Kerouac in the middle of a blues song, check out the interview and video for “Not The Other Dame.’
Another cool Winnipeg duo, Captain Keenan consisting of brothers Patrick and Tom will be playing the Slice, April 1.
They both have new CDs out and are looking forward to introducing them to the west.
Other cool shows this week include B.A. Johnston, who returns to Henotic with his unusual poetry and music. Henotic also brings in Seattle dance rockers Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, March 31. L.A. Beat is giving away two tickets to Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head. If you want to check out this show, just e- mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Also on Wednesday, March 31 the Slice is bringing back popular roots rockers Wax Mannequin and the Burning Hell.
Local blues/rock duo Smokestack Jacks and the Phantom Creeps have a gig at the Slice, April 2. However, simultaneously, Shane Philip who makes unusual and catchy music on a variety of instruments including the didgeridoo, returns to Henotic the same night.
Classic rock fans will be at the New Coast Hotel for a show by classic rockers Kenny Shields and Streetheart, April 2.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
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