As we move deeper into Spring, it is  becoming busier and busier for live music.

 If you are staying in Lethbridge for the long weekend, there are a few excellent shows happening.

 Megan Rourke, Gabriel Thaine and James Swinney play the Slice, tonight, May 18 at 9 p.m.

 Things get loud at the Smokehouse with Vancouver theatrical metal band 2 Shadows and fellow Vancouverites This Gun For Hire, May 18. They will be joined by Revanchist, who open the show at 8 p.m. and local metal band Bring Your Own Bodies. Admission is $10 at the door.

 If you love roots, rock and country music, Edmonton roots band Wildwood, featuring Tanyss Nixi and The Fuzz Kings David Johnston play the Owl Acoustic Lounge, May 18 as well. Admission is by donation.

 The next night, the Owl Acoustic Lounge features an eclectic show with alternative rock band MTBC and more introspective indie rock with Astral Swans and  Conversations with Bears. That show begins at 10 p.m. Admission is also by donation.

 The Geomatic Attic kicks off a busy week with two shows with Toronto singer songwriter Royal Wood and special guest, Vancouver duo Fionn. Tickets are $42.50 advance, $45 at the door. Ottawa blues trio MonkeyJunk return to the Geomatic Attic, May 24. Tickets are $37.50 in advance, $40 at the door.