There are some really cool events happening this week.
If you missed Amy Bronson’s debut gig back home at Henotic last week, don’t miss her at the Slice on June 18. She has a quirky lyrics and musical chops to die for.
As well, there are a few fantastic jazz shows happening this week. Herb Hicks is playing the Mocha Cabana this weekend and Dave Renter has a couple of shows in Lethbridge, which are affiliated with the Medicine Hat Jazz Festival. He will be debuting the Contemporary Works Jazz Orchestra, June 19 at the Slice and will be playing the next day with the Dave Renter Quartet where he will be opening for Montreal saxophonist Joel Miller’s quartet.
On the other hand, if you like rap music, DJ Booda is bringing back Choclair, who will be performing at Henotic with JD Era and Mike Moves as well as an MC battle between L Rev and Urban Voyce.
And don’t forget the Sled Island Music Festival preview at Henotic where several Lethbridge bands (Endangered Ape, the Myelin Sheaths, the Square Waves, the New Danger Kids and the Moby Dicks) will be giving a preview of their Sled Island Music Festival performances, June 20 at Henotic.
The Duke of Wellington on the west side has long been a favourite hangout for university students, so they are going to give live music a try on Wednesday (June 17) where several prominent musicians will be playing acoustic sets. Look for Aaron Trozzo and Jeff Orriss of Lustre Creame as well as Tyson Wiebe of Planet Telex in addition to Bethany Swanson.
Blues at the Bow begins their season with Russian bluesman Arsen Shomakhov on June 20. And if your daddy is a punk, take him to see revamped Canadian punks SNFU at playing Bully’s Entertainment Centre for Father’s Day, June 21. Tickets cost $15 and are available through Amp All Productions (403) 327-7362.
Last, but not least, don ’t forget open mics this week. Planet Telex is hosting Tuesday’s open mic at the Slice as well, there is an open mic along with the Most Vocal Poets’ Dwayne Morgan at Henotic the next day.
—Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
