Canadian classic rockers Prism play two shows in Lethbridge. The Vancouver band ,featuring original member Al Harlow, will be playing their numerous hits including “Spaceship Superstar,” “Take me to The Kaptain,” “See Forever Eyes,” Flying” and many more at Average Joes, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. Band of Brothers are also on the bill.
Prism will be at Coyote Joes for Canada Day, taking the stage at 9 p.m. Ticket are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the shows.
As usual there is a lot of music, magic and dance happening at Henderson Lake Park on Canada Day.
The Lethbridge Taiko Association begin celebrations at the Japanese Niko Yuko Gardens at 10 a.m. Music begins on the main stage in Henderson Lake with the Lethbridge Community band society. They will be followed by Shayne Marie/Asher/Fernando, Mi Colombia a Linda. Matthew Robinson performs at 1:50 p.m. followed by magician Ben Price, Champion Tae Kwon Do and opening ceremonies at 4 p.m.. the Soul Sisters follow that then Extreme Cheer Sensation, local teen rockers Diversified, Lethbridge Princess parties, jazz rockers the Junkman’s Quire, jigging, the delta blues stylings of Leon Barr and Desert Wind belly dancers. Local alternative rock duo Sparkle Blood perform at 8:50 p.m. and The Geometras and DJ Rabbyt will lead you to the fireworks.
If you just want to dance, be at Galt Gardens in the afternoon where DJ Rabbyt will be spinning dance music along with Marty Funkhauser, Steve Samurai, Phunkey le Freq and Verboze. They perform from noon to 5 p.m.
There is no charge for these Canada Day celebrations.
If you like hip hop music WC of Westside connection will be performing June 30 with DJ Crazy Toones and Dctmg and local rappers Smg , Lil Smokey, Trey Mark, Sam Mackey, Luke Prozac, Blood Rez; Lrev and Pyke.
Tickets are $20. Doors open at 8 p.m.
And Bikers Against Child Abuse are having a pig roast and fundraiser at the Tilted Kilt parking lot, July 2. Family activities will be happening from noon to 4 p.m. Local blues rock band Driving While Blind will be performing at 8 p.m.Tickets are $20.
Calgary indie rock band the Northwest Passage play the Owl Acoustic Lounge, July 2 in support of their brand new, freshly minted new CD “A_Wake.”
They feature members of popular Calgary band Savk. There is no cover for the show, though donations will be taken.
If you are hanging around Lethbridge for July 4 and feel like celebrating Monday night, Peterborough based bluegrass/ alt-country/ cajun duo the Mayhemingways return to the Owl Acoustic Lounge.
And if you enjoy noise rock and alternative rock, R Ariel stops by Attainable Records, July 5 in support of her fifth 2CD and book “ In North America.” She will be joined by local band the Postnamers and An Ant and an Atom. Admission is $10 the music begins at 9 p.m.
