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Mojave will be playing live at the The Ottoman Lounge Thursday September 17th. The show will have a $5 cover charge and will start at 9:30PM (even though the poster says 8PM). They are currently touring to promote their latest album, “Crows Funeral”, so you can expect to hear quite a few songs off of it. Thanks for supporting the Live Music at The Ottoman Lounge.
Mojave at Ottoman Lounge – Medicine Hat News article by Gillian Slade
Facebook Event
Official Website
Blurb About Mojave:
Officially formed in early 2007, Mojave started as a side project from two members of Vancouver hard rock bands, Damsel Fly and Latitude. Having already spent a few years writing songs together, LJ and Paul had an entire album ready to record by the time their bands called it quits. Mojave’s sound draws from the bands previous rock background, but is softened with classical elements like viola and violin. Bringing the sound together is an eclectic mix of percussion. At the forefront are female vocals with delicately intertwined acoustic guitars – weaving melodies, telling stories.
The Trew Live Performance - Photo via Flickr
Even though The Trews were in the Gas City in May of this year they are set to rock the Hat once again on September 19 as part of a free concert for the Medicine Hat College Homecoming. Gates open to the public at 6 but the show doesn’t start until 7. The organizers wish to remind potential concert goers that although there is plenty of space for the show admittance will occur on a first come, first served basis, so get there early!
I had the pleasure of seeing The Trews in concert when they visited as the opening act for Nickelback a few years ago. I hadn’t ever heard of them before going to that concert, and looking back I wish I would have paid more attention, because since then I have become quite a fan of their music. These Canadian rockers sport a sound that is distinct in that they have jazzy feel to a lot of their music, utilizing such instruments as the bagpipes, mandolin, brass, piano and many more.
I personally enjoyed their first album more than their most recent one, however now that I have been given the opportunity to see them I will definitely be making myself a fixture at their show in two weeks. There will be a beer garden on site for those of age to enjoy and limited parking so please try to carpool or use public transit if possible. Bring a blanket, leave your pet at home, and get ready to enjoy a phenomenal free concert in the south soccer field at the Medicine Hat College Saturday, September 19.
Flogging Molly is heading back to Calgary this year for what would promise to be an amazing show.
Flogging Molly - Float
The band is a seven piece Celtic Punk Rock band in nature, utilizing a myriad of instruments, including: Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjo, spoons, fiddles, tin whistles, uillean pipes, accordions, mandolins, drums, and a few other unique instruments that are rare to see in rock bands. Their lyrical content varies greatly, going between songs about pirates, death family, love, history, the government, and other punk rock-related subjects. Lead singer/songwriter Dave King uses his Irish background to bring out interesting ways (dialect and accent) of saying what he wants to say.
A few of us went to the show last year and it was probably the funnest show I had ever been to, I do not think I ever stopped doing the awkward shuffle arm-swinging type dance that I do, much to Vaughn’s ridicule. Every now and then during their show, Dave King took off his blazer and proceeded to do spin entertaining Irish jig. Most people physically slow down, but not him. It is clear that the band has as much fun as the crowd while they perform.
If you want to go to a show that is devoid of any specific thematic of lyrical content and has people in the crowd from every genre in attendance, go check them out.
To see the Flogging Molly story from last year, check out: http://www.medicinehatmedia.com/2008/10/flogging-molly-october-13-2008-calgary/
I’m a little late on mentioning this massive live performance, as most of you probably already know about it, but the event coordinator did give me an email, so I will oblige. Canadian-born Sean Kingston will be performing live in the Cypress Centre on September 30th (located on the Stampede grounds). The concert, like most big ones in the city, is presented by My96FM and tickets are available by phone call at 403-527-1234 or online here.
Even though it’s not entirely my most listened to type of genre, I admit, I’m a sucker for “autotune” and electronic beats/rhythm, mix that with some reggae fusion and you have Sean Kingston’s “Fire Burning” single, which I add, I do personally think is quite catchy.
YouTube: Sean Kinston – “Fire Burning” (Embedding was disabled)
Collective Soul is coming to Medicine Hat on October 20, 2009 and they will be rocking up the Cypress Centre at the Stampede Grounds.
I have not listened to Collective Soul in years years, but still listen to a few songs every now and then when they come on the radio. I used to listen to them all the time way back in the day when I used to play Starcraft and Alt-Tab to chat on ICQ (around 1998 or 1999), even before I met Vaughn and got into Punk Rock from his musical influence.
Collective Soul will no doubt be playing some of their bigger hits at the show, including “Run”, which is probably their most recognizable song.
Tickets are $42.50 and available at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede website: http://tickets.mhstampede.com.
New Years Eve live recording of “Run”:
Between Satellites - Adam Smood, Devin Maclean, Trav Lesmiester
There is a new up and coming punk band in Medicine Hat and they call themselves Between Satellites. They represent a refreshingly new facet of the fading punk scene in the Gas City.
Often describing themselves as pop-punk (think Blink 182), Between Satellites has appeared at such events as Battle of the Bands and the International Youth Day festivities. They will soon be adding playing at the movie in Athletic Park tonight to their list of shows. The guys will be providing some entertainment to movie goers before the movie starts.
Unfortunately, the band recently lost their bassist and is actively looking for a replacement. So if any one out there thinks they have what it takes to join the band, drop a line on either their MySpace or Facebook group!
Between Satellites on MySpace
Between Satellites Facebook Group
Hit n' Run Reunion Poster
The Hit N Run Reunion Benefit Dance is being held in honor of Ralph & Shirley Seefried who lost their home to a fire on April 31st, 2009. Unfortunately due to lack of insurance on their home of 40 years and no money to start over, this benefit dance and BBQ is designed to help raise money to assist them in rebuilding their lives.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, 2009 at the Redcliff Rectangle Arena. It will start for the public at 6PM kicking off the BBQ (with open bar). Live music will begin at 6:30PM with performances by Psycho CirKiss (A local Kiss tribute band, amazing name by the way), Whiskey Ridge (country/rock band) and Hit n’ Run, a rock band that played locally in the 1980’s and 1990’s who will be reuniting for this event.
Hit N Run Reunion Benefit Dance Facebook Group
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Tower Junction (TJ’s) Pub when they go on sale Friday, August 14th. Alternatively, although not recommended as this show will sell out, any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door. Tower Junction is also sponsoring this event exclusively.
If you have any questions, please call Len Seefried at (250) 961-9204. Thanks for the submission, Len.
Brandon Paris Band is a Canadian band from Vancouver that was started in 2002 by Brandon Paris. They play a fusion of pop, rock, and reggae with a touch of punk and name they name their unique style, “Aggressive Pop Reggae”. They are currently on their Canadian summer tour to promote their new album, Pocket Full of Holes and will be stopping in at The Ottoman Lounge on Friday, August 14th. More information and a video below:
Date/Time: Friday, August 14th, 2009 at 9:30pm
Location: The Ottoman Lounge, 502 South Railway St. SE
Brandon Paris Band @ MySpace
Brand Paris Band Official Website
Newest single, “Can’t Hate You”
Sean Ashby is a Toronto-based (formerly of Vancouver, formerly of Hamilton) singer, songwriter, composer, producer , guitarist , programmer and engineer. He has won several awards including: two 4 times platinum U.S. records and one diamond record in Canada for work with Sarah McLachlan.
He will be playing Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at 9:30PM at The Ottoman Lounge which is located at 502 South Railway St. SE.
Don’t miss this show everyone! Thanks for supporting the live music.
Sean Ashby @ MySpace
Sean Ashby’s Official Website
Story submitted by Christiann Munro
The Canadian Red Cross in conjunction with the Redcliff Youth Centre will be putting on a Fun in the Sun day for Youth. It will be on Friday August 14, 2009 at 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Riverside Park (Train Park) downtown Medicine Hat.
We will be entertained by the music of Mahoney, a local Medicine Hat cover band, who will play for youth and their families, while the community enjoys a charity BBQ.
In addition, The Magic of Trevor Moore, a professional Medicine Hat magician specializing in hand and illusion tricks, will be awing the crowd with his magic tricks.
Throughout the evening, The Canadian Red Cross has organized a Banana eating Contest, Potato sack races and a poster building contest. Great prizes will be given to the winners of these challenges!
Fun in the Sun is a celebration of the youth in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Brooks and surrounding areas. Everybody is welcome to help honor the difference youth make in our communities.
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