Aren’t they precious? Winnipeg’s The Details join Novillero and Calgary’s Seven Story Redhead at The Palomino on Friday
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Distillery Public House
Friday, September 26 - Friday, September 26
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Reggae music has always been about inspiring people to make a difference. More than any other music, reggae is infused with politics, positivity and hope for a better future. Calgary-based reggae artist Iwango Jahfire and his band Strugglah won’t keep this drive for action confined to their lyrics — on Friday, September 26, the band is hosting its second annual Reggae for the Homeless concert. The Distillery show will also feature Ras Bagga and Allana, with proceeds going to the Mustard Seed.
For the more mod-inclined listeners out there, Friday will also see Winnipeg’s Novillero head to The Palomino alongside fellow ’peggers The Details and Calgary’s Seven Story Redhead. Novillero’s novel blend of mod-rock, Motown and good ol’-fashioned Canadian pop-rock is irresistibly sharp, and The Details’ indie-pop isn’t too shabby, either. It’s almost a cliché to say that Winnipeg breeds more than its share of top-notch rockers, but sometimes clichés are just true.
For homegrown talent (relatively speaking), the HiFi has you covered on Saturday, September 27. First up, unclassifiable Calgary improvisers Tetrix. Six years and nine albums in, Tetrix shows no signs of slowing down, adding an intricate light show to their live experience and continually pushing the boundaries of their music. After they dazzle the crowd, Edmonton party band Shout Out Out Out Out will whip things into a frenzy with two drummers, four bass players, five synths and more vocodor than you can shake an ass at. Seriously, if this small army of synth-pop can’t get you moving, nothing will.
Rounding out the month, Peace River, Alberta’s Krista Hartman will debut her new CD, Nostalgia, at The Ironwood on Tuesday, September 30. While the show likely won’t feature friend and album guest Ron Sexsmith, it will showcase Hartman’s strong songwriting chops and captivating voice. If you really can’t live without Sexsmith, fret not — he’ll be at The Grand next Thursday, October 2. Or, you can always just buy Hartman’s album.
