In The Future...Tokyo Police Club, Wintersleep w/ Ra Ra Riot, Fran Healy, And More!

Note: Back in Peg City now, so regular posting will resume. The first two listings are bordering on ancient news, but worth recapping just in case.

High-octane pop-rockers Tokyo Police Club are at the Garrick on September 26th.

Nova Scotia’s finest export (next to Alexander Keith’s, that is) Wintersleep rock the Garrick on November 20th.

Syracuse baroque-pop troupe Ra Ra Riot make their first appearance in Winnipeg (contradictory evidence anyone?) as the second band on that November 20th bill at the Garrick, making that night a tasty 2-for-1 special.

Ohbijou return to the Lo Pub on July 21st w/ Imaginary Cities and Lisa Bozikovic.

The Wilderness of Manitoba have been added to the Sunday, August 1st lineup at the Icelandic Festival.

Tyvek play the Albert on July 6th w/ So Cow.

The Holly Springs Disaster drop by the West End Cultural Centre on August 11th w/ Architects, Structures, and Fame.

Also at the West End, Fran Healy (of UK pop sensations Travis fame) performs there on August 12th.

Whilst on the subject of the West End, Danny Michel is there on September 11th.

Stars have scored a stellar opening act for their October 26th gig at the Burton Cummings Theatre: atmo-rockers Young Galaxy!

Rising pastoral orch-pop Toronto quintet Forest City Lovers visit the Lo Pub on July 21st.

The Birthday Cakes are touring all over Canada, making pit stops in Winnipeg on August 7th @ CFR United Church and again on August 27th @ The Cavern.

And last but not least, on July 17th the Lo Pub plays host to a three-pack of local talent: Les Jupes, The Playing Cards, and Salinas.