Afternoon Headlines: The WECC books Evan Dando, Library Voices

First up, 90s Flashback alert: Evan Dando (of Lemonheads) is at the WECC on Sunday, May 18th w/ Sara Johnston (of Bran Van 3000).

Library Voices returns to town for a show at the WECC on Friday, June 13th.

On Thursday, May 1st local up-and-comers Naysa is releasing its latest EP, Troubled Heart, at the Windsor Hotel w/ The Unbelievable Bargains, Paincave, and Palm Trees.

The Dead South is playing Times Changed on Friday, March 28th at part of Juno Fest.

And finally...Poemss (featuring Aaron Funk of Venetian Snares) is at the Purple Room (318 Ross Avenue) on Friday, April 25th w/ Ghost Twin and Glass Random (thanks to Dave for the heads up).

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Afternoon Headlines: Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ The WECC; Claire Morrison EP release

First up, a concert that has me brimming with excitement: Portland-rooted psych-rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra will be at the WECC on Friday, June 21st. Tickets will ran ya $15 in advance.

Masaki Batoh - integral member of Tokyo's Ghost - will bring his Brain Pulse Music project to the WECC on Thursday, May 9th.

Irrepressible rockers KISS will be at the MTS Centre on Thursday, July 18th. Will Gene Simmons wear his key to the city around his neck?

Local singer-songwriter Claire Morrison is releasing her debut EP, Here's to You, Here's to Me, at Ballroom (218 Roslyn Road) on Friday, April 26th.

Comeback Kid is at the WECC on Thursday, May 23rd w/Distances.

Calgary's Raleigh is at the WECC on Friday, May 3rd w/ Kieran West and his Buffalo Band & Poorboy.

And finally, triple bill going down at the WECC on Tuesday, June 4th: Your Demise, Empire, and Rotting Out.

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Afternoon Headlines: Born Ruffians @ The Park Theatre; Ivan & Alyosha as well

Photo by Vanessa Heins

Quirk-pop purveyors Born Ruffians is gearing up for the release of its third record, Birthmarks, scheduled to hit the streets on April 16th. And, natch, a new LP is best paired with a trek across Canada, a 14-date jaunt that brings the foursome to the Park Theatre on Wednesday, March 27th. Ticket info TBA.

Meanwhile...folk-pop twosome Ivan & Alyosha will make the trip to Winnipeg for a date at the Pyramid on Tuesday, April 30th.

And finally, add Said The Whale to the Stars' gig going down at the Garrick on March 27th.

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Afternoon Headlines: Neil Young! Federal Lights CD Release

Currently on vacation, so I apologize for the lack of love these days. Here're some shows announced over the past seven or so days:

The immortal Neil Young returns to the MTS Centre on November 16th w/ Los Lobos and Everest.

Colin James is at the Burt on October 30th.

Add the lovely and talented Jenn Grant to Kathleen Edwards' rescheduled date at the Garrick on September 29th.

Young Empires is at the Pyramid on June 21st.

Local singer-songwriter James Struthers is at the Park Theatre on June 28th.

Slim Cessna's Auto Club is at the WECC on Sunday, July 29th.

And finally, oft-buzzed about Winnipeg band Federal Lights is releasing its debut EP, Carbon, on July 3rd and is celebrating the record's existence with a party at the Lo Pub on June 21st.

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Evening Headlines: Whitehorse @ The WECC; Henry Rollins @ The Burt

Whitehorse (duo of Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet) materialize at the WECC on April 20th w/ Emma-Lee.

Double bill at the park in about a week's time: The Crooked Brothers and the F-Holes will be there on March 22nd.

The incomparable Henry Rollins is at the Burt on June 8th.

Jay Aymar is at the ACU Hall (smaller room at the WECC) on April 11th.

Vancouver's In Media Res is at The Lo Pub on March 28th w/ The Blisters.

Dragonforce is at the WECC on April 29th w/ Holy Grail and Huntress.

French export Housse de Racket is at the Pyramid on March 31st.

Old Man Luedecke is at the Park Theatre on May 28th w/ Del Barber.

Boys Who Say No is at the Lo Pub on April 17th.

TOPS is also there on April 4th w/ Spirit Children.

And finally...The Oh Wells is at the Park Theatre on April 1st w/ The Trebles.

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Lunch Headlines: Black Keys return to Winnipeg; Amelia Curran does as well

Award-winning blues-rock pairing the Black Keys return to Winnipeg for a date at the MTS Centre on May 14th with ticket sales commencing on Friday. And they're bringing along a pretty fantastic opener: Arctic Monkeys!

Meanwhile, over at the WECC, Great Lake Swimmers drop by on May 4th w/ Cold Specks.

And finally, singer-songwriter Amelia Curran performs at the Park Theatre on March 6th.

Thanks for anon for the last tip!

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