Remember when the all ages scene ruled the roost in Saskatoon? While so many punk, hardcore, rock, hip-hop, weirdo-whatever-type shows are typically confined to licensed venues these days, a number of promoters are aiming to bring more of these events to the all ages crowd. Expect to start seeing more of these shows popping up around town, placing bands in unconventional venues like skate parks and noodle restaurants, where Man Meat and respectfulchild will be performing on Saturday. As for this weekend’s picks, we are making sure to get to O’Brian’s Jimmy Eat World show nice and early for openers Beach Slang. Also, do make sure to check out Xembryos rock Amigos with Napalmpom and B.A. Johnston on Saturday, Kid in the Hall Kevin McDonald at the Broadway Theatre on Friday, and the frightening tag-team of Grey Light District and Arson Cult at Vangelis on Monday.
MONDAY, APRIL 24
– Lady Bits Improv Comedy Collective at Amigos
– Scott Cook at The Bassment
– Jody Peters, Wulfgang and Braydon Lynch at Vangelis
– Blue Mules at Buds on Broadway
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
– High School Big Band Night at The Bassment
– Bible Razor and Gun at Buds on Broadway
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
– Dione Taylor at The Bassment
– Shear Madness at Persephone Theatre
– Wild Bunch at Buds on Broadway
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
– Big Stuff at The Bassment
– Mostly Wanted, Old North and Alone I Walk at Vangelis
– Vinai at O’Brians Event Centre
– Wild Bunch at Buds on Broadway
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
– Kim Salkeld at The Bassment
– T$IMS at O’Brians Event Centre
– Kevin Mcdonald at The Broadway Theatre
– Savage Henry and The Speedhammers at Amigos
– Daisy Blue and Her Soul Sisters at Capitol Music Club
– Big Stuff at The Bassment
– Nuclear Feedback, The Freeloaders and Ecila at Vangelis
– Riff Raff at Buds on Broadway
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
– Johnny Don’t, Minivandal and Raising Acadia at Capitol Music Club
– Sam Folkerson at Capitol Music Club
– Joel Grundahl Trio and The Sons of Django at The Bassment
– B.A. Johnston, Napalmpom and Xembryos at Amigos
– Riff Raff at Buds on Broadway
– Man Meat and respectfulchild at Noodle King
and Ice Cream Queen
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
– Don’t Dream It Be It at Capitol Music Club
– Dr. J at Amigos
– Jimmy Eat World at O’Brian’s Event Centre
MONDAY, MAY 1
– Big Knife Little Knife, Grey Light District and Arson Cult at Vangelis
– The Sunpilots at Buds on Broadway