Summer’s almost gone, but the hot music keeps on coming.
There are many awesome shows coming up in September in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here’s a list of some that caught my eye.
There are more shows than this (make sure you also check our Pubs & Clubs and Concerts & Live Music columns) but this is a good place to start.
The Gertrudes at The Spill on September 7
Rootsy-rock darlings The Gertrudes are at The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough) on Saturday, September 7th at 9 p.m. The show will cost $10 at the door. This is an excellent group with great harmonies and a nice range of roots music.
For more info on the band, visit www.thegertrudes.com.
Natural Radio with Sarah Decarlo and Tammy Lin Foreman at the Garnet on September 13
Space-rock group Natural Radio with Sarah Decarlo and Tammy Lin Foreman are at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough) on Friday, September 13th. The show’s at 10 p.m. with the ticket price to be announced (but it won’t be more than $10). From the Maynooth area, Natural Radio has been described as “Radiohead meets Regina Spektor”. For more info, visit www.naturalradio.ca.
Dub Trinity at the Red Dog on September 14
Peterborough’s own Dub Trinity will be bringing the dance party to the Historic Red Dog (189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough) on Saturday, September 14th. The show starts at 10 p.m. and the ticket price is to be announced. Dub Trinity features excellent reggae and dub music — with a social conscience. Visit www.dubtrinity.com for more info.
Mokomokai and Little Foot Long Foot at The Garnet on September 20
Peterborough’s favourite rock/metal band Mokomokai, along with Little Foot Long Foot, performs at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough) on Friday, September 20th at around 10 p.m. The show will cost around $5. If you like old-school metal like Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath, you’ll love this show! (Here’a a bit of trivia: Little Foot Long Foot’s tune “Kickface” is featured during the end credits of episode 6 of the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black).
For more info about the bands, visit mokomokai.bandcamp.com and www.littlefootlongfoot.com.
Cris Cuddy Acoustic Unit at The Spill on September 21
Cris Cuddy is an excellent songwriter and has been honing his songs for years — experience pays off.
Find out more at www.criscuddy.com.
Rae Spoon at The Spill on September 21
The incomparable Rae Spoon also plays The Spill (414 George St. N., Peterborough) on Saturday, September 21st. His show begins around 9 p.m., cost at the door to be announced. Rae is an accomplished transgender musician with a long and winding creative road behind him. His musical style has varied from country to electronic-influenced indie rock and folk punk. For more info about Rae, visit www.raespoon.com.
Kelly and the Kelly Girls, Robot Eyes, and Occam’s Blazer at Showplace on September 21
Also on Saturday, September 21st, Home Grown Homes is presenting a Pride Week fundraiser featuring Kelly and the Kelly Girls with Robot Eyes and Occam’s Blazer at the Nexicom Studio (formerly the Showplace Lounge) at Showplace (290 George St. N., Peterborough). The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough).
All three bands will bring something a little different, with music running from rock to dance to retro. For more info on the bands, visit www.kellyclipperton.com and roboteyes.bandcamp.com.
Cancelled – The Troubadours at Showplace on September 28
On Saturday, September 28th, Canadian country music group The Troubadours bring their Fireside Tour to Showplace (290 George St. N., Peterborough). The show begins at 7:30 p.m. are $39, available at the Showplace Box Office (705-742-7089 or 1-866-444-2154 or visit www.showplace.org. Five excellent country music artists, including Vancouver’s Lisa Brokop (visit www.lisabrokop.com), come together to bring great songs to the stage. The band is also appearing October 5th at the Academy Theatre in Lindsay.
Back To The 60s at Academy Theatre on September 28
On Saturday, September 28th, Lindsay’s Academy Theatre (2 Lindsay St. S.) is hosting a fundraiser called Back To The 60s featuring the music of Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, and The Beatles. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $25 ($20 for students), available at the Academy Theatre. This tribute show features some of the best of Lindsay’s working musicians, including Terri Crawford and Rick Johnston, The Beatlz 4, and Only Young with Larry Shepherd. All proceeds will go to the beautiful theatre. For more info and tickets, visit www.academytheatre.ca.
