October is a great month to go see some music. The evenings and days get a little cooler, but the venues around Peterborough and the Kawarthas are still hot inside with great music and entertainment all month long.
Yacht Rock at the Gordon Best Theatre and Television Rd at the Red Dog in Peterborough on October 2
There are two excellent events in Peterborough on Friday, October 2nd.
Peterborough’s favourite niche cover band Yacht Rock return to the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-876-8884) and present “Too Uncool for Back-to-School” from 9 p.m. to midnight.
This “light-hearted but sincere tribute” to smooth rock sounds of the late 70’s and early 80’s will lead to dancing and more dancing. Let this all-star band guide you on the good ship Smooth. Players include David Tough, Kelly McMichael, Rico and Marcus Browne from the Weber Brothers, and more. Tickets are available at the door. Enjoy!
“Reeling in the Years” by Steely Dan – Yacht Rock
Also that evening is a CD release party by up-and-comers Television Rd at The Historic Red Dog Tavern (189 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, 705-750-1710). Originally formed in 2013 by a group of Trent University students, this young band has been gaining momentum by playing exclusively original material. They’ve been featured on TVCogeco and CBC and won Audience Choice at Trent’s Battle of the Bands earlier this year. Check out their blend of rock and beyond.
Also on the bill are Toronto “afro-Cuban jazzy surf punks” The Holy Gasp and well-known duo Watershed Hour. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the cost is $8 to get in.
“Lavender Town”- Television Rd
The Wiggles at Showplace in Peterborough on October 7
Parents of young children who also happen to be music fans may really enjoy The Wiggles Live at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469) on Wednesday, October 7th at 3 p.m.
The group comes to town for their Canadian leg of the “Rock and Roll Preschool Tour.” Tickets are $37.50 and available at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org
“Do The Propeller!” – The Wiggles
“I’ve Got My Glasses On” – The Wiggles
Artists for United Way benefit concert at Cobourg’s Victoria Hall on October 9
Some of Cobourg’s bright local talent will be on display on Friday, October 9th at The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall (55 King St. W., Cobourg, 905-372-2210) for Artists for United Way.
The benefit will feature Matt Williams and Alyssa Morrissey, Madman’s Window, Garage Dog, Cale Crowe, and Ellen Torrie.
The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 each.
Purchase your tickets at the Northumberland United Way office at 600 William St. in Cobourg, call (905) 372-6955, or email mthompson@nuw.unitedway.ca.
“Way To Go” – Alyssa Morrissey and Matt Williams
“Delilah Rush” – Cale Crowe
Rock the Vote PTBO at the Gordon Best in Peterborough on October 9
With this year’s important federal election coming up, there will be an event that merges the importance of voting with rock music. Rock the Vote PTBO takes place on Friday, October 9th at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-876-8884).
Musical entertainment will include Sean Conway, Nick Ferrio + his Feelings, Graeme Kennedy, and Cross Dog.
The all-ages show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, except it’s FREE if you register with Elections Canada at the show. Volunteers will be available at the door to help people register online to vote (new registrants need to bring a driver’s license with a current address or a provincial ID card to register online).
Sounds like a great lineup and a great idea!
“Free Man, Switzerland” – Nick Ferrio + his Feelings
“White Trash (On the streets of Berlin)” – Graeme Kennedy
Benefit for Buzz Thompson at The Venue in Peterborough on October 18
There’s a benefit for one of the city’s musical greats on Sunday, October 18th at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-876-0008).
“Because It’s Buzz” raises money for Peterborough’s own Buzz Thompson, who suffered a stroke in the summer.
A musical institution in Peterborough, Buzz was a member of Ronnie Hawkins’ band The Hawks for many years and played with numerous others, including Max Mouse and the Gorillas.
This will be a talent-packed affair with a who’s who of musicians including The Hawks, Jimmy Bowskill & The Barnburners, Rick Fines with Roly Platt, The Weber Brothers, Rocket Revue featuring Jane Archer and Jerome Godboo, Beau Dixon, Al Black and the Steady Band, Shea and Brent Bailey, Jerome Levon Avis, Dave Mowat, and many more.
What a line-up! MCs are Paul Rellinger of Peterborough This Week and Terry Guiel, musician and Executive Director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area.
Tickets are $20 and available at The Venue, Moondance (425 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-9425), and Kawartha TV & Stereo (188 Park St. S., Peterborough, 705-740-0000).
Buzz Thompson playing with The Hawk on The Rita McNeil Show
“Cut Me Up” – Buzz Thompson & The Downtown Sound (1990)
Manitoba Hal at The Garnet in Peterborough on October 21
Canada’s own ukulele blues man Manitoba Hal returns to Peterborough on Wednesday, October 21st at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107).
His tunes are funny, irreverent, and infused with groove. Hal hails from Winnipeg, but now calls Nova Scotia home. Catch him on his latest tour.
Tickets are available at the door and the show begins around 9 p.m.
“I Don’t Wanna Know” by Jon Martyn – performed by Manitoba Hall
“Sweet Honey Bee” – Manitoba Hal
Ray Bonneville at Showplace in Peterborough on October 22
The Elite Blues Series presents the incomparable Ray Bonneville in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-742-7469) on Thursday, October 22nd at 8 p.m.
The Juno winner is perfectly described as a “blues-influenced song and groove man.” Besides being a dynamite musician, he has an intangible and deep connection to music and the power of a song. Once you see him live, you will certainly not miss him the next time. Do not miss this show!
Tickets are $28 and will sell quickly. They are available at the Showplace Box Office or online at www.showplace.org.
The Last Waltz tribute at Cobourg’s Victoria Hall on October 24
Zapp! Promotions presents Lance Anderson’s acclaimed tribute performance of The Last Waltz — the final concert in 1976 of famous Canadian-American roots rockers The Band — at The Concert Hall at Victoria Hall (55 King St. W., Cobourg, 905-372-2210) on Saturday, October 24th at 8 p.m.
The show features great talent like Chuck Jackson of Downchild Blues Band, venerable blues artist Paul James, ultra-talented Jimmy Bowskill, and more. The nine-piece back-up band features members of Blood, Sweat & Tears and Lighthouse.
Tickets are $45+HST with general admission seating. To reserve tickets, call the box office at 905-372-2210 or 1-855-372-2210 or order online at www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com.
“Stage Fright” – The Last Waltz tribute concert
Zachary Lucky at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on October 24
Lucky writes personal songs and is a great artist to see for all fans of acoustic music. Tickets will be available online at www.dominionhotelpub.ca.
“Woke Up” – Zachary Lucky
The Noisy Locomotive with Lotus Wight at the Garnet in Peterborough on October 29
The Noisy Locomotive, a folk/old-time act based out of Ottawa/Montreal, will be releasing their latest album All Nature Soon Will Settle Down To Rest at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Thursday, October 29th.
Joining them will be Lotus Wight (of Sheesham & Lotus), who’ll be releasing his new solo album.
This should be one heck of a night of excellent roots music! The show starts at 9 p.m. and costs $10.
The Noisy Locomotive at the Festival of Small Halls
“Skillet Good And Greasy” – Lotus Wight
I Dunno at The Garnet in Peterborough on October 30
Experience psychedelic sights and sounds with Peterborough trip rockers I Dunno at The Garnet (231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, 705-874-0107) on Friday, October 30th at 10 p.m.
If nothing else, this show sounds unique and full of surprises.
