MyWinnipeg.com - August 13/09
Thursday
Tittsworth
w/ The Hosers and Hollywood Hype
Republic Nightclub
$10 at the door
291 Bannatyne Ave
Baltimore’s Jessie Tittsworth (yes, that’s his real name) has been making waves for the past few years with his party rocking, genre-bending mix of B-more, hip hop, rock, mashups and whatever else he may be feeling that night. His last two appearances have been sold out and there is no reason to believe this event will be any different. Get there early to avoid disappointment. Tittsworth is touring in support of his recently released album, Twelve Steps. The Hosers and Republic resident Hollywood Hype are also on the bill.
The Famines
w/ Violent Kin
The Royal Albert Arms Hotel
48 Albert Street
$7at the door
Edmonton noise-rock duo The Famines make there third appearance in the (204). If you like your rock n’ roll, loud, sloppy and intense, The Albert is the place to be on Thursday night. Catch these guys before Pitchfork.com discovers them and they blow up south of the border. Violent Kin open the show.
Friday
Haunter
w/ The Lytics and and No Animals
The Royal Albert Arms Hotel
48 Albert Street
$5
If you are looking to check out some of the cities’ best up and coming live acts, make sure to head to the Albert on Friday for a solid three band lineup that includes jangly post-rockers Haunter, new school hip hop group The Lytics and weird pop minimalists No Animals. Probably the best $5 you’ll spend all weekend.
Monday
Rod Stewart
w/ The Kin
MTS Centre
300 Portage Ave
$59.50 - $199.50
Rod Stewart may be getting older, but he hasn’t lost that golden touch that has made him one of the most popular singers of the past 30 years. With a huge back catalog, expect a setlist that leans heavily on the hits. At 64, it looks like Stewart has found the secret to remaining “forever young.”
Busta Rhymes
w/ special guests
Blush Ultra Club
323 Portage Ave
$42 and $55 at Ticketmaster
Best known for his crazy music videos and smash hit, Whohah! Got You All in Check, New York MC Busta Rhymes has been off the radar for the past few years. With a new album in stores and an engaging stage presence, Busta is going to blow the roof off of Blush.
