LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS (Turner Up), Weekend Concert Previews, And Halloween Party Updates

Hey guys, before we get to the local metal news and notes, I just wanted to let you all know about some possible differences in our next few posts. Yesterday, the SMS' host server Blogger updated our interface and post editor to a new look that's been rolled out in recent months, and I'm still trying to get used to it and it's new look. This won't directly influence how you see the site or old posts, but this and the next few posts may look a bit different or have odd formatting until I'm used to everything, so thanks for your understanding! That said, today's post is mostly devoted this weekend's metal/hard rock concert previews, but before we jump in with that, did anyone notice mentions on Facebook of Marquette hard rockers Nudge coming back to The Satisfied Frog in Sault Michigan this weekend? Those shows (including the pre-weekend acoustic gigs) were cancelled a few days ago for unknown reasons (though the band didn't cancel them), as confirmed by frontman Danzo McCracken on our Facebook page. Disappointing, but hopefully we'll see Nudge back in the area soon! Now, to today's post, starting with LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS!!

Sault Ontario classic hard rockers Turner Up are returning to the stage TOMORROW & SATURDAY NIGHT! Almost 2 months since their latest concert (although most members have played live with Havadder in the interim), this talented local cover quintet will return to The Nicolet Tavern for the first time since early June for two shows this weekend, and it's good to see them back! Since the current version's launch last fall, Turner Up's shows have been much more spread out, so if you've missed them in recent months, keep their return to The Nic in mind this weekend! That said, the band will be without guitarist Jason Roy for these gigs due to a broken arm (get well soon, Jay!), but Turner Up have enlisted former guitarist Len Ward to fill in this weekend, which is pretty cool! Best known for his work at The Rad Zone, Len played with the first version of Turner Up from 2010 through last spring, and we'll see a reunion of 4/5ths of their late 2010-early 2011 lineup as a result. Len's a nice guy and a talented guitarist to boot, so don't miss his temporary return this weekend if you can help it!

Admission should be free for both tomorrow & Saturday's shows, you must be 19 to attend, and a 10:30 PM start time is advertised for both nights. For more details, visit the official Facebook event page! These should be some fun concerts for fans of Turner Up and their classic hard rock hits, so go check them out at The Nic this weekend, and for a preview, here's the old Turner Up covering Guns N' Roses last year!



Last on the weekend schedule (barring any heavier Sault Michigan shows that I can't find info on) is the return of Caveman Morrison for a pair of concerts this weekend! Tym Morrison and company will return to The Roosevelt Hotel for their first live concerts in almost a month, so like with Turner Up, if you've missed Caveman Morrison and their heavier covers and fan favourites, you won't wanna miss their Rosie return tonight & tomorrow! Of course, these join Caveman Morrison's Halloween weekend gigs at The Nicolet Tavern and Tym's returning solo shows at new venues next month, adding to a hopefully busy fall for this high impact trio! Admission for both tomorrow & Saturday's shows should be free, with 10:00 PM start times and 19+ age limits. For more details, visit the official Facebook event page! It's always good to see Caveman Morrison tear up the local stage with their classic and newer metal covers, so go see them this weekend, and for a preview, here's their current lineup covering Ozzy Osbourne's "I Don't Know"!

Finally for today, here's the latest updates on the 7th annual Halloween Party from local singer/promoter J.D. Pearce on October 27th! First, I recently got some clarification on the identity of one of the bands playing at The Algonquin Pub that night, as the NOFX cover band named The Brews is apparently not the cover band that has played each past Halloween concert under different genres & names (last known as The 151s.) According to Facebook conversations I had with Redundant drummer Rick White, The Brews will actually be Redundant playing an all-NOFX cover set under that name for one night only. Promoters have yet to confirm this, but if true, it will mark Redundant/The Brews' second straight appearance at this Halloween event. They can pull of NOFX material from what I remember, so you punk fans should watch out for this special set on October 27th, and apologies for earlier incorrect assumptions! That said, J.D. confirmed on the Facebook event page that the third band slot is "reserved for the time being", though whether the intended band for that slot is the yearly cover band is not yet clear. If the third spot becomes vacant, preference would go to a costumed tribute band if possible, so stay tuned to the SMS & the above links for updates on that front, along with any other details on this Frightlight-headlined Halloween party!

That's all for today, but stay tuned for our next YouTube Channel Profile this weekend, and much more news and notes to come! Thanks everyone!