(Updated on Friday at 1:35 PM) Before we get into this weekend's concert previews, I wanted to note that the obituary for former Fistmagnet guitarist Chuck Ayotte was posted on SooToday on Monday, which you can now read at this link. There, it's confirmed that Chuck passed away at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Saturday at just 51 years of age, and he is survived by his wife Danielle, three children, one grandchild, and four siblings, among other extended family. Chuck had requested that there be no funeral service, as he wouldn't want his passing to be mourned, but the family said to "raise a beer in celebration of a life well lived." A celebration of life is reportedly in the works for a later date, though no mention was made of the golf tournament in his name that was announced for May 1st, so keep tabs on that in case it is still a plan. Memorial contributions to ARCH or Tracy's Dream would be appreciated by Chuck's family. I've seen a lot of fond reminiscences on Facebook regarding Chuck as a person, father, and musician, so be sure to check there for kind words from those that knew him better than I.Sadly, we never got that Fistmagnet reunion that had been teased since Hardcore Homecoming in 2014, but maybe that celebration of life will have a live concert component. Time will tell, but keep the Ayotte family in your thoughts, and of course, raise a beer for Chuck! Now, let's dive into a quiet weekend of hard rock concert previews in Sault Ontario, starting with SHORT NOTICE LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS!
Alongside shows TOMORROW & SATURDAY during his ongoing arrangement at Gliss Steak & Seafood, former Caveman Morrison frontman Tym Morrison will return to Room 21 TOMORROW NIGHT as the musical performer for their Friday the 13th festivities! Apologies for the short notice on that show, we only received confirmation of his involvement on Friday afternoon. TOMORROW'S show will be Tym's first at the nightclub above Low & Slow in two months, but there will be a Friday the 13th twist, as the Facebook event page indicates that he'll be in costume as Jason Voorhees! Will Tym just have the mask, or be in full regalia? You can find out TOMORROW, and fans are encouraged to come dressed as a horror movie character or victim for the occasion! There will also be hourly drink specials, if you are so inclined. Of course, Tym as himself will also rock Gliss for two matinee shows tomorrow and Saturday, but don't bring your horror costumes there!With his extensive setlist always at hand, another fun weekend of classic and hard rock covers should be in store at Gliss and Room 21, so don't miss out! As usual for Tym's long-term run at Gliss, expect 6:00 PM start times this weekend, no announced cover charges, and no stated age limit (but remember that this is a formal restaurant), while the Room 21 festivities are at 10:00 PM with no cover and a 19+ age limit. Visit the Gliss shows' event page and the above links for more details, and here's Tym live!
Next up, local classic/hard rock cover quartet The 3 Day Millionaires will return to The Rockstar Bar for concerts TOMORROW & SATURDAY NIGHT! Again, apologies for the short notice, these were only announced via the venue's Facebook event page on Sunday, though note that The Millionaires haven't posted on their Facebook page in almost two months. Marking their second concert weekend in a row at The Rockstar Bar after previously playing there three weeks ago, this should be another fine opportunity to hear their hard rocking array of classic hits, so don't miss out TOMORROW or SATURDAY! The venue will reportedly also be marking their customer appreciation day TOMORROW by offering free pool all day, so keep that offer in mind as well! These shows have 10:30 PM start times, no cover charges, and 19+ age limits. See above for more details, and here's The 3 Day Millionaires live!
Finally, fellow local classic/hard rock cover quartet Soundcheck will return to the stage for one night only TOMORROW NIGHT when they headline at The Water Tower Pub! After taking the month of March off, the Mourning Wood successors will return to activity with this concert up on Great Northern Road, as previously announced via this concert calendar from the venue. With Asylum Country, Carbon Black, Suicide Kings, and Rainhorses alumni in their lineup, there's a lot to like from this quartet, so keep Soundcheck's return to The Water Tower Pub in mind for tomorrow! Note that this venue doesn't typically have the same band on Friday and Saturday of a given weekend, with The Paul Dellavedova Band instead bringing the blues on Saturday night. Tomorrow's Soundcheck concert has no announced cover charge, a 19+ age limit, and a 9:00 PM start time. For more details, visit the official Facebook event page, and no, we still don't have any public videos to preview them here with, but hopefully we will soon!That's all for today, but stay tuned for more news and updates on the site in the coming days! Thanks everyone!
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