LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS (Peril & Tarnished), More Weekend Concert Previews, And More!!

Before we kick off this concert preview post, just another heads up on a show that we hadn't covered on the SMS, this time one that did occur and was missed for coverage, as local acoustic punk solo project Slumshine returned to the stage for this year's Fringe North Festival last night. We did cover Brent's show at this diverse local arts festival last year (also Slumshine's last publically acknowledged gig before yesterday), but somehow, this year's Fringe North completely slipped us by, not helped by Slumshine proper never promoting their set on social media. Like last year, Slumshine was the only SMS-amenable musical act to perform at Fringe North, which returned to the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for a second straight year, albeit with far fewer pandemic restrictions. Slumshine's set was on "Gallery Stage 2", which appears to mean the second floor of the museum (acts were booked on three floors plus outside).

Incidentally, the above image shared to Fringe North's Facebook page details a little more about Slumshine's raison d'etre, including an apparent explanation as to Brent's pink knit ski mask (representing how recovering addicts may seem faceless to others). I profusely apologize for missing Slumshine's return at Fringe North, I really should have known to double check the lineup for this year, but hopefully Brent had a great show last night, and consider seeing the rest of Fringe North for a diverse and accessible array of local art from a very talented roster! I wish Brent updated Slumshine (and Ha!ls) on their proper social media pages though, as Slumshine haven't posted on Facebook since 2021.

Now let's continue covering this weekend's known hard rock concerts by heading to Michigan for some Eastern Upper Peninsula gigs, starting with a SHORT NOTICE LOCAL CONCERT ALERT, as local metal/hard rock band Tarnished will return to Snow's Bar & Grill in nearby Cedarville TONIGHT! I apologize for the short notice, the band only announced this gig via their Facebook page yesterday. Like their previously announced show at Huck's Pub & Grill in nearby Rudyard TOMORROW NIGHT, the Cedarville date will be on an outdoor stage, weather permitting, so it'll be neat seeing Tarnished rock out outside at both locales, with tomorrow's Huck's show being their first gig there in over a year! Due to the surprise departures of guitarist Nathan Webber and bassist Isaac Royer earlier this week, Tarnished have called in some familiar ringers to fill in for these dates.

The Nameless bassist Mike East will play both nights, while Rhythm & Brews guitarist Chris Hubbard will be on hand tomorrow only. Very solid names to be sure, and even if this remains a temporary arrangement, fans will want to note these stacked lineups TONIGHT and tomorrow! TONIGHT'S Snow's gig in Cedarville has an early 6:00 PM start time, tomorrow's Huck's date in Rudyard is at 9:00 PM, and both are 21+ events with no cover charge. Weather-wise, 9&10 News is calling for clear conditions in Cedarville tonight at around 17°, while Rudyard tomorrow night will be a little warmer at 19°, but partly cloudy. Visit the above links for more details, and here's Tarnished live at an outdoor show in 2021!

Also this weekend, fans can see Traverse City classic metal trio Peril return to The Northern Pines Lounge at the St. Ignace Kewadin Casino for previously announced shows TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT! Last seen at this Kewadin branch in June, it'll be great for Mackinac County fans to get another weekend chock full of old school metal and hard rock covers from this fan favourite trio, so don't miss out on Jeff & crew this weekend! In one more new show announcement, Peril will make a very rare appearance in the E.U.P. outside of the Kewadin umbrella on Thursday, August 31st when they headline at the gazebo at American Legion Memorial Park in St. Ignace, as part of the town's Music By The Bay summer concert series! Click here for the full schedule, which has seen live music daily throughout July and August, ending over Labour Day weekend. Peril are the only heavier-leaning act, but familiar faces abound on the schedule.

It will be great seeing Peril in a new-ish venue north of the Mackinac Bridge, so if you can swing a Thursday evening outdoor show, you know where to be at month's end! That is an all ages, 7:00 PM gig with no cover, while this weekend's St. Ignace Kewadin shows are at 9:00 PM and are 21+ with no cover. See above for more details, and here's Peril live!

We'll close today by heading back to Sault Ontario for a new live concert video from local southern hard rock trio Bone Yard's jam night hosting duties at Jay's Piston Broke Pub last night! Uploaded to the band's Facebook page early this morning, the video sees Bone Yard covering Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" alongside guest singer Darrel Ford, one of many guests who joined Bone Yard in various permutations during this jam night (among them: Soundcheck drummer Glen Thomas, who usually plays these jam nights). Shockingly, this video was shot horizontally (thumbs up from me there!), and Darrel handles himself well on vocals, so hopefully a fun time was had by all! Check this video out below, and don't miss Bone Yard back at Jay's for a traditional concert tonight, followed by the Dragonfly Run tomorrow night!

That's all for today, but stay tuned for one more(?) short notice concert preview next! Thanks everyone!