All Left Up at Gibson Park band shell Sunday
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Local rock group All Left Up makes a special appearance at the Gibson Park Band Shell on Sunday, Sept. 25.
The band performs from 2 to 6 p.m. in recognition of "National Recovery Month." The family-friendly show is a celebration of sobriety, according to lead singer Wendy Hulett.
Hulett is joined in the group by Clint Morin, a.k.a. Seymour Zenn, on guitar and vocals; Mark Gallant on bass and vocals; and Jay Schabarker on drums and vocals.
All Left Up's playlist maintains a focus on rock, alternative rock and pop from the 1990s to the present. Artists covered include Muse, Maroon 5, No Doubt, Katy Tiz, Volbeat, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Montrose, and AC/DC. The band also covers other musical styles if necessary, according to Hulett.
"With the talent that we have, I feel that we can be very diverse in the music we cover," she asserts, "everything from reggae to rock to country."
Hulett notes that vocals are a distinct strength of the group.
"We get endless compliments on how our voices harmonize on songs," she says. "Our voices mesh really well."
All Left Up formed in 2010 with a Top 40 format and worked a roster of local clubs for a year and a half before taking a break. Before returning in early 2013, they hired Hulett to front the band and assembled a revamped playlist. She says the band always has enjoyed an exceptional musical affinity.
"Even though we come from different backgrounds," she explains, "when we get together on stage, that musical chemistry really comes together. We're just excited to share that with everybody."
Hulett adds that the band's collective personae projects energy and fun.
"We hope to always be able to bring dancers to the floor," she says, "and we like to interact with the crowd."
seisuns bring Irish music to Celtic Cowboy Monday
The popular Irish seisuns at the Celtic Cowboy return on Monday, Sept. 26, after taking a break during the summer months. The jam sessions are held every Monday from 7 to 10 p.m., and there's no cover charge.
Host musicians include Richard Baker on fiddle, acoustic guitar, banjo and vocals; Lonnie Baker on Irish harp, four-string banjo, mandolin, penny whistle and vocals; and Diane Stinger on acoustic guitar, fiddle and vocals.
All musicians and singers interested in performing Irish music are welcome to attend. The seisuns are conducted in an acoustic circle jam format, according to Richard.
Live music returns to the Club Cigar
Live music returns to the Club Cigar on Tuesday, October 4, with a pair of bands beginning at 10 p.m.
Hell City Kitty, a garage rock group from Great Falls, opens the show. Members include Cale Younce on guitar and vocals, Mandy Younce on vocals, Jeremy Schmitt on bass, and Parker Pfiefenburger on drums.
The Urban Pioneers headline the event with original music informed by old time hillbilly, Western swing, rockabilly, and gypsy. The group features Jared McGovern on guitar, banjo and vocals; Liz Sloan on fiddle and vocals; and Martin Sargent on upright bass.
Pete Swanson is a local musician and freelance writer. Reach him at 727-0438.