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Corb Lund, recently honoured by the Canadian Country Music Awards with his sixth CCMA for Roots Artist of the Year, plays at the Imperial Theatre on Oct. 19.

I remember when Corb Lund was in a punk band years ago called The Smalls. It seems to be a common thing for young punks to grow up and become ol' style country artists. The same old rebel attitude came from the original punks like Hank Williams et al, making it a traditional outcome as true rebels and outlaws.

Lund has been making huge waves as a truly unique country and roots artist who is following a dusty road all his own. Lund was recently honoured by the Canadian Country Music Awards with his sixth CCMA for Roots Artist of the Year. Lund is also a Juno award winner.

Along with his band, The Hurtin' Albertans, Lund plays traditional country music the way it's supposed to be with cowboy storytelling reminiscent of the times when the cowboys roamed the plains.

The Mike Plume Band will be the opener for Corb Lund when they mosey into town. Plume is originally from Moncton and plays a rollicking and melodic electric/folk sonic stampede.

The show happens Oct. 19, 8 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. Tickets are $28 and can be purchased online at www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca, by visiting Imperial Theatre Box Office, or by calling 674-4100 (or 1-800-323-SHOW for out-of-town callers).
Check out www.corblund.com to learn more about the man from the Wild West...

Ruth Minnikin & Her Bandwagon perform Oct. 3 at Vintage Bistro & Lounge in Hampton.

“Ruth Minnikin has a voice that would harmonize happily with the McGarrigle sisters and writes songs of stark but simple emotion." - Maverick Magazine, U.K.

Her Bandwagon includes fiddle, bass clarinet, bass and backup vocals, while Ruth switches between accordion and guitar. The show starts at 9 p.m. and you should call to reserve seating as space is limited. Ruth was also a member of the now legendary alt-country band, The Guthries, which also included Matt Mays. Discover more about Ruth by going to http://www.myspace.com/ruthminnikin. Call 832-1212 to reserve your tickets. Go to www.vintagebistro.com to find out about their entire entertainment lineup. FYI: The food is amazing at Vintage and I suggest everything! Giddy up! The Music Man

Jeff's musical pick of the week - John Southworth - Mama Tevatron www.johnsouthworth.ca to hear more...

Jeff Liberty has spent two decades in the entertainment business as an impresario and is known as the Music Man of the Valley. He can be reached by emailing freedomismusic@aol.com.