The Poverty Plainsmen, a well-known prairie band, are set to perform April 18 at the Weyburn Curling Rink. The Weyburn Red Wing Alumni are hosting a Winter Meltdown Cabaret, featuring The Plainsmen, as a fundraiser for our hometown hockey team.
The Poverty Plainsmen are a Saskatchewan-based band, which originated from Tilston, Manitoba. Mark Smith and his younger brother, Sean, initially put together the band for what they believed would be their first and only gig. Years have passed since their 1987 debut performance and the band is still going strong. The Plainsmen have been successful on tour and in the studio. Studio work includes the release of their album "Gotta Be a Believer" (1994), with two more albums following, "There's No Looking Back" (1995) and "Lap of Luxury" (2004). Fans can expect to hear popular favorites such as their remake of the 70s hit by America "Sister Golden Hair", a song which was in the top 10 on Canadian charts for eight weeks and was the number one song for two weeks.
The band's performances at major festivals, fairs and rodeos include the Big Valley Jamboree, Merritt Mountain Music Festival, Grande Prairie's Bud Fever, Dauphin Countryfest and the Calgary Stampede. The Red Wing Alumni are pleased to add Weyburn to the list of performances.
The last fundraising event held by the Red Wing Alumni in 2012 was a huge success, and was sold out. Ryan Williams says "I strongly encourage everyone to purchase their tickets in advance, as the last event was a sell out."
Doors for the cabaret will open at 8:00 p.m. Regina band Third Degree Birnz will hit the stage prior to The Poverty Plainsmen's performance. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at Pharmasave.
