On Tuesday, Aug. 8, one of Puerto Vallarta’s premier bands is stopping in Moose Jaw to play at the Cosmo Senior Centre. The Lovers play in a classical rock style and are well-reviewed wherever they visit.
The Lovers are just one of about five Mexican bands touring the Canadian prairies this summer.
“In Puerto Vallarta it’s pretty humid and hot so they like to come up and tour Canada and play at different venues,” said Howard Peterman, who is a Cosmo Senior Centre board member.
Peterman contacted the group after meeting them on the road and they agreed to visit Moose Jaw. “I knew a couple players in the band, and they got back to me right away. They were quite happy to be playing in Moose Jaw.”
Peterman and his wife are part of a sizable group of Canadians who visit the Puerto Vallarta area during the winter months.
“I’ve seen this band in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and my wife and I really liked them,” said Peterman. “They were making a tour up here in Western Canada, so I got in contact with them and took it to the board. They all agreed that we should get them here in Moose Jaw to play for a night.”
“They love Canada too, and they love to travel up here,” he added, noting that the local reception has been great for the various Mexico-based performers.
“What’s happened is back before COVID-19, there were lots of Canadians at Puerto Vallarta and they get friendly with these guys. They then say come on up, and we will find you a few gigs to play up here and we will take care of you when you get here. There are about five bands from the area up here now.”
The show is organized as a fundraiser for the Cosmo Senior Centre. “There’s always something breaking down that needs to be fixed. The funds are just to keep the doors open and to keep everyone happy,” said Peterman. Since COVID-19, attendance at the Cosmo has been on the decline.
Peterman said that the Cosmo Senior Centre is not just for seniors in the community but has something for all age groups and is a great facility to host shows of every nature.
The Cosmo Senior Centre has a kitchen that will be staffed by volunteers during the show, and there will be a fully stocked bar available.
There are no outside vendors registered to attend yet, but Peterman mentioned that any interested parties are welcome to contact the Cosmo Senior Centre and apply. Any potential vendors are reminded to act fast as the concert is scheduled for August 8.
To book the Cosmo Senior Centre for your event or register as a vendor, you can call 306-692-6072.
“We’re hoping for a mixed group of people. They will find that it’s not just a dance, it’s a show. These are very good musicians, and they like to get out and into the crowd and play and stuff,” he said. “I hope they (local music lovers) come out and just enjoy themselves.”
“The Cosmo Centre can hold a lot of people. We’re looking for a really good crowd. We’re probably at three quarters of the amount we would prefer, and there are still tickets available at the Cosmo or through my wife or myself,” Peterman explained.
To purchase your tickets or for any further information, contact the Cosmo Senior Centre at 306-692-6072.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Peterman asks that anyone wishing to pay at the door call ahead to make a pay arrangement in advance.
If you prefer to make an e-transfer payment, Howard Peterman or his wife Karen can be reached at 306-691-1001. Payments can be made to hkpete@sasktel.net.
The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 10:30 p.m. and doors are open to everyone from age 19 to age 90.
The Cosmo Senior Centre is located at 235 Third Avenue Northeast.
