One Man Short reuniting after a decade apart

The punk rock trio One Man Short is reuniting for a March 24 concert at the Lyric Theatre.

The popular Swift Current trio of John Mclean, Brent Patoine and Michael Jewitt are picking up their instruments to headline a Friday night show which also features the Saskatoon-based band Off the Top Rope, along with the local band Kill the Lights, plus singer and songwriter Vanessa Gauvin.

One Man Short drummer and vocalist Mclean is excited to be reuniting, as well as performing again at the Lyric Theatre.

“The Lyric has always had a special significance to us. It is where we got our start and where we recorded an original demo in the basement.”

Mclean also strongly believes the Lyric Theatre plays a large role in developing culture and contributing to the local music scene.

“It is a big part of saving the arts in Swift Current and it gives people like us the chance to do something like this,” he said of their upcoming show.

While the March 24 show, presented by Big Siddy Productions, will mark the first time One Man Short has hit the stage together in over 10 years, their on-stage attitude will remains the same as it always has.

“Our driving force is to show people you can do it,” said Mclean.

Advance tickets for the 8:30 p.m. concert are available at Pharmasave for $15 or at the door for $20.