DJ Shadow brings original trip hop to Edmonton July 13

Posted on May 24, 2011 By Staff Music, The Latest

If you’re down with the whole idea that new art can be created from the discarded scraps of old art, then DJ Shadow is a regular Michelangelo. Performing Wednesday, July 13 at the Edmonton Events Centre – tickets are $30 and go on sale Thursday here – Shadow is pioneer in what is called “instrumental […]

Take a ride into the dark with Death Cab for Cutie

Posted on May 24, 2011 By Staff Music

There are all kinds of rock stars. Compare and contrast. Fresh from the joyous self-centred celebration of dumb, bombastic fun that was Kid Rock comes a rock ‘n’ roll celebration of a more introspective sort: Say hello to Death Cab for Cutie. Great subject for a WHO NAMED THE BAND? story, the name – taken […]

WORLD DOESN’T END: Hip Hop in the Dark a go tonight

Posted on May 22, 2011 By Staff Front Slider, Music

By most reports, the fourth annual Hip Hop in the Park yesterday at Louise McKinney Park was a smashing success. The beats were dope, the flow was, ah, also dope, and the hypemen were … hyping. Have to brush up on our hip hop lingo here. Co-organizer and hip hop enthusiast Melissa L.A. Bishop posted […]

Michael Buble returns to woo our women Aug. 8

Posted on May 20, 2011 By Staff Music, The Latest

Were Frank still alive, you have to wonder whether he’d accept Michael Buble into the Rat Pack – or would he think this Canadian kid has a little too much chutzpah to roll with the cool Vegas crowd? Moot point. Buble rules in his own way, master of the knowing smirk, the well-placed cuff-pop and […]

Hip Hop in the Park keeps it real – and clean

Posted on May 20, 2011 By Mike Ross Music

OK, people – let’s keep it clean. No cussing, no ‘hos, no guns, no murder, no drugs, no alcohol, no sex, no homophobia, no misogyny. The fourth annual Hip Hop in the Park – specifically Louise McKinney Park starting tomorrow (Saturday, May 21) at noon – is a family event. Moms and little kids and […]

Local rockers unite for Slave Lake Aid

Posted on May 20, 2011 By Albert Smith Front Slider, Music

Entertainers are in the unique position of being able to help others by doing exactly what they’d be doing anyway – entertain. Most civic-minded citizens volunteer for jobs that they don’t do every day, or aren’t necessarily qualified for, such as serve on the board of a community league or, say, grab a shovel and […]

CONCERTS: Steve Earle here June 20 – with a band this time

Posted on April 12, 2011 By Albert Smith Music, The Latest

Concert-goers who feel ripped off when some big star comes to town but forgets to bring a band should be happy today. Some artists are terrific when they’re solo and acoustic. But Steve Earle is a lot better with a band – so get set for the rock ‘n’ roll side of bearded wonder who […]

REVIEW: A lot of love in the room for Melissa Etheridge

Posted on February 21, 2011 By Albert Smith Music

I have a confession to make: I used to have a crush on Melissa Etheridge. It was a little disappointing when she turned out to be gay, but then I’d just fantasize I was a lesbian and the infatuation continued. She is beautiful inside and out. Basking in her warm, open-hearted presence and grooving on her formidable […]

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