MUSIC PREVIEW: Make Something Different
Posted on November 24, 2016 By Mike Ross Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
Since the death of Steve Steffler from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning on Sunday, it’s become clear how important he was to Edmonton’s music scene – and how much he’s going to be missed. He was always looking for something different. He took risks when booked bands at Bohemia, a funky little club on 97th Street […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: A MIXED BAG
Posted on November 16, 2016 By Michael Senchuk Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
The weekend is a bit on the slow side in terms of big shows, but early next week, two critically acclaimed acts with extremely passionate followings land in Edmonton for a gig at the Winspear Centre, which is likely the best-sounding venue in the city and perfect for these two indie-folk acts. First up, on […]
NOFX a madhouse in Edmonton
Posted on November 8, 2016 By Mike Ross Entertainment, Front Slider, Music, news
Fat Mike is an unlikely catalyst for the furious blast of disturbing male energy that greeted NOFX at the Union Hall Monday night. He’s so laid back – but he seems to be holding a lot of anger inside. Turning 50 in January, Mike Burkett is a big hairy tattooed guy with a disheveled Mohawk […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Holy Hannah
Posted on November 2, 2016 By Michael Senchuk Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
As talented with her voice as she is on guitar and bass, Ontario-born Hannah Georgas has earned a solid and devoted fan base from coast to coast, an seen her share of critical acclaim, with nominations from both the Junos and Polaris panels. She plays the Myer Horowitz Theatre Saturday night. The indie songstress is […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Dixie Chicks stick to their guns
Posted on September 28, 2016 By Mike Ross Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
Look on the bright side of a Donald Trump presidency – our music scene will get better because so many great American artists will move to Canada! Maybe we can welcome the Dixie Chicks, too – in Edmonton to play Rogers Place Thursday night. These Texas-bred country-bluegrass women Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Airbourne the new hell’s bellringer
Posted on September 22, 2016 By Staff Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
With the aging AC/DC in flinders, it falls to the next generation to carry the torch of timeless balls-to-the-walls rock ‘n’ roll. The world needs this. Enter Sandman … whoops, wrong band. Enter Airbourne, the young and eager hard rock quartet that sounds an awful lot like AC/DC. Helps they’re from Australia. Playing at the […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: David Crosby lights up Winspear
Posted on September 7, 2016 By Michael Senchuk Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
It’s one of those weekends on the live music scene that features a wide range of sounds, from folk to Americana, from hip hop to a lot of punk. The biggest name is definitely David Crosby, who plays the Winspear Centre on Monday night. Yes, that David Crosby. Well, really, there’s only one. Only ever […]
WEEKEND MUSIC: Big hand for Fitz
Posted on August 24, 2016 By Michael Senchuk Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
In the middle of festival season, a rare weekend without one finds Edmonton with a cadenced assortment of gigs both big and small. From Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, and Volbeat, at Rexall Place, to a couple of gigs at the River Cree, to the smaller but equally vital smaller venues, there’s a little something […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Golden age of music venues
Posted on July 13, 2016 By Michael Senchuk Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
It seems like not all that long ago the local music scene was in disarray, with venue after venue closing within a very short span. And now here we are in the middle of 2016 and there’s a plethora of new and cool stages around the city to check out the rich tapestry that makes […]
Insane Clown Posse lives up to its name
Posted on July 10, 2016 By Mike Ross Comedy, Entertainment, entertainment, Front Slider, Music
Their reputation precedes them – but Insane Clown Posse is not so evil after all. The hundreds of Juggalos who turned up for the group’s first Edmonton show at Union Hall Saturday night aren’t about to run out and do any of the horrible things depicted in ICP songs, just as they wouldn’t go out […]
Insane Clown Posse invading Edmonton
Posted on April 12, 2016 By Mike Ross Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
To name them is to know them: Insane Clown Posse – and they are coming. Beware. Clowns are scary, gangsta rappers are scary – how can you possibly go wrong? This infamous duo of grease-painted Detroit rappers will perform at the Union Hall on Saturday, July 9. Tickets are $37.50 and are on sale as […]
Marianas Trench, Sheepdogs come to Edmonton
Posted on November 9, 2015 By Mike Ross Entertainment, Front Slider, Music
It’s no coincidence that Marianas Trench sounds a little like Nickelback. The shiny pop-rock band from Vancouver was initially signed by 604 Records – owned by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger, who knows a hit when he hears it. And so it’s no surprise we now have one of the biggest pop-rock crossover successes of the […]