Rock photographer Ethan Russell remembers: What was it really like in the ’60s?
Evidence is mounting that the 1960s was indeed the best decade for rock ‘n’ roll. Given how often we hear it, this has got to be more than just the Baby Boomer conceit that because something was important to them, it should be important to everyone else – forever. Sure, there was that pesky Cold […]
Adam West forced to cancel Edmonton Expo appearance, Six Million Dollar Man to step in
Bad news, citizens: Adam West, the real Batman, has injured his back and cannot attend the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo this weekend. Mayor Adam West – as he is also known to many fans of Family Guy – sent a personal message to his fans in Edmonton: “Adam West here…a crazy thing happened a […]
EDMONTON COMEDY FESTIVAL: Stand-up harder than it looks
I have a new found respect for stand-up comedians after walking a mile in their shoes for the first time. It’s not as easy as it looks – and it looks hard enough to begin with. My three minutes of terror was part of the Edmonton Comedy Festival’s “Funniest Media Person” contest at the River […]
EDMONTON COMEDY FESTIVAL: How funny is Jim Cuddy?
Jim Cuddy says he honestly has no idea why he was asked to be the host of the opening night at the Edmonton Comedy Festival, “Jim Cuddy’s Comedy Rodeo,” Wednesday at the Citadel Theatre (with Louis Ramey, Kevin McGrath, Trent McClelland, Atomic Improv, Lars Callieou and Sean Lecomber). Damn it, Jim, he’s a musician, not […]
Bieber-mania epidemic sweeps Edmonton while moms remember Donny Osmond
You know what they say about being doomed to repeat the past if you forget history? Don’t sweat it. We’re going to repeat it anyway. To those who claim the current Bieber Hysteria afflicting Edmonton is an unprecedented phenomenon, we have two words for you: Donny Osmond. Who the hell is Donny Osmond, you ask? […]
VERY A-MUSE-ING: Scalpers thwarted by paperless tickets
There is still joy in Mudville, for Muse has not sold out – failing to leave scores of disappointed fans, who were not crying that they got buggered by the scalpers yet again. Not this time – thanks to “paperless tickets.” Screw you, scalpers. After seats to the British trio’s Feb. 3 show at Rexall […]
WHAT’S SO FUNNY: Even one club down, lots of comedy ahead
Make that What’s Not So Funny – it looks like the Laugh Shop is out of business. There was talk the Sherwood Park comedy club would be moving to a new 124th Street location for an opening on Oct. 1, but that never came to pass. The owner-operators reportedly sold the building and that is […]
CKUA begins big move with $5 million Alberta Culture boost
Not since Fort Edmonton picked up stakes has there been such a fuss over a simple change of address. CKUA’s big move has begun! Celebrating the station being transplanted six blocks East from the decrepit Alberta Block to the smashing new refurbished Alberta Hotel, a 1963 Lincoln convertible packed with dignitaries arrived with great fanfare […]
WIN! Family pass to Edmonton Expo 2012 with Adam West and Burt Ward
Holy pop culture icons, Batman! The ORIGINAL Batman and Robin – Adam West and Burt Ward, for all you whippersnappers out there – are coming to town for Edmonton’s comic convention, Edmonton Expo 2012, happening Oct. 20-21 at (you guessed it), the Edmonton Expo Centre. We have a family pass to give away, good for […]
