Rock photographer Ethan Russell remembers: What was it really like in the ’60s?

Posted on October 19, 2012 By Mike Ross Music, The Latest, Visual Arts

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 […]

Nice guys finish first at Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo

Posted on October 19, 2012 By LH Thomson Comedy, TV and Radio

First, let’s get something out of the way about the Edmonton Comic and Entertainment Expo this weekend: Steve Austin could kick Batman’s ass. OK, maybe not the Christian Bale or Michael Keaton Batmen, given that they seemed to know a whole lot of Jeet Kune Do or something. But with the same certainty that Lee […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Too many CD releases? Not enough CD releases!

Posted on October 18, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music, The Latest

With such an eclectic sound, Less Than Jake has never found incredible success on any charts, but the Florida ska-punk act’s longevity is certainly proof enough that the concept can work, and perhaps even makes a case for sonic experimentation. Playing Sunday night the Edmonton Event Centre, the band has survived more or less intact […]

Adam West forced to cancel Edmonton Expo appearance, Six Million Dollar Man to step in

Posted on October 17, 2012 By Mike Ross Lit, The Latest, TV and Radio

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 […]

Local writers get generous time at Edmonton’s LitFest

Posted on October 17, 2012 By Wayne Arthurson Front Slider, Lit

Literary festivals in Canada aren’t usually known for great local representation. Edmonton’s LitFest – opening today and running through Oct. 28 at venues around town – is the exception. The ratio between visiting writers and local ones is a lot higher than one would find at any of the other major literary festivals in the […]

Bounty hunter turned opera singer Carl Tanner to sing Aida in Edmonton

Posted on October 17, 2012 By Mike Ross Front Slider, Music, Theatre

How opera singer Carl Tanner didn’t wind up as a country star is anyone’s guess. He’s from Virginia. He grew up with country music. His dad worked as the custodian at the church his family went to every Sunday, and where young Carl sang church music with a big, booming voice more mature than his […]

EDMONTON COMEDY FESTIVAL: Stand-up harder than it looks

Posted on October 17, 2012 By Mike Ross Comedy, The Latest, TV and Radio

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 […]

You don’t need gore to make a great horror film at Dedfest 2012

Posted on October 16, 2012 By Barry Hammond Film, Front Slider

Who’d have thought eating an olive could be so fraught with contradictory emotions? There’s a scene in a creepy new film called “Berberian Sound Studio” where actor Toby Jones is forced to eat an olive, pit and all, and his face conveys so many different thoughts, feelings, and possibilities that it has to rank as […]

EDMONTON COMEDY FESTIVAL: How funny is Jim Cuddy?

Posted on October 16, 2012 By Mike Ross Comedy, Music, The Latest

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 […]

CONCERTS: The Tragically Hip returns to Edmonton in January

Posted on October 15, 2012 By Mike Ross Front Slider, Music

The Tragically Hip will be returning to Edmonton in the new year. The band is set to play Wednesday, Jan 23 at Rexall Place, it was announced Monday, part of yet another extensive cross-Canada tour that doesn’t seem to include Calgary. Oh, Calgary! First you get mistaken for Edmonton by Justin Bieber, and now this. […]

Bieber-mania epidemic sweeps Edmonton while moms remember Donny Osmond

Posted on October 14, 2012 By Mike Ross Music, The Latest

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

Posted on October 13, 2012 By Mike Ross Culture, Front Slider, Music

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 […]

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