WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Delhi 2 Dublin a delicious taste of India electronica

Posted on March 22, 2012 By Albert Smith Music

From a surfeit of mainstream pop music of a Hedleyroonian, Pitbullish nature at the hockey arena this week, we face a weekend filled with an astounding variety and quality of live music from all over the world. Dig it. Friday Carlos Del Junco – Call it a mouth organ, Mississippi saxophone, lip cannon or a […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: St. Patrick’s Day a good excuse to drink

Posted on March 15, 2012 By Albert Smith Music

Let’s think of other cultures whose stereotypes we can hang a day on like we do as an excuse to get drunk with the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Better yet, let’s not. No sense letting political correctness get in the way of a good excuse to get drunk. Besides, as prominent local Irish person […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Boz Scaggs still shufflin’

Posted on March 1, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

It’s still early in the touring year, which means that there aren’t a lot of big names hitting Edmonton this weekend. The biggest is probably Thursday night: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald at the Starlite Room. Other notables include a release party for Cygnets’ new album on Saturday at the Pawn Shop, while across town,  at the […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Royal Canoe runs a tight ship

Posted on February 23, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

The biggest show coming to the city this weekend actually plays Thursday (Bombay Bicycle Club) –  but there are still plenty of interesting options this weekend. Friday night’s picks include country artist Tim Hus, though your best bet may be Peter Case, who’s been recording since 1986. On Saturday, Wunderbar hosts Royal Canoe and friends. […]

MUSICIANS: Want to get paid fairly? Learn your business!

Posted on February 16, 2012 By Mike Ross Culture, Front Slider, Music

All this grumbling about how unfairly musicians get paid should sound awfully familiar to anyone who’s been working in the Edmonton music scene longer than 10 years – but no old-timer will disagree that musicians get paid a lot less than they did “back in the day.” Many feel that something has changed, that something […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Country time with Dierks Bentley

Posted on February 16, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

There’s a pair of major music events this weekend, with Gigantour landing on Friday night with Megadeth and Motorhead; and two full days folk music up for grabs at Expressionz Café as part of the Uptown Folk Club’s Winterfest 2012. And what kind of live music weekend wouldn’t have a release party? Saturday’s offering is […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Scintillating Alice Kos

Posted on February 9, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

A fairly sedate weekend for live gigs in Edmonton, but there’s definitely a handful you should think about checking out, including Steel Wheels (all the way from Virginia), the eclectically diverse Sultans of String, and a release party for what could easily be one of the best albums of the year from an Edmonton act […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Thaw on the way

Posted on January 19, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

With the weather transitioning over the weekend to more normal temperatures, there’s no excuse not to head out and catch some live music. Friday’s schedule is a bit light – but Saturday night more than makes up for it. Friday African Guitar Summit – If you’re looking for something completely different from the city’s usual […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Herald the new season of CD releases!

Posted on January 13, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

You know the live music calendar is back in season when the CD release parties start happening again – that, plus legendary names in the Canadian musical world start travelling through the city, like Ian Tyson and Jim Cuddy. Friday Melanie Doane – With an 18 year career that includes six albums, one Juno award, […]

HIP HOP: Nova Rockafeller is sexy and she knows it

Posted on January 11, 2012 By Kevin Maimann Front Slider, Music

“Yeah, I’m cute,” Nova Rockafeller says, swivelling on a computer chair. The fast-talking local emcee is not one to mince words. “Last year I didn’t know I was cute. I was like a dirtbag, f—up degenerate kid. This year I’m adorable.” Hey, a rapper never got far with modesty. On tour with underground hip-hop legends […]

Snow Globe Festival promises parent appeal with family entertainment

Posted on December 19, 2011 By Mike Ross The Latest, Theatre

The secret to creating quality children’s entertainment might not be easy, but it is simple. Or is it the other way around? For comedy, mom or dad falling over is the funniest thing in the world – as Robert Munsch figured out long ago. For drama, simply get rid of mom or dad. Or both. […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: The locals are stirring all through the house

Posted on December 16, 2011 By Michael Senchuk Music

The Christmas season is upon us, which means live music is a lot harder to find over the next couple of weeks -especially touring bands. But don’t let that discourage you from seeing some great local artists, which we have more than plenty of. And as a note to touring musicians, you can still sell […]

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