WHAT’S GOING ON: Weird Al is Coming to Edmonton!
“Weird Al” Yankovic is returning to Edmonton on America’s birthday – and he’s bringing his accordion. Of course he is. He plays the Winspear Centre on July 4 as part of “The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.” Tickets start at $60 – and the event is expected to sell out. Emo […]
HOCKEY: In the Box with Brent & Craig
Every 1’s a Winner, Baby Three games, Three wins for your NUMBER ONE EDMONTON OILERS. A quarter through the season and Brent & Craig are planning the parade. No seriously. Jasper to 101, to 104 to 109. Insane optimism run wild – presented by Home “Career Fair this weekend” & Away YEG. Nov 24 Oilers […]
ASK AN EXPERT: Why Do So Many Modern Singers Sound So Fake?
Shawn Mendes kisses you with every word he sings – purposely pushing his diphthongs into the “oi” end of the timbreal spectrum, if you want to get technical. Very annoying. The artist k.flay affects a menacing purr as she sings about needing blood in the cut. Grandson lisps political rage into the roof of his […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Touring Artists Have Lots of Post Pandemic Music!
The pandemic has afforded famous recording artists the opportunity to make music with a freedom they could only dream about before. Usually records were made – quickly – between tours, where the real money was supposed to be. Some acts would tour too much, wear out their welcome. But hey, no tours for two years, […]
HOCKEY: In the Box with Brent & Craig
See More Skinner Brent is back this week to join Craig to review this week in Oil country. All of a sudden we have a new number one goalie and he’s really good? Or is he after last night’s loss? We’ll break it down this week – presented by Home “We promise we’re opening soon!” […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: City and Colour Solo Show a Huge Draw in Edmonton
You have to hand it to Dallas Green – aka City and Colour. From the workhorse guitarist and second vocalist of the Canadian hardcore kings Alexisonfire, he branched off into solo superstar success when he realized he sings like an angel and writes songs like the devil. He sings as though doves are flying out […]
HOCKEY: In the Box with Brent & Craig
Road Rage With Brent still on the IL, it’s the team of Craiggy D. and Zack “No Negativity” Moon back on the beat for another week. Will Zack change his nickname to “Some Negativity”? Will Craig complain about the idiotic officials? Is the road trip actually over? Find out below on this week’s edition of […]
WHAT’S GOING ON: Is Live Theatre Back In Business In Edmonton?
The Law of Headlines states that if a news-paper headline is a question, the answer is always no. In this case, it’s a yes. Yes, live theatre appears to be back in business in Edmonton. Seems like all the major local theatre companies survived the pandemic and are running hot and heavy. Theatre Network is […]
HOCKEY: In the Box with Brent & Craig
Working on 9 & 2 & 5 With Brent away this week we welcome back our erstwhile correspondent Moon Dawg to fill Brent’s big old dad shoes and help us touch on the latest week of happiness in Dirt City here on GigCity, as always brought to you by Home & Away YEG. Nov. 3rd […]
