Rear End in View: Top 3 of 2013
In a surreal year of major concert events that started with the insufferable Oprah Winfrey – who brandished the “truck balls” purse she was given as a gift by the good people of Edmonton and made us into a laughingstock – the three that stood should come as no surprise. This is the weirdest top […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Savage Montreal invasion
What is it about Montreal that the city produces such buzz-worthy artists? The studies continue with the appearance of Sean Nicholas Savage, who is in town at the Artery Saturday night. In 2011 the eclectic Montrealer took a bold step and released a trio of pop albums on Arbutus Records, each with its own vibe, […]
RADIO PERSONALITY: Ryder’s hyperactivity an asset
A notorious Edmonton broadcaster has turned his childhood ADHD diagnosis into a gift. Where Ritalin failed, radio has done wonders for Ryder in the Morning. “I had a 2014 attention span in 1990, which was dangerous,” he says, getting ahead of himself already. “I think the 2014 attention span works now. People live in Vine […]
THEATRE: A joyful surprise that shouldn’t be a surprise
Developmentally disabled people are usually defined by what they can’t do – so it sure is nice when someone comes along who focuses on what they CAN do. Turns out they can act. They put on a show. They can be entertainers. That’s the word from veteran local theatre impresario Gerry Potter, artistic producer of […]
Say Yes to art rock giants coming to Edmonton
Who’s coming?! No, not the Who, Yes! Yes? Yes, Yes. And so on in an endless rock ‘n’ roll Abbott and Costello routine. Meanwhile, one of the greatest “art rock” bands of yore is coming back to Edmonton. Yes will perform on Monday, March 24 in the Jubilee Auditorium. Tickets from $40 to $90 go […]
CONCERTS: Kings of Leon, Goo Goo Dolls, ZZ Top, R5
A big wad of concerts announced Monday offers something for every generation – from ZZ Top to Kings of Leon, not necessarily in alphabetical order. Getting to the big one, Kings of Leon, the award-winning band whose music can best be described as “alternative Southern rock” will return to Rexall Place on Wednesday April 2 […]
Musicians rally for Edmonton Food Bank
It’s funny how so many local musicians are drawn to donate their time to the Edmonton Food Bank at this time of year. It must be an easy one to get behind because there are least five charity gigs worthy of mention. Almost all genres are accounted for: COUNTRY: Once again donating all net proceeds […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Life beyond The Hip
Paul Langlois joined the Tragically Hip in 1986, just three years after the band’s founding by Gordon Downie and friends, and just one year before their historic debut EP was released. Since then, well, nobody needs an introduction to The Hip, do they? They’ve played in Edmonton at least 25 times since back in the […]
What science can we learn from Harry Potter magic?
The Telus World of Science has been asked to make it crystal clear that Harry Potter, The Exhibition is “not educational.” It’s purely entertainment. And you know what that means. Probably no field trips. Sorry, kids. Anyway, what is an exhibit featuring props, sets and other bric-a-brac from movies dealing with MAGIC doing in a […]
