CONCERTS: Purity Ring to shine at Starlite Room Sept. 10

Posted on May 28, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Front Slider, Music

One of the biggest buzz bands in Canada this year, Purity Ring, will drop its debut full-length “Shrines” in July. Lucky for us, band is also be performing live here in Edmonton as part of a North American tour to support the album, on an itinerary that will hit almost every corner of the continent. […]

ROGER WATERS: Will the real Pink Floyd please stand up?

Posted on May 26, 2012 By Mike Ross Music

It hasn’t been any easier to discover the identity of Pink Floyd than those other bands whose names are often confused with people: Jethro Tull, Alice Cooper, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blondie, Billy Talent, Bon Iver … Pink Floyd (named for two real people, American bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council) of course ranks far above any […]

Metallica to rock Edmonton for second show – first one SOLD OUT

Posted on May 25, 2012 By Albert Smith Music, The Latest

Edmonton is so totally a Metallica kind of town. The band has added a second show – happening Saturday Aug. 18 at Rexall Place – because the Friday Aug. 17 show has already sold out. Tickets ($49.50, $89.50 or $125) for the new date are on sale now. The only other Canadian date announced so […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: How come? By Royal Canoe

Posted on May 24, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

While many local music fans are anxiously await a performance of “The Wall” by Roger Waters at Rexall Place Monday and Tuesday nights, there are plenty of great options for the weekend, including some exceptional Canadian acts, like the eclectic Adaline on Friday night, and Winnipeg’s Royal Canoe on Saturday (right). There’s also some stellar […]

EDMONTON RADIO: Onward, Christian music at Shine FM

Posted on May 23, 2012 By Mike Ross Culture, Music, TV and Radio

There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy – and too bad Hamlet wasn’t around to ponder an entire radio station devoted to Jesus. The very existence of Edmonton’s Shine 105.9 FM is a miracle. So is the fact there’s enough Christian music to sustain it. More than […]

Justin Bieber coming Oct. 15 – let the screaming commence

Posted on May 23, 2012 By Albert Smith Front Slider, Music

Attention all girls: Justin Bieber is coming to Edmonton a second time – Monday Oct. 15 at Rexall Place. OK, let’s get it out of the way: (Insert ear-splitting scream here, continue until Oct. 15). Tickets are expected to go on sale Friday, June 1, early for Justin Bieber fan club members – and you […]

CONCERT REVIEW: Bon Iver lets amazing music speak for itself

Posted on May 22, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music, The Latest

Bon Iver’s first time in Edmonton was as close to perfection as any fan could have asked. The reasons were simple. Like the Black Keys – another Grammy-winning band that played Edmonton recently – the members of Bon Iver are musicians first, showmen second, letting the music speak for itself much more than being concerned […]

Metallica to bring ‘out of control’ show to Rexall Place Aug. 17

Posted on May 22, 2012 By Mike Ross Front Slider, Music

Once again, a notable rock band is choosing Edmonton to launch what is expected to be another massive Canadian tour – and this time it’s Metallica, playing Friday, Aug. 17 at Rexall Place. Tickets go on sale Friday. The band posted news on its website about an “all new, out of control, massive stage and […]

REVIEW: Area performance artists get on the air with Radio Saturn

Posted on May 21, 2012 By Adrian Lackey Music, The Latest, Theatre

All planets with magnetic fields emit radio waves – and so it’s only natural that the musicians of the Boreal Electroacoustic Music Society (BEAMS) would want to play around with them. Such was the premise of an unusual public recording session and performance art happening called The Saturn Sessions, which took place May 19 in […]

Rise Against to rock Edmonton Expo Centre Oct. 7

Posted on May 18, 2012 By Albert Smith Front Slider, Music

In trying to figure out what Rise Against is rising against – everything that needs it – consider how big this punk rock band has become and how playing the big rooms automatically makes one part of the mainstream. So, hey, one less thing to rise against. Cross that off your list, boys. But mark […]

Hip Hop in the Park a new age hippie happening

Posted on May 17, 2012 By Mike Ross Music, The Latest

Hip Hop in the Park – a free festival taking place Saturday at the Louise McKinney Park – is more like the folk fest than any stereotype of a dangerous gangsta rap music event imagined by people who are afraid of rap music. “We’re more like new age hippies,” says producer Melissa L.A. Bishop. “We’re […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Raygun Cowboys are psycho, billy

Posted on May 17, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

With the incredible run of big-name acts Edmonton has hosted over the last week – Van Halen, Black Keys, Nickelback – and with the toast of the blogosphere Bon Iver in town on Monday, this weekend is a little more subdued. The only name most will recognize is Black Dahlia Murder – most metal fans, […]

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