THEATRE: Chris Craddock mines for laughs, tears in Moving Along
Chris Craddock knows he’s breaking a sacred “blood oath” in revealing the secret initiation he went through to become a life-long member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, the U of A fraternity that took all that bad press for its cruel hazing practices. “I’m not afraid,” declares the award-winning comic actor, who will detail his experience […]
Our Lady Peace returns for another club blitz, April 17 at Starlite Room
There was once a time when Our Lady Peace came to town to play big shows in big buildings – Rexall Place, Shaw Conference Centre, and there were always tickets available. Now these guys pop in like ninjas, usually playing clubs too small for their draw – making each visit a special, “must see” event. […]
One turntable and no microphone – bliss for true audiophiles
Once upon a time, certain magazines were chock full of ads for very expensive stereo equipment. Since men were typically the buyers of such gear, they appeared in publications like Playboy, Popular Science, or National Lampoon. Sometimes the ads featured a celebrity. Others were like liquor ads, which also filled the pages of men’s mags, […]
Follow Gig City more easily
Ah technology. Where would we be without it? Sitting in a cave, trying to start a fire with two pieces of stone, that’s where. And that wouldn’t be any fun, would it? But now thanks to the wonder of instant updating, you’ll never be stuck home alone in your cave again. Gig City has added […]
Edmonton Music Awards nominees ‘working their butts off’
In the wake of the announcement of nominees for the second annual Edmonton Music Awards – with Tupelo Honey, Colleen Brown, White Lightning, Ann Vriend, Ten Second Epic and Boogie Patrol named in multiple categories – the question arises: Who exactly picks the winners? The public does, in two cases: People’s Choice and “Artists to […]
5 Artists 1 Love to showcase black artists, music at the AGA
Every time Black History Month comes along, we hear the same questions: Why do we even need a Black History Month, and if we do, why is it in the shortest and coldest month of the year? Dismissing the latter as coincidence, we trot out that now famous Morgan Freeman quote: “I don’t want a […]
Ben Folds to perform with the ESO March 29
From the “It’s About Time” file comes Ben Folds – who is finally playing in Edmonton. And it won’t be Ben Folds Five (which was actually a trio) or by himself. The acclaimed piano-rocker will perform with no less a big band than the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, at the Winspear Centre on Thursday, March 29. […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: From Whitehorse to Mississippi
A few interesting touring gigs this weekend: On Friday night Current Swell opens for Charlie Winston; on the other side of the Henday in Sherwood Park the seven-album Blackie & the Rodeo Kings will perform at Festival Place. Saturday night the same venue hosts what is sure to be a captivating evening with a tribute […]
INTERVIEW: Tom Cochrane hit a crossroads on highway of life
Rock musicians do not get much sympathy for complaining how hard it is to be a rock musician. Nonetheless, some do whine from time to time. Because it is hard. Even Tom Cochrane found it hard back in the day. Not so much anymore. Playing the sold out Chamber Ball 2012 Friday at the Shaw […]
