Why are there so many phone songs?
At this moment in time, somewhere on or about the day of Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, it is possible to hear three different songs called Hello on top-40 radio. Four if you count Lionel Richie’s Hello on the oldies stations. There’s Hello by Dragonette, who “just came to say hello, hello, hello, hello,” as opposed […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Bright Light Social Hour upon us
Much has been made of how the low Canadian dollar is impacting touring acts on both sides of the border – though last week’s spate of concert announcements may have us thinking differently. Regardless, it’s great to another great American coming our way, and in this case it’s all the way from Texas: The Bright […]
REVIEW: 54-40 gets intimate
I guess I picked the right (if differently spelled) Osbourne to go see on Saturday night – Neil Osborne, that is, from 54-40, leading his band in an acoustic show at Festival Place. Black Sabbath, meanwhile, was forced to cancel its Saturday show in Edmonton, and also Calgary Feb. 1, because Ozzy is suffering from […]
Eagles of Death Metal coming to Edmonton
Traumatized but undaunted, the Eagles of Death Metal are coming to Edmonton for the first time since the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 89 concert-goers at their show, as well as the band’s merchandise man Nick Alexander. The band led by Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and his […]
Black Sabbath postponed, get well soon, Ozzy!
California native Ozzy Osbourne obviously has trouble with the messed up alien climate of Alberta – because “extreme sinusitis” has forced the heavy metal legend to postpone tonight’s Black Sabbath concert in Edmonton, and also the Feb. 1 show in Calgary. The announcement came just hours before the band was to take the stage at […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Black Sabbath forever
When an artist dies, all the art they’ve ever done instantly becomes all the art they’ll ever do – so it becomes much more valuable. What was said to be true with an individual works with a rock band – the main difference being its members will still be alive after their own wake! Besides, […]
Brian Jonestown Massacre to psych out Edmonton
Far out, trippy, groovy – only the old terms will do to describe the Brian Jonestown Massacre, which has put Edmonton on the itinerary for a quick spring tour, much to to the delight of area musicos. The San Francisco band plays the Starlite Room on Friday, May 20. Tickets are $27.50 and go on […]
MUSIC PREVIEW: Taking it to The Royal Streets
Sprung from the ashes of the Full Moon Folk Club, the New Moon Folk Club is well in gear for its first season – and they were lucky enough to score The Royal Streets as this weekend’s headliner. This Waterloo, Ontario group’s sound is hitting all the right chords with the nation’s music crowd, with […]
Striker skewers status quo
In the verdantly-bearded acoustic guitar-strumming Edmonton indie music scene, Striker sticks out like a sore thumb. “I sure hope so!” says guitarist Tim Brown. “We’re trying to do own thing,” he explains, “and the big thing about that is just love. We love what we’re doing, and so it’s authentic. I think people are starting […]
Sting, Peter Gabriel play Rock Paper Scissors in Edmonton
From a season of sadness over so many untimely deaths in the rock ‘n’ roll world comes some great news: Sting and Peter Gabriel are coming to Edmonton! On the 19-city “Rock Paper Scissors” tour, these two giants of British rock will share the stage at Rexall Place on Sunday, July 24. They’ll play their […]
Blue Rodeo extra-ordinary super-natural
Calling music “timeless” is a high compliment, but when it comes to the timeless Blue Rodeo, it’s like we’re lost together in a time warp. Hear just a few notes and – BAM – back to college you go. They never change! It’s like that moment in the vampire film where they realize the main […]
