POP IMITATES ART: Big Time Rush to play Rexall Place Sept. 13
Anyone but Target Market and her parents will probably scratch their heads over news that something called “Big Time Rush” is coming to Edmonton in what is trumpeted as one of the big concert events of the summer. The Big Time Summer Tour hits Rexall Place Sept. 13, with Cody Simpson in support. Target Market […]
Alternative Grammy winner Bon Iver to play Jubilee Auditorium May 21
One of the most popular buzz bands in North America is coming to Edmonton for the first time. At the Jubilee Auditorium Monday, May 21, it was announced Monday, Bon Iver is an American folk band founded in 2007 by Wisconsin’s Justin Vernon. He has since seen the band’s self-titled album reach the top picks […]
Ronnie Dunn brings new solo music to Jubilee Auditorium June 25
Those who like their country music without too many revving Ford trucks or wild honky tonkin’ good ol’ boys, their yee without too much haw, should be delighted that Ronnie Dunn is coming to town this summer – minus his partner Kix Brooks. The half of the superstar country duo that can really sing, Dunn […]
Iron Maiden returns to Rexall Place July 27
Gird your loins, good sirs, and stow thy dragon dice, for thy liege shall return, and when Iron Maiden declares “thou shalt rock,” it behoves thou to harken, varlets … Or some sort of fancy faux-fangorian hooey, the only sort of language suitable to describe one of the greatest fantasy metal bands of all time. […]
TALES FROM THE HEART: Simple Plan pleases girls completely
It’s just a coincidence that Simple Plan – the most romantic pop punk band on the planet – is playing the most romantic city in the world, Edmonton, on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day. Every day is Valentine’s Day for these guys. Of the thousands of fans expected to turn up […]
John Prine coming to Winspear Centre May 7
Now this guy has a way with words: Mr. John Prine, ladies and gentlemen – king of the folk fest, commander of the singer–songwriters, more country in his pinkie finger than the entirety of Toby Keith – is coming to the Winspear Centre on Monday, May 7. It’s hardly necessary to bill this as an […]
Between rock and a hard place, Needles to Vinyl scratches out its story
There are a handful of rock bands in Edmonton that have been branded “too mainstream” – which is a laugh because isn’t becoming successful the goal of every rock band? What the critics might really mean is that these poor bands are not cool enough for this particular school: where the modern rock status quo […]
MIAMI INVASION: Pitbull, Flo Rida to play Bounce Birthday Bash March 22
On the heels of the biggest top 40 band ever to land in Edmonton (it’s LMFAO, we ran the numbers) comes news of another pair of huge pop acts: Pitbull and Flo Rida have been announced as headliners of the 91.7 The Bounce Birthday Bash, happening Thursday, March 22 at Rexall Place. Let’s call it […]
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. […]
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. […]
