Posted on December 28, 2011
By Kevin Maimann
Front Slider, Music
When faced with going big or going home, Striker will always choose the former. The Edmonton metal band has earned most of its success thousands of miles away. The group just returned from Nashville where it recorded its second album with renowned metal producer Michael Wagener, who was at the helm for such classic albums […]
Posted on December 28, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Comedy, Music
Edmonton may not have Dick Clark, but there are still plenty of ways to rock in the New Year with style. Options for this year’s gala evening, which looks like it’ll be pretty nice weather-wise, range from classic rock to jazz to metal and dance-punk; and there’s plenty of DJs and electronica to go around […]
Posted on December 16, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
The Christmas season is upon us, which means live music is a lot harder to find over the next couple of weeks -especially touring bands. But don’t let that discourage you from seeing some great local artists, which we have more than plenty of. And as a note to touring musicians, you can still sell […]
Posted on December 9, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
This weekend’s most notable performers are a pair of renowned Canadian country artists with 10 Juno awards between them – plus the second in the Jingle Bell Rock series, headlined by USS. It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Friday Van Funk and the Lebarons – This local folk/blues/rock band will headline at the […]
Posted on December 8, 2011
By Mike Ross
Front Slider, Music
The teaming up of three of our top singer-songwriters inspires tantalizing visions of an Edmonton supergroup – Mike McDonald, Ben Sures and Paul Bellows – along the lines of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. They might even be convinced to wear some of those gay caballero costumes. Well, maybe not. The supergroup isn’t out of […]
Posted on November 25, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
One of the last weekends of live gigs before the Christmas lull features two old-school rock bands every night of the weekend – as well as some eclectic bands from Western Canada. Enjoy. Friday Prism – How far back can Century Casino go to find old-school rock bands that are still touring? This band, originally […]
Posted on November 18, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
This weekend featured back-to-back reunion shows at the Edmonton Event Centre: The Tea Party Friday and the hotly-anticipated Death From Above 1979 Saturday. Tonight there are also two effervescent one-named ladies gracing us with their presence: Austra and Feist are both in town. Good things come in twos. Friday Ruby Jane – The Full Moon […]
Posted on November 10, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
Long weekends tend to spread the good gigs out – so we bring you a special five day weekend music update. Your lawn does’t need any more mowing, it’s too early to worry about Christmas lights, so get out and support live music in Edmonton! Best bets: Alex Vissa (Thursday); Peter Katz and the Barr […]
Posted on November 4, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
You didn’t really think we’d have another weekend like the last one, did you? Still, there are some great options for live music fans this weekend, with the Chad VanGaalen and Cuff the Duke on Friday night; and a couple of gentlemen with epical long careers on Saturday – Ray Sawyer, the frontman for Dr. […]
Posted on October 27, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
The Halloween spirit has spooked the Gods into providing us with a legendary weekend of live music – anchored by the extraordinary Foo Fighters Friday and Sam Roberts on Saturday. There are plenty of other options for everyone, from Jessica Jalbert to Joan Jett and that’s just the J’s. Friday Foo Fighters – What can […]
Posted on October 21, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
It’s a bit quieter on the live music scene this weekend, with Rexall playing host to only the Oilers on Saturday night, but there’s still some extraordinary melodies to listen to on both Friday and Saturday nights, including a Greek metal band (Firewind), a CD release party (Market Forces), and Deaner of FUBAR (Night Seeker). […]
Posted on October 14, 2011
By Michael Senchuk
Music
This weekend’s live music calendar starts with a 63-year-old Canadian classic rocker and ends with Justin Bieber’s 19-year-old girlfriend. In between, we get everything from rap to rock to music that defies description. You just have to get out there and see it. Friday, Oct. 14 April Wine – Old school rock bands continue to […]
