Ronnie Dunn brings new solo music to Jubilee Auditorium June 25

Posted on February 27, 2012 By Albert Smith Music, The Latest

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 […]

REVIEW: Cats stinks outside the box

Posted on February 23, 2012 By Adrian Lackey Front Slider, Theatre

Let’s not pussy-foot around. Cats is designed for one purpose only: It’s theatre for people who normally don’t go to the theatre. This statement will anger and offend some, but it’s true. Want proof? The only recognizable Edmonton theatre regulars amongst a crowd of 2,000 at opening night at the Jubilee Auditorium Wednesday were the […]

Cats prowls the line between love, hate and acceptance

Posted on February 20, 2012 By Mike Ross Theatre

Cats is the Nickelback of musical theatre. It is both the most loved and hated of its kind. It has played for 30 continuous years on Broadway, won seven Tony awards, been translated into 20 languages and has given birth to many healthy litters of touring productions, the latest coming to the Jubilee Auditorium Feb. […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Country time with Dierks Bentley

Posted on February 16, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

There’s a pair of major music events this weekend, with Gigantour landing on Friday night with Megadeth and Motorhead; and two full days folk music up for grabs at Expressionz Café as part of the Uptown Folk Club’s Winterfest 2012. And what kind of live music weekend wouldn’t have a release party? Saturday’s offering is […]

Edmonton Opera pushes the limits of The Mikado

Posted on February 2, 2012 By Mike Ross Front Slider, Music, Theatre

“The politician who starts with a mission and promptly changes plans, he’ll be axed from his job with nary a bob and sent to the oil sands.” Oh, there’s more where that came from. Robert Herriot, director of Edmonton Opera’s production of The Mikado – opening Saturday at the Jubilee Auditorium – is such a […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Tip of the Iceberg festival just the tip of the iceberg

Posted on January 26, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

A couple of acts that hit their peak in the 1990s come to Edmonton this week, with the pop brothers Hanson on Friday, and country crooner Neal McCoy on Saturday. And there’s plenty of local talent on display as well, culminating in an all-day live music festival at Winston Churchill Square on Sunday, Tip Of […]

Out with a scream, in with a whisper, City and Colour prevails

Posted on January 24, 2012 By Mike Ross Music

There is a lot to be said for a good, full-on, raging … heavy metal tune. It really gets the blood pumping. There’s nothing quite like it when experienced live, up close, perhaps inside the mosh pit itself, or surfing on top of it, if one dares. Some fun. But as history has shown so […]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kathleen Edwards in Edmonton April 9 (not in the same building)

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

The jury’s out on whether there is much of a cross-over audience between the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Kathleen Edwards – because both are playing on the same night in Edmonton, Monday, April 9, the former at the Jubilee Auditorium, the latter down the road at the Myer Horowitz Theatre. Tickets for both shows go on […]

WHO NAMED THE DANCERS: La La La Human Steps more structure than meaning

Posted on January 14, 2012 By Mike Ross Front Slider, Music, Theatre

You think a name like La La La Human Steps would’ve come to its creator in a dream or mystic vision – but no, master choreographer Édouard Lock planned it out as carefully as one of his acclaimed dance routines. Fans can see new work this Wednesday at the Jubilee Auditorium in a piece entitled, […]

WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Herald the new season of CD releases!

Posted on January 13, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music

You know the live music calendar is back in season when the CD release parties start happening again – that, plus legendary names in the Canadian musical world start travelling through the city, like Ian Tyson and Jim Cuddy. Friday Melanie Doane – With an 18 year career that includes six albums, one Juno award, […]

Jim Cuddy strikes the perfect balance between solo and Blue Rodeo

Posted on January 12, 2012 By Mike Ross Music

Jim Cuddy sure has a nice career going here. It figures, since he has such a reputation as “a nice guy,” never mind that time he got into an alleged hockey fight with Dave Bidini. That sort of thing just makes him more adorably Canadian. Cuddy can play theatres as a solo artist – as […]

INTERVIEW: Ruben Studdard reflects on post-Idol life, Singing Christmas Tree

Posted on December 15, 2011 By Mike Ross Music, The Latest, TV and Radio

It’s not every day an American Idol winner turns up performing with a Singing Christmas Tree in Edmonton – but this is no ordinary Singing Christmas Tree. Nor is Ruben Studdard an ordinary American Idol winner. Here’s a funny twist: At the Jubilee Auditorium Friday through Sunday, this annual Christmas event (featuring a festively-garbed choir […]

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