TONIGHT: Geek Burlesque, Rap Battle and Accordion Concerto
“Twelve fabulous girls in a tribute to geekdom.” Yeah, baby – now we’re talking. There’s nothing sexier than a geek … said the geek. A local troupe of plucky young girls who dance for the entertainment and titillation of the gentlemen – and ladies, depending – Capital City Burlesque is premiering a new show called […]
TONIGHT: Artists for Life, Pink Floyd, Raygun Cowboys, Bobby Cameron
The only funny thing to say about Artists for Life – tonight at the Catalyst Theatre – is that the very title suggests there might be artists who are NOT for life. Even death metal bands are into life. It’s just so bleedin’ obvious, isn’t it? As is the desire to support worthy charities like […]
Sloan bringing 20th anniversary tour to Edmonton to back new album
We’ve waited 20 years for an answer to the question: who exactly are the People of the Sky, and why are their bodies covered in coke fizz? Sloan will answer those questions and more as the legendary Halifax rockers kick off their latest album on the tour, which just happens to be on their 20th […]
HOUSE: Render unto Nero the drinks that are Nero’s
These days, Nero are fronting a swell of popularity for back-track beats and remix thumpin’ that gets the dance floor jumpin’. The UK DJ’ing duo are headlining the Starlite Room’s Bassic Examination End of Exams Party Monday night. The concept of thumping subwoofers seems like just the right amount of fun – although DJ/producer Joe […]
TRUE TALES OF THE ROAD: Classified’s brush with greatness
This story takes place in a men’s washroom. If you’ve never been in one, know that it is a place where men pee standing right next to one another. Some suffer “stage fright,” and are unable to relax enough to let it flow in the presence of other males, and are thus relegated to omega […]
Hot Picks, March 23: Black metal band has bone to pick
When exploring the subgenres of metal in the manner of Dante descending through the nine levels of hell, we come to one of the most “underground” genres of all: Black Metal. What the hell is it, you ask? It is darker than death metal, more deathly than metalcore, faster than doom metal, more melodic than […]
PREVIEW:Diamond Rings appreciates the attention
Everybody wants a piece of John O’Regan these days. The Canadian indie-pop sensation known as Diamond Rings can find his colourful image splashed all over the Internet. And the phone calls keep coming. After Gig City connects with O’Regan, behind schedule, our conversation is abruptly cut off. We reconnect a few minutes later as O’Regan […]
Hot Picks, March 18: Electric Six high on Charlie Sheen
Electric Six is one of these weird bands few mainstream listeners have ever heard of, yet the Detroit Band Formerly Known as Wildbunch is worthy of interest for at least two reasons. 1. They combine disco with heavy metal – and so many other things that the genre labels basically become meaningless. Ditto most of […]
MUSIC: Lionize feelin’ irie about their odd stoner image
Fact: if you play in a band that blends reggae, classic rock and heavy, Black Sabbath-y grooves, people are going to assume you smoke pot. The stoner rock tag is slightly perplexing to Nate Bergman, who does vocals and guitar for Maryland band Lionize. After all, he ponders, doesn’t all rock sound better when you’re […]
