WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Puscifer a Tool with a punchline
Posted on March 8, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music
This weekend’s live music offerings feature a little bit of everything, from a Juno Award-winning folk songstress (Amelia Curran on Saturday), to a rapper all the way from Pittsburgh (Mac Miller, right, on Friday), to one of Vancouver’s best indie pop bands (In Medias Res, Friday) – and of course ther’s another record release, this […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Scintillating Alice Kos
Posted on February 9, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music
A fairly sedate weekend for live gigs in Edmonton, but there’s definitely a handful you should think about checking out, including Steel Wheels (all the way from Virginia), the eclectically diverse Sultans of String, and a release party for what could easily be one of the best albums of the year from an Edmonton act […]
HIP HOP: Mitchmatic works hard to make it look easy
Posted on February 1, 2012 By Kevin Maimann Music
“I just try to relax and let it flow out naturally, but it doesn’t happen very often,” Mitchmatic says in the intro to the song Sorry, from his new new album It’s Probably Raining. The local rapper, real name Mitch Holtby, is too modest; his flow is smooth and natural as can be throughout the […]
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 […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Thaw on the way
Posted on January 19, 2012 By Michael Senchuk Music
With the weather transitioning over the weekend to more normal temperatures, there’s no excuse not to head out and catch some live music. Friday’s schedule is a bit light – but Saturday night more than makes up for it. Friday African Guitar Summit – If you’re looking for something completely different from the city’s usual […]
MUSIC: The Crooked Brothers play it straight
Posted on January 18, 2012 By Kevin Maimann Music, The Latest
House shows aren’t typically thought of as glamorous affairs. But when Winnipeg trio The Crooked Brothers signed up for a Home Routes tour, which pairs touring independent folk acts with volunteering homeowners on a cross-country tour circuit, the band got more than it bargained for. On their first stop, the guys found themselves playing at […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: The locals are stirring all through the house
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 […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Beginning to sound a lot like Christmas
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 […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Metal or folk? Or both at the same time?
Posted on December 2, 2011 By Michael Senchuk Music
Though the city is bereft of any “big name” touring acts this weekend, there is more than enough live music to entertain you on the first weekend of December – including a trio of metal shows Friday night. Friday Boo Radley – Avenue Theatre is hosting an all-metal night featuring five local bands: also including […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: Kyuss lives! Old school rules!
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 […]
Wunderbar tackles the Taxman in fundraising concert
Posted on November 17, 2011 By Michael Senchuk Music, The Latest
“We hate this.” Those were the very first words in Wunderbar’s announcement for Saturday’s fundraiser for itself, the owners’ reaction to an unexpectedly large payment due at the end of November. The event is called Wunderbar vs, The Taxman, so you can probably guess what kind of payment it is. This venue has an exceptional […]
WEEKEND MUSIC PREVIEW: One long, long weekend of greatness
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 […]
