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Frolicking at Sun Studio
If you’re a musician, it’s almost impossible to resist the pull of the sun. Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn., that is. The brick building is one of the most legendary studios in rock ‘n’ roll — where...
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Purity Ring set Edmonton date, release video
Synth-pop duo Purity Ring will be playing a hometown show on Saturday, June 13, as part of a world tour to promote their second album, Another Eternity. Venue and ticket info has yet to be announced....
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Journey announces 16-city Canadian tour
Don’t stop believin’ … Journey is returning to Edmonton. The classic rockers will perform Saturday, July 18 at Rexall Place. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 27 at Ticketmaster. Prices have yet to...
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Counting Crows flock back to Edmonton
Will wonders never cease? Counting Crows, fronted by Adam Duritz, are making their first trip to Edmonton in 16 years. The rockers will perform Monday, May 4 at the Jubilee Auditorium, as part of their...
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A purr-fect podcast for pet lovers
Do cats and dogs like music? Edmonton radio host Sarah Hoyles examines this question in the first episode of her purr-fect podcast, Pet Sounds. The monthly program, available at petsoundsradio.com or...
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Two nights of Northern Lights at Shaw Conference Centre
Producers/DJs Diplo and Eric Prydz will headline Edmonton’s third annual Northern Lights festival at Shaw Conference Centre. The two-day electronic music party, Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4,...
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Record labels love Edmonton musicians
At least six YEG-bred acts have signed to Canadian (or American) record labels over the last three months: * Lo-fi indie-rocker Calvin Love, a former Edmonton Music Prize finalist, joined the roster of...
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Ed Sheeran returns to Edmonton
The British singer-songwriter will play his first headlining date at Rexall Place on Sunday, June 14. Tickets are $64.50 and $74.50 plus service charges. On sale: Friday, Feb. 27 at Ticketmaster. A...
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Album review: Billie Zizi’s Gun Metal Dress
Album: Gun Metal Dress Artist: Billie Zizi (Independent) Three-and-a-half out of five Some tunes, such as AC/DC’s Rock or Bust, try to pound you into submission. Others, like those on Billie Zizi’s...
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Dead Venues Project aims to resurrect Edmonton’s musical past
Remember the very first New City Likwid Lounge on 112th Street? What about Rebar/Stars on Whyte Avenue? Or the two versions of the Sidetrack Cafe? If you have gig posters, photos or videos from these...
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Is AC/DC about to announce an Edmonton date?
One music fan just received the above notification from Ticketmaster — for a Sept. 20 date at Commonwealth — but so far, there’s no official confirmation from the band or a promoter. Hmm … stay tuned....
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It’s official: AC/DC to play Edmonton
The Australian legends will perform Sunday, Sept. 20 at Commonwealth Stadium, according to a news release issued by promoter Live Nation. Prices are $75 and $125 service charges at Ticketmaster.. On...
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Edmonton now Canada’s 5th largest metro region
The Edmonton area’s surging metro population is now larger than Ottawa-Gatineau, making it the fifth most populous urban region in Canada. That’s according to the latest population data from Statistics...
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Library users encouraged to make a sound
Aspiring musicians are now able to record their songs at the Stanley A. Milner Library. Two soundbooths with microphones, an iMac with recording software (GarageBand, Ableton, Reason), two guitars and...
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Get your lips down to Beer Revolution for a hop revolution festival
February is a happy, hoppy month for Edmonton beer lovers at Beer Revolution. Until Feb. 22, the downtown craft beer and pizza joint at 11736 104 Avenue is featuring hopped-up beer from around the...
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Craig Martell makes an explosive debut in downtown Edmonton
Everyone’s favourite venue owner, Craig Martell of Wunderbar, is expanding his sphere of influence. He’s taken on duties as one of the talent buyers for the Starlite Room and its basement dweller,...
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A night of love with Jimmy Gnecco at El Cortez
Lana Del Rey loves him. So does Edmonton music director and El Cortez owner Michael Maxxis. Here’s your chance to be swept away by him, too. On Valentine’s Day, no less. Singer-songwriter and New...
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2o15.o2.2o ~ Scott Berry at Nina’s birthday
pics / words – fish When you walk through the door at Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, no one grills you about the precise nature of how you’re different. “Great things happen when you give a person...
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Tim Allen to buzz into River Cree
The actor and comedian is hoping to improve your mood for a few hours. The voice of Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear and former star of TV’s Home Improvement will perform Friday, May 8 at River Cree Resort...
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Edmonton to lose another music venue
The Artery, one of Edmonton’s downtown music venues, is being evicted from its space at 9535 Jasper Avenue. March 31 will be its last day. UPDATE: According to an interview on CKUA Radio, Artery...
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