Common – The Dreamer, The Believer
Common’s latest album The Dreamer, The Believer left me divided. I was impressed with the subject matter and by some of the alternative beats used à la Stones Throw Records (“Gold”). High intellect, philosophy, perspective, and word play are the pillars of Common’s success
Common – The Dreamer, The Believer
Common’s latest album The Dreamer, The Believer left me divided. I was impressed with the subject matter and by some of the alternative beats used à la Stones Throw Records (“Gold”). High intellect, philosophy, perspective, and word play are the pillars of Common’s success
The Thaddeus Lake Music Foundation for Disadvantaged Children
On November 26th, 2011, in the early hours of the morning, my cousin Thaddeus Lake and his two friends Kole and Brad were headed home to rest when they were hit from behind by a drunk driver. All three boys – Thaddeus at
The Thaddeus Lake Music Foundation for Disadvantaged Children
On November 26th, 2011, in the early hours of the morning, my cousin Thaddeus Lake and his two friends Kole and Brad were headed home to rest when they were hit from behind by a drunk driver. All three boys – Thaddeus at
Current Swell Brings Familiar Show Back to Edmonton
February 3 at The Starlite Room (Headliner: Charlie Winston, opener: Current Swell) Tickets are $24.75 and are available through Union Events. I’ve heard some pretty wild stories about Current Swell’s hometown shows, however I thought I’d learn what expect from
Current Swell Brings Familiar Show Back to Edmonton
February 3 at The Starlite Room (Headliner: Charlie Winston, opener: Current Swell) Tickets are $24.75 and are available through Union Events. I’ve heard some pretty wild stories about Current Swell’s hometown shows, however I thought I’d learn what expect from
Three Sheet Cuts to the Core with Sheet Music
Three Sheet isn’t lying when they say they’re a “genre-blending powerhouse.” The Halifax-based hop-hop group combines their rhymes with jazzy backing vocals, psychedelic guitar lines, and ’90s melancholy on their new album, Sheet Music. It’s an unexpected combination, which is
Three Sheet Cuts to the Core with Sheet Music
Three Sheet isn’t lying when they say they’re a “genre-blending powerhouse.” The Halifax-based hop-hop group combines their rhymes with jazzy backing vocals, psychedelic guitar lines, and ’90s melancholy on their new album, Sheet Music. It’s an unexpected combination, which is
Jesse Peters’ Face Time An Exuberant Display of Talent
If you’re looking for the kind of classy smooth jazz that hit its peak of popularity in the 50s and early 60s, then look no further than Jesse Peters‘ Face Time. Peters has a sultry jazz voice that would make the
Jesse Peters’ Face Time An Exuberant Display of Talent
If you’re looking for the kind of classy smooth jazz that hit its peak of popularity in the 50s and early 60s, then look no further than Jesse Peters‘ Face Time. Peters has a sultry jazz voice that would make the
Smart Programming Makes a Concert
I admit it. I have not yet written a uniformly negative review about the classical music scene in Edmonton. Am I biased because I am happily a part of this scene? Probably. Am I scared to death that I have
Smart Programming Makes a Concert
I admit it. I have not yet written a uniformly negative review about the classical music scene in Edmonton. Am I biased because I am happily a part of this scene? Probably. Am I scared to death that I have
An Act Of Courage: Kemal Gekic at the Winspear
Kemal Gekic is the kind of musician who would cause riots in a less polite culture than ours. From the moment his fingers touch the keys, the audience is on edge: his fortes are bolder than any other pianist, his
An Act Of Courage: Kemal Gekic at the Winspear
Kemal Gekic is the kind of musician who would cause riots in a less polite culture than ours. From the moment his fingers touch the keys, the audience is on edge: his fortes are bolder than any other pianist, his
Symphony For Kids on Fire
A Wild Symphonic Ride was the usual cheery melee on Saturday, complete with singers, dancers, and noisy handmade rice-rattles. Led by Lucas Waldin, who is a stand-up comedian as well as the ESO resident conductor during the Symphony for Kids series,
Symphony For Kids on Fire
A Wild Symphonic Ride was the usual cheery melee on Saturday, complete with singers, dancers, and noisy handmade rice-rattles. Led by Lucas Waldin, who is a stand-up comedian as well as the ESO resident conductor during the Symphony for Kids series,
King Muskafa Brings Its Dance Party to Blues On Whyte
King Muskafa is a Reggae group working Blues on Whyte all this week. I ended up attending their first performance on Monday. It wasn’t very well attended, for obvious reasons. Firstly, it was a Monday night and the attendance at
King Muskafa Brings Its Dance Party to Blues On Whyte
King Muskafa is a Reggae group working Blues on Whyte all this week. I ended up attending their first performance on Monday. It wasn’t very well attended, for obvious reasons. Firstly, it was a Monday night and the attendance at
Beauty and the Beast more beauty than beast
Entering Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium last Tuesday night felt like stepping into a ball by accident. Immediately I was surrounded by clouds of perfume, make up and glitter: little girls in posh dresses, nicely done hair with clips, tiaras and
Beauty and the Beast more beauty than beast
Entering Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium last Tuesday night felt like stepping into a ball by accident. Immediately I was surrounded by clouds of perfume, make up and glitter: little girls in posh dresses, nicely done hair with clips, tiaras and
