THE DISTILLERY’S REBIRTH
THIRD TIME IS A CHARM As anyone involved in our music community is aware, the Distillery as you know it is done. The venue that has supported and cultivated Calgary’s […]
Monthly Archives: January 2013
BAND OF SKULLS
FEEDING THE ADDICTION Band of Skulls is one of those groups whose music instantly transcends itself to become badass. It’s the fusion of his (Russell Marsden) and her (Emma Richardson) […]
COOL RUNNINGS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
A TINY ISLAND NATION WITH A BIG DREAM In September 1987, track athletes from Jamaica tried to attempt the seemingly impossible: create a Jamaican bobsled team for the upcoming ’88 […]
STYLE GANG
CRAIG MARTELL I had a chat with Craig Martell, a fairly new Edmontonian (he has lived in Edmonton almost six years) who has done a lot for our city his […]
WOOLWORM
JUST DON’T CALL IT “EMO” Woolworm is a hard band to peg. In one way or another, most Vancouver music fans have at least heard of these guys. They don’t […]
JUNG PEOPLE
“WHAT IF THIS ISN’T HAPPENING?” Jung People are rising fast these days. Slated to play both SXSW in Texas and Canadian Music Week in Toronto this year, the instrumental duo […]
RENNY WILSON
“HERE I AM. HERE’S MY ASS.” I wasn’t sure if I should take Renny Wilson seriously when he suggested meeting at McDonald’s to discuss the release of his debut solo […]
THE BLOODY HELLS
THEY’RE ALL IN Undoubtedly Calgary’s best-looking band, The Bloody Hells invited me over to play in their weekly, after-jam poker game and reminisce about the good ole days. These boys […]
THE JOLTS
CLASSIC PUNKS FIND NEW TRICKS TO TEACH THEMSELVES “I don’t know? Punk rock and roll, you know, fast and furious.” Joey Blitzkrieg’s answer is direct, almost like it wasn’t really […]
JUST BLAZE
SAGE ADVICE FROM A PRODUCTION MASTER In today’s DIY environment, true talent can sometimes be hard to find. Gifted producers are identified by the demand for their work, their ability […]
