Billy Talent discuss lamb chops, lasagna and loud sex
Punchy song intros, versatility, tackling challenges … these are some of Billy Talent’s musical strengths. What about some of their other talents? Frontman Ben Kowalewicz likes to cook. His specialty?...
View ArticleMumford & Sons hit Edmonton in May
“And I will wait, I will wait for you,” goes one of Mumford & Sons’ more popular songs. Not for much longer, Edmonton fans. The British folk-rockers, one of the biggest acts in the world, will...
View ArticleQOTSA: Aug. 7 at the Shaw Conference Centre
Calgary might be getting Vampire Weekend (Aug. 7, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium), but at least Queens of the Stone Age won’t be skipping Edmonton. Josh Homme and his desert rockers will perform...
View ArticleThe xx: May 22, 2013. Shaw Conference Centre.
Well, my plans for Wednesday night didn’t work out as well as I had hoped. I wanted to check out The xx right after I filed my review of Mumford & Sons at Rexall Place … but thanks to a few...
View ArticlePhotos: The xx in Edmonton
Romy Madley Croft, left, and Oliver Sim. Photo by Ed Kaiser/Edmonton Journal. Photo by Ed Kaiser/Edmonton Journal. Photo by Ed Kaiser/Edmonton Journal.
View ArticleAnd we danced … to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at the Shaw Conference Centre
What, what, what, what? Two of indie hip-hop’s biggest “cold-ass honkies” — Macklemore & Ryan Lewis — will bring their love of thrift shops and dance parties to the Shaw Conference Centre on...
View ArticleLocal apprentice chef wins top honours at Canadian Culinary Federation challenge
At the tender age of 22, Myles Fedun of the Shaw Conference Centre ousted chefs from across the country to capture top prize at the Canadian Culinary Federation’s Chef’s Challenge this past weekend....
View ArticleAlbum review: Queens of the Stone Age, … Like Clockwork
Album: … Like Clockwork Artist: Queens of the Stone Age (Matador) Four stars out of five David Bowie fans, this is your lucky year. Not only did the Thin White Duke release a new album, he seems to...
View ArticleLamb of God to play Edmonton
Metal comrades Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage are teaming up for a North American tour, which lands Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Shaw Conference Centre. Tickets are $43.50 plus service charges via...
View ArticleMacklemore & Ryan Lewis steal hearts in Edmonton
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 Where: Shaw Conference Centre Attendance: Sold out. “Five thousand people,” said Macklemore, a.k.a. Ben Haggerty. Teens, twentysomethings, a few...
View ArticleRecap of recently announced shows: Mickey Avalon, Church of Misery, Slayer,...
the lion the bear the fox (pictured above) with Sean Burns and Lindsay Walker: Saturday, Oct. 12 at The ARTery. Tickets at yeglive. Mickey Avalon: Sunday, Oct. 13 at The Starlite Room. Ticketfly. Slow...
View ArticleDean Brody and Cassadee Pope team up for February date in Edmonton
Canadian country star Dean Brody is bringing his Crop Circles and Tractor Beams Tour to Edmonton. The B.C. native and opener Cassadee Pope will play Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Shaw Conference Centre....
View ArticleCanadian team for Dubai World Hospitality Championships in town to train
The Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) has put together a top flight team of Canadian chefs, including one from Edmonton, to compete in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from Nov. 17 to 19, 2013....
View ArticleJ. Cole = January in Edmonton
If January wasn’t already slammed with concerts … J. Cole is making it even crazier. The hip-hop star and Born Sinner — that’s the title of his second album — will perform Thursday, Jan. 16 at the...
View ArticleEllie Goulding needs Edmonton’s love on April 27
Ethereal dance-pop vocalist Ellie Goulding wants to give Edmonton another chance. She wasn’t entirely satisfied with the crowd at her last local show. “Edmonton you were a tad more reserved than the...
View ArticleBangarang! Skrillex returns to Edmonton
Skrillex, one of the darlings of dance music, will perform Friday, Dec. 27 at the Shaw Conference Centre. Tickets are $49 to $89 plus service charges. On sale: Friday, Nov. 22 at Ticketfly. The...
View ArticleTickets to the 15th edition of Frequency go on sale today
One of the world’s rising producers/DJs (and former retirees) Hot Since 82 will be making his Edmonton debut at the 15th edition of Frequency, Feb. 15 and 16 at Shaw Conference. Dada Life, Emma Hewitt,...
View ArticleWin tickets to J. Cole’s Edmonton show
The Born Sinner rapper is performing Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Shaw Conference Centre. I’m giving away two pairs of tickets and copies of his latest album. To enter, email your name and daytime...
View ArticleUpcoming gigs: Avenged Sevenfold, Collective Soul, The Kin
* Avenged Sevenfold will headline this year’s Thaw at the Shaw on Thursday, April 17. (Shaw as in Conference Centre, in case you’re new to Edmonton.) The rockers will be joined by Hellyeah and...
View ArticleGig news: Pixies, Classified, Golden West Music Fest
* Let’s be honest … the last time the Pixies played Edmonton — at the Shaw Conference Centre in 2011 — the alt-rock gurus sounded a little played out. After reuniting in 2004 , Black Francis and his...
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