Little did Cody Swinkels and Ryan Mueller know that when they formed a country cover band with a few friends, it would become something real instead of just a hilarious gimmick. Since their beginning early this year, No River (formerly known as The Bow River) have been rafting the rapids of Calgary’s local music scene.… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Silly indie kids, Sled Island is for country bands
Month: July 2011
Online Exclusive: Saturday at Sled: Three bands, three show reviews, one riotous day
Shannon and the Clams at Broken City After a packed breakfast at Red’s Diner in the Beltline area, my friends and I headed to Broken City for the showcase presented by Vancouver publication Mongrel Zine and Roses Music Press. Outside the venue, the GoodLife Bike Shop offered DIY bike fix ups for no charge, and… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Saturday at Sled: Three bands, three show reviews, one riotous day
The Gauntlet guide to sore feet, celebrities and geeking out
Convention season can be a scary time of the year for the first-time comic exposition attendee. But, if you’re willing to face the massive crowds, long lines and terrifying costumes, letting your inner geek out for a weekend can be a great and fun experience. Of course, having a beginner’s guide can’t hurt. To get… Continue reading The Gauntlet guide to sore feet, celebrities and geeking out
Sled Island Comedy Showcase review
Sled Island festival’s biggest attraction is undoubtedly its music. Though the festival has waded into other artistic territories and media over the course of its five-year run, the music remains the nucleus. With that in mind, I weighed my decision about attending this year’s comedy showcase heavily. It landed smack-dab in the middle of Friday… Continue reading Sled Island Comedy Showcase review
Royal visit puts campus in spotlight
By Kaye Coholan
All eyes were on the University of Calgary earlier this month when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to the Ward of the 21st Century Research and Innovation Centre as part of their royal tour of Canada. On July 7, the Duke and Duchess, also known as Prince William and Catherine Middleton,… Continue reading Royal visit puts campus in spotlight
U of C says no to copyright collective
By Amy Badry
The University of Calgary will soon be ending their partnership with Access Copyright. For the past 15 years the U of C has had a license with Access Copyright– a copyright collective that ensures universities have licenses to use and distribute copyrighted works while giving the authors and publishers fair compensation for their works. The… Continue reading U of C says no to copyright collective