In her latest album, Edmonton-born Rebecca Lappa blends folk and classical vocals to create Ode to Tennyson, her fourth full-length album. The album is inspired by the works of 19th century British poet laureate Lord Alfred Tennyson. Lappa’s music is energetic and complex, with classical and folk influences dove-tailing into jazzy, Celtic and even Latin… Continue reading New music: Rebeccca Lappa
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Say what! Pulp Fiction: The Play coming to University Theatre
Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic Pulp Fiction is coming to the stage August 13, commemorating the film’s 20th anniversary. Pulp Fiction is a dialogue and character focused film which made the transition from screen to set smooth. “You’re looking at 95 per cent accuracy,” says Jay Ross Crawford, who plays the part of Marsellus Wallace. Due… Continue reading Say what! Pulp Fiction: The Play coming to University Theatre
Sidney York put their <3s into latest album
With the music industry changing so rapidly, musicians have to do something innovative to stand out. Local duo Brandi Sidoryk and Krista Wodelet of Sidney York are doing just that with their unique blend of electronic and orchestral music. Their latest record
The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer
Based on the name of Vancouver duo The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, I expected A Real Fine Mess to be a mix of death metal and maritime folk music. However, their sound is defined by a funky mix of bluegrass and blues. Working in harmony, ‘The Harpoonist’ Shawn Hall provides vocals and plays harmonica,while… Continue reading The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer
Glenbow abuzz with glassworks
Defying expectations that glass art is delicate, Calgary- based art collective Bee Kingdom’s works are robust, satirical and amusing. The group’s new exhibition, Bee Kingdom: Iconoclasts in Glass, reflects artistic activity in Calgary. Mary-Beth Laviolette, curator of the exhibit, thinks the pieces show a unique approach to glass art. “[Bee Kingdom] has a lot of… Continue reading Glenbow abuzz with glassworks
Bring a date to the Inglewood Night Market
Food trucks, art vendors and dancing in the street. These are a few of the draws of the Inglewood Night Market, which begins Friday, June 13. Find It, a non-profit that hosts pop-up events around Inglewood and Ramsay, hope to showcase the neighbourhood’s food and arts vendors with the event. Solita Work, Find It board… Continue reading Bring a date to the Inglewood Night Market
Street Food Festival rolls into Kingsland Farmers’ Market
On Friday, May 30, Kingsland Farmers’ Market will host the Calgary Street Food Festival in search of the city’s best street food. Kingsland Farmers’ Market has gathered 15 food trucks and 15 food vendors to compete in the festival. Each vendor will offer a special five-dollar-dish in addition to their regular menu items, which will… Continue reading Street Food Festival rolls into Kingsland Farmers’ Market
Acoustic Guitar Project challenges local musicians’ songwriting skills
Gallery House Concerts is challenging 10 local musicians to get back to the basics of song writing with the Acoustic Guitar Project. For the project, each participant gets seven days with a guitar to compose an original song, sign the guitar, then pass it along to the next artist. Founded in 2012 by Dave Adams,… Continue reading Acoustic Guitar Project challenges local musicians’ songwriting skills
Broken City celebrates 10 years of music
From May 22–30, Broken City will host bands from across the country for its week-long 10th anniversary party. Alan Lindsay, who books events for the venue, is set to celebrate Broken City’s success and the people who helped along the way. “Broken City has been a big part of Calgary’s music and art scene over… Continue reading Broken City celebrates 10 years of music
Spun: Emm Gryner
Based on the album cover, Emm Gryner’s latest album Torrential looks as though it will be full of solemn songs about relationships and break ups. Gryner, a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter from Ontario created an album with surprising diversity. It switches from upbeat folk to indie-pop to slow emotive pieces with surprising fluidity. Gryner creates unity and… Continue reading Spun: Emm Gryner