CC Trubiak has banded together with a small mob of friends, musicians and muses to create his latest album, fittingly titled Tiny Army: The D. Holmes Sessions. Trubiak’s music is quite personal with each song telling a story, yet the instrumentals stay energetic with some folk elements mixed in and his piercing tenor voice takes… Continue reading Spun: CC Trubiak
Spun: Dog Day
Dog Day’s latest album is titled Fade Out, but the group’s surreal classic rock is not likely to fade from memory anytime soon. The group from Halifax was started by Seth Smith and his wife Nancy Urich almost 10 years ago and they have been creating their unique mix of rock-influenced guitar, dreamy surreal bass… Continue reading Spun: Dog Day
Taking stand-up comedy off leash
Over the winter break, The Gauntlet was able to sit down with stand-up comedian and radio personality Lori Gibbs. The Calgary based comedian answered our questions regarding her stand-up career and discussed her recent transition into the world of radio. The Gauntlet: How did you get your start in doing stand-up comedy? Lori Gibbs: Well… Continue reading Taking stand-up comedy off leash
U of C Operetta performing classic musical
For fans of musical theatre, the University of Calgary Operetta Company is finally putting on the classical Broadway musical The Music Man from Meredith Willson. While the titles of such songs as Seventy-six Trombones, My White Knight, Lida Rose and (Ya Got) Trouble may not be immediately recognizable by some, director Colleen Whidden says these… Continue reading U of C Operetta performing classic musical
Deranged politicians, get your act together
Many people find perverse enjoyment in the ridiculousness and melodrama of reality television. These shows represent a welcome break from the daily grind of everyday life — their bizarre nature makes them so enjoyable. But sensational personalities, events and appearances should not represent the public’s focal point in the political sphere. Back up the bus,… Continue reading Deranged politicians, get your act together
In a galaxy where story matters
By Tobias Ma
Happily, no one was trampled or stabbed during last weekend’s Star Wars auditions in the United Kingdom, possibly because the local crazies had been lured away by Black Friday deals. The popular science fiction franchise will expand with a new trilogy, the first of which will hit theaters in 2015. George Lucas will be involved… Continue reading In a galaxy where story matters
Rogers NHL deal won’t score with fans
For over 60 years, hockey fans across the country have tuned in to CBC Saturday evenings to watch Hockey Night in Canada. Despite the proliferation of regional broadcasts that make it possible for fans to watch all of their favourite team’s games, Saturday night games on CBC are still eagerly anticipated as a chance for… Continue reading Rogers NHL deal won’t score with fans
Hajj: A pilgrim’s journey
Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the world’s largest gathering of people. They come in a show of humility and unity to perform the fifth pillar of Islam, a pilgrimage called Hajj. The five pillars of Islam are five basic tenets of faith, and according… Continue reading Hajj: A pilgrim’s journey
Spun: Magnolia
By Felix Mayer
The band Magnolia — made up of Leanne Hoffman and Scott MacLean — made their musical debut on Nov. 5 with the release of their powerful and complex eponymous EP. The duo combines folk, jazz and blues music to a potent effect, creating an album that can be curiously erratic, but is nonetheless enjoyable to… Continue reading Spun: Magnolia
Spun: Tim Moxam
Toronto-based singer songwriter Tim Moxam is launching his solo career with the EP Blue Son. The title, Blue Son, reflects his personal style of music, which is smooth, somber and haunting, but hopeful. Each song on the EP avoids the folk-rock style of his previous band Great Bloomers in favour of a folk-Americana blend of… Continue reading Spun: Tim Moxam