By Kristy Kalin
Colin Linden is the unsung hero of guitar. He began his lifetime love affair with music at the age of 11 with a providential meeting with Howlin’ Wolf, one of the most influential bluesmen of his time. Linden has gone on to have over 300 recordings to his name and perform with names such as… Continue reading Playin’ with the greats
By Mike Tofin
The sound of music will get that much more intimate with Jon and Roy at That Empty Space on Friday afternoon. Jon Middleton of the group hopes to translate the Vancouver Island vibe, things not human, love, harmony and a friend in common: this thing called marijuana. “In Victoria the weather is often very nice,… Continue reading Music duo Jon and Roy revel in the mysteries of Victoria, B.C.
Despite making sacrifices to advance her career and being a mother of a young daughter, Canadian musical heavyweight Divine Brown says touring the country to promote her new album is all about having fun, “The fun part is always getting to hang out with my band because they are stupid,” Brown laughs. “[Really,] they are… Continue reading Being a diva may not be so bad
By Amanda Hu
Calm Asa Coma has the potential to be the band for everyone. Playing a mix of pop, rock and indie, they’re working to play all different kinds of venues and crowds. In their quest to get their music out to everyone in Calgary, they didn’t let lack of funds stop them, opting for some do-it-yourself… Continue reading Calgary band aims to please all ears
Calm Asa Coma’s Jarrod Sterling and Jeff Desmeules took some time during some time during the interview with the Gauntlet to do some peppy Q and As. Here’s what they said. Gauntlet: What’s your favourite album right now and in general? Jarrod Sterling: I went and picked up TV on the Radio[‘s Dear Science] because… Continue reading Interview: Come Asa Coma
By Veronika Lancaster Deliyannakis
Electro-acoustics, chamber music and international flavours. What more could a modern music festival offer? According to Dr. Dave Eagle, the festival director of the University of Calgary’s Happening 2009: New Music Festival, the program has all that and even more. Happening 2009 is a music festival devoted entirely to contemporary music, the earliest compositions dating… Continue reading U of C showcases new music masterpieces
By Amanda Hu
Shelley Marwood is one of three U of C composition graduate students having their work featured at the festival. She talked to the Gauntlet about her piece and the university’s music program. Gauntlet: Tell me a little about your piece, “Merge.”Shelley Marwood: It was commissioned by New Works Calgary for this concert for the Rubbing… Continue reading Interview: Shelley Marwood
By Mike Tofin
Nate Young is such a nice boy. At the ripe age of 21 he is the drummer for the two-time billboard top-20 recording artists Anberlin. Despite the band’s obvious success, Young and the rest of the group stay grounded even donating their time to charitable causes. “I went to Haiti in May of 2006, with… Continue reading Anberlin knows rock isn’t just sex and drugs
For a new band like the New Fight Scene, you gotta know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em. Especially when you’re trapped in an old meat processing plant’s loading dock in Lethbridge’s majestic industrial area. “We were just starting out,” says lead vocalist Chris Anderson. “We got offered to go to Lethbridge… Continue reading Online Only: New Fight Scene makes it out of the meat plant to play another show
By Amanda Hu
This year saw wide musical variability with its musical offerings from folky riffs to poppy licks. There were also a ton of new players on the scene, making some tight competition for established groups. 10. Lykke Li– Youth Novels Swedish cutie Lykke Li mixes delightful vocals with some familiar drum grooves– from producer and Peter… Continue reading Best in show – Music