Tag: Musical Musings

By Jordyn Marcellus

Hey kids, it’s another month of madcap musical misadventures. As April rolls around, it’s the start of the summer– which means that bands are hitting the road to rock your face. Starting off April 4, Hey Rosetta!, St John’s most inoffensive band rolls into the Den. If folky violin-rock isn’t your style, AIDS Wolf rock… Continue reading April brings aural delights to Calgary

By Paul Baker

It’s March madness in the Calgary music scene! With reading week in the past and finals fast approaching, you might not be able to abandon the books to take in some shows. However, there should be a few enticing concerts this month to coax you out of your study-hole. The month kicks off with a… Continue reading It’s your shot of rock for March!

By Paul and Ian Baker

The Canadian dollar is down, the economy is crumbling, tuition is still rising, people are taking on second jobs just to make ends meet and taking out second mortgages on their houses. Still, February is full of shows that will make you want to pawn the last of your stuff for the tickets. Since you’re… Continue reading Looking for love in all the right places

By Paul Baker

If you’re looking for some marvelous melodies this holiday season to counteract the same old, tiresome carols, have no fear. There are plenty of bitchin’ bands coming through town to warm the cockles of your winter-chilled, music-loving heart. For those who enjoy some rock standards, check out Metallica at the Saddledome on Thursday and Friday.… Continue reading Concerts to warm your cockles

By Paul Baker

Though Rocktober is coming to a close, there are still some sweet shows coming up to get you through the semester. Take a break from the worsening winter weather and check out all the hottest upcoming shows. Before going trick-or-treating this Friday, you can check out some spooky on campus music as locals Secret Broadcast… Continue reading Alternative offerings for the winter music season

By Amanda Hu

Midterms are upon us and stress is buzzing across campus. Luckily enough, there are some amazing shows to keep everyone sane enough to make it to reading break. Cadence Weapon (Rollie Pemberton), the rapper that indie kids are allowed to love, hits the awesome Marquee Room on Oct. 2 with Woodhands. Pemberton is still riding… Continue reading October music is pretty good

By Amanda Hu

As summer comes to a close, there is a sense of depression hanging over everyone. Though the time of festivals and outdoor shows is a thing of the past, there are still exciting things on the horizon to keep the music tooth satiated. The RAMP series wraps things up at its second anniversary bash at… Continue reading Getting your fill of fall music