Montreal rock band Suuns will be making their first Sled Island appearance this year at The Palomino on June 20. Their stop at Sled Island comes during a long tour this summer to promote their latest album, Images du Futur which was released in March. The Suuns spent three weeks touring in Europe and the… Continue reading Unpredictable Suuns
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From psychedelic post-punk to folk
Peace will be making their third Sled Island visit this year, performing at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch on June 19 and at Tubby Dog on June 22. Frontman Dan Geddes says their sound has changed slightly over the years since they began in 2008. “It has been kind of a classic… Continue reading From psychedelic post-punk to folk
Online Exclusive: Sled Island 2012 show reviews
Since its debut in 2007, Sled Island has captured the hearts of audiences across Canada. This captivation is the result of many distinct parts: the amazing venues, talented musicians and local art all play role in making the festival what it is. Yet the thing that rules most about Sled Island is its simplicity —… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Sled Island 2012 show reviews
Slipping and sliding to Sled Island
Calgarians, buckle up for late nights, daily Tubby Dogs and a whole bunch of hearing loss. Sled Island is back this year and its rollicking line-up will make way for a procession of bleary-eyed hangovers — such is the magic of the music festival. Organizing a festival is a hair-pulling, ultra-stressful affair. To help blow… Continue reading Slipping and sliding to Sled Island
Party, party, party hard with Andrew W.K.
Andrew W.K. knew he finally hit the big time when he met face-to-face with one of Canada’s most notorious celebrity interviewers — Narduwuar the Human Serviette. Even before the famously nerdy journalist approached him for the interview, W.K. had admired him for years. “I saw his videos in 1997 or ’98 on a VHS copy… Continue reading Party, party, party hard with Andrew W.K.
Leisurely raft down the ‘ol Bow
One of Calgary’s best summer past times is a slow, leisurely rafting trip down the Elbow or Bow River. Hot Panda’s guitarist/vocalist Chris Connelly is well aware of this relaxing activity and, if the weather is right, he says the Edmonton band hopes to find themselves lounging about on an inflatable dinghy before their Thursday,… Continue reading Leisurely raft down the ‘ol Bow
Sidebar: Five things to do while on the island
1. Go to Tubby Dog. Look, if you’re running around Calgary, you’ll need some high fat food to get you through the day. Who knows if you can actually get the ubiquitous Tubby Dog when there’s a show going on, but at least the place is licensed — which you’ll need if you’re rocking out… Continue reading Sidebar: Five things to do while on the island
Sled Island films show music in the mix
Ever willing to expand its content for festival-goers, Sled Island has moved beyond its comfort zone again with an impressive film component curated by Jeanette Burman. Burman, who previously organized the Show Us Your Shorts Film Festival, explains that there are a variety of flicks offered to both hungry film fans and those interested in… Continue reading Sled Island films show music in the mix
The Gautlet’s day-to-day picks
Wednesday Start your night off with Final Fantasy at Central United Church (7 p.m.) Kick it off right with Final Fantasy’s beautiful live show. The Central United Church is a gorgeous venue with acoustics to die for. Local hip-hop at the Bamboo (9 p.m.) Some of the greatest Calgary hip-hop acts, like Ricca Razor Sharp… Continue reading The Gautlet’s day-to-day picks