By Troy Hasselman, May 31 2019
Lunchbox Theatre, one of Calgary’s longest-running theatre companies, has announced the lineup for its upcoming 2019–20 season. The season was compiled by Lunchbox’s outgoing artistic producer Samantha MacDonald and will include world premières, co-productions … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, May 30 2019 —
Country music star Orville Peck rode through Calgary on May 23 for a show at Commonwealth Bar & Stage. The masked troubadour played his outlaw tunes to an enthusiastic audience that skewed left-of-centre … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 23 2019 —
The grass is turning greener, the days are getting longer and the patios are starting to fill — all sure signs that Calgary’s best season is approaching. Festival season is set for the … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 23 2019 —
Girls Rock Camp is set for another year in Calgary. Since its inception in 2013, the camp has served as a space for young female-identifying individuals who share a passion for music and … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 23 2019 —
The Esker Foundation is set for a busy summer of exhibitions, with works that deal with themes surrounding gender identity, ecology, Indigenous identity, language and the legacy of colonialism through differing artistic forms. … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 13 2019 —
The Baha Men’s “Who Let The Dogs Out?” has transcended being just a popular song. It occupies the same kind of ubiquitous cultural space as the likes of “Gangnam Style,” where a silly … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 13 2019 —
While nostalgia has always played a role in singer-songwriter music, it seems to have grown as a trend over the last few years. From Frank Ocean’s mining of his own past on 2016’s … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 11 2019 —
The Calgary Folk Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 40th anniversary edition. Local acts, returning favourites and Calgary newcomers highlight the festival.
Calgary Folk Festival artistic director Kerry Clarke announced the … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 5 2019 —
This May, the Calgary International Beerfest will return for its 15th year, showcasing beers from both local and international breweries. The festival has grown into one of the biggest in the world and … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, April 5 2019 —
Halifax-based folk artist Ben Caplan is touring songs from his critically acclaimed album Old Stock across Canada. The album is based on Caplan’s musical theatre production Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, made … Read the rest
