We can indirectly thank Commander Riker for Doug Hoyer’s latest album, Character Witness. At loose ends in Athens, Georgia, where the Edmonton-born singer-songwriter had followed his wife to her next job in 2015, Hoyer found himself at a poorly attended…
Tag: Edmonton Music
‘The Moment’ music talent search show filming in Edmonton
Are you an Alberta musician looking for a big break? The Moment is a talent-seeking tv show where artists will have one night to prove they’re the next big thing. Fresh off her stint on Big Brother Canada, host Chelsea…
Edmonton administration to pitch business case for bidding on 2022 Junos
An Edmonton committee is being asked to approve a business case for hosting the 2022 Juno Awards so the city can move forward with a bid. At a November budget meeting, city council passed a motion that the community and…
Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo music festival announces 2019 lineup
One of Edmonton’s most popular summer music festivals is ready to rock Hawrelak Park again this summer. The lineup for this year’s Interstellar Rodeo, which runs from July 26-28, was unveiled on Wednesday, and features a wide range of artists.…
Edmonton Winspear Centre expansion includes performance space, childcare
A major project in downtown Edmonton will benefit the city’s performing arts scene. The Winspear Centre is set to undergo a significant expansion, with 42,000 feet of new program space being added. “This incredible facility built by the community. It…
Edmonton’s Winspear Centre expanding
March 19 2019 7:10am Edmonton’s Winspear Centre will be adding an additional 42,000 feet of space in a $54-million expansion project. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…
Edmonton hand drum group performs at local homeless shelters
A local women’s powwow and hand drum group is using its music to heal. Chubby Cree has performed at prominent events like the Edmonton Women’s March and Take Back the Night and has even performed for Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. But…
This is Pop! Canada Volume One
December 22 2018 10:55am Local musician and personality Benny Blitzkrieg is bringing attention to new releases by independent bands through “This is Pop! Canada Volume one.” ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
1 of The Melisizwe Brothers picked to sing new Netflix show theme song
The lead singer for the Leduc-based trio The Melisizwe Brothers hit the right note with the producers of a new Netflix series that debuts Nov. 20. Zacary James, 11, was chosen to sing the theme song on the new animated…
Justin Timberlake reschedules Edmonton shows for February; Arkells move dates
After having to postpone his Edmonton shows due to bruised vocal cords, pop star Justin Timberlake will be back at Rogers Place on Feb. 6 and 7, 2019. He was scheduled to perform at the new downtown venue Nov. 4…