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Dunlevy: Jazz fest cancels SLAV, but questions remain July 05, 2018 - 12:47 AM

Even now, with the show’s cancellation, it is unclear what lessons have been learned, if any.
That's a jazz wrap: 2018 fest attracted 75,000 July 04, 2018 - 5:40 PM

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival attracted an estimated 75,000 this year. The 32nd annual event wrapped up on Sunday. The record is around 80,000. Only two shows, both on the free stage, had to be cancelled due to bad weather. There were 137 free and ticketed shows over 10 days. The economic spinoff is more […]
An eclectic lineup of acts to perform during Calgary Stampede July 04, 2018 - 5:24 PM

It should surprise no one that the musical flavour of the Calgary Stampede is on the twangy side. This year is no exception. In fact, unlike in past years, there will be no token non-country concerts at the Saddledome for the 2018 festivities, with country superstars Brad Paisley (Friday, July 13) and Luke Bryan (Saturday, […]
Jazz fest review: SLAV misses the mark, and precious opportunity July 04, 2018 - 4:15 PM

Accepting the image of white women picking cotton requires significant cognitive dissonance. It was the first of many such instances.
Singer Moses Sumney pulls out of jazz fest in protest of SLAV July 04, 2018 - 4:14 PM

"I knew that I could not present my music at this same festival in good conscience," Sumney said on Twitter.
Jazz fest picks for July 4: Einaudi brings epic compositions to the Bell Centre July 04, 2018 - 10:05 AM

Ever in demand as a soundtrack composer, Einaudi has contributed scores for the films Black Swan and Xavier Dolan’s Mommy.
Jazz fest free blowout review: Jessie Reyez brings heat to the streets July 04, 2018 - 3:00 AM

Jessie Reyez brought rising-star power to the headlining slot for the Montreal International Jazz Festival’s free outdoor blowout.
Paul McCartney's back in Edmonton Sept. 30 at Rogers Place July 04, 2018 - 12:47 AM

Hey, Uncle Albert — Macca’s back Sept. 30! Paul McCartney, legendary singer-songwriter of the Beatles, Wings and a superb solo career in its own right, is returning to our city for the first time since his 2012 show at Rexall Place — this time at the looming layer cake of Rogers Place. On his Freshen Up tour […]
Jazz fest picks for July 3: Jessie Reyez brings star power to free blowout July 03, 2018 - 5:55 PM

She is the 2018 Juno-winner for breakthrough artist of the year. Expect energy to spare and a party in the streets.
5 things to know about Harry Styles July 02, 2018 - 6:12 PM

Harry Styles When: July 6, 8 p.m. Where: Rogers Arena Tickets, info: From $32, at ticketmaster.com There aren’t a lot of musical artists whose name totally mirrors their look. Harry Styles is one who does. Since the day he auditioned for the X Factor as a solo artist, the 24-year-old Englishman has always been immaculately […]
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