When you think about the prairies, what immediately comes to mind? Banjos? Miles of wheat? Country music? Forget those stereotypes. Manitoba rockers Royal Canoe are challenging the norm of what some may think folk and indie music is from the area. Their EP, Extended Play, was released today, and includes four interesting tracks that both echo and [...] Read More
Minutes into The Schomberg Fair’s set a full blown, foot-stamping, alcohol-fuelled revival erupted, immersed in thunderous drums, rumbling bass, and charging banjo, and it seemed likely that the Devil Himself would show up in the Silver Dollar Room and be struck dead. The Schomberg Fair’s particular blend of music has deep roots in Depression-era blues, tempered [...] Read More
February 24th marks the next Steam Whistle Unsigned Series show! For #21, the stage will be shared by Boys Who Say No, Luke Lalonde (Born Ruffians), and one of our favourites, The Paint Movement. Aconcert series that has seen some of Canada’s best up-and-coming acts, such as The Darcys, Tiny Danza and Dinosaur Bones, we’re [...] Read More
