Steve Earle – July 22, 2011

I had the opportunity (thanks to Kurtis and Stu) to head down to Bayfield, Wisconsin to see Steve Earle with the Dukes & Duchesses (featuring Allison Moorer and The Mastersons) on July 22, 2011. I’ve been a Steve Earle superfan … Continue reading

Gillian Welch – July 20, 2011

I’ve had the great pleasure to see a lot of great shows in my life. Even though I’m an obsessive music nerd with an embarrassing CD collection cluttering up my house, there are surprisingly few artists still remaining on my … Continue reading

Chris Carmichael Live @ Sunset Saloon

We’re looking forward to the next exciting Sunset Saloon show, featuring Chris Carmichael. In a music scene bursting with world-class talent, Chris Carmichael is surely one of WInnipeg’s most valuable players. His drumming, vocals, and badass guitar have been featured … Continue reading

Trout Forest Music Festival 2011

Every year we rave about the best little festival in Canada, held in Ear Falls, Ontario. You can’t find a more intimate, enjoyable, relaxing festival ANYWHERE. This year’s lineup is taking shape, and it’s already looking good. Among other favourites: … Continue reading

Chris Carmichael live @ Sunset Saloon – June 18!

It’s been a long time since we’ve swung open the doors at the Sunset Saloon, but we were waiting for just the right act and just the right occasion to get back in the house concert hosting game. I’m super … Continue reading

The Damnwells & Harper Blynn

After several long years of superfandom, I finally got the opportunity to see The Damnwells live. The band, these days, consists primarily of singer/songwriter/guitarist/god Alex Dezen, and rather than assembling a band himself, he went out and hired himself a … Continue reading

James McMurtry in Minneapolis

Back in January, I somehow convinced Jaine to drive all the way to Chicago to see our pal Del Barber open for the great James McMurtry because, as I said at the time, “he never comes so close to Winnipeg.” … Continue reading