By Darren Young
Sometimes the biggest problems start in the simplest of situations. The complicating factor in August, An Afternoon in the Country, is not the setting in which it takes place, but rather the intentions and motives of the characters delivering the story. August is set at the home of a family living in rural Quebec, with… Continue reading August shines
By Darren Young
To thine own self be true. If your name is Say Anything, then you had best not hold your tongue. On their Doghouse Records debut, …Is A Real Boy, Say Anything told the tale of a young man physically incapable of censoring himself–the man being the group’s frontman, Max Bemis. Their new record In Defense… Continue reading Say whatever you want, just don’t say die
By Darren Young
In the hustle and bustle of a booming city, where stress levels are only matched by blood pressure, it is safe to say that Calgarians need a break from time to time. The Pro Arts Society is offering anyone in the city with ears a brief moment of sanity in their Music @ Noon series,… Continue reading U of C students got brass
By Darren Young
There are many different ways to define a hard day at work. For the members of Gwar, a typical business day usually involves dressing up in full demonic attire, playing some tunes and ruthlessly slaughtering victims such as George Bush, the pope and Paris Hilton live on stage. Gwar has been up to no good… Continue reading Examining issues of Gwar and peace
By Darren Young
History tells us that when one big thing encounters a small thing, death and destruction generally ensue. Jack met the giant at the top of the beanstalk, David claimed victory over Goliath with a single rock and, this Sunday, harp meets flute in a relatively non-violent event at Scarboro United Church. Suffice to say, death… Continue reading Calgary gets instrumental
By Darren Young
Boys Night Out are taking a step back and getting to know the men in the mirror better. Following some intensive touring and a couple changes in the band lineup, the group recently released a self-titled follow-up to 2005’s Trainwreck. The record by name alone has garnered the band plenty of attention, leaving many fans… Continue reading The boys are back in town
By Darren Young
Though he appreciates the offer, Mike Relm is not interested in DJ-ing your wedding, birthday party, bar mitzvah, or kegger—he’s not that kind of DJ. Furthermore, it is doubtful you would ever be able to accommodate his gear. Equipped with turntables, several large screens and projectors, Relm is much more than any wedding DJ. “When… Continue reading Mike Relm will not spin at your party
By Darren Young
Protest the Hero has been captured by vampires—on film! The Canadian progressive metal band recently shot a video for the song “Divine Suicide of K” in which a group of lesbian vampires kidnap members of the band and force them to play the song, while the ladies sit around and make out. Of course, this… Continue reading Heroes protest lesbian vampires
By Darren Young
It feels strangely compelling yet obviously taboo to crack a Mr. T joke about House of Fools. A cliched A-Team reference just seems juvenile and forced in such a glaring circumstance. Regardless, after one listen to Live & Learn, no one will pity any of the fools living in this metaphorical house. Not a soul… Continue reading Spun: House of Fools
By Darren Young
Arlo Guthrie is definitely a family man. He lives by traditional values handed down to him by his father, Woody Guthrie, the man behind the folk classic “This Land is Our Land.” Over the past year, Arlo has been on the road with members of his family on the Guthrie Family Legacy Tour carrying on… Continue reading Arlo Guthrie: A gathering of Guthries