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SHE'S THE DJ, I'M THE DJ July 27th The Rocker Two of Winnipeg's female DJs, Mama Cutsworth and Mizz Brown, are throwing a dance party this summer you won't wanna miss. On Friday, July 27th, music fans will be flocking to one of the city's newest venues, "The Rocker" (3rd floor of 91 Albert St.) to revel the night away at SHE'S THE DJ, I'M THE DJ. This dance floor slammer will be one of the few places where folks can flip out over solid dance music - from gritty funk and dirty disco, to old school hip hop and contagious latin music - all played on strictly 100% vinyl! Both women are fiendish record collectors and have dug up some gems for the night. Don't be surprised if you hear Motown slapped over New-Jack Swing beats, or Blues samples overtop salsa music. These two are outta control!
Grand Analog CD Release for "Calligraffiti" July 13th The Pyramid Slo Coach, ILL Rap Jam, and UMFM proudly present Grand Analog's CD release party for his debut album "Calligraffiti" @ The Pyramid, July 13. Opening the night will be local favorites Shadez, Gruf, Nestor Wynrush, & Voldis. Dj Co-op will be making your feet involuntarily move to rhythms all night. Show starts at 9:30pm. Grand Analog is aiming to be on stage by 11:45. Don't miss out. $5 for entry , $10 for entry plus CD. Grand analog is Odario Williams of Mood Ruff. The music is a beautiful mess of rap'n'roll, dub, and soul; a hip hop slop shop of times good and bad. Calligraffiti: for the tired heavy heart, ridden with struggle and happiness. Hope to see you all there. This is an event that can't be missed.
my!gay!husband! June 30th The Collective In an historic merger, two of Winnipeg's promotional juggernauts have teamed up to present one of Vancouver's hottest party-rocking DJs: my!gay!husband! Mike B, or DJ Fontcrimes as he is know to the legions of hipsters who attend his weekly Good Form indie dance party, has been promoting shows for as long as anyone on the scene can remember under the names You as the Driver and All Star Recess, to name but a few. DJ Co-op has been throwing dance parties with his partner-in-crime DJ Hunnicutt, for just as long and is also known for being part of the now-legendary ILL RAP JAM movement. Together, they are pleased to facilitate the first Winnipeg appearance by my!gay!husband!, a rare "anti-dj deejay" who can hold his own next to any "hipster" deejay and bring a smile to the most bored out coolkid face. A reckless Vancouver punkpunkparty kid with a tendency for loud music and large drinks, my!gay!husband! has built a rep over the last 4 years for trashy mixes and playing with everyone from Interpol, MSTRKRFT, Hollertronix, Uffie, Nina Hagen, Chromeo, T.V. On the Radio, Ted Leo, Cut Copy, DJ Assault, Mike+Andy of the Smiths, and a million other well to do indie darlings. In addition to DJ sets by Mike B and Co-op, the evening features Winnipeg/Toronto selector twenty/twenty, fresh off playing a listening party for uber-hip French electronic label Ed Banger. Indie darlings the paperbacks will open up the evening. Advance Tix $10 @ Music Trader and ticketworkshop.com. Brought to you by Better Swimmers, DJ Co-op and UMFM 101.5!
5th Annual Dj Festival June 29th The Empire o2 in the Basement and The Empire Cabaret are proud to present the 5th Annual Dj Festival, where Djs and Live PA's perform for a good cause. This evening is dedicated to the elimination of violence against women and children, with proceeds to be donated to The Aurora House Women's Shelter, in La Pas Manitoba. Join resident Djs Süz, Oxide & Nitro with many of Winnipeg talented artists in 5 rooms, playing the best of Techno, House, Trance, Jungle, Breaks, Psy, and Minimal. Cover $4.99, Doors open @ 9pm. Donation bins will be placed at this event. Please bring gently used items for the women and children of The Aurora House. We strongly recommend: toys, baby blankets, children's books, and towels.
Funk Bundown Kickoff Jam! June 2nd The Orbit Room Funk Bundown, a brand spankin’ new bag of soul and funk will be unveiled at The Orbit Room, 2207 Pembina Hwy on Saturday, June 2. This housequake was tailor made for discerning aural enthusiasts longing for a regular night filled with hard and funky favourites and smooth and soulful scorchers from the late 70s to early 90s – a period in time that holds a special place in the hearts of nightlifers who want to get busy “on the one”. Funk Bundown was crafted specifically for funk lovers of the city to unite under one groove and comes from the creative mind collective of local music scene vets “Lucious” Frazer of FLAVA 107.9FM, Angelou “Jay Boogie” Flores of CKUW 95.9FM, Justin Villarin of Elite Entertainment and Ofield Williams of mood ruff, the funkyback brethren of the Bundown Combo, along with The Orbit Room’s main man-with-a-plan, Nick Zifarelli. In addition to providing a soulfunky backdrop of musical gems, the Bundown Combo will bring out the Funk Bundown Foto Booth, where patrons will be able to ham it up in front of a lens with friends new and old and document their chic and saucy good times. There will definitely be a riot goin’ on at The Orbit Room. Special Guest, longtime UMFM favorite, DJ @Large will also be on hand to help kickoff what is destined to be Peg City's hottest summer event!
Frog Eyes May 30th The Collective Long-time UMFM favourites Frog Eyes make their way back to Winnipeg for what should an excellent night of theatrical indie rock. Also performing will be dream popsters Himalayan Bear and local kids All of Your Friends. Tickets are $10.00 advance at Into the Music, Music Trader or online at www.ticketworkshop.com.
Dinosaur Jr. May 28th The Venue Once upon a time, giants walked the Earth. And none were more gigantic, for sheer noise and influence, than Dinosaur Jr. A trio composed of J. Mascis, Lou Barlow and drummer Murph, the band released records of uncompromising, ear-bleeding guitar freakouts and lustrous melody before members went their separate ways. While Mascis continued on with the Dinosaur Jr. name and then, eventually, formed J. Mascis and the Fog, and Barlow went on to form the indie-rock stalwarts Sebadoh, the name and dream that was Dinosaur Jr. has never been forgotten. Don't miss Dinosaur Jr. with guests Awesome Color and Lou Barlow at the Garrick Centre on May 29th. Tickets are available now for only $27.50, plus agency fees from Ticketmaster.ca, or charge by phone at 780-3333.
You Say Party! We Say Die & Ladyhawk May 26th The Collective Your good friend in the concert business, Captain Manners, is proud to bring you another amazing show featuring Paper Bag's newest act, those crazy kids in You Say Party! We Say Die, as well as their good friends Ladyhawk, and local phenoms DaDaDaDa:Lazers. Tickets for this excellent show are available now for only $10 at Into the Music and Music Trader or online at www.ticketworkshop.com. Tix will cost you more at that door, so get them in advance kids! Doors open at 9PM.
Twilight Hotel May 23rd The Gas Station After an extensive 2-month tour in Canada & the US, Twilight Hotel (Dave Quanbury & Brandy Zdan) have returned home to perform at the Gas Station Theatre on Wednesday May 23rd. This performance follows a weeklong recording session for their sophomore album in Nashville, Tennessee with Juno Nominated Canadian record producer Colin Linden. Doors for the show open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $10, and are available from the Gas Station, as well as Into The Music.
Consumer Goods CD Release For "Happy Bidet" May 18th Times Change(d) Comrades, you've been patient and I applaud you! The news you've been waiting for is finally here, yes those rabble rousers known as the Consumer Goods are back in Winnipeg and ready to unleash their new cd, "Happy Bidet" on the masses. Joining the revolution will be All of Your Friends, the Ramzi Helewa Sound Expirement and Western States front man Sean Buchanan. Admission is only $5, but will be waived with the purchase of the shiny new cd. Brought to you by Grumpy Cloud Records, Better Swimmers, and this fine radio station, UMFM 101.5.
High Watt Electrocutions CD Release For "Night Songs" The Royal Albert Local sonic noise maestro's High Watt Electrocutions release their epic "Night Songs" on the unsuspecting public at the Royal Albert for one night only. Like-minded noisemakers Slattern and Pretty Grizzly will also perform for the low price of only $5 at the door, things get going shortly after 10pm.
Apostle Of Hustle May 15th The Collective Your good friend in the concert business, Captain Manners, is very pleased to bring you this fantastic show featuring the abstract pop sounds of Arts & Crafts recording artists, the mighty Apostle of Hustle, as well as their moody friends Memphis. Tickets for this excellent show are available now for $15 at Into the Music and Music Trader or online at www.ticketworkshop.com. Tix will cost you more at that door, so do the right thing sparky, and buy them in advance. Doors open at 10PM.
Boats CD Release For "Intercontinental Champions" May 12th The Collective Your good friend and mine, the newly re-christened Boats is releasing his long awaited cd, "Intercontinental Champions" in grand style on May 12th at the Collective. Not only will the mighty Boats be joined by the always stellar Chords of Canada, but there will also be a first come, first serve SNES Street Fighter II tournament…oh, Boat, what will you think of next! Anyways, tickets are available now at Music Trader for only $8, they'll be $10 at the door kids, so snap 'em up in advance. Music starts at 10PM.
The Kent Boys CD Release Shakedown May 11th The Kings Head Join Transistor 66's latest signee's, rough n' ready punk-grass aficionados the Kent Boys, as they take over the King's Head Pub for their cd release shakedown for "Atticus Finch". Fellow labelmates Scott Nolan, the Fabulous Kildonans, as well as special guests, will also be performing. Tickets available at the door, the King's Head is a private club, members & guests welcome, memberships are available at the door.
Hamoghany Froggerstaff May 4th The Collective Check out three of Winnipeg's best bands at the fantastic Friday night show that's chock full of the old diversity! For only $5, you get the jazzy math skronk of Ham, the spaced out proggy goodness of Mahogany Frog and the punishing instrumental brutality of Electro Quarterstaff. Show starts at 10:30 on the nose.
Under Pressure April 30th The Label Gallery Local hardcore heroes Under Pressure are back with some good ol' fashioned all ages fun, taking place at the Label Gallery on April 30th. For the low, low price of only $7, not only can you feel the Pressure, you can also check out Portland's own Defect Defect (ex-Observers, Clorox Girls), as well as Search & Destroy, Balls Deep and the Singletons. Music starts at 7:30, no booze allowed!
The Beat Generation April 27th The Pyramid Winnipeg's favourite DJs are back with another hot ass dance party, featuring notorious Canad Inns party rocker DJ Fin-S, as well as the long awaited return of Tone Arm Tactics very own Rep One! That, my friends, is what you might call one helluva party. Tickets are only $5 at the door, doors open at 9:30PM. More details and a hot ass poster are at www.djcoop.com.
Mr. Pine's CD Release "A Gift Of Wolves" December 29th The King's Head Winnipeg's psychedelic folk-rock outfit Mr. Pine, in conjunction with UMFM 101.5, are pleased to present the long awaited CD release party for their fantastic album The Gift of Wolves. Since its original release in April, the album has charted nationally on campus and community radio and been described as a "mini-masterpiece" in the Winnipeg Free Press. See this great collection of musicians in one of their rare live performances! Special guests for the evening will be Winnipeg's own Sortie Real, as well as The Pantymelters from Calgary. Tickets will be available at the door.
Sidelined Productions 2nd Anniversary December 15th & 16th The West End / Royal Albert Help one of Winnipeg's foremost promoters, Sidelined Productions celebrate their second anniversary in style by coming out to a couple of fantastic shows on December 15th & 16th. Taking place on the 15th at the West End Cultural Center, join Port Amoral, Sick City, the Knockarounds and the Subcity Dwellers for what should be a great show, getting going shortly after 8PM. Then the next night, join Asado, the Afterbeat, the Rockband and the Crackdown as they take over the Royal Albert. Tickets for the 15th are $8, while the show on the 16th will only set you back $6, tickets for both are available now at Into The Music and Sk8. Both nights will serve as benefits for Winnipeg Harvest, so be sure to bring a tin for the bin. So show your appreciation for Nate the Great and all of his hard work and help Sidelined Productions turn 2. These events are sponsored in part by Winnipeg Harvest, Sk8, Absurd Machine Studios, CKUW 95.9 and UMFM 101.5.
The Holiday Mixer December 15th The Pyramid Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, DJ's Co-op and Hunnicutt are both releasing new mix CDs at dance party aptly titled The Holiday Mixer, Friday, December 15th at the Pyramid Cabaret. Not content to hold a traditional CD release party, Winnipeg's favourite DJs decided to make the double meaning of releasing mix CDs at a Holiday Mixer a triple meaning. They plan to have a blender and martini shaker on stage to mix drinks, which will then be sold to revellers at the party. Proceeds from the drink sales will go to Winnipeg Harvest. To aid in preparation for the event, Co-op & Hunnicutt have taped a series of instructional videos on drink mixing with a special guest bartender. These will be available on http://www.djcoop.com, one per week leading up to the party.
Pheek December 6th The Empire Hailing from North America's Mecca of minimal sounds, Montreal's Pheek has been blazing a brilliant path into the future of music, and gaining international acclaim in the process. In 1998 this lifelong music fan, early rave enthusiast, and college radio DJ attended a performance by Richie Hawtin that would forever change his perspective on music. Inspired by this performance, he adopted the moniker Pheek, and within a year he was performing his own original material live and soon released his first 12". In the seven years that have followed, JP has been making a steady rise to the upper echelons of the minimal/micro scene's most respected and innovative producers and performers. His style is rooted in the funky, minimal sounds of German tech-house, but is tempered with a heady dose of the ethereal and experimental, resulting in a unique sound all his own. Joining Pheek will be Winnipeg's very own K Money and Lo_Progression. Pheek will be giving away copies of his new album "En Légère Suspension," to lucky guests who attending the event, tickets are complimentary so ensure to find yourself with a few in hand. Look in your nearest favourite restaurant and café in the Village and on Corydon, and in local bars and pubs in The Exchange District. Also, don't forget to tune into a couple of Winnipeg's favourite community radio shows, 101.5 UMFM's sHIFT radio (Friday's 9-11pm) and Alter Ego radio (Saturday's 5:30-7:30pm) where tickets will be available for giveaway (www.umfm.com).
That One Guy December 2nd The West End When That 1 Guy performs live, his imagination is what truly seems limitless. On top of his infectious, innovative style, the artist throws more avant-garde treats into the mix, like impassioned Whodini covers and electrified cowboy boots. His indisputably original show has attracted the attention of a wide range of artists, and as a result, That One Guy has shared the stage with the likes of Ani DiFranco, Soul Coughing, Saul Williams, Bob Weir & Ratdog, Yo La Tengo, Fabolous, Drums & Tuba, Naughty By Nature and countless others. See what all of the folk fest fuss was about and get your tickets now, only $14 in advance at Music Trader, Into the Music, Ticketmaster, Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store and WECC. Doors at 8PM, show at 9pm.
Red Blanket CD Release "A Southern Manitoban Murder Of Crows" The Collective Come see local rockstars Red Blanket as they finally release their long awaited debut record, "A Southern Manitoba Murder of Crows" on December 2nd at the Collective Cabaret. Joining for this extreme musical onslaught will be Cheering For The Bad Guy, local exhibitionists the Hot Live Guys and Winnipeg jazz-skronk legends Ham. This badboy will only set you back $5, the show starts at 10pm sharp - be sure to bring earplugs lest you want your ears obliterated! Apparently this might be the greatest Red Blanket show ever, so be warned . . .
Grubb's CD Release "Plague City" November 29th The Royal Albert Get your inoculations & SARS masks out people, cuz' On Wednesday the 29th of November, the plague is spreading to the Royal Albert Arms. Presented by powerhouse in the making, Foultone Records, as well as Deep Cave Productions and UMFM 101.5, maniacally minded rapper Grubbs releases his ode to all that is sick, Plague City. The album, featuring an appearance by Canada's fastest rapper Royal-T & production by King Khela, is seconded only by the raw energy of the live performance exhibited by the Foultone Records elite. Also performing will be Foultone's kindred dark spirits, members of Deep Cave Records, and members of Saskatoon's beloved Side Road Records. Admission is only $5 at the door, or $10 for with a copy of Plague City. Trust me friends, only your attendance can save you now!
High Five Drive's CD Release "From The Ground Up" November 25th The West End A Guy Named Greg, Sidelined Productions and UMFM 101.5 proudly present the CD release party for High Five Drive's brand new disc, "From The Ground Up". Joining these young punks as they storm the stage at the historic West End will be Live's of Many, who will be kicking off their new tour, as well as Asado and The Cease Fire. Tickets are super cheap, only $8 at the door, or in advance from Sk8, Into The Music and Salon Venator.
Barrymore's CD Release "New Invasion" November 24th & 25th The Royal Albert/The Label Gallery Back and better than ever, Winnipeg's favorite ska heart-throbs, the Barrymores hit the streets with a brand new cd, "New Invasion", and a two night cd release party to celebrate. Things get rolling on Friday November 24th, as the group gets down & dirty at the good ol' Royal Albert, playing alongside Universe and the Fabulous Kildonans. This show fires up at 10pm, tickets are only $5 at the door. The next night, the Barrymores take over the Label Gallery, for an all ages event that will also feature the Crackdown, as well as the Spades. This one gets going at 8pm, and again, will only set you back $5. Two fantastic nights of music proudly brought to you by your friends at CKUW 95.9 & UMFM 101.5!
Magnolia Electric Co. October 16th The West End Jason Molina is a tenor guitar-wielding songwriter from the shores of Lake Erie, who for years fronted the amazing Songs:Ohia. Though there is a sonic similarity to the oft-compared Will Oldham, Molina's ardent, soul-searching lyrics are more aptly compared to Neil Young or Leonard Cohen. Always a songwriter, Molina eventually decided to perform and record solo with help as needed. The first Songs:Ohia full-length arrived in 1997; released on the Secretly Canadian label, the self-titled album garnered critical acclaim. Ten albums later, Molina decided to switch gears and formed the Magnolia Electric Company. Named after the last full-length Songs:Ohia album, the new band plays songs about finally accepting one's place in this world; about standing ground and owning up to it with confidence. Tickets are only $12 in advance, available at Ticketmaster and the West End. West coast troubadour OX, and local favorites the Chords of Canada will also be performing. Doors at 7:15pm, show starts at 8pm.
Thunderbirds Are Now! October 2nd The Collective Captain Manners presents, in association with UMFM 101.5, a battle for exclamation point supremacy as Detroit freak-out artists Thunderbirds Are Now! take on those crazy Vancouver dance punks in You Say Party! We Say Die! This is the show not to miss my young hipster friends, so don't delay, and get your tickets in advance at Into The Music, or online at http://www.ticketworkshop.com/. Only $8.00 in advance, show18+ with photo ID. Doors @ 9:00PM, showtime @ 10:00PM sharp!
Mikey Dread September 16th The West End The Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival wraps up in style with the incomparable Mikey Dread, truly one of the most influential performers & innovators in reggae music. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combine to create a unique sound that tells the listener emphatically that it is the "Dread at the Controls." Mikey's work with The Clash was a significant event in the integration of reggae into popular music throughout the world. Don't miss your chance to see one of the true legends of reggae music, as Mikey Dread closes out the 2006 Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival. Local heartthrobs JFK & The Conspirators will be backing up this legend for the evening. Tickets are available now at Into The Music, the West End, and thru Ticketmaster for only $20. Tickets are $25 at the door, this show is open to all ages.
Subcity Dwellers / Skavanjah September 15th The King's Head The great music just keeps on coming, as the first ever Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival caps it's second night of programming with an amazing show upstairs at the King's Head Pub in the heart of the exchange. Local punk rock orchestra the Subcity Dwellers and Canadian ska legends Skavenjah will rock the mike all night long. Only $5 at the door with membership or $10 without KH membership, show is 18+.
The Hylozoists St. John's Cathedral UMSU & UMFM proudly present, as part of orientation week 2006, amazing Torontonians the Hylozoists alongside Winnipeg's own Sortie Real on Friday September 15 in the cathedral in St. John's College. Tickets for once in a lifetime musical experience are only $5 for students and $7 for non-students and are available at Answers and at the door. Doors open at 8pm, the show gets going at 8:30. So keep Friday, September the 15th open for a great night of Canadian music brought to you by UMSU and UMFM.
Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Kickoff September 14th The Pyramid Kick off the first ever Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival in style at the Mod Club on Thursday, September 14th. For night only, the rude boys take over the spot, with two great live acts -- the Afterbeat and Rebel Force taking the stage. Don't fret my young hipster friend; as usual The Invisible Man and DJ Chico will be manning the one's & two's. Only $5 at the door! Bands start at 9:00pm, this show is 18 +.
Final Fantasy September 13th The West End As Final Fantasy, Owen Pallett is noted for his live performances, where he plays the violin into a sampler controlled by foot pedals, which then loops back one or more of the previously played musical phrases as he plays additional parts simultaneously. Final Fantasy started as a side project among many for Pallett, who was also busy with Les Mouches, the Hidden Cameras, Picastro, and the Jim Guthrie Band. It has now grown into a jarringly gorgeous juggernaut beyond anything Pallett anticipated. The show begins at 8 pm, doors at 7:15, tickets are only $12 in advance from Ticketmaster, WECC, Music Trader and Into the Music. Final Fantasy is a show that no Peg City denizen should miss.
Atmosphere September 11th The Royal Albert UMFM is proud to welcome Rhymesayers recording artist Atmosphere back to Peg City for what should be a fantastic show at the the Royal Albert on Monday, September 11. Joining Sluggo & Ant this time out will be two great up and coming MC's, Mac Lethal and the amazing Psalm One. Tickets for this great rap show are on sale now, available from Ticketmaster, Sk8, Into The Music & Music Trader.
Stupor Stars Of Rap Tour September 5th The Royal Albert 101.5 UMFM proudly presents Peg City's own, and current Vancouver resident, The Gumshoe Strut as he returns home to perform live at The Royal Albert Arms on Tuesday, September 5th alongside Van City veteran Kaboomatomic, as well as Imaginations Treetrunk members Quoted Motives (Azraelian and Chadio) as part of the "Stupor Stars Of Rap Tour". The show will also feature local guests Grubbs, who recently released his first full length CD on Foultone Records, as well as enigmatic Mr. Ness, aka Black Terry. This show will only set you back $4.99 at the door and is an 18+ event.
Giant Sons Reunion! August 31 The Royal Albert The 3 members of the Giant Sons, one of this city's most criminally underrated bands are all back in town, and will be reuniting for one last show on August 31 at the Albert. The show will also correspond with local imprint G7 Welcoming Committee re-releasing all of the Son's two landmark albums in digital format on their website. Two other great acts, The Down and Out (also reuniting!) and Prague are both on the bill, and tickets are only $5 at the door. Don't miss your last chance to see the amazing Giant Sons live on August 31.
A Silver Mount Zion August 9th The Pyramid A Silver Mt. Zion is a post-rock band formed in 1999 by Godspeed You! Black Emperor musicians Efrim Menuck, Sophie Trudeau and Thierry Amar. Unlike Godspeed You! Black Emperor, A Silver Mt. Zion's music often features vocals. The last few albums they have released contain no purely instrumental tracks. They will be returning to Winnipeg to play at the Pyramid alongside longtime indie stalwart Carla Bozulich, ex of the Geraldine Fibbers. Tickets for this stunning show will be available at the Pyramid.
Ninja High School August 5th The Royal Albert Come witness Toronto's best positive hardcore dance-rap band, as UMFM proudly presents TomLab recording artists Ninja High School, who will be kicking off their 2006 MEGA TOUR at the Royal Albert Arms. Winnipeg's OUR LAZER are opening, playing their first show ever! There will also be a special surprise guest. Tickets are only $5 and doors are at 9.
Geronimo / Collapsing Opposites August 1 The Collective Better Swimmers & UMFM proudly bring you Geronimo (ex-Despistado), as well as The Paperbacks and Collapsing Opposites (a solo project from Ryan from They Shoot Horses Don't They). Doors for this great night of music open at 9pm, the music starts at 10pm. Tickets are only $6 advance, $8 door, available at Mixtape Clothing (173 Osborne) This show is 18+.
What U Know About That? July 29th The Royal Albert Join Co-Op, DJ pUpUp (aka mr.TinfoilTeeth aka C.Boogie) & Dan Stuckie for a night of the type of shit you wouldn't normally hear at a Winnipeg dance party. Prepare for a blast of Crunk, Hyphy, Intimate Club, Baltimore Club, Ghetto Tech, Euro House and god knows what else the internerd tells us to play. It's at the Albert. It's $4.99. It's gonna rule. Hey, I know all about that....
Trouser Mouth / Shrimp Double CD Release July 28th The Royal Albert The Royal Albert Arms & 101.5 UMFM are gob-smacked to announce a double CD release at The Albert with Trouser Mouth and SHRIMP. The infamous Trouser Mouth, kings of drunk rock fame will be releasing their new cd, STEEL URINAL! PASS THE PUCK!, while punk rock princesses, Shrimp, will be debuting their first CD, PEEL N' EAT. Joined by the punktry punksters the Ruffnecks for a night of mayhem. Tickets for this night of debauchery are available at the door.
Snailhouse & Friends July 25th The Collective UMFM is proud to present Scratch Recording Artist Snailhouse, on a Tuesday night at the good ol' Collective Cabaret. Sharing the stage on this evening are Arcade Fire drummer Jeremy Gara with his electronic side project Lessons, as well as Cat Pontoon and the triumphant Winnipeg return of blunderspublik. Tickets are only $5 and are available at the door. Show starts at 9pm.
MSTRKRFT July 24th The Pyramid MSTRKRFT don't really need an intro. Their signature sound has been uniting hipsters on the dance floor for a while now. And their remixes always spread like wildfire…. like from the internet to the dance floor to your little sister's Myspace. They play the Pyramid in support of the new record, The Looks, set to drop on Last Gang Records. Joining them will be dance floor sensations The Juan Maclean, as well as Lazaro Casanovas. Tickets are available from the Pyramid.
Mr. Pine July 15th The Franco Manitoban Cultural Center Mr. Pine is playing its first live show ever on July 15th, taking place at La Salle Antoine-Gaborieau in the Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre. Special guests include Richard Caners from Edmonton joining the band on violin, as well as a new project called The Haste, featuring local studio wizard Ryan McVeigh. Tickets will only be available at the door.
Ken Mode / Under Pressure Double CD Release July 14th The Red Road Lodge Two of Winnipeg's most extreme noise addicts release the CD's at one show, ensuring bleeding ears for all. Join the mammoth metal masters in Ken Mode as they release Reprisal, their second release on Escape Artist Records. Under Pressure will be releasing Come Clean, their latest hardcore epic on Primative Air Raid. Joining them will be the Detentions, Perdu & Prague. Tickets will be available at the door, doors at 7PM, bands start at 7:30. This show is all ages.
We Love Our Hive Canada Day Extravaganza July 1 The Pyramid The Hive is back with this Canada Day blow out featuring some of the best performers that Winnipeg has to offer, including: Ben McPhee-Sigurdson and Tyler Shipley doing solo sets, as well as the Mandarins, Half Court Prayer, Anthem Red and the Black Photographs. Tickets are only $5 at the door, the show will start at 4PM and will run until 10PM.
Canadian Mint That's right party people, your favorite host's Hunnicutt and Co-Op are back for some sure shocking, flag rocking Canada Day dance action!!! Ness'll be at the door, so give that hambone $5 and then come on in and shake your ass all night long. And you thought the Forks had all the night's fireworks …
The Consumer Goods / Alverstone June 28th The Cavern Two of the best bands going in Winnipeg team up for a great night of rock n roll at one of Winnipeg's finest new venues, the Cavern. The Consumer Goods will bring their brand of politically charged pop, while Alverstone will bring their mod-influenced psychedelic rock. Good times guaranteed for all in attendance!
Seu Jorge / Papa Mambo June 24th The Pyramid Check out an evening of engaging samba soul with Life Aquatic star and Bowie aficionado, Seu Jorge, as this he touches down on Saturday June 24th at the Pyramid Cabaret as part of the 2006 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival's New Groove Series. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $20; call 989-4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com to order them in advance.
Buck 65 / Kinnie Starr June 23rd The Pyramid Check out an evening with one of Canada's foremost storytellers, the always-entertaining Buck 65 on Friday June 23rd at the Pyramid Cabaret as part of the 2006 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival's New Groove Series. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $20; call 989-4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com to order them in advance.
Sharon Jones & The Dapkings / Binky Griptite & The Dee-Kays June 22nd The Pyramid Check out a return engagement with one of last years festival highlights, soul sister #1 Sharon Jones, backed by the incomparable Dap Kings on Thursday June 22nd at the Pyramid Cabaret, as part of the 2006 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival's New Groove Series. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $20; call 989-4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com to order them in advance.
Kardinall Offishall / Pocket Dwellers June 21st The Pyramid Check out an evening with Canadian hip-hop and reggaeton legend Kardinal Offishall, alongside Toronto's pre-eminent jazz/funk septet the Pocket Dwellers on Wednesday June 21st at the Pyramid Cabaret as part of the 2006 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival's New Groove Series. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $20; 989-4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com to order them in advance.
The Cat Empire / The Hummers June 20th The Pyramid Check out an evening with white-hot Aussie funk n soul combo, the Cat Empire, on Tuesday June 20th at the Pyramid Cabaret as part of the 2006 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival's New Groove Series. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $15; 989-4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com to order them in advance.
Mike Relm / Peanuts & Corn Revue June 19th The Pyramid Check out an evening with multi-talented San Francisco turntablist Mike Relm alongside the Peanuts & Corn Crew on Monday June 19th at the Pyramid Cabaret as part of the 2006 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival's New Groove Series. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $12; call 989-4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com to order them in advance.
50 DJ's Festival June 9th The Empire UMFM is proud to present the 4th Annual 50 DJ Festival at The Empire Cabaret on Friday June 9, a benefit for the fine folks down at Winnipeg Harvest. Come and join us once again to support Oxide, Suz and Nitro plus Hip-Hop & Electronic Performances with House, Techno, Jungle, Trance and Breakz DJ’s all night in 5 rooms with more than 50 DJ’s spinning for a good cause! Deejays already scheduled to appear include: Brian Sinclair, Nitro, RPG, Ryan G, KMoney, FLFK & Plain Jane, Jules, Brent Phillips, Joe Silva, Alphagroove, Hua, Freaky_Alien, Dizz, Crono, Alucard, Salem, Dubbz, Khemlab, Sisk, Zan, UFO, Coda, N Deep, Disco Kitty, Phase M , Krisco, Whupass, Buzblaze, Turtle, Messmer, Cliff Dann, Dexx, Gumby, ResOne, Kipp, Domain, Fly Betty and more. Doors open at 9pm, $4.99 Cover, with proceeds going to Winnipeg Harvest.
Vinyl Republik Presents Fear of a Digital Planet June 2 The Academy Bar & Eatery On Friday, June 2nd, Academy Bar and Eatery (414 Academy Rd.) will be hosting a CD Release Party for Winnipeg record label- Vinyl Republik. The event is in celebration of the label's latest release, out May 30th, entitled Fear of a Digital Planet; a Portrait of Canada's Electronic Underground which is a compilation of Various Artists. Artists performing at this event are Maybe Smith, Andrew Yankiwski, and Fascade@137dB. Spoken word performances and guest DJ's will also be featured. Doors at 8PM and cover is $5/ PWYC (pay what you can) or $10 with purchase of a CD. This event is sponsored by Zunior.com, CBC Radio 3, and 101.5 UMFM.
Fabulous Kildonan's CD Release for "Bottle Rocket" The Pyramid One of Winnipeg's best bands, the Fabulous Kildonans, are set to release their first record, "Bottle Rocket" for local imprint Transistor 66. Come help them celebrate this momentous occasion in style with an all out booze fueled, rock n roll assault that will also feature those fine young lads in the Crackdown, as well as the always entertaining Subcity Dwellers. Be sure to cop the new record at the show, your mom will love you for it! Brought to you by the good folks at CKUW, UMFM, Sidelined Productions, Archangel Fireworks, and of course Art and all the good folks down at Transistor 66.
The Breast Night Of The Year May 27th The Royal Albert Come out and support The Breast Night of the Year, an event being held at the Royal Albert to benefit CancerCare Manitoba. Doors open at 8pm, with some fantastic entertainment going straight through until 2am, some of which will include Andrew Neville & The Poor Choices, The Lonely Falcons, Adrien Sala and C.Crossman. Tickets are only $10, and 100% of all proceeds will go to CancerCare's Manitoba Foundation. Please give back to your community and come out and support this wonderful benefit, which will help to defeat a disease that has affected us all.
Fever! May 26th The Outworks Gallery outworks gallery invites you to attend the opening reception for 'Fever' on May 26 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Come check out painting, collage, drawing, photography and ceramic art from many local artists, including: Susan Birdwise, J. Booth, Monica De Jong, Janelle Dufton, Delaney Earthdancer, Matthew Ferber, Clyde Finlay, Cindy Garrioch, Aleem Khan, Jan Laidlaw, Jordan Miller, Jessica Perry, Tracy Peters, Joseph Reyes, Amy E. Teakle, Louise Valcourt and Karen Wardle. Music for the evening provided by Julius Tiopo. The Outworks Gallery, located on the 3rd Floor at 290 Mcdermot Avenue, is also open Thursday thru Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. This show closes June 10 at 4 p.m. For more information contact the gallery at 204.949.0274 or check them out online at www.outworksgallery.com.
Peanuts & Corn Mayworks Revue May 20th The Royal Albert Peanuts & Corn Records and UMFM 101.5 are please to present a whole pack of rappers as part of this years Mayworks Festival. For only 8 dollars, tickets available at the door, you can break bread with the likes of John Smith, Pip Skid, Gruf The Druid, Birdapres, Yy, Sachiel Page, DJ Co-op and the Gumshoe Strut, who will be playing his first show in Winnipeg since forever. Special guest Joey Jakob will be doing stand up as well, so come out and party like it was yesterday and support the Mayworks Festival. Only 8 bucks, going till late!
The Constantines / Chad Van Gaalen May 17th The Pyramid Check out this amazing double-shot of Sub Pop released Canuck rock, as the always excellent Constantines return to Winnipeg to play their Fugazi-esque anthemic indie-rawk alongside their labelmate, heartfelt singer/songwriter Chad VanGaalen. Tickets for this badboy are only $13 in advance, available from the Pyramid and Into The Music.
Electro Quarterstaff CD Release / Tour Kickoff May 14th The Collective Winnipeg's sickest purveyors of Total Ego Metal are set to go on an east coast tour that will absolutely destroy. Before leaving they will release their debut album on Willowtip records, "Gretzky" a record so heavy with riffs that even the Great One himself can't front. Joining them for this metal explosion will be local bad girls, the Quiffs, as well as the always-punishing Downfall. Tickets are only $5 at the door. Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm sharp. See you there Shooter!
Putrescence CD Release May 13th The Royal Albert Putrescence are pleased announce that the recording for "Dawn of the Necrofecalizer" is finished! To celebrate the release of the 2nd full length, they are hosting a gig at the Albert on Saturday, May 13th. They will be playing along with their pals Damascus, Big Trouble In Little China and Kursk. Music starts at 10 pm, the cover charge is $7 and we encourage you to drink heavily all night long.
Frog Eyes / Sunset Rubdown May 12th The Collective Longtime UMFM Favorites, Frog Eyes make a return to town to put on their trademark amazing live performance! Mixing a style that blurs the line somewhere between Waits and Bowie, Frog Eyes will be joined by the amazing Sunset Rubdown, a new project featuring Spencer from the Wolf Parade as well as local popstars Chords of Canada. Tickets are $10 in advance, available at Music Trader.
Hunnicutt & Co-Op Present: A Trak & The Rub May 10th The Empire Winnipeg party hosts with the most, DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt, along with Dose Magazine are proud to present Kanye West's DJ & 5-time World Champion, Montreal's own, DJ A-Trak. Performing alongside A Trak will be none other than Brooklyn's #1 Remix Crew THE RUB (Cosmo Baker, DJ Ayres & DJ Eleven)!!! A-Trak' s live sets bridge the gap between boundary-pushing turntablism and debauched party-rocking, hitting you with one of his patented jaw-dropping DJ routines -- an eclectic set of bootleg-heavy hip hop, crunk, booty and classic electro, dancehall, 80's funk and anything in between. Also performing are The Rub, known for perfecting the "everything including the kitchen sink" style of DJ'ing. Since 2004, they've hosted one of the hottest monthly club nights in NYC, and the trio of Cosmo Baker, DJ Ayres and DJ Eleven has been featured on MTV Mixtape Mondays and in magazines such as Spin, Vice, XLR8R, The Wire, and in Urb's "Next 100" feature for 2006. Add to these special guests the patented Co-op/Hunnicutt style of throwing down, and you have one unbeatable dance party! Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event are a mere $9.99 and are available at the door only, so arriving early is a must, doors open at 9PM. Stay tuned to these emails as well as 101.5 UMFM for your chance to win guest passes!
Removal / Kilbourne All Ages Extravaganza May 7 Vernaz No List Records and UMFM are please to bring you this all ages extravaganza, tentatively booked at Verna'z Energy Lounge, located on Pembina Highway. This amazing bill sees a return to Winnipeg for immortal West Coast band Removal, as well as Calgary chicks with attitude, Kilbourne! Rounding out the bill will be Brandon's Yesterday's Dream, as well as two killer acts from Winnipeg - Anthem Red and Dragon Dragon Dragon. Tickets for this great show are only $6 at the door.
A Bridal Bouquet of Soul April 29 The Pyramid UMFM's esteemed program director, Mr. Michael Elves, alongside his lovely bride-to-be Michelle Klimczak are proud to bring you A Bridal Bouquet of Soul, their wedding shower featuring the deejay prowess of Hunnicutt and Co-Op. This momentous event is completely open to the public, and will also feature a silent auction featuring artwork and photography from some of Winnipeg's finest up and coming artists and photogs. Tickets are available in advance from Mike or Michelle, call 474-7027, or will be available at the door.
The Bachelors' Drinking Club Tour The Royal Albert Recovering from a typical prairie winter, Saskatoon's soso & Maybe Smith head out east to present The Bachelors' Drinking Club Tour. They are joined by Gruf and Satchill Page for a celebration of Canada's finest cultural exports (music and beer) at Winnipeg's legendary Royal Albert on Saturday, April 29th. $4.99 Tickets available at the door. For more information on soso visit ClothesHorseRecords.com. For more information on Maybe Smith, visit SirHandsomeRecords.com.
Balanced Records 5th Anniversary Party April 28 The Winnipeg Art Gallery Join us at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Friday, April 28th for the Balanced 5 year Anniversary Party! After 8 releases and many memorable shows, we are pleased to be throwing it down at the spot that kicked off the label nearly 5 years ago. This event will also feature the long awaited CD release from Solidaze: Pleasure from Precision. Other performers for the night will include: Brace, Rob Coles, Kasm, Spencer K, Hunnicutt, Billy Rockwell & Dr.P, as well as live sets featuring Fascade@137db, Equanim with Young Lungs and Solidaze accompanied by Sarah Michaelson. Rounding out the night will be Video projections courtesy of Dada World Data's Selectavision. Tickets will be available for $4.99 at the door. Celebrate Winnipeg's preeminent electronic label is style!
Red Blanket Tour Kickoff April 22 The Royal Albert Those wild & crazy guys in Red Blanket are heading out on tour, but they need your hard earned money to help them along their way. Send 'em out in style by coming out to this show, also featuring Torn Into and The Resistence. Tickets are only $4.99 at the door, come check out some of their awesome new material and for god sakes, buy some merch from these guys before they leave so they don't have to eat rice and beans from a Coleman stove again.
2nd Annual Kids Help Phone Benefit April 21 The West End Come out and support this great cause and hear some fantastic local music in the process as Sidelined Productions brings you their Second Annual Kids Help Phone Benefit. This year's show is also proudly sponsored by the West End Cultural Centre, Evolution Ink, CKUW 95.9FM, Kings Head Pub, Industry Images, UMFM 101.5, Absurd Machine Records and Sevral Clothing. The show will feature local heroes High Five Drive, Torn Into, Subcity Dwellers, The Fabulous Kildonans and The Knockarounds. Tickets are available in advance for 8$ at Evolution Ink, Sk8 and Into the Music on April 1st, or at the door for $10. The evening hopes to be an amazing night of punk-rock all for an extremely good cause. Doors will open @ 6:45pm.
The Consumer Goods CD Release for "Pop Goes The Pigdog" April 20 The Royal Albert Check out the Consumer Goods, a local pop super group of sorts, featuring members of the Poets, Paper Moon, the Honeybuckets and the Bonaduces, as they release their brand new cd "Pop Goes the Pigdog!". Opening will be Ian Larue, who will be followed by the Western States. Each cd will feature special individual artwork, basically what this means is that in 60 years when people come across copies of this record in used record stores, they'll know if its an original pressing by the fact that the burnt cork smudges on the cover are in a different pattern. I'm not even joking, wait till you see it. Tickets are only $5 at the door.
We Love Our Hive Kickoff Extravaganza April 19 The Pyramid Better Swimmers & The Pyramid Cabaret, in conjunction with UMFM 101.5 & the Uniter proudly announce the formation of We Love Our Hive, a series of monthly "indie rock" parties, set to turn Winnipeg on it's collective ear this spring. Join us for the launch of this fantastic monthly on April 19th at The Pyramid, as we proudly feature V2 recording artists The Meligrove Band as well as special guests The Paperbacks & The Details. Ticket info will be available soon. So my white-belted young friend you ask, "What kind of music will you be playing at the We Love Our Hive nights?" Well champ, we'll be spinning all kinds of great music, along the lines of, but not exclusive too, bands such as Black Eyes, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Dartz!, Shy Child, LCD Soundsystem, The Liars, Q And Not U, Shellac, Bloc Party, The Go! Team, Pinback . . . you get the picture. Anyways, put on your cleanest black t-shirt, then come out and support this excellent endeavor beginning April 19th at the Pyramid Cabaret. Tickets are $6 in advance, or $8 at the door, availableat kustom kulture, mixtape (173 osborne) and the pyramid.
Minus The Bear April 18 The West End Featuring members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving, Minus the Bear emerged on Seattle's music scene in 2001 with the release of their six-song EP This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic. Their sound involves a mix of pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics, with a Don Cab sophistication of composition. Performing alongside the Bear will be Emanuel & Aiden, as well as Retrograde. Tickets are available in advance thru Ticketmaster and Into The Music for $17, or are $19 at the door. Show starts at 8PM.
Arch Enemy/Chimaira/God Forbid/Hate Eternal The Venue Four of the most extreme metal bands in the game today hit Winnipeg for a night of absolutely punishing music for your listening enjoyment. Join Arch Enemy, Chimaira, God Forbid and Hate Eternal for a night of noise that no metal fan should miss. Tickets are only $27, and are available at Sk8, Into The Music and Ticketmaster.
Benny Banassi Tijuana Yacht Club Come check out Benny Benassi, famous for his massive club track "Satisfaction" and his current hit "Who's your Daddy"! When Benny isn't in the studio, he tours the world rocking clubs and events with his unstoppable energy. His dj style is easy to describe, it's kinda electro, sort of house-tec, dirty and cool, sweaty and smooth. Advance Tickets $17.50 @ the Canad Inns, Polo Park or Windsor Park, or you purchase by phone at 694-7469. Doors open at 8pm Must be 18 to attend. DJ's Jay Walker & Shamil will open the show.
Armand Van Buuren April 12 The Empire Soundwave Entertainment and The Empire are extremely excited to be bringing in the #3 ranked DJ in the world, Armin Van Buuren! His pumping uplifting sound has rocked dancefloors all across the globe and his production work is played by the worlds biggest trance DJs. On April 12th Armin makes his first ever appearance in Winnipeg and we assure you it will be an experience you will not soon forget! Advance tickets $25 plus taxes or $35 plus taxes at the door. This event will sell out, make sure you purchase tickets in advance! Available from: The Empire Cabaret, Rizo Asian Bistro and Ticketmaster.com.
Definitly Not The Junos March 31 & April 1 The Regal Beagle On March 31 & April 1 come celebrate your favorite local artists at the only open source awards show around. Just remember, its Definitely Not The Juno's. Come down to the Beagle from 7pm until 12am for the Brewno Award Presentations with your hosts Mitch Dorge, Paulette LaFortune & Broose Tulloch Exactly what is a Brewno you ask?? Well, it's a new award recognizing creative artists and beautiful music, not album sales and marketing ploys. Performances by fascade@137db, Unravelled Broken Orchestra, Blaze, Vav Jungle, Arbra Hill, Katelyn Dawn, After All These Years, Easily Amused, and B.U.M.P.! Also, currently over 25 categories that have already been accepted, such as: That 70's Sound (artists that bring the out-of-date up to date), MUSIC TO MY EYES (artist behind the music behind the scenes), and SHAKE THAT THANG (artists that put the oogie in your boogie). Nominations and categories suggestions are always welcome (More creative and wacky, the better.) For more information, go to www.beerforbreakfast.org.
Moses Mayes March 31 The Pyramid Funk masters Moses Mayes are headed back into the studio, but before they do, they've got some tasty grooves to bring to you on Friday March 31 at the Pyramid Cabaret. They be bringing along some special guests, yet to be announced, so be sure to get your tickets ASAP. Only $12 in advance, or $15 at the door, these ducats are available at Kustom Kulture, Music Trader, Into the Music and the Urban Bakery. For more info, check out www.mosesmayes.com.
O2 In The Basement 2 Year Anniversary The Empire For the past two years, every Friday & Saturday in the Oxygen & Martini Lounge, Suz & Oxide, plus their guests, have been doing it up deep and lounge stylee. In order to celebrate in style they're inviting every DJ to appear and perform in the 02 Basement, from past & present, for some crazy type of celebration. All DJs bring your wax and jam all night long!
Give People Your Money Jam II March 25 The Regal Beagle Terry Loxx, Keepin' It Dope, & UMFM present the Second annual "Give People Your Money Jam: Stop Being Cheap Social" a fundraiser for The Winnipeg Rehab Centre For Children. There will be no admission at the door. Just throw what you'd like into the big jar. The point is to bring awareness and celebrate the work that this great facility does with thousands of families and children with disabilities. Keepin' It Dopes resident DJs, DJ Brace & DJ @large will be keeping the music on smash all night. There will be brief performances throughout the night by: Satchel Paige w/ Jenn Agnew (Novillero) and ICQRI (Mood Ruff), Bonafide, Yy, Shadez, John Smith, Arinze & Athavale will perform. More guest performers TBA, there will also be giveaways and prizes. Last years event went well and this one will do better with your support.
The Gunshy The Pyramid The Gunshy takes the mellowest of Tom Waits and the sincerest of Elliott Smith and sows them into a curtain of sorrow, catharsis and ultimately, grace. One-man band Matt Arbogast's graveled voice mats the frantic strumming of his acoustic guitar with an unbelievable smoothness. The texture of Arbogast's folk/rock songwriting is something to be desired-lost loves, ended friendships, the fight for air in every breath. The Gunshy will be appearing alongside Little Buddy, and Twisty of the D Rangers. Tickets are only $4.99 at the door. Doors at 7:30PM, show at 8PM.
Jason Collett March 22 The Pyramid Join Torontonian troubadour Jason Collett, as he makes his way back to Winnipeg in support of his latest release, the stunningly beautiful "Idols of Exile". Collett possesses the rare ability of being able to captivate his audience with nothing more than his voice, a guitar and a smile. Come see what all of the fuss is about on Wednesday, March 22. Ticket details to follow.
The War Is Upon Us! March 12 The Albert Come get punished on a Sunday night, as a quartet of excellent bands descends on the Albert. Join Reality's End, Hope You Choke, The Gorgeous and No Foolin' as they thrash the Albert for one night only! Doors open at 7PM, the show starts at 7:30, so don't be messing around and get there early! Tickets are only $5, available at the door.
Crumbs: Berlin or Bust VI March 11 The Gas Station This show is our 6th show to raise funds and fun for our 6th European tour. We will be touring Germany, Switzerland and Austria (and maybe more). Be on the look out for more tour info here as it comes together. The show will be at the GAS STATION THEATRE 445 River Avenue (on the corner of river and Osborne) in the most beautiful theatre in all of the Red River valley. The show will feature the ever-awesome duo improv of Stephen Sim and Lee White. They will be joined by the ever-smooth Craig Bjerring on the guitar, adding his musical soundtrack to their theatrical and comedic improv. The show costs $10/$8 students and will be worth every single penny and moment of your time. The show will have an intermission and will also have brand new characters, brand new stories and brand new funny. The show will rock... We will see you there.
A Rollerskating Jam Named Saturdays March 4 Galaxy Skateland That's right party people, influenced by the classic De La Soul song, DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt present their first official party of 2006! A ROLLER SKATING JAM NAMED "SATURDAYS!" goes down SATURDAY, MARCH 4th, 2006 at the historical GALAXY SKATELAND (595 Portage Ave) from 10pm to 1am, tickets, including skate rental are only $9.99 at the door! After years of rumors and dashed expectations, Winnipeg's favorite DJs are officially taking their legendary dance party formula and putting it on wheels! Anticipation is already at a feverish high for the jam. Expect the usual mix of the Co-op/Hunnicutt "anything goes" sound, but with a lean towards the disco/funk and 80s jams synonymous with the roller skating experience. Party people are encouraged to bring their own roller skates or roller blades. And don't worry, for those who aren't roller-inclined, regular-type dancing will be allowed in the middle of the rink. The night will also feature a kick ass after-party . . . That's right! Two jams for the price of one! Co-op and Hunnicutt have secured a top-secret location for an all-night after party? All the party people in attendance at A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" will be given a flyer that gives them the location and free admission to the after-party.
The Most Serene Republic The Pyramid Fresh off a couple of great Winnipeg supporting shows in the fall of 2005, the Most Serene Republic. The band makes conventional indie rock, shiny and happy at first, with its majestic piano arrangements dancing around angst-ridden guitar riffs and warm harmonies. Their debut, Underwater Cinematographer isn't your quintessential debut album. It's too complex, too inquisitive, and too ambitious. Joining them will be a couple of great up and coming bands from down east, the Acorns and In Flight Safety. Ticket details to follow.
Bob Wiseman Rocks Mondragon Fundrive March 3 Mondragon Eclectic piano playing Winnipeg ex-pat Bob Wiseman returns to his favorite city for another entertaining show alongside the exquisite song stylings of Leah Abramson. Since 2000 Bob has been making short films on super 8, video or flash animations that he then accompanies live on accordion, guitar or casio. These eclectic pieces range from puppets that die of cancer to sarcastic infomercials about Bob's next recording to cartoons dramatizing the difficulties trying to reach his "cousin", David Geffen. The Hong Kong based Emma Segal will link up via satellite to perform live on an overhead projector and Vancouver singer songwriter, Leah Abramson, opens the show. This show will serve as a part of the Mondragon's Fund Drive, so come out and support this great independent entity! Tickets are only $10 at the door, the show starts at 9PM.
Punk Rawk Legend Bob Mould!!! March 2 The West End Join one of the true legends of the North American music underground, as seminal punk rock superstar Bob Mould plays songs spanning his career, one night only on March 2nd at the West End Cultural Center. This solo acoustic show will cover not only Mould's latest material "Body Of Song", but will also feature the songs you know and love from Husker Du and Sugar, two bands that have helped define what we know as "alternative" music. Tickets for this show are currently on sale, only $26.50 online from Ticketmaster, Unionevents.com, or available in person from Into The Music.
Controller.Controller / You Say Party! We Say Die! February 27 The West End Paper Bag recording artists Controller.Controller make their triumphant return to Winnipeg, playing a return engagement at the West End on Monday, February 27th. Sharing the stage with them will V2 popstars, the Meligrove Band, and perhaps the best band going in Canada right now, the uber-frenetic You Say Party! We Say Die! from Vancouver. Tickets for this amazing night of music are only $16 in advance, available at the West End & Sk8, or online via Ticketmaster or Unionevents.com. Doors at 7PM, show at 8PM.
Daikon Presents - Lance Mackenzie's 25th Anniversary Show February 17 The Royal Albert It's the 25th anniversary of Lance Mackenzie thrashing Winnipeg Stages !! Celebrate the fun with: DAIKON, Ted, Ramirez, and introducing: RAIDEN (old school punk rawking nu jacks!) Be there or be damned! Only $4.99.
Satchel Paige/Grubbs/Ed.Words February 11 Academy Coffee Company Grubbs, Satchel Paige and ed.words will play some new songs for you. Get ready for awkward Canadian humor in two colours. Plus, if you're lucky, Satch may pour beer on hiself if it gets too hot. If you get there early enough they may cover some Gino Vannelli w/ Stompin' Tom. Tickets are only $2 at the door. Bring a non-perishable canned good for Winnipeg Harvest.
My Bloody Valentines Day The Pyramid Come join National Monument, The Absent Sound and Novillero for there pre-Valentine's day celebration of the ethereal rock era featuring the music of My Bloody Valentine, Swervedriver, Jesus & Mary Chain, Ride, Slowdive, Spaceman 3, and a few other surprises. The 3 Winnipeg bands will work to take Winnipeg music fans, as well those looking for a little romance on a trip down musical & mind altering memory lane. Each Band will cover a diverse range of music that defined an era. Doors open at 9:30 and tickets are 10 dollars at the door.
Do It February 10 The Exchange Event Center DJNation.ca is at it again, this time bringing you "Do It" on February 10th at the Exchange Event Center (115 Bannatyne). Do It will feature Marty McFly,Toronto's premiere breaks DJ who will be blending old skool, new skool, and everything funky! Also, there will be a main stage featuring some of Winnipeg's most talented single acts, ranging from breaks, electro, house, and hardstyle, including: Ryan G, Freaky Alien, Jay C, Raf K and AlphaGroove. Also, there will be a Tag Battle Stage with 4 decks and 3 mixers, including tags between some of Winnipeg's finest DJs in Techno, Trance, House, Jungle, & Breaks featuring: Nathan Zahn vs. Disco Kitty, Jungle Jane vs. Gumby, Domain vs. Polly and more! Tickets are $10 in advance, or only $15 at the door.
Paper Moon CD Release for "Broken Hearts Break Faster Every Day" February 9 The West End Paper Moon is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Join them as they release their second album Broken Hearts Break Faster Every Day. Filled with gorgeous, expansive melodies, Broken Hearts... builds layers of instrumentation & expertly delivered vocals into an elegant pop record. Opening the night will be the Honeybuckets, as well as a rare performance by the reunited Bonaduces! Doors at 7:15, show at 8 / Tickets $6 in advance/$8 at door.
Elliot BROOD February 7 Times Change(d) Come experience what the BROOD like to refer to as Death Music -- dark, gritty folk music built around whiskey-drenched vocals and lyrics evoking images of love, loss and murder. In their soul-thumping bluegrass songs, banjo keeps time to a strange and chunky angular stomp, with vicious Kentucky-hardcore acoustic guitar and somber, achingly confessional vocal harmonies. Seriously, it's all of that and so much more . . . it's that damn good. Tickets will be available at the door!
Ham 10th Anniversary CD Release Party January 28 The Pyramid Come down and support longtime UMFM favorites Ham as they celebrate the release of their brand new cd "Comrades Demand Conquest", as well as commemorating 10 years together as a band. Joining them in their skronked out mathy madness will be Medicine Missle, who features members of the Absent Sound, Mahogany Frog, & National Monument, as well as the Hot Live Guys, a deejay set by Squint and some amazing visuals by local filmmaker Mike Maryniuk. Tickets are only $8 at the door or admission is free with the puchase of the new cd. Check www.hamtheband.ca for more information.
UMFM LOGO LAUNCH January 27 The Pyramid Your good friends & neighbors down at UMFM have a hyped up brand new logo for 2006 and they want to share it with you. Come on down to the Pyramid and check out the new style and get your hands on one of our new stickers, buttons, limited edition t-shirts or program guides, 'cuz when they're gone, they're gone. We've got some great musical entertainment lined up for your enjoyment as well, with performances from the Western States, American Flamewhip, the mighty Break Bread Crew, and the always entertaining Paperbacks! Tickets for this amazing night will be only $4.99, and are available at the door. Get on out and support campus & community radio right here in Winnipeg!
The Afterbeat CD Release for "The Personals" January 14/15 The Cavern/The West End On the weekend of January 14 and 15, 2006, Winnipeg's The Afterbeat will be hosting two CD release parties in celebration of the release of Personals, the band's latest full-length release on Bacteria Buffet Records. The first will take place at Winnipeg's newest venue, The Cavern, located in the basement of the Toad In The Hole. Joining them will be the always-entertaining JFK & The Conspirators. Cover is free, photo ID is of course required, the show starts at 10:00pm. Then on the 15th, the 'Beat move things over to the West End, where they will take the stage alongside the Barrymores and Sick City. Show is all ages, as well as 18 plus. Doors open at 7:15pm, show starts at 8:00pm. Tix are $6/$8 and available at Music Trader, The WECC, TicketMaster.
New Year's Eve Blowout! Saturday, December 31 The Pyramid Kick off 2006 in style as UMFM proudly presents the Pyramid's Annual New Year's Eve Bash. This year features the funktastic Moses Mayes, mod heartthrobs the Inward Eye, the spaced out sounds of Tele, as well as your favorite party hosts with the most, deejay's Hunnicutt and Co-Op. There will be a limited number of tickets, available for only $20 plus tax, and are available in advance at Kustom Kulture, the Urban Bakery, Ticketmaster, Into the Music, SK8, as well as at the Pyramid. Tickets will be $25 plus tax at the door. Show starts at 9pm, just a reminder, this is an 18+ Event! Check www.pyramid7.com for more info.
Balanced Records New Years Party 115 Bannatyne Join us Saturday December 31, 2005 for a New Years Eve celebration at 115 Bannatyne (formerly LOT 115, The Library). This 2 room event will feature a Balanced line up in the basement and a solid assortment of house & techno DJs on the main room. Featured in the main room will be FLFK, Phaze-M, Disco Kitty, F-64, GabeReality, Gus, and Joe Silva who will be releasing his "Loudmouth Sirens" CD. Holding it down in the basement: Solidaze, Kasm, Spencer K, and Rob Coles. Advance copies of Northern Faction 3 along with previous Balanced titles will also be available for sale. Tickets for this event are extremely affordable and can be found at: Urban Bakery (398 Portage Ave), Nyce Records (99 Osborne St), Kustom Kulture (470 River Ave) and Eleven Clothiers (on Pembina next to Royal Sports). First 2 tix at each location are $10, $15 until Dec. 31, $20 at the door.
Celebration 2006 The Empire Join the O2 Crew as they bring in 2006 in style. 3 solid rooms of entertainment all night long, featuring DJ Nitro spinning nothing but the best top 40, hiphop and disco. The second floor will feature be the Palacio de la Salsa, and will feature Cumbia, Merengua, Bachata and Latin Pop all night long. Finally, in the Lounge and Martini bar Oxide, Audio Angel, Alphagroove, Polly, Fly Betty, J Stone, Dan Gilson, Indigo Rez and Scuba will be bringing you the best in house, techno, breakz, drum n bass and reggae all night long. Tickets are available in advance from the Empire for only $25. Call 943-3979 for more info.
The Bad Plus Thursday, December 29 The Venue Jazz Winnipeg & 101.5 UMFM present The Bad Plus in Winnipeg, Thursday, December 29th. The adventurous jazz trio will play at The Venue (formerly The Garrick Theatr after racking up more than 250 performances on four continents, becoming one of the most telepathically tight and musically adventurous bands on the planet. The show also features Winnipeg's Egospank, a funk / R&B trio featuring bassist Gilles Fournier, Daniel Roy on drums and vocals, and Marc Arnould on keyboards. Tickets for The Bad Plus are $25 and go on sale November 3rd. Get your tickets online at www.jazzwinnipeg.com, by phone at 989-4656, in person at the Jazz Winnipeg office (018-100 Arthur Street, access on King Street) and at Into the Music.
7th Annual Peanuts & Corn Revue Wednesday, December 28 The Albert Peanuts & Corn CEO McEnroe is back in Peg City for the holidays, and y'all know what that means . . . it's time for the 7th annual Peanuts & Corn Revue. Join all your favorite local rappers as the take the stage, you never know who might show up. As a special added bonus for all you kids out there, this will be the Winnipeg CD release party for the brand new white, hot Park Like Setting record entitled "Craftsmen", so expect an entertaining set from PLS, which includes McEnroe, Yy and John Smith, backed up as always by DJ Hunnicutt. Show starts at whatever damn time they feel like, only $4.99 at the door.
Hummers CD Release "Modern Entrance" Friday, December 23 The Pyramid The Hummers, Winnipeg's mainstay instrumental funk group, are pleased to announce the release of their new CD, Modern Entrance. As a part of DJ Co-op and DJ Hunnicutt's weekly 'On the Regular' series, The Hummers will be launching the CD Friday, December 23rd, 2005 at the Pyramid Cabaret. Admission is free before 10pm, $3 before 11, and $4.99 afer 11pm. Modern Entrance, the band's fifth CD, comes almost three years to the day since the release of their last album, Save the Jets. Save the Jets spent almost all of 2003 charting on local and Canadian college charts. The Hummers enjoyed success playing in Winnipeg and around western Canada. The Hummers are always evolving, and Modern Entrance is the proof. Besides the usual guitar, bass, drums, percussion keyboards and turntables you maybe surprised to hear some marimbas, banjo and even vocals!
4th Annual Trouser Mouth Christmas Wish The Cavern With the support of The Toad and 101.5 UMFM, we bring this spectacle of love and joy for all who wish to attend for no charge. Yes, that's right. This may be the only time you can see Trouser Mouth for free.The show will consist of 2 sets. The first will be a performance of TM's 1998 Christmas CD "Merry F***n' Christmas" featuring holiday hits like "Christmas at the Royal Albert"; "Crack Pipe Santa" and "Junkin' it up on Hastings". Set 2 will be an electric set of usual Trouser nonsense featuring the crucifixion of a popular holiday icon and a chance to meet Mr. Fatpants himself - Santa Clause. As an added holiday gift, Trouser Mouth will be selling all merch for $5. That includes T-shirts, CD's and DVD's. We also will be releasing our third and newest DVD "Trouser Idol II" which was shot last summer. For this night only, this will also be only $5. These will make great stocking stuffers for your disfunctional friends. Enjoy your holidays and remember friends of the press, nothing is sharper than soap.
DJ KNICK Saturday, December 17 The Die Maschine Extra Strength Saturdays & WinnipegJungle.com presents... Atlanta's DJ KNICK from EVOL INTENT, as well as DEXTRIOUS from Fargo. Playing alongside locals Whupass, Dexx and BuzBlaze. Tickets are only $8 Advance, $10 Before Midnight and $12 After Midnight, and are available from Nyce Records and the Urban Bakery. Show is 18+ with valid ID, no exceptions and will run from 9pm - 2:30am.
Sagehouse/Sisters In Spirit Benefit Friday, December 16 Ramada Entertainment Center UMFM and CKUW are very please to co=present an excellent evening of music that will help raise awareness and funds for two great local organizations, Sagehouse and Sisters in Spirit. Sage House, located at 50 Argyle Street, serves as a street women's health, outreach and resource service, which offers a welcoming, safe environment, as well as meals, laundry and a hot bath. Sisters in Spirit is a program which is designed to combat the alarmingly high rates of violence experienced by indigenous women in this country. Playing this all ages event will be longtime Winnipeg activists/punk stalwarts Propagandhi, as well as Fight The Monster, the hip hop stylings of the Peanuts & Corn Crew, plus the straight ahead rock of the mighty Wife. Doors for the show open at 6:45 PM, show starts at 7PM, and tickets can be purchased in advance at Mondragon, Sk8, Into the Music or online at www.propagandhi.com\tickets for only $12. Be sure to buy early as tickets are guaranteed to sell out, plus it's a great chance to donate to a couple of great causes!
Mahogany Frog Wednesday, December 14th The Park Theatre On Wednesday, December 14, Mafrogany Hog, Vinyl Republik and UMFM will showcase three acts that make such efforts. Performing will be Winnipeg's electro lounge-rockers Mahogany Frog, Montreal's glitch-rock/neo-classical electronic guru Pete Samples, and the talented line-up of Winnipeg's Medicine Missile, an intense musical brew comprising of members of The Absent Sound, Mahogany Frog, National Monument & Redsayno. The focus of this event is continuous sincere bombardment, and the display of projects whose goals are the creation of something unexpected. All three groups/artists, in their various forms, have been on the road and in the studio for a number of years, and have acquired both national and international acclaim. Tickets for this show are only $8, available at Music Trader & The Park Theatre, doors open at 8:00pm, this show is all ages.
Northern Faction 3 Pre-Release Saturday, December 3 The Bull & Bear Winnipeg's pre-eminent electronic record label, Balanced Records are very pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Northern Factions 3, the next in their popular series of cutting edge electro compilations. Featuring all of the usual local Balanced suspects as well as expand on our roster with many noteable electronic producers from around the world, including Kaskade, King Kooba, Rise Ashen, Club des Belugas, Latebloomer and many others. The label will be holding a pre-release party on Saturday, December 3 at the Bull & Bear Tavern - 177 Lombard Ave, and will feature Vancouver's Gavin Froome (Nordic Trax), as well as locals Solidaze (Balanced Records), Andrew Yankiwski (Precursor Productions) and Spencer K (The Seed Organization, Balanced Records). Check www.balanced-records.com for more info. Doors at 9 pm tickets, tickets are only $12 at door or $20 including NF3 CD.
Ladies & Gentlemen/Wintersleep/Sylvie Friday, December 2 The Collective Join 3 of Canada's hottest new acts for a fantastic Friday night of music at the Collective Cabaret. Transplanted Torontonian Thomas D'Arcy brings the amazing Ladies & Gentlemen back to Winnipeg alongside east coast pop aficionados Wintersleep for one night only. Also playing will be the amazing Sylvie, a band who features ex-members of Despistado and has an excellent new album forthcoming on local imprint Smallman Records. Doors at 9:15PM, music starts at 10PM, great tickets still available at Into the Music for only $8.
Girl On Girl The Bull & Bear Join Winnipeg's top female deejays as they unite in sistahood for one night only to take over the Bull & Bear. Join Bombah, Disco Kitty, Fly Betty, Jungle Jane, Polly, Plain Jane and Suz as they play alongside visuals by Brooke Brampton and test out the B&B's new kickass soundsystem. Tickets are only $3 for the fellas, and $5 for the ladies. The usual FarSide good time is guaranteed!
Works For Percussion II Thursday, December 1 Muriel Richardson Auditorium The Music Cellar and Brandon University present "Works for Percussion II" featuring percussionist Ben Reimer with guest musicians Kurt Tittlemier (guitar) and Paul Vinluan (piano). Taking place at the Muriel Richardson Auditorium, located at the WAG, the performance will include works by Steve Reich, Derek Riley, Hans Werner Henze, and Joyce Morlock. Buy your tickets for $10 in advance by phoning 333-5801 or email worksforpercussion@mac.com for more info.
Petkau Farewell Friday, November 18 The Royal Albert One of Winnipeg's hardest-working musicians is leaving town for a while,and plans to celebrate with a blast-off rock show at The Albert. Mike Petkau: crafty songsmith, prolific producer, touring road warrior, and all-around nice guy (his words, not mine) is moving to Montreal. He's toured the nation back and forth steadily for the last 2 years. He's produced and/or engineered character-filled albums for Mahogany Frog, Darren Day, Chris Neufeld, Cat Jahnke, Old Seed, House of Doc as well as the upcoming Twilight Hotel album. He's been enthralled with the challenge of blending his art-rock ideals with more traditional songwriters, and thus his work as a producer has been groundbreaking for local acts. So, to cap off a productive four years in Winnipeg, Mike is assembling a cast of new and old friends for November 18th's send-off show with a decided punk-rock edge to it... not only will Petkau be performing with his full band, he'll also be sharing the stage with Anthem Red, Doug McLean, front man for The Paperbacks & Bonaduces in a rare solo performance, as well as Ian La Rue. Tickets are only $6.00 at the door.
The Bellrays October 30 The Pyramid The BellRays bring another batch of searing soul-punk moments to the Pyramid on October 30th. Led by the throaty, nearly unchecked vocal rip of Lisa Kekaula, whose vocals seem to ricochet off the considerable chip on her shoulder, the Bellray's put on a rock n roll show like no other. The BellRays hit everything on time (including your jaw), which gives even their more workmanlike moments an enviable zing. Come see the band effortlessly combine the past and present, anger and love, rousing vocals and roundhouse-rattling electric guitar. I mean, c'mon ... how can you afford to miss this show! Tickets are available in advance from Savin' Daves, Into The Music and The Pyramid.
Hilarious House Of Funkenstein Saturday, October 29 The Pyramid Join Co-op and Hunnicutt for a bone-chilling funk-filled Halloween dance party at the Pyramid Cabaret. This night will feature a super high-tech video tribute to The Hilarious House Of Frightenstein. As always, $4.99 at the door, doors 9pm. Come in costume and be sure to scare Mr. Ness at the door. The DJ's have hooked up with local filmmaker Mike Maryniuk who will be manipulating vintage footage from the '70s TV show on a giant screen behind them. Expect to see such characters as The Count, Igor, The Wolfman, Grizelda, Bwana Clyde Batty, The Oracle and more! What? You don't remember the show? Shame on you! Well, here's a link to a website that may jog your memory.
SCREAM! TBA Soundwave entertainment is very pleased to present this Halloween Party that's guaranteed to keep you moving on the dance floor all night long. London's Graham Gold and Austria's Miss Innocent will be rocking the decks, with Toronto's Just Rich and Regina's Arek Triple SL & Mickey also making an appearance. Locals Oxide, Alucard, Phaze M, Sisk, Gumby, Dexx, Krisco, Domain, Aphrotik, Res One and Dr. Awkward will also be providing support. The party will be hosted by MC DavDUBL, MC Vortex and MC Four20, tickets are available from the Urban Bakery and Nyce Records for $35 in advance. For more info contact 204-996-1881, show starts at 9PM and runs until 8AM.
Moses Mayes / Funkadobious October 28 The Pyramid Melding the sound and instrumentation of funk fusion with the irresistible drive of house, Moses Mayes's return to the spotlight has been fully realised with the release of their second outing 'Needle to the Groove'. This house-rocking seven-piece band includes guitar, bass, turntables, vintage keyboards, drums, horns and percussion - creating a sound that any one can dance or bob their heads to. Joining them on the 28th will be the dance friendly sounds of Funkadubious. Tickets are $10, available at Into The Music, Savin' Daves, The Urban Bakery and Kustom Kulture.
Old Seed CD Release October 19 The West End Celebrate the release of the brand new Old Seed record in style, as the Seed pulls out all the stops for one night only before hitting the road yet again. When will he return? Who knows . . . so be sure to catch this great show which will also feature the exquisite Rachel Reis from Chicago, as well as local stalwart Chris Neufeld. Be sure to pick up Old Seed's fantastic new cd, " When You Laugh The World Laughs With You, When You Cry You Cry Alone"! Tickets are only $10 in advance, or $13 at the door.
The Comedy Bus October 15 The Gas Station Theatre On October 15th, 2005 at 8pm the Comedy Bus departs. The bus stop is located at the Gas Station Theatre (445 River Ave) so please be there on time and bring exact change. The show is a comedy show that is bringing together the very best in the Winnipeg comedy scene. The show will feature members of such local troupes as: CRUMBS, The Steve Breadstone Experience, The Royal Liechtenstien Theatre Company, Nick's Troubled Pile and The Brave New Weasels. The show will also feature the stand-up stylings of Janet Shum, Ron Moore and Jefferson Sinclair. The show is a comedy review of sketches, stand-up and songs. The comedy show will have no improv, which will mean the first non-improv show for CRUMBS in over 5 years. The show will have pieces written by all sorts of awesome comedy folks, acted out by really awesome comedy people, and will be performed for true lovers of comedy. Tickets are only $8, or $6 with a valid bus pass.
The Hopeless Tour October 13 The Royal Albert On October 13th, Peanuts & Corn and UMFM are proud to present the label'sfall tour to The Royal Albert Arms in Winnipeg. This year, the tour has been tagged the Hopeless Tour, for headliner Gruf's critically acclaimed LP of the same name. Joining Gruf on the stage are labelmate Pip Skid and Frek Sho member Ismaila, all backed up by DJ Hunnicutt and DJ Kutdown. These three performers have collectively released over 20 albums and EPs in their 10 years of work, and are a big reason why Winnipeg is recognized internationally as a hotbed of hip-hop talent. Tickets are only $4.99, doors open at 10PM.
The Hold Steady October 11th The West End Current darlings of the US indie scene, the Hold Steady were described by The Village Voice's cover story as "literature with power chords." Formed out of the ashes of Twin Cities favourites Lifter Puller, The Hold Steady have been rocking America and winning critics over with frontman Craig Finn' s evocative stories backed by a powerhouse of guitars, keyboards, vocal harmonies, and horn sections. Joining them will be local favorites The Paperbacks, who mix equal parts indie rock, power pop with a dash of alt-country. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors open at 7:15 PM, show starts at 8PM. This just may be the show of the year, so don't miss it.
Black Mountain October 4 The Royal Albert Fresh off a tour opening for Coldplay, Vancouver's Black Mountain bring their eclectic brand of indie rawk to the Royal Albert for one night only. Appearing alongside them will be the absolutely awesome Blood Meridian, as well as Ladyhawk. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $10 in advance, available from Into The Music.
Akufen Saturday, October 1 The Bull & Bear Join internationally renowned Montréal DJ and producer Marc Leclair, aka Akufen, as he graces the stage in Winnipeg for the very first time on Saturday October 1. With a critically acclaimed debut album, an experimental ambient recording and dozens of singles and remixes under his belt, this artist has performed around the world, incorporating found sounds and samples from radio and every day life. The resulting sound is distinctive and vivid, infused with the electricity, sound waves and energy that surround us. This special evening will include local artists Ali Khan, Suz [aka Audio Angel] and Solidaze. The event is a fundraiser for Send + Receive: A Festival of Sound. Starting at 9 pm, the show will take place at the Bull and Bear Tavern. Tickets to the show are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets will be available at Into the Music and The Urban Boutique. 10% Entertainment Tax will be charged on all tickets.
Just Got Paid! The Pyramid Fresh off the success of the funk boat, this city's most accommodating dance party hosts Hunnicutt and Co-Op are back at it again, and this time they've brought along the silky smooth stylings of the one and only Hipnotic to bring you a jam that is mentally hip-hop, smoothed out on the R & B tip, with a pop appeal to it. Tickets are only $4.99 at the door. Doors at 9PM sharp!
First Encounter Friday, September 30 The Library DJNation.ca proudly presents another great night of electronic music, as they bring you First Encounter, live at the Library in the Exchange district. The night will feature some great deejaying talent including Johnny Narcotic, DJ Caution, Ryan G, Alucard, Oxide, Gumby, Alphagroove, Antimatter, Zan, Sab and more. Early bird tickets are only $4.99! Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 8PM and the party goes until 5 AM.
Modern Life Is War Thursday, September 29 The Red Road Lodge Iowa's premiere hardcore act, Modern Life is War makes a return to Winnipeg to play an all ages show at The Red Road Lodge, located at the corner of Main and Logan. Joining them on stage that night will be the always stellar Under Pressure, noise masters Ken Mode, as well as First Strike and No Foolin'. Tickets for this great night of music are only $7, the show starts at 7PM sharp.
Greg Macpherson Friday, September 23 The Gas Station Celebrate the return of live music to one of Winnipeg's best sounding venues as great politically minded singer/songwriter Greg Macpherson takes the stage at the Gas Station, right in the heart of Osbourne Village. Tickets are $12.00 and are available at the Gas Station Theatre, the Info Booth at the University of Winnipeg and Answers at the University of Manitoba. Seating is general admission. Be sure to arrive early in order to get a good seat. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM. This is an all ages, fully licensed event.
Moses Mayes / Mahogany Frog Saturday, September 17th The Pyramid Finally a show for all you groove monkey's to come out and shake your rump for, as two of Winnipeg's best masters of the groove unite for a great night of dancing. Join Moses Mayes and Mahogany Frog at the Pyramid on September 17th. Tickets are available in advance at Into the Music, Kustom Kulture, the Urban Bakery, Savin' Daves and the Pyramid for the low, low price of $10.
Scars of Tomorrow Wednesday, September 7 The Collective Check out white-hot Victory Records signee, Scars Of Tomorrow as they touch down in Winnipeg with friends Still Remains, On Broken Wings and The Acacia Strain. Tickets for this fantastic all ages extravaganza are only $12 in advance, on sale right now at Into The Music.
The Hoe Must Go On! August 30th The West End On Tuesday, August 30, 2005, The West End Cultural Centre will host a special benefit concert for local singer/songwriter JP Hoe, who was the victim of a recent theft. Immediately following his well-received concert at Old Market Square as part of The Winnipeg Fringe Festival, someone stole Hoe's two main guitars from their stand, backstage. Currently putting together demo recordings for his anticipated full length debut CD and planning fall tour dates, the struggling independent musician faces the daunting task of replacing his main instruments, and so a group of friends and fans have put together a benefit show to help pay for guitars, because The Hoe Must Go On. The night will feature a set by JP Hoe and his backing band, The Truly Richards, which is comprised of members of local pop/rock band Quinzy. Hoe's powerful voice and captivating stage presence have been cultivated over years of performing, starting with a role in Les Miserables at a young age. Working in theatre and bands helped Hoe develop his skills, which have made him a much talked about as-yet unsigned artist. Also appearing will be Winnipeg acoustic pop duo, Easily Amused. The members of Easily Amused, Renee Lamoureux and Keith Macpherson have steadily built a huge following across Canada and The U.S. through relentless touring over the past 5 years. They are much in demand at college and university campuses and as concert headliners. There will be other special guests and performers to be announced, and a huge CD raffle. All proceeds from the evening will help JP Hoe to resume his career. The Hoe Must Go On, featuring JP Hoe, Easily Amused and special guests at The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, August 30, 2005. Tickets are $12 at Ticketmaster, UMFM 101.5 Offices or The West End Cultural Centre, $15 at the door.
Serendipity 2 August 27 th & 28th The Grand Beach Entertainment Centre On August 27th/28th, 2005, Groove204 & Harmonic Elements invites you to experience 24 hours of electronic music in the hot sun and underneath the northern lights at the Grand Beach Entertainment Centre. This unique event will showcase some of the biggest djs, mc's, turntablists and producers that the World has to offer, all under 5 tents. Each tent will be co-ordinated by some of Winnipeg's topnotch production crews, and will focuses on a sound or genre including Techno, Trance, Drum & Bass, and Downtempo. The Groove204's tent which focuses on all genres and will showcase 3 massive headliners and 7 out of town guest djs. Each tent will have a full on Pro Sound System and Intelligent lighting rig provided by Stage Light Manitoba. Fun F/X will be providing us with inflatable fun for you to enjoy during the day. So be sure to join us for Manitoba's Biggest and BEST event of this kind to date at one of Manitoba's most beautiful and new outdoor venues. Rain or Shine this event will go off! With 5 different areas of music to choose from including 3 headliners and 17 out of town guest djs, as well as over 50 local djs. This event definitely should not be missed.
The Funk Boat 2005 Saturday, August 27th The MS River Rouge That's right, ladies and gentlemen the ship has been raised high, and the Funk Boat is set to sail again. For one night only, Saturday August 27th, say farewell to summer with your ol' pals Co-op, Hunnicutt, and their guest Charlie Hustle as they put together another sure-fire hot-ass dance party guaranteed to keep you moving on the funk tip all night long! The boat sets sail at 10PM sharp from the Alexander Docks (Alexander Ave @ Waterfront Drive), so don't get left behind. Tickets are $15 plus applicable fees, available at the Urban Bakery and Kustom Kulture.
Absent Sound CD Release The Gas Station Theatre Come down to the beautiful Gas Station Theatre on Saturday August 27th 2005, as The Absent Sound present their highly anticipated 3rd full length album ' It's All True '. Local label, No List Records, have jumped aboard to help release the album nation-wide with an eastern tour to follow. Opening this fine evening will be Teargas Recording Tree friends from Saskatoon, No Birds, who will be on the final leg of their eastern tour. The Absent Sound are blazing a highway to the gods for all to ride. Come experience the embodiment of intense, theatrical, intimacy & beauty, which will surely send you out into the streets dreaming long after The Absent Sound has left the stage. Ticket details to follow.
7 Year Anniversary Celebration Thursday, August 25 & Saturday August 27th The Graffiti Gallery UMFM's favorite artspace, The Grafitti Gallery, is very pleased to celebrate 7 years of art, music and culture in Winnipeg with a 2 night celebration that incorporates everything that the graf scene is all about. Things kick off with a free art show on August 25th, from 8 until midnight. Performing will be UMFM's own DJ Brace, as well as local hiphop legends Mood Ruff. Things really kick into high gear on August 27th, with the return of the all ages super battle, Battle Of The Elements 2. From 4 to 7pm, there will be a graffiti battle, them an MC battle from 8 until 9. 9pm until 10 pm will feature a b-boy battle, with a dj battle closing off the night at 10pm. Admission is only $5, or $2 with a non-perishable food item. To register for a chance to compete for Cash, gear, prizes and bragging rights, call 667-9960. Be sure to come out and support this fantastic non-profit organization and we are trying to fundraise for some new equipment.
The Big Bounce! Friday, August 26th The Albert Local hiphop impresario, producer, MC and all around good guy The Gumshoe Strut is headed to the West Coast. In order to send him off in style, the band is getting' back together for one night only - that's right y'all Your Brother In My Backpack will be in full effect for one last show, and have even threatened to work out some new material just for you. Join Gumshoe, as well as Yy, Satchel Paige and Big Smitty in what should be a great send off. DJ's Hunnicutt and @Large will be showing off their skills for the night as well . Admission is only $4.99 at the door.
The Wolfnote / Aidswolf The Mondragon Cafe UMFM and Better Swimmers are pleased to present a fabulous trio of bands at the friendly confines of the Mondragon Café in the heart of the exchange. The phenomenal Wolfnote out of Edmonton return to Winnipeg, and will be joined by Aidswolf, as well as locals Dolphin Striker. Tickets are only $7 at the door.
Cross Border Songwriters Unite Tuesday, August 23rd Times Change(d) Two great local songwriters, Old Seed and Petkau are teaming up with a couple of folks from down south in what should be an amazing night of music as cross border songwriters unite! Joining the local fellas will be Southerly from Madison, WI and The Conversation who come to us from deep in the heart of Texas. Ticket details to follow.
Trouser Idol II Friday, July 29th The Albert Be sure to check out the singing contest from hell as UMFM and Ragpickers proudly present TROUSER IDOL II. Come watch 10 hopefuls as they attempt to win cash and prizes, all while being tortured by hot chicks and heckled by the crowd, as well as the celebrity judges. Hosted by local improv guru Devin McCracken, the show will also serve as the launch for last year’s TROUSER IDOL dvd. Tickets are only $4.99 at the door. The hijinx starts at 8PM sharp! Check out http://www.trousermouth.com for all of the gory details.
The Floor Tuesday, July 26th The Collective Edmonton’s finest moody rockers The Floor touch down in Winnipeg for one night only to grace the stage at the Collective Cabaret. Joining them will be Red Eyed Morning, as well as the Consumer Goods, a new act that features members of the Poets and Paper Moon. Tickets are only $4.99 at the door, entertainment tax be damned. This show is brought to you by the good folks at Better Swimmers/Consonant Muscles Productions.
Sex, CRUMBS and Rock & Roll July 21, 23, 25, 26, 29 & 30 Venue 4, The Playhouse (180 Market) Come on down to Venue 4 at the Playhouse (180 Market) and experience the very best improv that Winnipeg has to offer as Steve, Lee and Peg-Leg Craig proudly bring you Sex, CRUMBS and Rock & Roll. Always a festival favorite, be sure to get your tickets early because you don’t want to miss this improv trio as they sure to bring the house down once again. Showtimes are as follows: July 21 at 11:00 PM, July 23 at 8:00 PM, July 25 at 11:00 PM, July 26 at 2:15 PM, July 29 at 9:00 PM and July 30 at 5:45 PM. A whole lot of funny for not much money.
Grow-Op July 20th – July 30th The Ragpickers Stage UMFM is very pleased to present Grow-Op, a fantastic play that should be one of the highlights at the 2005 Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Showing nightly at 7PM, Grow-Op shows a world where we are spoon-fed our impressions. Today the words GROW OP has connotations of biker gangs, drug lords and innocent neighborhoods taken over by dens of sin-innocent, peaceful homes turned into hot houses in the pursuit of criminal gain. But past the veil of crime, there are thousands who indulge in indoor horticultural practices for a different purpose. Come down and meet Lilly Sprout . . . Botanist, gardener, activist. Her reasons for cultivation don’t match the nightly news headlines. Join her every evening at Rag Pickers, 216 McDermot, at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, as she fights the Canadian government, radical gun-toting aging rock stars and the hydro meter.
3rd Annual DJ Festival Friday, July 8th The Empire/Au Bar The third annual DJ festival is back again in 2005, this time with over 50 dj's spinning at two rooms for a great cause, as all proceeds will go directly to the Winnipeg Human Society. Oxide, Shawn Sommers, Squint, Spencer K, Solidaze, Disco Kitty, Audio Angel, Plain Jane, Domain, Dexx, Ephecks, Alucard, Gumby, Dr. Shock and Freaky Alien are just a handful of those scheduled to perform. $5 cover gets you into both venues, music starts at the Empire at 7PM, while things get going at the Au Bar for 9PM.
Athavale Monday, July 4th Bar Italia After their first performance as a four-man group back in May, the quartet formerly known as Quess and his backing band, has assumed a new name, Athavale, and are ready to heat things up at Bar Italia once again. Joining Quess on stage once again will be Christian Dugas on percussion, Kevin Torgalson on bass and Marc Arnould on keys. Be sure to pick up his ep, Quess Presents: reSOULutions v.1.1, at locally owned Winnipeg record stores. The show will start up around 10PM.
Misery Signals / 18 Visions The Collective Two of the finest metallic hardcore bands in the game today blow through Winnipeg and team up with punishing locals Hide Your Daughters for a night of pure noise terror. Tickets are only $15 in advance, available at Sk8, Into The Music, and at Music Trader. Tickets are $18 at the door.
2005 DMC Canada - Winnipeg Eliminations Sunday, June 26th The Energy Lounge, 710 Pembina Highway Yahoo Canada Music presents... The 2005 Technics DMC World DJ Championships, Winnipeg Eliminations. Come down to the Energy Lounge at 710 Pembina Highway to check out all of Winnipeg's best turntablists as they compete for the chance to unseat the reigning Canadian champion, UMFM's own, DJ Brace. The winner earns the chance to represent Winnipeg in the national finals, which are being held this fall in Hamilton. The Dope Spot's @Large will provide beats for the evening, while DJ Hunnicutt will be controlling the dance floor all night long. Admission is only $10 at the door, show is 18 plus, valid ID is required. For more info, email dmcwinnipeg@mts.net or check out www.dmcwinnipeg.net. Sponsored by Technics, Ortofon, Exclaim Magazine, Gallery1024.com, Sk8 and 101.5 UMFM.
Reclaim The Streets 5 June 24th, 25th & 26th Red Road Lodge/The Collective/Mondragon CAL3 Records, in association with UMFM, Urban Bakery, Vinylist, Wild Planet, and Osbourne Village Ink, present : Reclaim The Streets 5 : A benefit for FoodNotBombs Winnipeg. Friday June 24th features The Resistance, The Squareheads,The Quiffs,The City Champs and Burden of a Decade, all for the low price of only $1. The show starts at 5:30pm sharp, and will take place at the Red Road Lodge, 631 Main Street. Saturday June 25th at the Red Road Lodge starting at 5:30PM Lights Out will be performing, along with Lion of Judah (exDesperate Measures), Regret (melodic hardcore from Mpls.), Hollowground, Reality's End, First Strike, 1920, and No Foolin. Meanwhile, over at the Collective Cabaret, a stellar lineup including MSC (hardcoregrind from Calgary), as well as KEN-Mode, Mung, Mandatory Death, and DiBiase. This show gets rolling at 10 PM. Reclaim The Streets 5 wraps up on Sunday June 26th with two more stellar shows, the first being at the Red Road Lodge, and featuring The AMNIOTICS (hardcore thrash from Eau Claire), Under Pressure, The Insaniacs, Knifeinmyback, The Detentions and MurderDeathFight. Show starts at 5:30 PM. Over at the Mondragon, starting at 10pm, there will be a hiphop showcase featuring Pipi Skid, John Smith and the BreakBreadCrew. All shows will be held as a fundraisers for Winnipeg's chapter of FoodNotBombs. (a group who's primary focus is to cook healthy and free food for the communities in Winnipeg's inner-city). A group walk will be taking place after each show from the Occidental to the Portage Place Bus Stop. Shows at the Red Road Lodge and the Mondragon are all ages, while the show at the Collective is 18+, all shows again are only $1.
Electroquarterstaff Thursday, June 23rd The Collective Check the Collective for this quartet of fantastically punishing bands as 3 of Winnipeg's best instrumental acts take the stage. Join Electroquarterstaff, Red Blanket and Prague, as well as their guests Bend Sinister for what should be a great night of music. Tickets are only $6 at the door, doors at 10PM, show is 18+.
The Much More Fam Tuesday, June 14th The Vibe Nightclub Catch all new Performances from Surly V, Jay $ and the rest of the Much More Fam, plus all new exclusive heaters from Dialog. Also, catch new Hits from Daly, plus Kinetikal Joints on the turntables supplying the warm up tunes all night long. Only 5 bucks at tha door so bring tha whole crew to check it out. Doors open at 9:00, tune into HIP HOP 101 on 101.5 UMFM for crazy ticket giveaways!!!
D' Ranged On The Road Saturday, June 11th The Lyric Theatre in Beausejour UMFM is pleased to present the D.Rangers/Mike Maryniuk DVD Release Bash at the Lyric Theatre in sunny Beasejour, Manitoba. The bus trip to Beasejour will be hosted by none other than John Scoles, and will leave Times Changed at 7:00pm sharp! $20 gets you on the bus, gets you some BBQ, and your very own copy of the DVD which includes films by Mike Maryniuk, as well as some entertaining musical performances by: The D.Rangers, The Re-Rangers; The Uncas, and Romi Mayes & the Temporarily Employed. For more info see www.drangers.ca or call Jaxon at 294-2319.
Reclaim the Streets 5 Benefit Friday, June 10th The Collective Cal-Three Records, in association with UMFM, the Urban Bakery, Wild Planet, and Osbourne Village Ink, proudly present this fundraiser put forth to raise funds for paying the out of town acts at the upcoming Reclaim The Streets Festival which will be held at the end of June. The fest will take place over 3 days, from June 24th to the 26th and will feature acts from all over North America, including the Bay Area, Alberta, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, and of course right here in Winnipeg. Admission for all the shows will only be $1, with all money going to the Winnipeg chapter of FoodNotBombs, a group who's primary focus is to cook free food for the communities in Winnipeg's inner-city. Playing this one night fundraiser will be Husk, the Detentions, Mandatory Death, MurderDeathFight, and Burden of a Decade. Tickets will be only $5 at the door.
Pip Skid "I'm Mean" Mixtape Release The Albert You think Pipi has some issues? Fella, you don't even know the half of it . . . come on down to the Albert for a Friday full of hiphop, featuring the lyrical talents of The Gumshoe Strut, Satchel Paige and of course Pip Skid. Tickets are only 4.99, entertainment tax be damned, and you can also cop the white hot "I'm Mean" mixtape at the door. Doors at 9:30 PM.
Youth for Peace Music Festival Sunday, June 5th The Lyric Theatre/ Assiniboine Park At 2 PM, come down to the Lyric Theatre in scenic Assiniboine Park for the annual Youth for Peace Music Festival, featuring music, exhibitions & speakers who will be sparking a joy and awakening an awareness of Education for Sustainable Development in our communities. Featured performers include: The Winnipeg Youth Symphony, Fabuki Daiko, Jody Borle, the Attics and more.
Small Girl Friday, June 3rd Club Desire Check out Club Desire for 3 sets of Jazz Burlesque featuring comedy, social satire, as well as a couple of muppets. Small Girl is local artist Alize Amihude along with Jeff Presslaff, Gilles Fornier & Kelly Marques. 11:00 - 2:00 am, only $5.00 at the door. Kick off Pride Week! The parade, for your information is on Sunday, June 5th.
The Clorox Girls & The Observers Tuesday, May 31st Hemp Rock Cafe Tuesday, May 31st will see two brilliant bands from Portland Oregon venturing into town. The Clorox Girls play energetic and infectious punk rock that brings to mind the late 70's punk scene of Los Angeles. The Observers also have roots in classic hardcore punk. Their anthemic song-writing is accompanied by a vocal delivery reminiscent of Captain Sensible or perhaps even Morrissey. Openers will include the enduring punk force of the Insaniacs, and an exciting new band called the Detentions, which features, among others, Jill of Buried On The Backyard on vocals and Alex of the Horribles on bass. This show is going down in the cozy environment of the Hemp Rock Cafe, located at 302 Notre Dame, across from the Towne Cinema. Admission is $8 and doors open at 7 PM. This show is all-ages.
Quess Returns Monday, May 30th Bar Italia After a series of acoustic showcases in the fall of 2004, vocalist Erik "Quess" Athavale returns to the Winnipeg performing circuit accompanied by Christian Dugas, Kevin Torgalson, and Marc Arnould. The first performance by the four-man group will take place at Bar Italia, 737 Corydon Avenue on Monday May 30th, 2005 starting at 10:00pm. Following his debut in the fall of 2004, Quess Presents: reSOULutions v.1.1, a 5-song EP available at locally owned Winnipeg record stores, Athavale received airplay on several Winnipeg radio stations, and recently charted on a Winnipeg campus radio station's Top 30 chart. His aforementioned acoustic performances were praised for a stripped down, simplified approach to soul music, which promises to continue with the three-man arrangement featuring Christian Dugas on percussion, Kevin Torgalson on bass and Marc Arnould on keys. The May 30th performance marks Athavale's debut with the trio of Dugas, Torgalson and Arnould, all veterans of the Winnipeg music scene.
Fascade@137DB CD Release Friday, May 27th The Barca Club Join local electronic producer extraordinaire Fascade@137DB as he release his first cd, Character of The Moment. The night will promises a whole slew of guest performers including Sarah Michaelson, Karen Asmundson, Fenom and Flutegirl. Other special guests include Sound Barriers (DJ Brace & Gruf), DJ Dialog, Grubbs, the Gumshoe Strut, Influence and Kutdown. Tickets are only $5 at the door. Win FASCADE@137DB prize packs by visiting www.fascade137db.com.
Poetry Slam Semifinals - Round 2 Dregs The second group of semi-finalists will grace the stage in their last chance to go on to the finals next week, from which the Winnipeg team of 4 performers will be formed. Each poet will perform 2 pieces. As our feature, Winnipeg author and winner of Manitoba's most promising writer award (John Hirsch award 2004), Chandra Mayor, will read/perform from her novel Cherry (conundrum press, 2004).
Fantasia 2005 Sunday, May 22nd Venue TBA Crown Productions, Trillium Productions, GB Productions, & Soundwave Entertainment are proud to present you the May long weekend party to remember . . . Fantasia 2005. The night features nonstop entertainment provided by headliner Tomcraft from Germany, a world-renowned trance dj whom will deliver a set that' ll keep you dancing into the wee hours! Also appearing will be a couple of Western Canadian deejays, the amazing Kristoff from Edmonton and Calgary's Isis G. A fine local contingent will also be appearing, including: Domain, the Blizzard Boys ( last Peg City show ) , Rayne, Zeo, Gumby, Lomax, Dizz, Dubbz, Crono, Khemlab, Ryan G, and Phaze M. Also, 3 up & coming dj's will be selected from demotapes dropped off at Nyce Records, and will get their chances on the decks on the 22nd. Drop off your demo's soon if you wanna get involved. The first 100 tickets will be $25 in advance, with each subsequent ticket going for $30. Tickets available at Nyce Records, or at the door.
C'Mon & The Mark Inside Saturday, May 21st The Collective Almighty Canuck rockers C'Mon return to Winnipeg to blow the doors off of the Collective as they play a show with The Mark Inside and locals Hot Live Guys. Tickets for this night of good ol fashioned rock and roll will be available at the door, be sure to bring your earplugs.
Hide Your Daughters / Red Blanket Friday, May 20th The Collective Winnipeg's favorite musical king's of depravity Hide Your Daughters are back to play their annual spring show, so leave the women and children at home. This time around, they'll be joined by instrumental up and comers Red Blanket, as well as Downfall. Tickets are available at the door.
88 Keys Benefit Tuesday, May 17th Times Change(d) Come on down to the ol' High & Lonesome as The Perpetrators, the D Rangers, and the Western States will be playing at times change(d) on Tuesday, May 17th. The show is a benefit to raise money to assist in the acquisition, transport and repair for an in-house piano for Times Change(d). Please donate graciously at the door.
Magnolia Electric Co. Wednesday, May 11th The West End Jason Molina is a tenor guitar-wielding songwriter from the shores of Lake Erie, who for years fronted the group Songs: Ohia. Though there is a sonic similarity to the oft-compared Will Oldham, Molina's ardent, soul-searching lyrics are more aptly compared to Neil Young or Leonard Cohen. Always a songwriter, Molina eventually decided to perform and record solo with help as needed. The first Songs:Ohia full-length arrived in 1997; released on the Secretly Canadian label, the self-titled album garnered critical acclaim. Ten albums later, Molina decided to switch gears and formed the Magnolia Electric Company. Named after the last full-length Songs: Ohia album, the new band plays songs about finally accepting one's place in this world; about standing ground and owning up to it with confidence. Local pop afficianado Mike Trike will be opening the show. Tickets are only $12 in advance, or $15 at the door.
The Vibrators Tuesday, May 10th The Royal Albert Not some scam punk reunion, this is the real shit in its original form, straight from the UK and ready to kick the Albert's doors down. Chances are they are never coming back, so lets show 'em a good time. Tickets are super cheep, only $13 tickets in advance available from Steel Capped Records and Into The Music. $15 at the door. Also appearing are psychobilly outfit outta Quebec, the GutterDemons, as well as local's the Insaniacs and the newly formed Detentions! Brought to you by Cal-Three Records, Steel Capped Records, Fort Garry Brewery and UMFM 101.5.
Petkau CD Release Saturday, May 7th The West End Petkau, aka local producer/musician extraordinaire Mike Petkau, makes a marked return to the retail racks with his sophomore release, "Don't Say A Word". Bursting with jangling guitars, stuck-in-your-head melodies, and a poetic lyricism inspired by failing friends, failing cities and failing lovers - this record captures a songwriter quickly finding his stride. "Don't Say A Word" will be released on Saturday May 7th at the West End Cultural Centre, with another fantastic local singer Patrick Keenan serving as the opening act. Local filmmaker Coral Aiken will also be on hand to showcase some of her films, all for the low price of only $8. Tickets are $6 in advance, available from Music Trader, Into The Music and the West End.
SLAMFEST Sunday, May 1st The Collective That's right kids, this all ages spring dance is back, featuring an array of some of the best aggressive bands from right across Canada, featuring: Cursed (Toronto, ex-Left for Dead, the Swarm, Ruination, Haymaker, etc on Goodfellow/Deathwish Inc), Mare (Toronto, ex-the End frontman, think Fantomas meets Godflesh, on HydraHead records), KEN mode (local mammoth metallic noise rock, you love to hate us, Escape Arist Records), Electro Quarterstaff (so much ego it makes you want to puke, Willowtip records), Under Pressure (Finally on a good PA, this makes admission worth it alone, Sound Pollution records), Husk (up and comers in this fine city, think Isis meets Kyuss, Karma to Burn and Mogwai in a back alley). Only $10 at the door, doors open at 6:00pm and bands start at 6:30pm. Come down and get your head kicked in!
M*A*S*H It Up Volume 1 Friday, April 29th The Pyramid Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for a night of relentless real live remix randomness and maniacal mash-up madness the two party hosts with the most team up with special guests Fin-S and @Large! The latest in a long line of sure-fire dance parties from Co-op and Hunnicutt will see four of Winnipeg's finest pulling out all the stops, mashing all genres of music into a steaming glob of dance floor insanity! To get you primed for this special event, each of us will be making available for download a number of exclusive remixes and mash-up's in mp3 format. Keep checking back to www.djcoop.com , as more will be added as the date of the show gets closer.
Transformers 4.1 Call 204-784-5559 Soundwave Entertainment is proud to present the 4th installment of Winnipeg' s largest and longest running electronica event . . . TRANCEFORMERS 4. The night features entertainment provided by headliner Rank 1 from the Netherlands, who will deliver a set that you' ll not soon forget! Also appearing will be Canadian deejays OS/2 (Toronto) as well as locals: Domain, Freaky Alien, Justrich, Alucard, Oxide, Cain, Rayne, Dexx, Gumby, Sisk, Dizz, Castle, Dubbz and Crono. The first 700 tickets have sold out, the final 300 are only $30. More at door if available! Ticket Outlets include: Frenzee Polo Park, the Urban Bakery, and Nyce Records. Call 204-784-5559 for more information.
Beneath Augusta / Cadeaux Wednesday, April 27th The Collective Back for a second show, Beneath Augusta play the Collective Cabaret, on a bill with Rough Music, as well as Vancouver's Cadeaux, which features members of Operation Makeout. Tickets are $6 at the door. Check out www.rosewateragency.com/betterswimmers/ for songs and more information about the bands.
Poetry Slam featuring Jeremy Proctor Tuesday, April 26th Dregs Last call for spoken word artists to come out and take a chance at becoming a member of the Winnipeg slam team! This is the last slam of the season, so if you've been meaning to check us out, now's the time. Also featuring a musical performance by JEREMY PROCTOR, one of Winnipeg's favourite folk acts. Show starts at 8PM.
WHY? Sunday, April 24th The Collective Anticon folk-hop hero WHY? makes his first ever Winnipeg appearance in what should be an entertaining show to say the least. Mixing acoustic guitar, sound collage and traditional hip hop beats, WHY? will take the stage with amazing rap duo Sound Barriers, as well as the always entertaining DJ Co-Op. Tickets available at Into The Music, Music Trader and at the door.
Cursed Thursday, April 21 Ozzy's Come see the punishing Premonitions Of War, as they hit Winnipeg for the first time, bringing with them twin Montreal metal acts, Ion Dissonance and Despised Icon. Local up and comers Hollow Ground, fresh off their first US tour will be in attendance, as well as an a local band you may have heard of, the mammoth masters of metal KEN Mode, who have recently awoken from hibernation. Tickets for this can't miss show are only $10 at the door, doors swing wide open at 9:30 PM, noise starts at 10:30. Bring your ID's kiddies, it's 18 plus.
Vibes & Verse Tuesday, April 19th Dregs Check out another night of our open-mic poetry and music jam. Guests are invited to bring their musical instruments - keyboard, guitar, you name it - and poetry for some on-stage improvisation and performance. Our guest performer for the night is C.R. AVERY, an astounding beat boxer, musician and slam poet flying out from Vancouver for this show. C.R. has performed with Ani Difranco, the Be Good Tanyas and Po'Girl, and has been praised by none other than Tom Waits. Those of you with some history with the slam may remember C.R.'s last amazing visit a few years ago - don't miss out on this one! Festivities get underway at 8PM.
Premonitions Of War Saturday, April 16th The Royal Albert Behold the ferocity of Toronto's Cursed as they descend on Ozzy's for a punishing Thursday night event. Also performing will be Mare, the mighty Putrescence, as well as the freshly revamped Daikon. Tickets for the show are available at the Osbourne Village Inn front desk for only $10. Doors open at 9:30 PM, show starts at 10PM sharp. Sorry kids, the show is 18+.
The Good For Business Tour featuring John Smith, Skratch Bastid & Pip Skid Thursday, April 14th The Royal Albert Check out this merry band of rappers as they go from coast to coast to promote the release of the hot new Pipi/Smitty/Bastid album entitled Taking Care Of Business. Also appearing is red-hot East Coast rap crew The Goods. Take my advice friends, don't sleep on this one either. Tickets are available at the door and at the Vinylist. Make sure to cop the new Pip Skid mixtape as well as the new rekkid on your way out the door, it has some fresh Darko beats on it.
McEnroe & Birdapres Present Nothing Is Cool Thursday, April 7th The Albert The hottest album from the fall of 2004 has now spawned the hottest tour of 2005, as McEnroe & Birdapres take "Nothing Is Cool" to the masses. Joining them within the friendly confines of the lovely Royal Albert will be that madcap record diggin' wizard DJ Hunnicutt. Tickets will be available at the door, proudly presented by the Vinylist and 101.5 UMFM.
Definitly Not The Juno's Saturday, April 2nd The Regal Beagle On Saturday April 2nd come celebrate your favourite local artists at the only open source awards show around. Just remember, its Definitely Not The Juno's. Come down to the Beagle from 7pm until 11pm for the Brewnos Award Presentation with your hosts Mitch Dorge, Paulette LaFortune & Broose Tulloch Exactly what is a Brewno you ask?? Well, it's a new award recognizing creative artists and beautiful music, not album sales and marketing ploys. Performances by Twilight Hotel, Nathan Rogers, 12:34, Neal Pinto, Serena Postel, Jaylene Johnson, and the Michael Blair Band!Also,currently over 25 categories that have already been accepted, such as: Where To Go (places that make it happen),Knee High to a Grasshopper (the next generation), And they Cried Wolf (the lost art of story telling) Nominations and categories suggestions are always welcome (More creative and wacky, the better.) For more information, go to www.beerforbreakfast.org.
The Summerlad, Part II Sunday, March 27th The Label Gallery Playing the second show in as many days, this time teaming up with the Absent Sound, Ham, as well as National Monument is what should be an all ages performance rock extravaganza, BC's favorite son's, The Summerlad take over the label gallery at 510 Portage Avenue. Tickets are available at the door.
When Red Blanket Attacks! Saturday, March 26th The Zoo Those instrumental heartthrobs from Red Blanket are at it again, this time taking over Winnipeg's home of gratuitous excess, the Zoo. Joining them will be High Five Drive and 3 Day Binge. Tickets are available from Sk8, Into The Music, and the Zoo for $5 in advance, or are only $7 at the door. If you don't know, then now you know. . .
The Summerlad & Friends The Collective BC art-rock masters, The Summerlad hit Winnipeg for the first time in a longtime, this time playing with like minded instrumentalists, The Absent Sound, as well as Montreal's favorite rhythm activist, Norman Nawrocki. Tickets are available at the door.
Turn The Gun "Rap Day" CD Release Thursday, March 24th The Barca Club That's right Peg City, Foultone Records has officially decreed that the day before Good Friday is know to be known as Rap Day. Come check out Winnipeg's hottest trio, Turn The Gun (Gumshoe Strut, Yy & Kutdown) as they release their first full-length cd. Joining them will be ½ of the recent 2-on-2 battle winners, the incomparable Hell-n-Back as well as many special guests. Tickets are only $5 at the door, doors at 9, with Rap Day festivities starting up 'round 10:30. CD's will be available for the low price of $10, which includes a bonus Turn The Gun instrumentals and B-sides CD-R.
Poetry Slam II Tuesday, March 22nd Dregs Coffee House Second poetry slam of the month, as they edge closer and closer to the slam finals and the chance at making Winnipeg's national slam team. $50 grand prize for winning poet, only $3 cover.
Star Wars: The Evil Within Movie Premiere Saturday, March 19th The Ramada Entertainment Center A Star Wars movie filmed in Winnipeg??? Who woulda thunk it, not me that's for sure, but trust me when I say that it is true. The story follows 4 Jedi Knights as they strive to protect an endangered Empress from a mysterious Sith Assassin. The action becomes intense as the Jedi face this threat and help the Empress get her information to the center of the newly formed Galactic Republic, Coruscant. Eventually our heroes must face The Evil Sith Lord Darth Animus and they uncover a plot to destroy the Republic forever. Check out the premiere for the low price of only $5, with net proceeds going to the Winnipeg Humane Society. For more info, check out http://theevilwithin.com/.
The Give People Your Money Jam Thursday, March 17th Dregs Coffee House

Foultone Records & Terry Loxx are proud to present The Give People Your Money Jam, featuring Satchel Paige, Sound Barriers, Turn The Gun and more special guests to be announced. Come out and watch the grand extravaganza that has no time to be promoted but will be. Tell your friends. Tell Sam Katz and don't forget to tell Eldon Pokey Reddick. This is the show of shows.

This show has no entrance fee. It's a benefit for the Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC) Foundation. A cup will be passed around for your generous donations. No minimum. All the money goes to the foundation.The Rehabilitation Centre for Children Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to helping Manitoba's children with disabilities (birth to age 18) and their families. For more information on all of the great work that they do, check out www.rccinc.ca, or phone (204) 452-4311.

Vibes & Verse / CBC Poetry Face-Off Tuesday, March 15th Dregs Coffee House This month's Vibes & Verse is also playing host to the CBC Poetry Face-Off, an event that pits poet against poet for the chance at fame and fortune (or as close as a Canadian poet can get). Competing poets are Jan Braun, Charlene Diehl, Christoff Engbrecht, Nico Rogers and Paul Friesen. The Vibes & Verse portion of the evening will follow the face-off, with poets joining up with musicians to deliver eclectic and improvised combinations of music and poetry onstage. This month's great roster of featured musicians includes bassist Steve Kirby, trumpet player Joel Kwiatkowski and drummer Alvin Atkinson.
Stained Magazine Launch Saturday, March 12th The Ragpickers Performance Space A group of people is launching a new bimonthly magazine dedicated to struggling and well established artists and musicians in Winnipeg--40 -60 pages, b & w glossy with color cover, with interviews, photos, stories and events. The launch party will feature music from Joshua Stanton & guests, Dave Streit & The Bomb Sniffing Dogs, Nagasaki Fondue, The Absent Sound, The Squareheads, Multiple Partners & Paul Lukman. Tickets are $12, available from Ragpickers, or are $20 at the door.
Transformers 4 Venue T.B.A Soundwave Entertainment is proud to present the 4th installment of Winnipeg' s largest and longest running electronica event . . . TRANCEFORMERS 4. The night features entertainment provided by headliner Misja Helsloot from Amsterdam, who will deliver a 2 hour set of trance that you will not soon forget! Also appearing will be Canadian deejays OS/2 (Toronto), LastNameBlack (Regina), Lestat (Regina), as well as locals: Domain, Freaky Alien, Justrich, Alucard, Oxide, Cain, Rayne, Dexx, Gumby, Judgelex , Dubbz and Crono. Ticket prices are as follows: 1st 10 tickets per outlet are only $20, the next 100 are $25, and final advance are $30. More at door if available! Ticket Outlets include: Frenzee Polo Park, the Urban Bakery, The Showroom and Nyce Records. Call 204-784-5559 for more information.
Poetry Slam I, featuring Brendan McLeod Tuesday, March 8th Dregs Coffee House Visiting Vancouver slam poet and musician Brendan McLeod will be shaking things up as the featured performer at next week's poetry slam, Tuesday, March 8 at Dregs Cafe. In additional to being the co-winner of the National Indie Finals at the 2004 Canadian Spoken Wordlympics, Brendan is one of 5 members of the Vancouver Slam team, a dynamic group that has helped revolutionize slam poetry. Brendan's performance will be followed by a poetry slam. $50 grand prize for winning poet, only $3 cover.
Under Pressure Recording Benefit Sunday, March 6th The Label Gallery Your friends in Under Pressure need your help, or to put it more succinctly, your hard earned monies . . . they are about to re-enter the studio to record their next record, and are throwing a one off recording benefit to help cut down the costs. Also performing will be Shock 'Em Dead, Dibiase, Pushing Away and Slattern. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the music starts at 7:30, tickets are available at the door for the brutally low price of only $6. FYI, the Label Gallery is situated at 510 Portage Ave, across from the U of W, and it's a great space, so be sure to check it out.
Disco Fever! Saturday, March 5th The Pyramid That's right, ladies and gentlemen, for one nite only, Saturday, March 5th at the Pyramid Cabaret... it's DISCO FEVER! DJ's Co-op and Hunnicutt have done it again, putting together another sure-fire hot-ass dance party guaranteed to keep you moving on the disco tip all night long! They're pulling out all of our hottest disco, post-disco, disco-funk and jazz-disco records for Saturday, March 5th at the Pyramid Cabaret! Now at the new low price of $4.99, don't you dare miss it!
Crumbs: Berlin or Bust 5 Thursday, March 3rd The Gas Station Send these comedy veterans to Germany in style, with the always-popular Berlin or Bust show. Featuring very special guests yet to be announced. Tickets are only $8, so come out and support this great cause, and send these funnymen back to the land of farfegnugen.
Rock'n The Musical March 2nd & March 3rd The Royal Albert Come see the performance that was the unquestionable hit of the 2004 Vancouver Fringe Festival as it hits the Royal Albert for 4 shows over two nights only! Created solely for the purpose of saving rock n roll, "Rock'n" might not save music as we know it, but it will certainly remind us of a day when rock had the power to change people's lives. Hailed by critics as the "rocknst band to ever rock" the bands performance and antics on stage seem beyond over the top and animated that most people are caught off guard by the enthusiasm. Once the confusion passes, however, there is no denying the passion that these guys have for the almighty RAWK! Two shows a night, 8PM & 10PM, tickets available at the door. And though it need not be said, long live rock n roll . . .
Death By Stereo Saturday, February 26th The Collective Longtime punk favorites hit Winnipeg for a one-off show before they head to the southern states to open up for Soulfly. Also appearing are Every New Day, and Torn Into. Tickets are only $10 in advance, and are on sale at SK8, Into the Music and Music Trader, or at the door.
Vibes & Verse, featuring Parka Kid Tuesday, February 22nd The Dregs This open-mike event welcomes musicians and poets who want to collaborate onstage in an improvised setting. Featuring a performance by Parka Kid, who'll deliver rock and roll poetry with a psychedelic bent, tackling queer issues and sexism. Free admission.
Thee Shams Saturday, February 19th The West End From the north valleys of Cincinnati, comes Thee Shams. Together since '99, the family Sham has uniquely captured the edgy rawness of early garage, the drug-induced mysticism of yesteryear's psychedelic rock, and the soulful blues reminiscent of Muddy Waters. Joining them will be local blues/jam legends the New Meanies, as well as the psych-pop tinged Telepathic Butterflies! Tickets are $12 in advance, or $15 at the door, available at The West End or thru Ticketmaster.
Romi Mayes & The Temporarily Employed CD Release Wednesday, February 16th Times Change(d) Romi Mayes has put together a crack team of session players and together, they recorded an album during these last few cold, cold months. Come see the release of "The Living Room Sessions: Volume One", which will also feature opening act Sky Onosson, of the New Meanies fame, as well as a hot set featuring Miss Mayes and her Temporarily Employed, some of whom include: Jaxon Haldane, Chris Carmichael, Twisty, Tania Elizabeth, Chris Saywell, & the ghost of Grant Siemens. Sure to be a good time.
Poetry Slam 2, featuring musician Marcel Desilets Tuesday, February 15th The Dregs Another high-energy night of the poetry slam, featuring a performance by guitarist Marcel Desilets, "a wonderful new voice rising up from the Winnipeg singer/songwriter scene." (Hal Brolund, Artistic Director/Trout Forest Music Festival). $50 prize for winning poet, $3 cover.
Vav Jungle Presents "The Canadiana Striptease" CD Release Party Saturday, February 12th The Royal Albert Check out a true originator as the super swanky Vav Jungle unleashe their brand new cd, "The Canadiana Striptease" at Royal Albert. "The Canadiana Striptease" panty rave will also feature the music of Random Interference. Show gets going at 10:30, $5 cover at the door, plus put down $25 and get yourself a copy of the new cd, as well as a new pair of panties - how can you beat that?
Red Blanket Friday, February 11th The Collective UMFM is proud to bring you the abstract instrumental rock of Red Blanket, performing with The Crackdown and Ten Too Many. Tickets are only $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Doors at 10, show at 10:30.
Michael Johnston "Curious Heart" CD Release Thursday, February 10th Times Change(d) This Valentine's Day will mark two years since singer-songwriter and multi-keyboardist Michael Johnston moved to Winnipeg on a VIA rail train. Now, after living through two-and-a-half of the harshest winters in recorded history, it's no wonder Johnston decided to call his new CD Curious Heart. Johnston will celebrate the official release of Curious Heart on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club at 9 p.m. Special guests include: Nathan's Keri McTighe, and guitar-based virtuoso Andy Sheppard. Admission is only $5 at the door.
Punk Vs. Metal Sunday, February 6th The West End 3rd Generation Records is pleased to bring you a night of Punk vs Metal, featuring the talents of The Brat Attack, Doc Brown, JAW and Port Amoarl. This all ages show gets going at 7PM sharp, and tickets are available in advance for $5 in advance at Music Trader and Sk8. Tickets are $6 at the door.
It's Not About Us Saturday, February 5th The Royal Albert In support of the tsunami relief efforts, Foultone Records, The Urban Bakery, The Vinylist, CKUW 95.9 and UMFM 101.5 are very proud to present "Its Not About Us", featuring performances by some of Winnipeg's premiere hip hop artists. Scheduled performers include: John Smith, Bonafide, the Moonshine Kru, Turn The Gun, Satchel Paige & oh so many more. There is a $7 minimum donation at the door with ALL funds going to the tsunami relief efforts.
Lykeum CD Release/ Red Cross Fundraiser Friday, January 28th The Collective A number of local bands that bring the heavy have joined together for this show which serves as Lykeum's CD Release party, but also as a fundraiser for Canadian Red Cross SE Asia Tidal Wave Relief fund. Also appearing will be Putrescence, Big Trouble In Little China, Diademigon, and Sleipnir. Tickets are only $6 at the door, show is sponsored in part by UMFM 101.5 and Mount Elgon Productions.
Sound Barriers CD Release Tour The Dregs Check this, the final show in the Sound Barriers CD Release tour, taking place at the low-key confines of Dregs Coffee House in Osbourne Village. Also performing will be Nereo & DJ Alter from the Built Under Thought Crew, as well a rare performance from the always-entertaining Satchel Paige. @Large will also be on hand to provide some background grooves for you to move to. Tickets are only $5 at the door, show starts at 9PM.
Dan Frechette CD Release for "Lucky Day" The West End Walnut Street Music in conjunction with Blind Snake Records is pleased to present this important musical happening in Winnipeg's best music venue. In this, his premier CD, Dan Frechette demonstrates what most folks have suspected for a long time, Frechette is an amazing writer of songs and spinner of tales. The show is 100% free of charge and starts at 8PM, so be sure to buy Dan's great new cd.
Primal Instinct The Pyramid Primal Instinct will transform the Pyramid Cabaret into a living, breathing jungle. You'll be able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a tropical forest, surrounded by live trees, tribal artifacts and jungle foliage. The party will go until 2am with music by DJ Co-op, a $1500 light show from Manitoba StageLite, and visual displays on the Pyramid's big screen. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Answers and the UMES Council offices in 138 St. John's College. Five dollars from each ticket will be going to Asian Tsunami Relief through Care Canada (www.care.ca).
shotpointblank! Wednesday, January 26th The Collective Check out Australia punks Shotpointblank as they hit the Collective along with locals nineteen twenty, Point Amoral and Forgiveness Denied, playing their last show ever in Peg City. Tickets are available in advance from Sk8 and Osborne Music Trader for only $6. Tickets are available at the door for $8, show starts at 9PM.
Vibes & Verse Tuesday, January 25th The Dregs Check out this monthly open-mic night of experimental poetry performance. Opening the night will be Karen Barg, an accomplished, classically trained, and jazzy violinist, who will be joined John Weier as he reads from his book Violinmaker's Lament. On top of being an established and celebrated poet, John is also a renown luthier. The collection, spanning over 80 poems, is a Hungarian violinmaker's fragmentary reflections on a life of delicate craftsmanship. Together, Karen and John will certainly strike chords of yours you didn't know you had. Event will be followed by an open-mic with a chance to perform poetry with musicians. Free admission, as always.
Sound Barriers CD Release Tour Saturday, January 22nd The Royal Albert Come on down to the Royal Albert Arms to catch the hip hop duo that is blowing away Peg City with one of the freshest albums to come down the pipe in a long while. Sound Barriers, aka Gruf The Druid and DJ Brace, are pleased to release their self titled debut, with help from their friends Pipi Skid, DJ Darko and @Large. Admission is only $5 at the door, show starts at 9PM. Be sure to take the cd home with you, trust me, you'll wanna thank me later.
Poetry Slam, featuring musician Melissa Hawlett Tuesday, January 18th The Dregs Heed the Call! Step out from your winter shelter and take your word art to a crowd that actually wants to hear individually creative ways of yawping out political crisis and bemoaning the loss of a great lover! Quit ranting to the shampoo bottles - stop sermonizing to your pets - no more preaching to the plants - enough of your murmuring the big words beneath your bedspread. Come out of your closet and into the public. Peel away your inhibitions and bare forth the great form of your best verse! $50 to winner! Paul Friesen & Nereo (2 wins apiece) need to be taken down! Admission: $3.
5th Annual P&C Revue Wednesday, January 5th The Royal Albert A fine holiday tradition in the spirit of eggnog & The Santa Claus Parade, Peanuts & Corn Records is pleased to announce THE 5th ANNUAL PEANUTS & CORN REVUE. With mcenroe now living in the harsh, bleak conditions of Vancouver, the entire Break Bread Crew can rarely gather on the same stage. For this reason, the annual P&C Revue was created. This year's revue is all the more special with the crew's very first collaborative release, the Break Bread EP, currently enjoying success atop college charts across North America. Featuring mcenroe, Pipi Skid, John Smith, Yy, Gruf and DJ Hunnicutt, tickets only $7, doors at 9PM.
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