A few weeks ago I received the news that one of my favourite bands of all time, the Headstones, were coming to Regina. Not only had the Headstones recently reunited and it was the first time I would see them in twelve years; they decided to perform on my birthday! After a few beers and food at a local restaurant we headed to the Agribition … Continue reading Love + Fury
This last Tuesday I had the opportunity to watch Five Alarm Funk perform at O’Hanlon’s. The band consists of ten members playing a wide range of instruments including guitars, trombone, congas, drums, trumpet, timbales, saxophone, and bass. The crew crammed on the small stage around 11pm and it was immediately evident the patrons were in for a stupendous night. Bursting out into a fusion of … Continue reading Five Alarm Funk Concert Review
Having spent much of the weekend at this year’s Regina Folk Festival it is time to bring you the highlights! My favorite performers from the weekend include (in no particular order): The Barr Brothers, a folk band from Montreal, opened the main stage Sunday night. Their easy listening style was perfect for a relaxing afternoon in the park. Mavis Staples, a high energy R&B singer from Chicago, put … Continue reading Best of the Regina Folk Festival 2012
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