Calgary musician Tanner James is ‘On the Road’ to Nashville Former Nix Dicksons frontman Tanner James has impulsively set off for Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a folk musician. Three weeks ago the 27-year-old musician quit his job. Two weeks ago he packed his bags and set out for Nashville. Tanner James doesn’t have any [...]
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
CD release for Johnny Summers’ third album on March 16th at Rosza Centre By Krista Sylvester Flowing with passion and brimming with soul, local jazz singer and composer Johnny Summers’ latest album is a culmination of influences. While he may be considered a jazz singer, Summers’ music is a blend of soul, funk, gospel, blues [...]
Rend playing series of shows before performance at Canadian Music Week Edmonton pop-rock band Rend will perform at Canadian Music Week on March 20 and 22. Rend is playing in support of their upcoming EP and new single ‘Battlecry’ set for release on March 26. Along the way to Canadian Music Week they will be performing a [...]
Emma-Lee and Peter Katz will perform in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia Toronto singer-songwriters Peter Katz and Emma-Lee will be joining each other on stage for a national tour from April 3 until May 8. The singer-songwriters will pass through Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Emma-Lee, who became a fan of Katz by listening to his [...]
Some critics said director Ben Affleck distorted Canada’s role in “Argo” story The thriller “Argo” that features a story about Canadian efforts to rescue six American hostages from 1979 Iran won best picture from the Academy Awards – and the Oscar was presented by a surprise guest beamed in by video from the White House. It’s [...]
Director says movie’s backers were leery of Charlie Sheen after public drug-fuelled behaviour in 2012 Canadian Press – by Michael Oliveira When director Roman Coppola first envisioned Charlie Sheen for the lead role in his new film “A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III,” the actor was still one of the most [...]
Postponed dates of Lady Gaga “Born This Way Ball” tour will be rescheduled Lady Gaga says she’s “heartsick” to postpone four shows after sustaining an injury that’s left her unable to walk. A Tuesday news release says performances set for Feb. 13-14 in Chicago, Feb. 16 in Detroit and Feb. 17 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, [...]
Folk Alliance, Petunia Solo Show, “A Few” New Albums? The year has started off on the right foot for Petunia & The Vipers. January saw then take the UK by storm, earning rave reviews, selling out venues and interviewing on the BBC, which called them simply “amazing”. They started it off with a showcase at [...]
Astronaut Chris Hadfield speaks with fellow famous Canadian “Captain Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is set to have a conversation with another famous Canadian space traveller. The 53-year-old Sarnia native speak live with legendary Canadian actor William Shatner while in the midst of his tour in the International Space Station. Twitter follow the conversation. Hadfield has [...]
