Edmonton

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  Arkells

  Sonic Field Day, Edmonton AB, September 8

  PUBLISHED Sep 9, 2018

  The Arkells are built for big stages: national awards shows, arenas, festivals. Their straightforward anthem-rock-through-a-Canadian-filter...

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  Future Islands

  Union Hall, Edmonton AB, September 5

  PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2018

  It was no slick trick that Future Islands ascended in the wake of a late night talk show appearance. Front person Samuel T. Herring was rea...

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  ​Alice Cooper

  Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton AB, August 23

  PUBLISHED Aug 24, 2018

  Alice Cooper has been scaring children, adults, and churches alike for more than three decades with his daunting image and unique impact on...

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  Sidi Touré

  Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton AB, August 11

  PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2018

  It seemed that no matter how vibrant and energetic Sidi Touré and his band were, the crowd at his mid-afternoon set were bound to their sea...

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  Jenn Grant

  Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton AB, August 11

  PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2018

  Jenn Grant has always had a coolness within her warm voice, which has given her forays in folk-oriented rock and indie pop a certain edge....

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  Hurray for the Riff Raff

  Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton AB, August 11

  PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2018

  "This is for all the folk-y queers out there," Alynda Segarra declared before belting out "Hungry Ghost" with Hurray for the Riff Raff, as...

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  Melvins

  The Starlite Room, Edmonton AB, July 24

  PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2018

  Having released a new album this year titled Pinkus Abortion Technician, the Melvins' 2018 Tour stop in Edmonton showcased the group's new...

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  Courtney Barnett

  Interstellar Rodeo, Edmonton AB, July 22

  PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2018

  Beware the person who lacks all self doubt. Courtney Barnett met the colossal expectations for the followup to her career-launching Sometim...