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Rock Ramblings: Celebrating 10 years of ROCK
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2018
It’s crazy to think that a little more than 10 years ago 105.3 ROCK had just launched here in The Gas City. I have to admit, I wasn’t there right at the start, but I did join the team six months later as an intern in the promotions department. Nine and a half years later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark March 8-14
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2018
THURSDAY – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – Top 40 DJ music with Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – DJ jam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelly set to ‘Cruise’ into Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Hip hop superstar Nelly is coming to Medicine Hat next month. The hitmaker behind the songs “Ride Wit Me,” “Pimp Juice,” the country crossovers “Over and Over” and “Cruise” and the Grammy-winning “Hot in Herre” brings his All Work, No Play tour to the Canalta Centre on April 22. Nelly hopes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hassan show postponed until next year
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News If you were hoping to have your funnybone tickled and your mind informed by Ali Hassan at the Esplanade next week you’re not going to like this. A career opportunity has come up that has forced Hassan to postpone the show until May 19, 2019. Anyone with tickets for the show can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark March 1-7
By Medicine Hat News on March 1st, 2018
THURSDAY – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – Top 40 DJ music with Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – DJ jam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Female-fronted tours a way of the future?
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2018
I love rock concerts. I’ve talked many times about the rush and endorphin high you get from live music. Hundreds of people, or maybe just a few, surrounding you. Everyone cheering for something they mutually love. Something that brings us together. Music just provides that healing energy to any situation and can lift up your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bamford proud of song that celebrates Canada
By Chris Brown on February 22nd, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Of course a song celebrating Canada and featuring two of the country’s most distinctive voices would have its humble beginnings at a hockey game. The only thing that would have made it more Canadian is if they were drinking maple syrup and wearing Mountie uniforms. It was at the 2017 Juno Cup, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tapley’s Band to perform
By Gillian Slade on February 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Tapley’s band will perform at the Business Men’s Fellowship event March 8 at 6 p.m. in the Medicine Hat Lodge. Tickets are $20 and includes a meal. The speaker for the evening is Jean Pronovost of NHL fame. If you require additional information call Russ 403-529-5267 or Mike 403-527-... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If you love Pink Floyd, then you’ll love PIGS
By Peggy Revell on February 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News You’re going to wish you were at the Esplanade Saturday night, as “PIGS: Canada’s Most Authentic Pink Floyd Tribute” comes to the stage. Formed in 2008 in Victoria, B.C., PIGS has spent a decade perfecting their act. The authentic gear, voices, mannerisms, lights, lasers, visuals, and the sound — recreated thanks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The voice of Hank Williams hits Esplanade stage Feb. 22
By Peggy Revell on February 16th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The legendary Hank Williams will be resurrected on the Esplanade stage Feb. 22, Hank Williams Live 1952 features accomplished professional actor and singer Joe Matheson, who has been dubbed “the quintessential voice of Hank Williams.” The show starts with Matheson, as Hank, walking on stage and the band kicking into “Settin’ the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Freedom to Read week stresses need for vigilance
By Medicine Hat News on February 16th, 2018
Freedom to Read Week, Feb. 25- March 3, recognizes the need for vigilance against efforts by governments, or other bodies for that matter, from undue influence over what we read. If left unchallenged, this type of censorship, frequently deployed by illiberal states of the past and present, can have a damaging effect upon our thoughts. ... Read More »
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