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Rock Ramblings: Putting the ‘special’ back in specials
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2017
Thanks to technology, there’s this thing we have now called “instant gratification,” which can be great and also not so great. Like those times when you can’t think of the name of that guy from that movie who was in that show you just watched É you know the one. No longer do you have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barenaked before the holidays
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2017
Stan Ashbee Special to the News Touring Canuck Country earlier in November during the Barenaked Ladies’ Canada 1-Five-0 tour, the Canadian icons noticed a plethora of great live music venues. “There’s smaller towns and they invest in good sounding quality theatres,” said Barenaked Ladies drummer and vocalist Tyler Stewart, from Camrose, smack dab in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Nov. 16-22
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2017
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 Renn Davies, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – Intimate with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ian Tyson back at the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Musician. Rancher. Storyteller. Ian Tyson is all these things. The Canadian country icon will share stories and songs at the Esplanade on Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tyson has been singing and performing for close to six decades and — when he’s not ranching in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Things I’ll miss
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
As I contemplate leaving Medicine Hat to go run the Red Deer Public Library I thought I’d dedicate a column to the many great Hatters I’ll be missing when I go. First off, many thanks to all library supporters who have helped us keep your library at the peak of perfection over its 103 years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Nov. 9-15
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Remembrance Day long weekend. Check with the establishment. 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. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Love fiddling? Don’t miss MacKeeman and Rhythm Boys
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Fiddling fanatic Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys will be at the Esplanade tonight for an evening of stellar roots musicianship. The Prince Edward Island-based group has thrilled and entertained audiences around the world with its chemistry and eclectic sound that “draws upon bluegrass, old time country, folk, rockabilly, swing, Celtic, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theory of a Deadman, Jim Cuddy coming to Hat
By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Canadian music continues to fill up the Esplanade calendar for 2018 with the announcement of a pair of shows during the winter. First up, B.C. rockers Theory of a Deadman will take the stage on Feb. 27. The band’s recently released its sixth album “Wake Up Call.” On March 4, Jim Cuddy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnny Reid’s ‘Revival’ tour hitting the Hat in March
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Johnny Reid is bringing a revival to Medicine Hat. Specifically his Revival tour in support of his album titled “Revival,” which was released Friday. The tour will stop at the Canalta Centre on March 18. Tickets start at $42.75, plus service charges, and go on sale to the public at http://www.ticketmaster.com, by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Moniker to remember
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Brody Moniker is ready to play at Captain’s Cabin Pub tonight. Moniker is a name you’ll want to remember. The Regina-based singer-songwriter “puts his entire being into every song, challenging listeners’ presumed ideas of modern rock,” reads his bio. Moniker released his debut album “Nowhere Left to Ghost” in March. The tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The stuff you can find in museum storage
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
Throughout the almost 30 years that I’ve been working in museums, a common question I’ve been asked is, “Where is the best stuff you have; the stuff stored away in the back?” It never fails to make me think that the popular image of museum storage must be like the final scene of “Raiders of ... Read More »
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