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Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup: Allison Russell, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Taj Mahal join The Roots and Mt. Joy
Article content Article content As far as general operations go, no big announcements this year — more food trucks, some extra shade, that sort of thing — though we did get a bit doomy talking about worst-case scenarios if fire season forced a cancellation due to air-quality safety. Article content 'A couple of rainfalls this week were good,' says Wickham. 'The farmers need rain, the gardens need rain — it just makes the place look better. But I don't think that's going to have any impact on August. Article content 'We're in for a dry spell coming up, so we'll see if things start to spark up. Article content 'I mean, wildfire smoke is an existential threat to all the festivals outdoors.' Article content That consideration aside, costs have also been reliably rising, especially headliner fees. Article content 'It's doubled or quadrupled, post pandemic,' notes the producer of the non-profit festival. 'Dynamic pricing, excess demand, etc. And it won't stop until people stop buying tickets at crazy prices.' Article content Article content This makes it especially noteworthy that ticket and pass prices this year are holding steady, no increases. Article content 'We could go up and people would grumble,' says Wickham, but I'm so tired of inflation everywhere, that at least one place, for one year, we can hold the line.' Article content He notes the folk fest will always continue to do what it can, and that 'money is not everything to all the artists. Article content 'They do look for special places to play,' says Wickham, noting Ben Harper once said it was his favourite. 'And I did hear two band members from The National talking and saying, 'Which is your favourite, here or Red Rocks?' So that kind of thing is nice to hear.' Article content Bringing it home, the local acts include AV & the Inner City, St. Albert's Current Swell, Nîpisîy, Secondhand Dreamcar and let's note Shaela Miller's country music by way of Lethbridge. School of Song will also highlight local talent Asiah Holm, Halfway Home, Sam Steffen and Tayler Grace, and the Nikamowin indigenous programming will spotlight even more locals by the fest's central tipi. Article content Article content 'There's a lot of great talent out there,' says Wickham. 'I said yes to a lot of people who have been knocking on the door for a few years. Article content 'About 60 per cent of the artists have never played here before. We haven't been too nostalgic. So I feel good.' Article content Pre-GST and fees, adult personal weekend passes (25-64) are $234, single tickets Thursday or Friday are $109, and Saturday or Sunday $115. Article content AHI Article content Allison Russell Article content AV & the Inner City Article content Aysanabee Article content BALTHVS Article content Blackburn Brothers
Boston Globe
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Here's what's in store for the Stage at Suffolk Downs this summer
Now, on the precipice of its third season – and its most robust slate of shows to date – the Stage at Suffolk Downs seems like it's off to the races at last. The venue's 2025 calendar feels like an official introduction to its capabilities as an 8,500-capacity open-air space, able to wrangle both multi-day music festivals and large-scale outdoor shows from touring artists like Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'It took us another year to truly get the venue established out there, and we are really excited to launch an exciting and diverse summer of concerts in 2025,' Bhatti says. Advertisement The venue's 2025 programming launches on Friday when This summer's lineup further cements Suffolk Down's place in the Bowery Boston family of venues, but also highlights the advantages of its lush, general admission infield. An appearance from alt-rock sisters Two festivals will also touch down in East Boston this year: a California-born Pride festival called , and the As the venue continues to strengthen its footing in the Boston music community, it also serves as a landing place for artists who are climbing the ladder of Bowery Boston venues, ascending to larger stages every time they return to the area. Bhatti cites Khruangbin as a prime example of this ongoing graduation; since 2016, the group has vaulted from cozier clubs like Great Scott (which has since closed) and The Sinclair to the mid-sized venues Royale and Roadrunner. When the band returns to Boston this summer on their 'A LA SALA' tour, their stop at Suffolk Downs will be the next logical step, both in terms of crowd size and setting. (The trio rocked Boston Calling last year, if that's any indicator of their draw or their feelings about open-air performances). Advertisement 'Having the chance to present them where their music really shines – outdoors – should be an amazing show later in June,' he says. GIG GUIDE A week after on . The Xfinity Center springs back to life on , complete with indie-pop openers Ben Harper performs with the Innocent Criminals at Roadrunner on Sunday. Adam Keely Denver's husband-wife alt-pop duo Advertisement This Friday, Bloc Party celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album "Silent Alarm" at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Emily Marcovecchio At MGM Music Hall at Fenway, also zoom in on their new record 'Aperture' at the club on New Jersey emcee Whale Jam, an annual benefit for the Plymouth-based nonprofit Whale and Dolphin Conservation, takes over Lansdowne Street this week. At the House of Blues on Advertisement "Handle With Care," the debut album from Lowell band The Ghouls, arrives this Friday. Kira Emery NOW SPINNING The Ghouls, 'Handle With Care.' The last time I heard a project on par with 'Handle With Care,' the year was 2014 and I was enjoying alt-rock demos from The Rare Occasions, a Rhode Island group who have since moved to L.A. and netted a platinum-certified single. Needless to say, the rough 'n' tumble alternative of The Ghouls's debut record gleams with promise, and I predict the Lowell band's cartwheeling youthfulness will nab them many honors beyond their current title of 2024 Rock and Roll Rumble winners. Garbage's eighth album casts a barbed disposition over its electronic-slanted rock. Joseph Cultice Garbage, Matt Berninger's sophomore solo album "Get Sunk" is a flannel patchwork of folk and alt-rock that grows cozier with every listen. Chantal Anderson Matt Berninger, BONUS TRACK Club Passim will revel in the spirit of its Palmer Street precursor Club 47 on Advertisement Victoria Wasylak can be reached at . Follow her on Bluesky @
Washington Post
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Jeff Buckley, remembered at Sundance by the people who loved him
PARK CITY, Utah — Ben Harper first met Jeff Buckley — the revered singer whose haunting cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' is arguably the best rendition of that song ever made — at a 1995 rock festival in Belfort, France. They were both on the bill and freaking out about their idols, Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, playing later.
