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National Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Things to do in Edmonton: NextFest, The Wallflowers, Art on the Block and more
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content NextFest: Every script starts with a single word, every song a single note. Article content Article content But that moment when an artist first performs in front of a crowd is when the true magic begins — which is what NextFest is all about, celebrating its 30 th anniversary. Article content Article content With hundreds of emerging (and, honestly, established) artists featured in NextFest's 50-plus events, theatre, film, dance, concerts, visual arts, workshops and more smash about in a whirlwind of ideas and innovation where many local well-knowns launched. Article content The full schedule is broken up by categories including its high school components, super-fun Nite Clubs and Mercy Funk-curated music — including the outdoor music showcase at Helen Nolan Park (12327 108 Ave.) at 4 p.m. Thursday with video game jazz band Pure Octane. Article content Article content Details: Though June 15 at Roxy Theatre (10708 124 St.), $15 single tix, $30 day pass, $45 fest pass Article content The Wallflowers: Speaking of people once known to be kids, Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers are in town. Article content Formed by Dylan and Tobi Miller way back in '89, Dylan surprised former Wallflowers guitar player Michael Ward, playing together for the first time in two decades shortly before the latter died last year. Article content Article content The band's latest album Exit Wounds has a nice Tom Petty vibe, so this should be a good one. Article content Detroit roots-rock Brother Elsey opens up the show and will hopefully forgive you for checking the Game 2 score as they play. Article content
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ledge Amphitheater announces shows with Bonnie Raitt, ZZ Top, Wallflowers, Slightly Stoopid
The Ledge Amphitheater won't be left out of the deluge of summer concert announcements. The Waite Park venue announced three concerts for its summer concert series, including performances from ZZ Top, The Wallflowers, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmie Vaughan, and Slightly Stoopid. Four days after Alison Krauss' previously announced reunion with Union Station comes to The Ledge, ZZ Top will headline a show alongside The Wallflowers. The Texas blues rock trio and accompanying beards will arrive in Minnesota on June 12. The group, more than a half century into its career, has continued touring after the 2021 death of bassist Dusty Hill. He's been replaced by the band's long-time guitar tech, Elwood Francis. A presale for that show will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. with the public on sale taking place Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. The second of the three newly announced shows brings the long-running California reggae rock ensemble Slightly Stoopid to town with Iration and Little Stranger opening on Aug. 6. A presale is set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. The band's 20-state tour, including their show at The Ledge, will be donating a portion of ticket sales to the Life Rolls On Foundation, which is "dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities." Lastly, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt, who was just nominated for her 31st Grammy, will hit the Waite Park stage on Sept. 20. Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band will open. Her tour will also roll through the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee on Sept. 16, the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts in Green Bay on Sept. 17, and the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, Wis. on Sept. 19. A presale for Raitt's concert at The Ledge Amphitheater will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m., with tickets going on sale to the general public the following day.
