The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Canada’s live music scene, causing financial hardships for artists and altering performance experiences. Although guidelines have eased, the return to normality remains uncertain. Audience confidence is low, with many Canadians hesitant to attend live shows, yet the desire for live music persists strongly among fans. Continue reading Impact of Covid-19 on Live Music in Canada

The Edmonton Public Library and the University of Alberta preserve local music through dedicated collections, promoting Edmonton’s vibrant music scene. The Edmonton Music Collection, initiated in 2011, focuses on academic aspects, while Capital City Records, launched in 2015, emphasizes community engagement. Together, they showcase and celebrate local talent, featuring 269 albums and 2,277 tracks, with an annual addition of 100 new albums. These collections aim to raise aware

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, under conductor Michael Stern, presents an emotional journey through music, featuring Anna Clyne’s evocative “This Midnight Hour” alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Dvořák. Continue reading A Memorable Evening with Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

From those leaning forward in the seats enthralled by the vocals of some of PMJ’s finest, to the couples swing dancing in the aisles to the versatile instruments. This performance had a captured audience. Watching the Post Modern Jukebox ensemble perform felt like you were the only person in the auditorium. Continue reading PostModern Jukebox at Edmonton’s Winspear

For many people, music is a way to cope through rough times. There’s music for when you’re heartbroken, for when you’re mourning, for when you’re angry. For Veronica Pineapple, that’s the main aspect of music for her. If she went through anything hard music is there for her. She wants to be there for people in the same way. Continue reading Veronica Pineapples; Profile of Local Edmonton Musician

Misplaced Intentions, is an Edmonton based heavy-rock band that is aiming for the stars. They have a few cover songs but are aiming for more original songs in the future. The band is made up of Matthew Lindholm (vocals and guitar), Tyler Baker (lead guitar), Landon Berezanski (bass), and Keilan Thompson (drums). The band has a way of defying expectations, says Berezanski, “Whatever the populace’s intentions were for us, we’ve kind of got our own. And it’s kind of misplaced fr