José González re-sharpens his claws
One of the highlight performers at the 2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival was singer-songwriter José González. Having released his third album Vestiges & Claws in February of…
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2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival Lineup Announced
On March 5, the Winnipeg Folk Festival announced the lineup for its 2015 event. Artists such as Wilco, Jenny Lewis, Arlo Guthrie, Edward Sharpe and…
Patterson’s Wager is a safe bet
What would you do if you could see into the future? Vancouver director Corbin Saleken explores his interpretation with a balance of realism and light-heartedness…
Folk Fest Thursdays
While the Winnipeg Folk Festival is most known for putting on their acclaimed summer festival at Birds Hill Park, on Jan. 15 the non-profit organization…
New Music and Big Fun festivals
As we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of an ice age, entertainment is key to maintaining both warmth and morale. Here are two…
Royal Canoe to headline Frost Fest
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union unveiled plans last week for their Frost Fest set to take place at the Fort Garry campus quad on…
ACTRA: Diversity is our Strength
On Oct. 17, ACTRA, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, announced the winners for their national diversity short film competition. Two out…
Folk Fest in the City
While the 2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival still seems like ages away, the Winnipeg Folk Festival non-profit organization remains active. Holding their annual fundraising gala, Folk…
Send + receive = inventive + singular
If you’d rather listen to diverse, eclectic music than hear the same mainstream music playing on today’s top radio stations, take a chance on send…
Bringing the harvest home
Summer may be coming to a close, but the festivities haven’t ended just yet. If you’re looking for one last hurrah, drive down to Clearwater…