Winnipeg Music/Entertainment

[Greco Roman]

For discussion about music, radio, television, movies, theatre, etc. happening in Winnipeg.

[Greco Roman]

As for flava 107.9, their morning format was horrible. The people hosting it sounded like they were the living dead, and were not funny at all. 6 hours (I think) of them yaping alone would be enough to shut that station down. I hope they discontinue that segment.

As for dance/electro, none of that exists in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton or any other city out west. Only in Montreal and Toronto will you find that on mainstream radio in Canada, or if you are close enough to the US border to pick up these kinds of stations which are quite common down there.

[The Jabroni]

Yeah, their morning format was garbage to begin with. I hope they make it more interesting, and with college students running the show, hopefully the morning would be a lot better.

They have to expand an electro/dance radio station out here. Hell, all of Canada if they have to. This sort of music is huge in Europe and throughout most parts in the world. Here, we're stuck with terrible pop music.

[Greco Roman]

One thing that I am aware of is that all over Western Canada for the last two years or so, including Winnipeg, there seem to be many big-name concerts happening. Now if only U2 would make an appearance (anywhere in Western Canada, I don't care at this point), I am so there!

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by Greco Roman

One thing that I am aware of is that all over Western Canada for the last two years or so, including Winnipeg, there seem to be many big-name concerts happening. Now if only U2 would make an appearance (anywhere in Western Canada, I don't care at this point), I am so there!

how about some random field in but munch sask lol

[The Jabroni]

Well, U2 came to Winnipeg almost 11 years ago (being the very first Canadian stop in their first leg of their tour if I recall correctly). There was a petition to bring them back here from their last tour, but no dice.

Hopefully on their next studio album, they'll come out here again.

[1ajs]

from the latewst downtown buz email
IN FOR LUNCH CONCERT SERIES

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 29 - JD Edwards Band - MTS Centre - Graham Concourse
FRIDAY MARCH 7 - Twilight Hotel - Portage Place - Edmonton Court
It's that time of year again where downtown goers can check out some of Winnipeg's finest talent, every Friday noon-hour, from January 25 until March 28 in select Downtown locations. Artists included are: Twilight Hotel, Sons of York, Manitoba Hal, Tracy Bone, and so many more!


Burton Cummings Theatre
Sunday, March 2 at 6:30 pm Corb Lund
Monday, March 10 at 7:30 pm Steve Earle
Sunday, March 16 at 8 pm Henry Rollins
Monday, March 24 at 7:30 pm 311
Tuesday, March 25 at 8pm Los Lobos and James Hunter
Saturday, March 29 at 8pm Hawksley Workman
Sunday, March 30 at 6pm Jeremy Hotz




Centennial Concert Hall
Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca or (204) 780-3333
February 26 -28, 8pm – Riverdance
March 1, 8pm – Manitoba Opera: 35th Season Celebration Concert
March 18, 7:30pm – Stuart McLean & the Vinyl Café
March 12-16 – Royal Winnipeg Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Tickets available at www.wso.mb.ca or by calling (204) 949-3999
March 2, 2:00pm – Classical Clown (Sunday’s with the Family)
March 7-8, 8pm – Night of the Mayas (Masterworks A)
March 22, 8pm – Verdi Requiem (Masterworks B/Choral Series)

Shakespeare's Dog
Until March 8
Manitoba Theatre Centre
The Manitoba Theatre Centre, in co-production with the National Arts Centre, is pleased to present the premiere production of Rick Chafe’s clever theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Dog, the Governor General’s Award-winning novel by Leon Rooke.
On MTC’s Mainstage from February 14 to March 8, Shakespeare’s Dog is the story of William Shakespeare’s attempt to disentangle himself from a life of domestic responsibility in order to achieve fame as a playwright, told from the point of view of the Bard’s dog, Hooker.


Shannon's Irish Pub
Feb 26 - Adrien Sala
Feb 27 - Ash
Feb 28 - Harper Valley PTA
Feb 29 - Dr. Rage And The Uppercuts
For more information go to www.myspace.com/pittmanmusic
Earls on Main
191 Main St. 989-0103
'Every Tuesday night featuring local acoustic rock duo The Grind 9pm-1am'
Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club
234 Main St. 957-0982
The Pyramid Cabaret
Live music. 176 Fort Street. 957-7777
Regal Beagle
FEB 22,23 SOUL PATCH
MAR 7, 8 DAKOTA
Every Wednesday The Marlborough Men
Every Thursday Jason and Shandra
All shows starts @ 10pm, Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith Street.
Jazz at The Forks - Inn at the Forks
Winnipeg’s premier jazz artists perform at The Current Lounge every Thursday thru Saturday 9 pm to 12 midnight. Call 944-2445 for information.

Live Music and Readings at McNally (free!)
Fridays, 6:30 PM: Live performances at Prairie Ink Café in Portage Place. 925.INFO (4636), www.portageplace.mb.ca.
Free Event Parking! McNally Robinson is pleased to offer one hour underground Portage Place parking validation with the purchase of an event-sponsored book on the day of the event.
Pony Corral Downtown
Free Customer parking: Monday - Friday 5:00 p. m. – close
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a. m. – close
Dine at the Pony Corral Downtown and catch our Pony Express Shuttle
to and from the MTS CENTRE. Available for all events at the MTS Centre

Monday Monday night football weekly prizes to be won - lounge special wings & ribees 39 cents
Sunday WWE WRESTLING - NO WAY OUT TELEVISED LIVE

[1ajs]

[hexrae]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

Sunday, March 16 at 8 pm Henry Rollins

Can't wait for this event. There's still plenty of seats available if anyone else is interested.

[1ajs]

THE JD EDWARDS BAND
TOMORROW!!
Friday, February 29 @ NOON
@
MTS CENTRE
Graham Concourse

JD Edwards is a songwriter/singer and occasionally a five-piece rock experience that is quickly becoming a staple in the Canadian music scene. Through incessant gigging and innovatively groovy song-writing, JD Edwards is breaking through the barriers of mediocrity and giving Canadian listeners something to dance about. The band’s sound is a synthesis of Blind Melon’s funk and The Black Crowes’ blues, while JD sings with the stoned sexiness of Dave Matthews and the orgasmic outbursts of Ben Harper. JD manages to musically acknowledge his influences without compromising his ingenuity or principle.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE

[Pootkao]

iajs

this thread will be much better served by actual discussions and/or recommendations, rather than just posting any and all listings you can find.

[1ajs]

i get these in a email from the downtown biz
just pasing them on

[Pootkao]

sorry to be a pisshead about these things, but when you copy a pile of random images, it just becomes visual clutter and actually makes people read LESS. as soon as i started scrolling through post after post of abrasive images, i stopped paying attention.

if you want to pass on the info, which is great!, just copy the text into a readable list in a normal post.

[Cyro]

Alive in the District will insure good times with new name, owners

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2013/05/2...ew-name-owners

2008 thread..anyway new club, new owners, the way of the constantly shifting nightclub/music and entertainment venue circuit.

[chrisallard5454]

Being that I am in school for Music Production/Sound Engineering, I follow a lot of what is going on here, genre unrestricted. Some of the good local sources for me to see what's happening are;

http://winnipeg.posterpole.ca/

http://www.manitobamusic.com/

http://www.winnipeg-metal.com/local-artists.html

http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/thing...stivals-events (Always bands playing at festivals)

Your typical folk/jazz/etc festival

https://www.facebook.com/Musicians.Network.Winnipeg.MB

etc. Multiple others, but I am just walking out the door now.

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by chrisallard5454

Being that I am in school for Music Production/Sound Engineering, I follow a lot of what is going on here, genre unrestricted. Some of the good local sources for me to see what's happening are;

http://winnipeg.posterpole.ca/

http://www.manitobamusic.com/

http://www.winnipeg-metal.com/local-artists.html

http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/thing...stivals-events (Always bands playing at festivals)

Your typical folk/jazz/etc festival

https://www.facebook.com/Musicians.Network.Winnipeg.MB

etc. Multiple others, but I am just walking out the door now.

Great links Chris, I don't have the formal training you have but have been involved in music since I was 8. Keyboards, guitar(s), bass, vocals..turned into, bands, live gigs, recording..and the "lifestyle ", for as long as I can remember, maybe not as much these days, but I try to follow it when I can.

Thx for this.

[Shinook]

Awesome thread. Hopefully we will put it to good use in the future as Winnipeg is a hotbed for concerts and other entertainment venues!

[Cyro]

I hope so too! A few of my 1st gigs were in the east and west exchange. Lotta talent in the Peg, but I've seen so many band mates move to Vancouver or Toronto.

Black Night, Norlander..so many past live venues, but there are many still left! The St Albert thing ticks me off a little, apparently it's not working out very well..Ever play the Albert?..lol...It's a must for any start up or new indie band..lol

[Cyro]

With the outdoor entertainment and live music season closing in on us we give you the "Cube". Where a functional outdoor venue vs. an architecturally unique art form meet in one place and don't work.

Cube stage almost ready to reopen

After a litany of functional issues, the Cube stage should be open in time for the summer festival season.

Coun. Mike Pagtakhan (Point Douglas), who chairs the city’s downtown development committee, said the stage is nearly fixed after years of technical woes.

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2013/05/2...eady-to-reopen

[Cyro]

Hmm not the biggest fan of Tom, but still a pretty good choice for an opening act half time show, being a Manitoba boy and all.I will admit "Life is a Highway", does strike a chord with me.


Tom Cochrane to play at halftime of Bomber home opener

Bomber fans attending the team’s home opener at Investors Group Field will get an added bonus: a halftime performance from Tom Cochrane

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2013/05/2...er-home-opener