Author: Sean-Paul Boynton

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Taking in art on a slim budget

For four weeks every January, the High Performance Rodeo ropes in dozens of international and local artists for a festival that caters to the eyes, ears and hearts of artistically-minded Calgarians. Nothing short of...

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Never too late to find a new subplot in life

It happens to a lot of us: having to stifle our creative sides in order to reap the rewards of the so-called “professional life,” our careers can get in the way of some of our...

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When tradition turns to tedium

The arrival of the holiday season can be seen in a number of ways: the appearance of Christmas lights hanging from the houses of your eager neighbours; Lite 96’s 24-hour playlist of carols and...

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Mythbusters: the family edition

Chances are, at least once in your life, you’ve raised your eyes skyward to ask, “Why am I the only normal one in my screwed-up family?” Turns out you’re not alone in questioning your...

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Listen to your mother

“I don’t think I’d ever want to do that.” That’s how Ryan Guldemond responded when asked to de­scribe his music. The lead sing­er, guitarist and songwriter for Mother Mother clearly didn’t want to define...

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The Ice(land) man cometh

Did you know there was more to Iceland’s music scene than Björk? If you answered no to that question, Sindri Mar Sigfusson forgives you. “I sort of understand that no one really thinks about...

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Noise 101: CD Reviews for Oct 22 Reflector

Choice Cut: The Flaming Lips      Embryonic       Warner Bros. Back in the days of vinyl, when rock bands were becoming more and more ambitious, the idea of a double album was exciting and intrigu­ing. With...