Many Calgarians loathe being defined by cowboys, the Stampede and the Wild West, but it’s hard to avoid that identity every July when the Stampede rolls into town once again. It’s become workplace tradition...
In our ongoing showcase of musical acts at this year’s Stampede, Aris Aristorenas returned to the Coke Stage for night two of the Stampede and grabbed these shots of hard rockers Hinder. Tonight Saving...
The Stampede is officially upon us and naturally thereflector. ca is bringing you Stampede coverage from all corners of the city for the next 10 days. Log on each day to find useful tidbits,...
Photographer Aris Aristorenas was on the scene for Stampede’s test run Thursday night as Seventh Rain amd Mariana’s Trench opened 2009’s version of the Coke Stage quite nicely. Fitting to the opening band’s name,...
Reflector photographer and reporter Lindsay Stewart was in attendance as Toronto’s synthetic-pop duo Woodhands closed out night three at Lord Nelson. Below is an interview and hangout session she conducted with the band and...
If you ask most musicians what they look for in a band name, they might describe something that’s unique and original, or catchy to the ear and eye. If you ask Pat Flegel, you’ll...
The Warehouse put out quite a lineup for the final evening of Sled Island 2009. Photographer Aris Aristorenas grabbed these shots of Sub-linguals, Githead and Women.
Seven hours of performances helped take Sled Island into new territory Friday night. Festival organizer Zak Pashak and others worked tirelessly to lock down the Olympic Plaza venue and it finally came time for...
Gritty Vancouver garage band duo The Pack A.D. made their Sled Island debut Friday night. While this group may be extremely minimalist (with only drums, a guitar and some raspy vocals) their sound is...
The melodic, folksy harmonies of the Rural Alberta Advantage are born from a simple, basic idea: embracing the beauty of Alberta. According to Nils Edenloff, the band’s guitarist, keyboardist and singer, the concept for...
