Calgary Folk Fest 2012
Our arts editor captured some of the best performances at this year’s Calgary Folk Fest. Photos: Nathan Ross
The Reflector
No room to groove at this year’s Folk Fest
Nathan Ross Staff Writer There was a moment on Thursday at the Calgary Folk Fest when bassist Paul Collins of Beirut took centre stage with a request for the audience. After quickly paraphrasing...
Centennial Stampede reaches new records
Turnout at all-time high for 100th anniversary Holly Triebwasser Staff Writer Attendance for the Calgary Stampede soared this year – along with the temperatures – as the number of visitors reached record-breaking...
Calgary Stampede 2012: Carnival
2012 marks the 100th birthday of the Calgary Stampede, and the grounds (and rides!) were packed with party-goers. Photos: Holly Triebwasser
Stampede food you might actually die for
Holly Triebwasser Staff Writer I went to the Stampede this year with a mission: to eat. That’s usually my mission, but this year was different. With a group of friends in tow,...
Sled’s Secrets
How Sled Island benefits smaller bands Nathan Ross Staff Writer One of the features Sled Island loves to advertise is the fact that over 200 bands play, and with good reason. This...
Sled Island: Bonjay, Dojo Workhorse, Shabazz Palaces, Night Committee
Bonjay and Shabazz Palaces took the stage at Olympic Plaza on June 23, while Dojo Workhorse and Night Committee hit Broken City. Photos: Nathan Ross
Sled Island: Goose Hut, Hooded Fang, PARLOVR, Wake Owl
On June 2, Goose Hut, Hooded Fang and PARLOVR rocked Dicken’s and Wake Owl played Olympic Plaza. Photos: Nathan Ross
Sled Island: CFCF, FIVER, The British Columbians, The Sadies
The #1 Legion hosted FIVER, The British Columbians and The Sadies on June 21, with CFCF appearing at Theatre Junction Grand. Photos: Nathan Ross
Sled Island: Hunter-Gatherer, Rococode, The Antlers, The Diet
Hunter-Gatherer, Rococode, The Antlers and The Diet took the stage at the Republik on June 20. Photos: Nathan Ross
