The summer of festivals
Sled Island, Folk Fest, and X-fest gave Calgarians all they could handle Nathan Ross Web Editor Calgary showed a lot of resiliency in dealing with the flood this summer, and that attitude...
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‘Sled’liners spilled
The Jesus and Mary Chain, Explosions in the Sky among biggest names Nathan Ross Arts Editor Maud Salvi is kicking off her reign as head of Sled Island with a boom. ...
The Dudes highlight Alberta Culture Days
Samantha Savage Smith also provides a spark Simon Tottrup Contributor It has become increasingly apparent that the only people who assume Calgary has no culture are the ones who aren’t living here...
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
Sledding for the first time
A Sled Island survival guide for beginners Samara Hawkins Staff Writer Way back in 2007, a little festival began in Calgary. Six years later, Sled Island has grown to host 200 bands...
Festive events in cowtown
A roll call of Calgary’s summer celebrations Laura Lushington Web Editor Come on Calgary, we can’t be named the culture capital of Canada for 2012 and not show the rest of the...
‘Calgary best music scene in Canada’ says Sled Island festival director
Fans excited by announcement of headliners Nathan Ross Staff Writer “Calgary is the best music scene in Canada.” That’s a pretty bold statement made by Lindsay Shedden, Sled Island festival director. She...
Sled Island all about location, location, location
Artists must match up to right venue Therese Schultz Contributor Sled Island is coming into its sixth year in Calgary, and this year’s recently announced headliners for the festival are creating...
