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From Tel Aviv to Sault Ste. Marie: Yael Wand's Moonless Dark

She wanders from the edge of folk to contemporary jazz with a hint of mid-eastern exoticism that is wrapped up in a blanket of pop music. Critics have hailed her music as both "sultry" and "mesmerizing.

Oct 19, 2004 9:10 AM Read more >

Got the Fall Doldrums? Limblifter to the Rescue

Canadian alt-rock icons, Limblifter, will be rocking the Canadian this coming Friday, October 22nd. Limblifter started out as a side project. Ryan Dahle of Age of Electric realized he had far too much material for one-band alone.

Oct 18, 2004 9:07 AM Read more >

Weaving a Webb: Claryssa and Bill Play the Steamy Bean

On Sunday and Monday, October 17th and 18th, Claryssa and Bill Webb, a father and daughter duo, will be performing Celtic, soft rock and traditional music at the Steamy Bean.

Oct 17, 2004 12:31 PM Read more >

Scary House on the Edge of Town: Oct. 29th and 30th

(Provided by Irene M. Gray, Resource Centre Co-ordinator, Haunted Warehouse Co-ordinator 2001-2004) Since 1991, a group of fun loving and energetic people have gotten together to create a truly spectacular Halloween event.

Oct 16, 2004 7:55 PM Read more >

Startlefish vs. Fred Penner

In the red corner, with a combined weight of over 500 pounds, wearing electric guitars used for loud rock and roll is Sta...rtle...fish.

Oct 14, 2004 10:48 AM Read more >

All Ages Kings of Ska Show: Planet Smashers Live

"Are you ready to party or what?" No, this isn't a quote stolen from Wayne's World. This rock and roll cliche is the first line of the Planet Smashers' new bio.

Oct 13, 2004 9:02 AM Read more >

Big Boys Rock Harder: Fitswitch Live

Local hard rock band Fitswitch will be playing a couple of high-energy gigs in town this month. This five-piece, full-on, rock band formed in July of this past year but have already been leaving their scar on the local scene.

Oct 12, 2004 11:02 AM Read more >

"Harry Potter Party" for Kids at Library

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will be celebrating Ontario Public Library Week with a full array of programming that promotes reading and creative thinking.

Oct 12, 2004 10:48 AM Read more >

Artist Armstrong Lands in the Mall

Jack Armstrong arrived in Canada in 1960 from Belfast, Ireland. He started painting at the age of 18, left it alone for about 15 years, and eventually came around to it again and hasn't stopped for the past 15 years.

Oct 9, 2004 11:02 AM Read more >

Reggae, Dancehall and You: Bedouin Soundclash This Sunday

They blur the lines of reggae and rock. You can hear the influence of punk, dancehall, world, dub, and jungle in their songs. Their latest CD was recorded by Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains.

Oct 8, 2004 12:54 PM Read more >