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Lux Interior: 1948-2009

Lux Interior: 1948-2009

Erick Lee Purkhiser, better known as Lux Interior, died early Wednesday in Glendale, California from a pre-existing heart condition.
'Trotters are so good, they score a touchdown (photos)

'Trotters are so good, they score a touchdown (photos)

It was a spirited showcase of zany antics, slam dunks and high stakes at the Essar Centre last night as the Washington Generals attempted to break their 38-year losing streak against the infamous Harlem Globetrotters.
Sault College sells out for Gob (photos)

Sault College sells out for Gob (photos)

Apparently the last time the Canadian punks in Gob played the Sault, a fan consumed a urinal puck. In September 2008, ska punk band The Johnstones appeared on the Bondar Pavilion stage as part of Froshaplaooza in nothing but their skivvies.
Inner City Surfers happily support the Greyhounds

Inner City Surfers happily support the Greyhounds

If you've been to a Greyhounds game this season, you may have noticed something new.
Mark and Rusty enjoyed a packed house (photos)

Mark and Rusty enjoyed a packed house (photos)

It was standing room only at The Pub in Algoma's Water Tower Inn Saturday night. Music aficionados from across the area gathered to join Rusty McCarthy and Mark Dunn in celebrating their latest releases.
The final 49 songs for Obama revealed

The final 49 songs for Obama revealed

Earlier this month, CBC sent the call out for nominations of Canadian music to be included in '49 Songs from North of the 49th Parallel', a playlist for US President Barack Obama.
GOB at the Outback. Some restrictions apply

GOB at the Outback. Some restrictions apply

15-year veterans of Canadian punk, GOB, will be joined by the fun-loving, almost-nude bringers of ska punk, The Johnstones, at the Sault College Outback on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
Wild T returns. Brings Spirit with him

Wild T returns. Brings Spirit with him

After dazzling the audience at last summer's Bell Border Jam music festival, Tony "Wild T" Springer and the Spirit return to the Sault for a more up close and personal gig.
Rusty and Mark celebrate together. We're all invited

Rusty and Mark celebrate together. We're all invited

Two seasoned Sault Ste. Marie musicians are teaming up to celebrate their latest CD releases.
Which Canuck musician will join Obama in the White House?

Which Canuck musician will join Obama in the White House?

Which Canadian tune is worthy of presidential ears? Is it Stompin' Tom Connors' The Hockey Song , Rockin' In the Free World by Neil Young, or maybe Crystal Shawanda's Dawn of a New Day ? Perhaps Oscar Peterson's Hymn to Freedom should ring through th