June — July Issue
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  June/July 2013 cover art by Janel Chau.

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Weekenders 06/13 – 06/16

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Jazz Fest! Summer weather! Thunderstorms! Weekenders! Continue Reading »

CKUW to host annual NCRC conference next week

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From June 11 to 15, CKUW will play host to the National Campus Radio Conference, an annual event that brings together representatives, volunteers, and staff from campus and community stations across Canada to take part in workshops and events to learn and discuss how to make better radio. Continue Reading »

Weekenders – 06/06 – 06/07

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Watch out! It’s the Weekender! Continue Reading »

Weekenders 05/30 – 06/02

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Holy Smokes! June is here already! Lots happening this first Weekend in June, folks. Continue Reading »

Hillbilly Highway – Pinball Sessions set to launch

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by Sheldon Birnie

A new website is holding official launch parties across the country this weekend. PinballSessions.com is set to deliver Canadian music fans live, unique recordings from various artists of interest, in a similar manner that Daytrotter delivers regular, fresh lives sessions to listeners in the States. Continue Reading »

Skate 4 Cancer 2013 :: Great music, great cause

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by Scott Wolfe

Skate 4 Cancer (S4C) is an incredible event that plays host to various activities that all ages can enjoy, while supporting a good cause. The Forks skatepark has played host to Skate For Cancer, an event organized to raise money and increase cancer awareness, now into its fifth year. The event is the brainchild of Toronto’s Rob Dyer. Upon meeting Rob, Jay Fulmore, a local Winnipegger, adapted the idea to include a massive daytime event.  Continue Reading »

Weekenders 05/16 – 05/20

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May Long Weekend is finally here! What are you checking out this Weekend? Continue Reading »

Weekenders – 05/09 – 05/12

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The weather’s nice, and there is a lot happening this weekend here in the ‘Peg. Jump on your bike & get out there! Continue Reading »

ROB VAARMEYER – Poster Child

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This solo release from Winnipeg’s Rob Vaarmeyer is a nice little display of the songwriting chops that RV commands. Continue Reading »

Weekenders – 04/25 – 04/28

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Holy Maceroni! This is Saturday is busier than Heck! Continue Reading »

Weekenders – 04/18 – 04/21

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Record Store Day! Crazy shows! Really looking forward to the Weekend, you guys! Continue Reading »

Weekenders 04/11 – 04/13

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Shows! Shows! Shows! Shows!

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Weekenders 04/04 – 04/07

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It still ain’t spring here in Winnipeg, but the shows are pouring like it is. So hit the town & see some music! Continue Reading »

Weekenders 03/28 – 04/01

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Holy Crow! Easter Weekend is jam packed with great shows! Get out & party! Continue Reading »

555 Osborne Songwriter Explosion Continues to Erupt

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by Darcy Penner

Remember that time that I wrote about the venue 555 Osborne and their Songwriter Explosion series?  Remember when I said it ends in March?  Well not anymore!

Mr. Hamilton of the Sturgeons has informed me that they’ve got acts booked all the way until May 15.  The full list is available on the Facebook event, which includes JD Edwards, Steve Basham, and Carly Dow amongst a lot more.

So get back on the bus and eat some Thai food!  Shows start at 7 PM every Wednesday night.

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