By Steve Newton I always thought that some of Queen’s best songs were overlooked, and some of its biggest hits were kinda mediocre. So don’t go looking for “We Will Rock You” or “We Are the Champions” here. 20. “White Queen (As It Began)” (Queen II, 1973) 19. “You and I” (A Day at the … Continue reading Queen’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
kevin statham photo, 1993 By Steve Newton Just heard the terrible breaking news: that legendary vocalist Tina Turner has passed away, after a long illness, at the age of 83. An announcement of her death has been posted on her Facebook page: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” … Continue reading R.I.P. Tina Turner: seeing the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll three times wasn’t nearly enough
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, MAY 11, 1984 By Steve Newton Many a sideways glance and inquisitive gaze came our way as heavy metalist Lee Aaron and I strolled down Burrard Street recently, enroute to a mid-day snack and chat. It was a sunny afternoon and, to the mostly suit-and-tie crowd returning from lunch, … Continue reading Lee Aaron projects a feminine power figure on new Metal Queen
Jason Isbell plays the Queen E By Steve Newton FRIDAY: the West African Music Celebration at North Vancouver’s BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts features Kofi Gbolonyo and CapU Jazz Ensembles. FRIDAY: Pi Theatre presents Black Space Jam, an evening of multidisciplinary art at the Biltmore Cabaret, featuring poetry and spoken word by Shayna … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, March 3-5
Planet Terror screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the VIFF Centre of director Anton Corbijn‘s documentary Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipnosis), which tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative forces behind the iconic album-art design studio, Hipgnosis. MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of Alien (The Director’s Cut), Ridley Scott’s modern … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, June 19 to 23
Sarah Silverman performs at the Queen E. By Steve Newton MONDAY: final day of Fan Expo Vancouver, which features comics, anime, cosplay, gaming, sci-fi, horror, and celebrity guests at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The guy who played Robocop is there! MONDAY AND TUESDAY: screenings at the Cinematheque and VIFF Centre of Alfred Hitchcock‘s 1958 masterpiece Vertigo, … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Feb. 20 to 24
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 10, 1985 By Steve Newton The Toto concert at the Queen E. last Monday (May 6) will have to go down in my personal record book as an all-time favourite. The group’s members are some of the most-wanted hired hands in rock, and after Monday’s concert I knew why. Toto is … Continue reading Toto’s gang of ace session players wows the crowd in Vancouver
Brit Floyd plays the Queen E. By Steve Newton MONDAY: 50th anniversary screening at the Rio Theatre of director D.A. Pennebaker’s Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture, the concert film documenting David Bowie’s final performance as his musical alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, digitally restored with never-before-seen footage. MONDAY: Pink Floyd tribute band Brit Floyd, featuring long-time … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, July 31 to August 4
Dita Von Teese is at the Queen E By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the VIFF Centre of director Ron Chapman’s music documentary Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World, featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, and the Doors. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Canyon Lights at North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge features dazzling coloured … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, January 9-13
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 18, 1982 By Steve Newton Canada’s prairies are most famous for producing one thing: wheat. But recently a sound has been heard emanating from the nether regions of Canada’s hinterland–the sound of crashing drums and furious guitars. The ‘breadbasket’ of the country is no longer a place where whirling combines and … Continue reading Jeff Germain says Regina’s Queen City Kids have to work twice as hard as big city bands
Hermanos Gutiérrez plays the Commodore By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Charlie Demers hosts East Van Laugh Riot, a standup comedy show featuring Ryan Williams, with guests Cassidy Anhorn and Gavin Banning, at the Rio Theatre. Get your chuckle on. FRIDAY: instrumental surf-rock bands Horsebreaker (from Calgary) and the Reviberators (from Vancouver) play the Painted Ship in … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 20) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, September 15 to 17
White Reaper plays the Rickshaw By Steve Newton FRIDAY: eight-piece Vancouver band Zappostrophe’ performs favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings at Frankie’s Jazz. Remember: don’t eat the yellow snow. FRIDAY: comedian, writer, and actor Tim Dillon performs standup at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre as part of Just For Laughs Vancouver. Just try … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Feb. 24-26
Friday the 13th screens at the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY: last day to see the Vancouver Art Gallery‘s Fashion Fictions exhibition, which explores the increasing influence of research-based, materially driven practices on the global fashion scene. MONDAY: screening at the Cinematheque of director David Lynch’s acclaimed 1980 drama The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this week, October 9 to 13
