"You know, people always ask me, 'Who is your favourite composer?', and I have to say I'm happy with whatever I'm playing at the time."
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, September 26 to 28
Coast to Coast performs the music of UFO, Scorpions, and the Michael Schenker Group at the Surrey Arts Centre on Saturday.
That time David Gogo told me about being Diana Krall’s schoolmate in Nanaimo
I interviewed David Gogo for the fourth time back in July of 2002, when he was touring behind his sixth album, Skeleton Key.
The 10 best musicians I interviewed who died way too freakin’ soon
At risk of posting a blog that's a real downer, this one's about death. I learned about it the hard way myself.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 22 to 26
Canadian blues guitarist-vocalist Sue Foley performs material from her latest album One Guitar Woman at the Rio Theatre.
Stoner-metal legend Brant Bjork calls Blue Öyster Cult one of the great American bands
"To me Blue Oyster Cult is one of the great American rock bands. I think they're flawless, and I like all their stuff."
That time American Dog’s Steve Theado told me about hangin’ out with Molly Hatchet’s Dave Hlubek
Back in May of 2003 I interviewed American Dog guitarist Steve Theado when his Ohio hard-rock trio was heading to Vancouver for two shows.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 19 to 21
Canadian classic-rock tribute band Toque plays the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Saturday, with guests Freeze the Fall.
That time Smash Mouth’s Greg Camp told me that Steely Dan didn’t like their version of “Do It Again”
Back in 2002 I interviewed Smash Mouth guitarist and main songwriter Greg Camp when his band was touring behind its self-titled third album.
Vancouver theatre owner Corinne Lea takes drastic action to keep the Rio alive during COVID
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a third major hurdle has come Corinne Lea’s way, and it involves the struggle to simply stay open.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 15 to 19
Vancouver indie-rock/shoegaze quartet the Starling Effect plays LanaLou's on Friday, with guests Combine the Victorious and Asterous.
Victoria’s Leeroy Stagger hooks up with Montreal’s Danny Michel to build his Beautiful House
Victoria alt-country rocker Leeroy Stagger made a smart career move when he hooked up with Montreal pop genius Danny Michel last year.
That time Fu Manchu’s Bob Balch told me about the jerk who stole a fuzz pedal right off their stage
Back in June of 2002 I interviewed Fu Manchu guitarist Bob Balch, whose band was touring behind its seventh album, California Crossing.