That time R.L. Burnside told me how he came to record A Ass Pocket of Whiskey with Jon Spencer

I interviewed Mississippi hill country bluesman R.L. Burnside in 2000, four years after the release of A Ass Pocket of Whiskey.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 29 to October 3

Late-night screening at the Rio Theatre on Friday of director Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Back in 1999 I did my fourth interview with Alice Cooper, who was touring behind his newish box set, The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper.

"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."

Coast to Coast performs the music of UFO, Scorpions, and the Michael Schenker Group at the Surrey Arts Centre on Saturday.

I interviewed David Gogo for the fourth time back in July of 2002, when he was touring behind his sixth album, Skeleton Key.

At risk of posting a blog that's a real downer, this one's about death. I learned about it the hard way myself.

Canadian blues guitarist-vocalist Sue Foley performs material from her latest album One Guitar Woman at the Rio Theatre.

"To me Blue Oyster Cult is one of the great American rock bands. I think they're flawless, and I like all their stuff."

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.

Canadian classic-rock tribute band Toque plays the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Saturday, with guests Freeze the Fall.

Back in 2002 I interviewed Smash Mouth guitarist and main songwriter Greg Camp when his band was touring behind its self-titled third album.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a third major hurdle has come Corinne Lea’s way, and it involves the struggle to simply stay open.