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Steve Earle says that the only people who call Copperhead Road his best work are me “and a few rednecks”

Steve Earle says that the only people who call Copperhead Road his best work are me “and a few rednecks”

I did my fourth interview with Steve Earle back in February of 1998, when he was touring behind his seventh studio album, El Corazón.

Posted on April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 by the newtPosted in rock legendsTagged Copperhead Road, Steve Earle, steve earle 1998, steve earle el corazon, Steve Earle interview, steve earle's best work. Leave a comment

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 25 to 27

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 25 to 27

Late-night screening at the Rio on Friday of the 1981 action epic Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, starring Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky.

Posted on April 24, 2025 by the newtPosted in things to do in vancouverTagged Blue Frog Studios, Chan Centre, DanceHouse, marin patenaude, naomi klein, Reelin' in the Years, RIckshaw Theatre, Rio Theatre, the pearl vancouver, The Road Warrior, Vancouver Playhouse. Leave a comment

My nephew paid $2000 to see AC/DC last night, so he took some photos

My nephew paid $2000 to see AC/DC last night, so he took some photos

Surely as Angus Young's hair has lost its youthful brown hue, corporate concertgoing is gonna cost ya these days.

Posted on April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 by the newtPosted in vancouver concertsTagged ac/dc at bc place, AC/DC in Vancouver, photos of ac/dc in vancouver. Leave a comment

Bon Scott-era songs will be well represented when AC/DC rocks Vancouver on the Power Up Tour

Bon Scott-era songs will be well represented when AC/DC rocks Vancouver on the Power Up Tour

In a few hours AC/DC will hit the stage at Vancouver's BC Place, and the spirit of its beloved former frontman will be on full display.

Posted on April 22, 2025April 24, 2025 by the newtPosted in rock legendsTagged AC/DC, AC/DC in Vancouver, ac/dc power up tour, bon scott acdc. Leave a comment

The candid AC/DC photo that sent the rock world into convulsions

The candid AC/DC photo that sent the rock world into convulsions

Recalling that fateful day when some sleuth reporting on my part set the hard-rock world ablaze with rumours of AC/DC reuniting in Vancouver.

Posted on April 21, 2025 by the newtPosted in rock legendsTagged AC/DC, AC/DC in Vancouver, ac/dc in vancouver rumours, phil rudd and brian johnson, Warehouse Studios. Leave a comment

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 21 to 25

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 21 to 25

Aussie hard-rock legends AC/DC, featuring guitarist Angus Young and singer Brian Johnson, play BC Place Stadium on Tuesday.

Posted on April 20, 2025 by the newtPosted in things to do in vancouverTagged AC/DC, BC Place Stadium, Blue Frog Studios, DanceHouse, l.a. witch, north shore writers festival, RIckshaw Theatre, Rio Theatre, the pearl vancouver, viff center. Leave a comment

The J. Geils Band’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

The J. Geils Band’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

I only include studio recordings in my Top 20s, otherwise a bunch of tracks from the amazing Live: Full House album would have made the cut.

Posted on April 20, 2025 by the newtPosted in rock legendsTagged best songs of the j. geils band, the J. Geils Band, the j. geils band's 20 best songs. 2 Comments

That time I asked Alice Cooper if he’d read the latest horror novel by my scary buddy “Michael Slade”

That time I asked Alice Cooper if he’d read the latest horror novel by my scary buddy “Michael Slade”

The above photo depicts me rubbing shoulders with Alice Cooper while horror author Jay Clarke (aka Michael Slade) looks on.

Posted on April 19, 2025 by the newtPosted in rock legendsTagged Alice Cooper, alice cooper 1999, alice cooper backstage, alice cooper interview, burnt bones, Michael Slade. Leave a comment

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 18 to 20

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, April 18 to 20

American roots-rock duo Larkin Poe, composed of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, plays the Commodore Ballroom on Saturday.

Posted on April 17, 2025 by the newtPosted in things to do in vancouverTagged Brass Camel, Commodore Ballroom, events in Vancouver, Larkin Poe, mashed poetics, Newt's top 10 things to do in Vancouver, RIckshaw Theatre, Rio Theatre, The Big Lebowski, Vogue Theatre, WISE Hall. Leave a comment

Angel City’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

Angel City’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

The were known as the Angels in their native Australia, but here in Canada they were always Angel City, and man were they great. AC/DC great.

Posted on April 17, 2025 by the newtPosted in AussiesTagged 20 best songs of angel city, best songs of the angels, Doc Neeson, the angels of australia, the best songs of angel city. Leave a comment

20 minutes on the phone with Jaws author Peter Benchley

20 minutes on the phone with Jaws author Peter Benchley

Back in November of 1997 I called up American author Peter Benchley, best known for the novel Jaws, in Bethesda, Maryland.

Posted on April 15, 2025 by the newtPosted in fearmongersTagged author peter benchley, fangoria magazine, Peter Benchley, peter benchley creature, peter benchley jaws. Leave a comment

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 14 to 18

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 14 to 18

Screening at the Rio of Incendies, Denis Villeneuve's drama about twins who journey to the Middle East to fulfill their mother’s last wishes.

Posted on April 13, 2025 by the newtPosted in things to do in vancouverTagged banksy, Chill X Studio, Fully Completely, mashed poetics, RIckshaw Theatre, Rio Theatre, the pearl, The Tragically Hip, Vancouver Film School, VIFF Centre. Leave a comment

Oh Canada, Part Two: 10 more interviews with classic rock bands from the Great White North

Oh Canada, Part Two: 10 more interviews with classic rock bands from the Great White North

A few days ago I posted 10 interviews with classic Canuck-rock bands that I’ve done since becoming a freelance scribbler back in ’82.

Posted on April 13, 2025 by the newtPosted in canuck rockTagged 54-40, Big Sugar, Blue Rodeo, canadian rock bands, Jr. Gone Wild, Junkhouse, Kick Axe, Red Rider, the Northern Pikes, Voivod. Leave a comment

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