22-year-old alt-pop singer-songwriter Billie Eilish plays Rogers Arena on Tuesday, with guests the Marías.
Word-for-word with Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers: the complete interview, July 18, 1991
I've interviewed Dickey Betts four times. He's one of the most thoughtful and interesting guitarists I've had the pleasure of chatting with.
Stevie Wonder’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Apologies in advance to any Stevie Wonder fans who were hoping to see "I Just Called to Say I Love You" on the list.
Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in December
American pop superstar Taylor Swift performs the last three shows on her record-breaking Eras Tour at BC Place December 6 to 8.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, November 29 to December 1
Pedal-steel guitarist Scott Smith and guitarist Tony Wilson perform music by Buddy Emmons and Lenny Breau at All-City Athletics on Saturday.
J.J. Cale’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
One of the things I'm most proud of doing during my 40-plus years as a music writer was interviewing J.J. Cale. Twice!
Word-for-word with Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers: the complete interview, October 20, 1994
This is my first Warren Haynes interview, which I did when the Allman Brothers were touring behind the Where It All Begins album.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, November 25 to 29
Vancouver instrumental stoner-metal trio Heavy Trip plays a release party for new album Liquid Planet at the Pearl on Thursday.
Who needs America’s Bruce Springsteen when you’ve got Canada’s Todd Kerns?
The Saskatchewan native was an unstoppable party-hearty force, leaping about and cranking out rhythmic riffs on his white Prestige guitar.
Billy Idol’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Billy Idol's career may have peaked back in 1983 with Rebel Yell, but judging by his recent recordings he can still sing his ass off.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, November 22 to 24
Canadian supergroup the Trans-Canada Highwaymen plays a fundraising gala/cocktail reception at West Van's Kay Meek Arts Centre on Saturday.
Todd Kerns’s Canuck-rock supergroup Toque plays Coquitlam on Friday, with guests Spendo
Led by vocalist-guitarist Todd Kerns, the quartet specializes in covering timeless songs by some of Canada's most beloved classic-rock acts.
The Bottle Rockets’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
The Bottle Rockets have to be one of the most underrated rock bands of all time. I freakin' loved those guys.