The Vancouver Canucks take on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in NHL preseason action at Rogers Arena on Friday.
Straight Outta Kingston: recalling the Tragically Hip’s early days and breakthrough album Up to Here
Tonight the first two episodes of the four-part documentary, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, are being screened at the Vancouver Playhouse as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival.
Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in October
Alberta roots-music singer-songwriter and guitarist Emmett Jerome plays at a release party for his debut album at the Fox Cabaret.
Canuck to the Core: how Gord Downie’s lyrics made the Tragically Hip the most Canadian band ever
Back in 2018 I became an author for the first (and maybe not last) time when my book about Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip, simply titled Gord Downie, was published.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, September 27 to 29
The first two episodes of the four-part documentary The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal will be screened at the Vancouver Playhouse as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival.
Gary Moore’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
By Steve Newton It was a tough call picking "The Loner" over "Parisienne Walkways" for the #1 spot, but "The Loner" is just a little bit more Moore. 20. "Wishing Well" (Corridors of Power, 1982) 19. "Ball and Chain" (Scars, 2002) 18. "Cold Day in Hell" (After Hours, 1992) 17. "Empty Rooms" (Victims of the … Continue reading Gary Moore’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Scott Smith and the Midnight Riders bring Allman Brothers magic to my new favourite venue
photos by the newt By Steve Newton I finally made it out to Blue Frog Studios, the White Rock recording facility and concert venue, and I gotta tell ya, it's one helluva fine place to see a band. I've been to my fair share of rock concerts over the years, but I don't think I've … Continue reading Scott Smith and the Midnight Riders bring Allman Brothers magic to my new favourite venue
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 23 to 27
Famed director Steven Soderbergh's new horror film Presence screens at the Rio on Friday as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival.
Mike Downie’s epic love-letter to his brother Gord focuses on friendships, families, and fans
Stayed up till the wee hours of the morning watching the new documentary on the Tragically Hip, which started streaming on Prime Video today (September 20).
That time Alice Cooper told me about his “street schizoid” role in John Carpenter’s new horror flick, Prince of Darkness
I did the second of my four interviews with Alice Cooper in November of 1987, when he was touring behind his new album, Raise Your Fist and Yell.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, September 20 to 22
The Midnight Riders perform a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band at Blue Frog Studios on Saturday.
Vancouver blues-rocker Colin James injured in car accident, cancels U.S. tour dates
By Steve Newton According to that old April Wine song, "Rock N' Roll is a Vicious Game". It can be a dangerous one, too, as Colin James recently discovered. The Vancouver-based blues-rocker was injured in a car crash while on tour Sunday (Sept. 15), according to a statement posted on his Facebook page yesterday. Fortunately, … Continue reading Vancouver blues-rocker Colin James injured in car accident, cancels U.S. tour dates
How I wound up backstage with Canada’s horror master and America’s shock-rock king
kevin statham photo ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 7, 2012 By Steve Newton I haven't done a lot of traveling, but back in '86 I did make it out to Australia for my little sister's wedding. I spent five-and-a-half weeks down there, mostly on the beach between Frankston (a nice little seaside town outside Melbourne) and … Continue reading How I wound up backstage with Canada’s horror master and America’s shock-rock king