"The film became something else," mused The Exorcist actor Max von Sydow. "It became some kind of a mental test."
That time Miles Zuniga told me that he thought Fastball’s big hit “The Way” was just another song at first
Back in November of 1998 I called up Fastball guitarist-vocalist Miles Zuniga at an Illinois hotel while his Austin-based band was touring behind its second album.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, October 4 to 6
Minneapolis alt-rockers Soul Asylum, featuring original frontman Dave Pirner, play the Vogue Theatre on Saturday, with guests the Juliana Hatfield Three.
The Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik overcame teenage grief and learned how to Let Love In
Goo Goo Dolls singer-guitarist and main songwriter Johnny Rzeznik had it pretty rough as a kid growing up in Buffalo, New York.
Paul Janz enlists Vancouver’s top studio talent and hits the charts with his solo debut on A&M
The latest local act to get the big push from A&M Records is a fellow by the name of Paul Janz, who is riding high on the success of his first single "Go to Pieces".
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, September 30 to October 4
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.