"The only thing I didn't like about the success of Saturday Night Fever was being labelled a disco group," says Robin Gibb. "We're more progressive R&B."
The Doobie Brothers’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Yeah, I wasn't that crazy about the Doobies when Michael McDonald was singing. I'm more of a Tom Johnston/Patrick Simmons kinda guy.
Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 16 to 18
Screening at the Rio Theatre on Sunday of director Robert Aldrich's 1962 horror classic What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
No longer completely plastered, Billy Idol is a man with a plan at 45
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 6, 2001 By Steve Newton When Billy Idol calls from Anaheim, California, just an hour before playing the House of Blues in the city of Mickey Mouse, I can't stop myself from asking the obvious. I've just got to know if he's been to the park that Walt built yet. "I've … Continue reading No longer completely plastered, Billy Idol is a man with a plan at 45
Odds’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
By Steve Newton Odds are one the greatest pop-rock bands Canada has ever produced. Why they haven't sold millions is beyond me. 20. "The Real Thing" (Noise Trade EP, 2009) 19. "Satisfied" (Good Weird Feeling, 1995) 18. "Getting My Attention" (Cheerleader, 2008) 17. "It Falls Apart" (Bedbugs, 1993) 16. "Fall Guy" (Crash the Time Machine, … Continue reading Odds’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 12 to 16
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss play the Queen E By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from around the world and showcases the artists who are reconnecting with traditional skin-marking practices, at the Museum of Vancouver. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Theatre Under … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 12 to 16
Prime Video releases trailer for Mike Downie’s four-part doc The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal
By Steve Newton Today Prime Video released the official trailer for The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, a four-part documentary directed by Mike Downie, older brother of late Hip frontman Gord Downie. The 256-minute film will premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival next month before its release on Prime. "Director Mike Downie assembles … Continue reading Prime Video releases trailer for Mike Downie’s four-part doc The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal
Vancouver hard-rockers Legend found heavy inspiration in Rush
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON APRIL 1, 1983 By Steve Newton "It's rough for a new band starting out," admits Legend bassist George Clarke. "We have a PA we're in hock for, so right now everything we make goes back into the band, into the equipment. It's not a profitable situation at the moment, but we hope … Continue reading Vancouver hard-rockers Legend found heavy inspiration in Rush
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 9 to 11
Forbidden Dimension plays LanaLou's By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Canadian blues vocalist Angelique Francis performs with her band at White Rock's Blue Frog Studios. FRIDAY TO SUNDAY: Anti-Icon: Apokalypsis is an exhibition of 17 self-portraits by photographer Martine Gutierrez, running until September 29 at the Polygon Gallery. Ring of Fire ends at Granville Island Stage FRIDAY … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, August 9 to 11
Check out Ron Obvious’s video of ’80s Vancouver music-critic band The Explosions
david boswell photo By Steve Newton I recently connected for the first time with noted Vancouver recording engineer and studio designer Ron Obvious after inquiring about some concert photos he took of AC/DC during their fabled 1978 opening slot for Aerosmith at the Pacific Coliseum. Turns out that way back in 1982 Mr. Obvious had … Continue reading Check out Ron Obvious’s video of ’80s Vancouver music-critic band The Explosions
The Eagles’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
By Steve Newton I'm sure some hardcore Eagles fans will be outraged that "Hotel California" isn't #1, but they should just lighten up while they still can, and take it easy. 20, "Witchy Woman" (Eagles, 1972) 19. "New Kid in Town" (Hotel California, 1976) 18. "Desperado" (Desperado, 1973) 17. "Out of Control" (Eagles, 1972) 16. … Continue reading The Eagles’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 5 to 9
Angelique Francis plays Blue Frog By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary Expressions of Ancestral Tattoo Practices explores 30-plus years of Indigenous tattooing from around the world and showcases the artists who are reconnecting with traditional skin-marking practices, at the Museum of Vancouver. TUESDAY TO FRIDAY: the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash is … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, August 5 to 9
Asiyah aims to make the hypnotic backbeat of reggae popular in Vancouver
image provided by Rob Frith ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 9, 1983 By Steve Newton "One thing about this music," says Hillary Tanner of Asiyah, "is that it is new in Vancouver. People don't hear it everyday, and not many have found out what Bob Marley was saying. And the music is indeed a message music. … Continue reading Asiyah aims to make the hypnotic backbeat of reggae popular in Vancouver