AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd’s presence in Vancouver prompts raves from local skinbasher Pat Steward

photo by nick yacyshyn, rufus drum shop By Steve Newton You may have heard that several members of AC/DC have been spotted at Vancouver's Warehouse Studio, leading to speculation that they're recording a new album here. It all started when I got a call from one of my rock 'n' roll sources on the street, … Continue reading AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd’s presence in Vancouver prompts raves from local skinbasher Pat Steward

Peyton’s redneck weaponry proves the spud gun’s range beyond Powell River

While doing some YouTube research for my story on the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band--which plays the Vancouver Fan Club this Wednesday--I came across a pretty cool video from 2009 for the tune "Mama's Fried Potatoes". What struck me most about the clip--apart from the awesome shitkicker music--was the Rev's use of a homemade shootin' … Continue reading Peyton’s redneck weaponry proves the spud gun’s range beyond Powell River

Giving the Nuge rabbit ears while eating an apple

By Steve Newton This is one of my fave alltime backstage snapshots, courtesy longtime Georgia Straight concert photographer Kevin Statham. I was backstage at a 1991 Damn Yankees show at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum, with a couple of my buddies, including "Honest" Todd Salive (in the Mad Duck shirt) and Terry "Terr Bear" Cave, the former … Continue reading Giving the Nuge rabbit ears while eating an apple