Steel-guitar ace Scott Smith will trade licks with six-stringer Paul Pigat at Adventures in Pedal Steel

christopher edmonstone photo By Steve Newton I've always thought it would be one of the coolest things in the world to be able to play pedal-steel guitar. I mean that instrument just sounds so damn beautiful, soaring around like it does, making you damn near cry at times. But who's got the patience to learn … Continue reading Steel-guitar ace Scott Smith will trade licks with six-stringer Paul Pigat at Adventures in Pedal Steel

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, Sept. 18-22

Cousin Harley plays the Rickshaw By Steve Newton MONDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of director Alan Parker's 1982 film Pink Floyd the Wall, starring Bob Geldof as a rock star who descends into madness in the midst of isolation. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: screenings at the VIFF Centre of Australian director Ian White’s new documentary Nick … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, Sept. 18-22