ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MARCH 18, 1983 By Steve Newton "We're not trying to shake up the music world," says Trama bassist-vocalist Michael Sicoly "We're just trying to make good music, that's all." They may not be shaking up the music world, but since forming 18 short months ago, Trama have certainly caused a good portion … Continue reading Vancouver bar band Trama rose from the ashes of Shama to make good music, that’s all
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Todd Kerns promises the most classic of Canadian classic-rock at Toque’s Juno Fest shindig
By Steve Newton Whenever Todd Kerns hits Vancouver--whether it's playing bass with Slash or fronting the Age of Electric--I try to get out and cheer him on. Dude's hugely talented and nice as hell. I stand by my claim that he's "the most rockin' Canadian bass player of the 21st century." Kerns won't be handling … Continue reading Todd Kerns promises the most classic of Canadian classic-rock at Toque’s Juno Fest shindig
Singers from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Free connect for a rock-god vocal summit in Oxford
By Steve Newton What do you get when you gather the lead singers from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Free on stage at the same time? A pretty rockin' version of the '50s chestnut "Money (That's What I Want)", it appears. Robert Plant, Brian Johnson, and Paul Rodgers got together at one of Rodgers' shows in … Continue reading Singers from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Free connect for a rock-god vocal summit in Oxford
Drive Angry director Patrick Lussier inspired by classic horror and Canuck rock
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 23, 2011 By Steve Newton Vancouver native Patrick Lussier has made quite a name for himself in the Hollywood horror scene, having edited all three of Wes Craven’s Scream films before taking on the slasher genre himself with the 2009 remake of My Bloody Valentine. He also helped kick-start the past decade’s vampire … Continue reading Drive Angry director Patrick Lussier inspired by classic horror and Canuck rock