Calgary Loses a Beloved Indie Musician: RIP Chris Tenz
Chris Tenz, a fixture to many Calgary indie musicians, died Saturday. It was a suicide, which he discussed in this note he left on his Tumblr site. (Careful: it’s tough to read.) Chris
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Calgary
What is the Future of Radio?
Here’s a local Shaw cable show from Calgary featuring Zack Hewitt (Kool FM), Bob Steele (XL 103) and Tim Morgan (Q 107). (Via FYI Music News.)
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The New National Music Centre in Calgary Gets a Big Cash Infusion
I’ve been peripherally involved with the people building the spectacular new 160,000 square-foot National Music Centre in downtown Calgary. When this thing opens next year, people are going to freak out. It’s gonna be
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A New Vinyl Pressing Plant is Under Construction in Canada
As it stands at this moment, there are zero (0) places in Canada where you can have a vinyl record pressed up. That will chance in May when Canada Boy Vinyl opens its
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Canada’s National Music Centre is Hiring!
The National Music Centre is under construction right now in downtown Calgary. Once this thing is finished and open to the public in 2016, it will put other music museums to shame. (Trust
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Big Fundraising Event on Horizon for New National Music Centre
Canada’s National Music Centre–a monstrous facility now taking shape in downtown Calgary is well under construction and on target for an opening in the next 18 months. Once it’s done, it will be
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Calgary Radio Station Abandons QuickHitz Format
Well, it was an interesting experiment and it sure brought a lot of attention to a new radio station, but NewCap Broadcasting has decided to end their QuickHitz format at 90.3 AMP Radio.
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Want to Work for the New National Music Centre?
The National Music Centre–think of it of Canada’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but MUCH better–is under construction in Calgary. As we get closer to the completion date, they’re gonna need more
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This Is What Happened When a Calgary Theatre Lost Their Monty Python Feed
Yesterday was the final show in the ten-gig reunion performances of the original Monty Python crew at the O2 Area in London. To capture make sure as many people as possible got to
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Take a Sneak Peak of the New National Music Centre in Calgary
The new National Music Centre–a home for all things Canadian music–is slowly taking shape in downtown Calgary. I’ve seen the blueprints and it’s stunning. I can’t wait for it to open in early
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National Music Centre in Calgary Starting to Take Shape
I’ve been peripherally involved with the National Music Centre project in Calgary, which, when completed will blow the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame away. The five-storey 160,000 square-foot-ish building will be open for business
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