Memorial Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Neil Peart’s home town is moving ahead on a special memorial

A year after Neil died, the city of St. Catharines, the Ontario city where he grew up, continues to work

This past Friday (October 27), family, friends and fans gathered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to pay tribute

At some point on Friday (October 20), the family of Gord Downie had a private gathering to remember their husband,

Will Linkin Park continue without Chester Bennington? That question won’t be answered for a while yet. There’s still some healing

I’ve been summoned to see if I’m suitable for jury duty today. (It was supposed to be last week but

If you’ve seen movies like 24 Hour Party people or read anything about the music of Manchester (including Factory Records),

Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
Mark Silver
Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick