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Remember when Halifax was the New Seattle? There’s a doc about that era.

For a brief moment back in the early 90s, it appeared that Halifax was the New Seattle. Labels from all

Whenever there is a new public works project, it’s become trendy to ask the public for input when it comes

If you find yourself in Seattle, wander by the city’s Museum of Pop Culture and say hello to the life-sized

Returning to their roots really paid off for Pearl Jam. More importantly, it paid off for the handful of organizations

There’s been a lot of talk about the Showbox in Seattle this summer, as a Vancouver-based developer announced its intent

In the 23 years since they became a band in the wake of Kurt Cobain’s suicide, Dave Grohl has never,

From all accounts, the two sold-out Home Shows Pearl Jam performed in Seattle were singular moments in time. Fans lined

Great news, everyone! On Monday night, the Seattle City Council voted to extend the historic district protections near Pike Place

We are Pearl Jam … and we are from Seattle, Washington. Pearl Jam played their first Seattle show in five

The last time Pearl Jam played in Seattle, it was a different world. The year was 2013, which says a

Both David Bowie and Pink Floyd have proven that if you still all your old gear, costumes, and props into

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver