Music
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Hear the harpsichord hum
Imagine hearing a hidden beat in between pitches of sound creating a pulse that wasn’t there before. Katelyn Clark – an artist featured at this year’s send + receive festival – uses different tunings on various piano-like instruments to create this experience of sound and space for her audiences.
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Divas all night
When Sarah Michaelson and Jón Olafson – a.k.a., Mama Cutsworth and DJ J. Jackson, respectively – perform together, you’re bound to see more than just a DJ set. You can expect gold.
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Never were the way she was
Independent of each other, Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld are some of the most talented and exciting musicians in contemporary music.
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Waters
Healing Waters is the new lo-fi bedroom project from Victoria, BC’s David Nielsen.
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From on air to onstage
Finding an outlet for new music and art can be daunting. With so many options available, from YouTube to Soundcloud, and all things illegally pirated in between, it’s hard to know where you’re gonna find the sweet stuff.
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Gucci Mane
Gucci Mane was charged for possession of a firearm in the Spring of 2014, and isn’t getting released until early 2017.
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Sean Nicholas Savage
It is far easier to describe Sean Nicholas Savage’s 4th album, Bermuda Waterfall, by the images it conjures in the imagination, as opposed to what it sounds like.
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Wacky nostalgia
While childless adults are not likely to be part of entertainer Al Simmon’s audience, many Winnipeggers grew up with his tunes and caught a few of his performances.
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New music made easy
Finding your next favourite jam can sometimes be a bit of a pain. After you’ve hit up all your friends for their recommendations and sifted through countless YouTube videos, you might still be at a loss. Luckily, Manitoba Music is teaming up with The Good Will Social Club to do the work for you. The monthly New Music Night will bring in three local acts each month for just a $3 cover.
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Bolos, Blundstones and the Blues
This ain’t your average music festival. Held downtown at The Forks National Historic site, Winnipeg’s first annual Interstellar Rodeo was a success of divine proportions.
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MATLOCK FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, ART AND NATURE
August 28-30 St Andrews, MB $15-50
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MORDEN CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL
August 21-23 Morden, MB Free
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MANITOBA FILIPINO STREET FESTIVAL 2015
Aug 22 Garden City Shopping Centre Free
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WINNIPEG BBQ & BLUES FESTIVAL
Aug 21-22 Shaw Park Prices TBA
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FROM STEPPING STONE TO LAUNCHING PAD
Aug 18-22 Various neighborhoods, Air Canada building, St John’s Park, the Good Will. Free, except closing party at the Good Will ($10)
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SHINE ON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART
August 20 to 23 Beavercreek Park, Kerry, Manitoba Weekend passes $50 (only sold in the city). Day passes $20 (only sold at the festival gate).
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THE HARVEST SUN MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 14 - 16 Kelwood, MB Ticket prices range from $31 for a Friday Day Pass to $186 for a Family Weekend Pass, which includes 2 adults and 2 children. Camping passes range from $12 - 42.
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WINNIPEG’S NEWEST FESTIVAL PROMISES PERFECT PAIRINGS
Aug. 14 - 16 The Forks Day Pass $65-99, Weekend $215 (adult) or $125 (youth/senior)
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MUSIC OVER THE RAINBOW
Aug. 14 - 16 south of St. Malo, Manitoba on the Rosseau River
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ELECTRIFYING THE CUBE
August 13th-16 2015 Various venues downtown Advanced full festival passes are $75, outdoor concerts at the Cube are free