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The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #043 with Fred Penner

Posted by: Matt Moskal  •  October 1, 2014 @ 7:00am

Hey kids! It's Fred Penner! The legendary Canadian singer/songwriter has spent the past four decades entertaining children and adults alike. In the late 70s he captured national attention with his rendition of Harry S. Smith's "The Cat Came Back". In 1985, His engaging and endearing live show made its way to national television.

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The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #042 with Stephen Sim

Posted by: Matt Moskal  •  September 24, 2014 @ 11:56am

This year marks the fifteenth Winnipeg if... Improv Festival, which takes place September 30 to October 4 at the Gas Station Arts Centre. The event features members of Hip. Bang!, Rapid Fire Theatre, Der Kaktus, and The Kids in the Hall.

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The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #041 with Daniel Peloquin-Hopfner of Red Moon Road

Posted by: Matt Moskal  •  September 17, 2014 @ 1:35pm

Red Moon Road are on the fast track to becoming Canada's favourite campfire band. Their sound is rooted in tradition but capitalizes on the genre's ability to transcend time. The folk trio spent their summer plucking, strumming, and singing for festival-goers across the country.

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The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #028 with The Noble Thiefs

Posted by: Matt Moskal  •  June 11, 2014 @ 3:21pm

The Noble Thiefs are a stylish soul-rock outfit based out of Winnipeg, MB.

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The Supporting Act Podcast Ep. #023 with Mark Forward

Posted by: Matt Moskal  •  May 7, 2014 @ 8:39am

There are few Canadian comedians operating on the same level as Mark Forward. He is an absurd storyteller and an unusual talent. His debut stand-up comedy album, Things I Thought Of, was released earlier this year.

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Winnipeg Comedy Fest Interviews: The "Rank & Vile" Darren Frost and Kenny Robinson

Posted by: J.D. Renaud  •  April 10, 2013 @ 6:52pm

Get ready to show your psychiatrists on the dolly where the bad men touched you, because Darren Frost and Kenny Robinson are bringing their X-Rated Rank & Vile show to the 2013 Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

Few comics are willing to see how far "too far" can go more than Darren Frost.

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2013 Winnipeg Comedy Festival Coverage

Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys  •  April 8, 2013 @ 11:49pm

The Winnipeg Comedy Festival has long been considered a comics' festival. The comedians who come to the prairie city to perform over a week in April absolutely love their time here. The festival treats the performers incredibly well, and the crowds are friendly, responsive, and plentiful.

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Live Review: Bon Jovi - "Because We Can" Tour

Posted by: Randy Hazzard  •  April 5, 2013 @ 7:30am

Something was missing at the Bon Jovi concert on Friday night, but it certainly wasn't fan enthusiasm.

The set list was balanced by playing 8 songs from the 80s, 4 from the 90s, 8 from the 2000s, 3 brand new tracks, and one full cover.

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Photo Gallery: Tegan and Sara Live

Posted by: Paul Little  •  February 28, 2013 @ 3:20am

Tegan and Sara, the Canadian folk pop twin sister duo, have been performing together for almost 20 years and making records for nearly 15. With six studio releases under their belt, floating mostly between indie folk and rock, the sisters' seventh record (Heartthrob, released on January 29, 2013) takes them head on into a commercialized pop sound.

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Amplified Idiots: "Hecklers" - Tortured Artists Torturing Artists

Posted by: J.D. Renaud  •  January 22, 2013 @ 12:45pm

Heckling is an art form.

It's not a very appreciated art form, but it is still a creative vocation deserving of our attention and respect. Unfortunately, it's also one of those amorphous, pretentious art forms. You know, like jazz fusion or interpretive dance.

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