City Slicker Magazine Issue #14 - Regina, Saskatchewan by City Slicker Magazine

Regina June/July

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7 TWEEPS

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The Dead South

10 CONCERTS

You Don’t Want To Miss

9 NEW MOVIES You Gotta See

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CONTENTS

The Dead South

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06 Meet 07 Tweeps & Top 5 08 Check Out 10 Events 14 Music 22 Movies 48 Local Pros

28 08 Check Out

10 Events

14 Music

22 Movies

48 Local Pros

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From the Editor: With an anticipation only matched by opening day at Milky Way and a Roughriders home playoff game, Reginians have awaken from their winter slumber and the city has resumed its warm weather hustle and bustle. Some have taken advantage of the early warm weather with flowers and plants already in the ground, while others take in Mother Nature at various parks while young and old play their respective sports on the diamond or the pitch. Backyard barbeques enrich the air with the scent of culinary creations and nights are being spent around firepits huddled up for warmth during still chilly evenings. It’s also the time of year that brings the most excitement to our staff at City Slicker. Ashley Kilback, our resident fashionista recently reveled in the many great designs at the province’s 3rd annual fashion week, while cinema guru Dan Nicholls enjoys the advent of blockbuster movie season as much as Oscars time. Our publisher Jaco can be found on the city’s cricket fields and out at any outdoor music festival he can find his way to. Ali is typically curled up with a book, out with her pooches, traveling, or spending the rest of her time shooting weddings all summer. J.J. is often with a pint in hand and is a regular at the many musical events that seem to come through around this time, and our design maven and layout guru Bri is always ready for the campgrounds, a few beers, and a funnel. As for myself, I try to take it all in, yet consistently look back realizing that I’ve yet again missed another great show, event, or night out with friends. I’m making sure that’s changing this year, and just with the events, movies, and concerts listed in this issue (and there’s plenty more we weren’t able to cover) there’s absolutely no reason to be a shut in during these warm weather months. Just remember, Fall is always around the corner. Thanks for reading.

Bryce Aubert

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----------------------------------------------------------- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & COPY EDITOR Bryce Aubert @BryceAubert ----------------------------------------------------------- DESIGN & LAYOUT Brianna Coffin @bricoffin

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----------------------------------------------------------- Dan Nicholls @dannicholls Music, Movies, Check Out

----------------------------------------------------------- JJ Elliott @jjremone Music, Movies, Events, Copy Editing, Feature

----------------------------------------------------------- Ali Thompson @AliLaurenCS Music, Movies

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Kevan Mcbeth F

or Kevan Mcbeth, bringing people together to initiate social change is something he excels at. As a manager of Culture, Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility at SaskTel, Kevan believes in the power of people and the greatness that can be achieve when we work together to reach a common goal.

In June 2012, Kevan and a team of SaskTel employees launched the I Am Stronger campaign. The campaign is a provincial anti-bullying platform that develops a community of support and action through the use of social media. As an information, communication, and technology-based company, SaskTel realized that their products and services have the ability to perpetuate the act of cyber-bullying. However, Kevan found this as an opportunity to counter-act negative behavior by utilizing SaskTel’s presence in the community to engage individuals to work collectively together and create an environment where people treat each other with greater levels of respect and kindness.

As the positive impacts of the campaign continue to flourish, McBeth reflects on one particularly memorable experience.

“When we launched our campaign at Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon, two young students spoke who had been bullied themselves. The courage it took to talk to their peers about that impact and the absolute respect and silence that came over that room as they spoke was inspiring.”

In the future, McBeth hopes that I Am Stronger will grow and expand it’s involvement within communities and create opportunities for the youth of our province to take action and become tomorrow’s leaders of social change. —Ashley Kilback

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Top 5

7 Tweeps You should follow on Twitter ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Regina Food Trucks @yqrfoodtrucks The best source for all your local mobile culinary cravings. Find out which trucks are where and what specials they’re slinging on the streets.

Ashley Martin @TheOtherAshleyM This professional writer is an entertaining follow on her personal account. Sweet, pretty, and capable of taking down a 5 lbs burrito in a celebrity eating contest.

Used Regina @usedregina While Kijiji rules the roost for online reselling in most locales, Used Regina is the place to find your treasures while others downsize. My uncle reads this like stockbrokers read the Wall Street Journal.

Tyler Boyd @TylerBoydDigsIt Every day is a big dig with Tyler, president of an excavating company. Find out what’s being ripped up and dug out around the city.

RPL Film Theatre @rplfilmtheatre Sick of Hollywood flicks like Grown Ups 9 and other throwaway tripe? The RPL plays some of the best arthouse, independent, and world movies in the city.

Emmz @BigEmmz306 Emily was featured in our feature on University of Regina students last fall, but she’s also a punk rocker and concert promoter. She also makes being a cat lady cool.

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Victoria’s Tavern

Brought to you by the same owners who created Regina’s favorite dive bar, Leopold’s Tavern, Victoria’s is slated to open in the old Regina Florist Co. location on Hamilton Street in July. The owners are going for the classic tavern feel and if it’s anywhere as awesome as Leo’s it’ll be amazing.

The Lobby Public House

Located by Canadian Blood Services on Broad Street, The Lobby Public House opened in the last few months and has already become a prime location to gather with friends just outside the downtown core. With a spacious dining room The Lobby is great place to get an Old Fashioned or nosh on some grub.

The Pub formerly known as Howard’s on Scarth

This little gem located on Scarth Street, by Beer Brothers, was a hit during the Grey Cup festivities as it temporarily opened under the operating name of Howard’s on Scarth for the week and has been under renovations since. Managing partner Aaron Murray notes the pub may still have a new operating name by opening later this month but regardless of its name it promises to have an inviting atmosphere, good food, and great beer.

Wild Sage Kitchen & Bar

Technically, Wild Sage’s bar opened in November before the Grey Cup came to town, and isn’t really a pub, but grabbing a drink in their upscale and contemporary bar is a great experience. Nice enough you won’t feel out of place if you’re dressed up, yet casual enough for the jean and t-shirt crowd, Wild Sage has a menu full of great eats.

Rebellion Brewing Co.

You won’t find this Dewdney Avenue pub open until later this fall, though there is already plenty of buzz surrounding the brewpub and kitchen. Unique to the market, Rebellion will be sell draught beer in store but will also sell their brews for the take home crowd in growlers. Purchase a growler, fill it up, take it down, and repeat. —Bryce Aubert

Taron Cochrane @taroncochrane One of the biggest advocates for Saskatchewan music, this local überfan tweets more than most but with a mission. —Bryce Aubert

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Science Centre Adult Night Photo Credit: Saskatchewan Science Centre

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WolfCop June 6th - Regina

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he most anticipated movie shot in Saskatchewan since the merely watchable Ryan Reynolds dud Just Friends; WolfCop promises to create a legion of fans to the fledgling franchise.

The brainchild of Lowell Dean, a Leboldus High School alumnus, WolfCop tells the story of an alcoholic cop who gets a second chance at making things right after becoming a werewolf. While the premise seems silly, based on trailers Dean stays true to the heyday of cinematic cult classics in the genre, lending the movie must-watch desirability. The movie has movie premieres set on June 6th in Regina and five other Western Canadian markets, Anticipation for the movie, which showcases the talent of many local actors, actresses, and others involved behind the scenes in the production, including local makeup effects wizard Emersen Ziffle, is incredibly high after promotion at the recent Fan Expo in the city. Demand is so high for all things WolfCop that an action figure is already in development and funding for a sequel has already been secured. Until the curtain opens that first week of June, it’s impossible to know if WolfCop becomes the biggest cinematic property to ever come out of Saskatchewan, but if early anticipation is anything this could be the start of something great.—Bryce Aubert

ou’re never too old to learn something new and, as the Saskatchewan Science Centre has proven, learning can indeed be lots of fun. Since 1989, the Science Centre has been a go-to destination for teachers and parents to help get children excited about science. As the popularity of the rebooted TV show Cosmos indicates, more and more adults are taking an avid interest in the fascinating subject of science. The folks at the Science Centre have recognized this fact, so they have recently began running a successful series of Adult Nights. On June 18th, from 7 to 10 pm, adults will have the chance to sip on a cocktail, nibble on some snacks, and mingle with friends, all while taking in all the exhibits, experiments, and activities the Science Centre has to offer... without having to worry about kids running around. The theme for the June 18th Adult Night is ‘Science Side Show: The Weird and the Wonderful’. You’ll be able to learn a bunch of weird scientific facts (for example, a fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans) in a fun, social environment for the wonderful price of just $10. —JJ Elliott

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Regina Red Sox June 1st - July 30th - Mount Pleasant ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

ith over 45 games played just over 60 day, the Regina Red Sox are sure to provide many evenings of entertainment to local sports fans throughout the summer months.

For the adult Red Sox fans, a newly constructed VIP/corporate party deck is now in place for businesses to rent. For younger fans, there is the option to celebrate your birthday party, complete with a ballpark lunch and announced birthday wishes is being promoted. If you can’t make it out to see the team out running the bases, they have committed themselves to multiple public appearances throughout the city during the ball season. They strive to be a big part of the community and are available upon request, schedules permitting. After obtaining the WMBL Championship in 2011 and 2012, but unable to make it ‘three times a charm’, the Regina Red Sox will return to the diamond for the 2014 season fighting for that title again, sure to make this season a great one.—Ali Thompson

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Events

Queen City Pride June 9th - 15th - Regina

--------------------------------------------------------------------------The countdown to Queen City Pride 2014 has officially begun after the recent launch party at Mercury Café. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than last with a variety of great events planned throughout the week-long festival. Regina’s only Pride Festival will kick off with a Flag Raising ceremony at City Hall. The remainder of the week is filled with a games night in the park, a poetry slam featuring Ryan Bradshaw, a karaoke night, and a parade. One of the highlights of the week is sure to be the “Let Them Eat Cake” drag show taking place on the Saturday night of the festival. —Ali Thompson

Relay for Life

June 20th - Douglas Park Track

t all started in the mid-80s with a man that had a vision to change the lives of his cancer patients. Doctor Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, knew what it was like to witness an individual’s fight against cancer, so he too decided to join the fight by doing something he loved, running marathons. His sole efforts began to raise awareness and eventually grew into what Relay for Life is today.

Pilot Butte Rodeo June 13th - 15th - Off highway 46 Over the course of three days in June, Pilot Butte will be the centre of a frenzy of action with the annual Pilot Butte Rodeo. During the daytime, not only will there be CCA sanctioned rodeo, but there will be chuckwagon and chariot races, barrel races, a parade, and plenty of other family friendly events. The Pilot Butte Rodeo Cabaret this year features the long awaited return of The Poverty Plainsmen who will hit the stage for the first time in seven years. Tickets are just $40 so that’s one heck of a deal. —JJ Elliott

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On Friday, June 20 a community of supporters and survivors will come together as a team to embark on a 12-hour journey in efforts to recognize and remember those that have been affected by cancer. The Relay for Life symbolizes the longevity of a cancer patient’s journey from the beginning to the end. For many, it is a long and difficult journey, but with the efforts of thousands that journey becomes a fight for change. Come out to Douglas Park Track to join in on the celebrations, remember those who were an inspiration, fight back for those who have lost their lives and pull an all nighter for a great cause. For more information on Relay for Life visit www.cancer.ca. —Ashley Kilback

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SaskTel Sask Jazz Festival June 20th - 29th - Saskatoon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

he SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, one of Saskatoon’s biggest annual events, has crafted another fine lineup for its 2014 iteration: John Legend, St. Vincent, Lauryn Hill, Tegan and Sara, Common, and Jill Barber are just a few of the top-tier names gracing the many stages of the festival from June 20th – 29th. For any music lover in the province, the festival is the perfect excuse to hit the road for a Saskatchewan summer road trip. Now in its 28th year, the festival hosts hundreds of artists gathered from around the world. Over 85,000 fans congregate in Saskatoon over the course of ten days every summer and gain new exposure to the sights,

sounds, and tastes of numerous cultures. You’ll be able to find something for everyone – including plenty of familyfriendly activities - at the festival and there are few better excuses to get out under the sun and dance up a happy storm with your fellow music lovers this summer. While there will be plenty of opportunities to take in some free performances over the course of the festival, the ticketed lineup of headliners may require some careful scheduling and budgeting. Tickets for a number of the headlining performances have already sold out, so it’s never too soon to round up some friends, pencil in some time in your calendar, and head to SaskJazz.com to lock in your pass to some of the most highly anticipated concerts of the summer. —DAN NICHOLLS

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Bazaart

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June 21st - Mackenize Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street Art lovers unite! The Mackenize Art Gallery will be hosting the 41st annual art extravaganza, Bazaart, on Saturday, June 21 from 10am til 5pm. Bazaart is home to Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor Arts and Crafts show where talented artists from across Canada come together to showcase unique handmade creations like clothing, jewelry, pottery and paintings.

Each year the festival is a summer hot spot for bringing thousands of people of all ages in from across the province to participate and support a variety of artists. Bazzaart is also a fundraising initiative to support programs and exhibitions at the Mackenzie Art Gallery to help keep local artistry alive. Don’t miss this great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind pieces crafted from local

and environmentally friendly materials that are worth splurging a little for. Come on out and support local, catch some live music presented by Regina Folk Festival and have some fun. Besides, admission is only $5.00, how can you say no to that? For more information on Bazaart visit www.mackenzieartgallery.ca —Ashley Kilback

Regina Fringe Theatre Festival July 9th - 13th - Regina ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

t’s been ten years already? It’s true. The Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival is celebrating its tenth year, and the organizers are doing it in grand style. The Regina Fringe has come a long way in its decade-long existence, emerging from its modest beginnings as one element of Buffalo Days/Queen City Ex to establishing itself as one of the premiere summer events in its own right. Taking place July 9-13, people will have a chance to take in a fun variety of shows, ranging from family friendly fare to more risque adult shows. If you have kids, make sure to check the ratings of each show, otherwise your little munchkin might be asking you questions you don’t want to answer quite yet. At press time, 18 shows and five venues are booked, so make sure to visit www. reginafringe.com for up-to-the-minute show times. Innovative performers from provincial, national and international touring companies will be wowing audiences at The Artesian on 13th, St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Unitarian Fellowship Centre, MacKenzie Art Gallery and Royal Saskatchewan Museum Theatre so some venue hopping will be part of the fun. —JJ Elliott

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Doors Down

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Doors Down was in heavy rotation on radio stations and music video channels from about 2000 – 2002, when public taste briefly (but strongly) favored mainstream rock. The group, which formed in Mississippi back in 1996, released the album The Better Life in 2000 and that album’s lead single, “Kryptonite”, was inescapable and unbelievably popular. The past dozen years may not have seen the band’s profile reach the heights found at the turn of the millennium, but their follow-up albums each sold about as well as could be expected while facing the decline of physical music sales. The group’s “Songs from the Basement” acoustic tour is making its away across the continent with hopes of bringing out old fans for new interpretations of their biggest hits. Tickets are still on sale for 3 Doors Down’s June 9th show at the Casino Regina Show Lounge.

Library Voices June 12th - The Exchange

Infectious melodies and sing-a-long lyrics abound at every Library Voices show, as music lovers from across the country have discovered over the past six years. National acclaim and high demand from concert promoters everywhere have pulled the band from coast-to-coast, but the group is sticking around home for the second stop on their upcoming tour. The summer show is taking place June 12th, just two days after the release of the band’s hotly anticipated new EP, Dear John, so fans and curious first-timers alike can expect some shiny new tunes. A hometown show in one of the Queen City’s favorite live venues – The Exchange – is guaranteed to bring out a packed crowd; you’ll want to grab tickets extra early for this one – it’s likely to sell out quickly. Joining Library Voices on their big night are The Extroverts and Despistado, two bonus local favorites. —DAN NICHOLLS

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Cher & Cyndi Lauper June 21st - Credit Union Centre

n icon in rock and pop music, and on par with other female greats like Whitney, Madonna, and Barbara, Cherilyn Sarkisian evolved from humble beginnings to gaining the nickname “Goddess of Pop.”

Now simply mononymous and known simply as Cher, the 67year old entertainer will undoubtedly set the stage ablaze in Saskatoon June 21st on her Dressed to Kill tour. Joining the fashion/film/music icon on the Saskatoon portion of the tour is fellow 60-year old Cyndi Lauper who is capable of commanding the stage in her own right. Part of a 49-city North American tour, the Saskatoon show is nearly sold out as of press time and will likely sell out like all but a few other dates so far. Those looking for the full diva experience are destined to get it as reviews of the early dates

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note many costume changes, a set list that encapsulates Cher’s 50 years in show business, and more than enough spectacle to have one beaming for days afterwards. Musically, the show will have an undeniable amount of hits between Cher hits “The Beat Goes On,” “I Got You Babe, “If I Could Turn Back Time,” and her auto-tune smash “Believe.” Lauper’s collection of songs are equally impressive with “I Drove All Night,” “All Through the Night” and celebrated tracks like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “True Colors,” and “Time After Time.” Truthfully, even the most cynical music fan could go to this show against their will and leave a convert of these two musical legends – they’re that good. —Bryce Aubert

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isa Marie Presley has been in the public eye her entire life, largely due to her famous connections. She was a good friend to Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone, was briefly married to the understated actor Nicolas Cage, and also tied the knot with a member of the Jackson Five in the ‘90s. As well, her mom Priscilla Presley played Leslie Nielson’s love interest in the Naked Gun movies, and her dad is still touted as one of the pioneers of a genre of music called “rock and roll.” Oh, you’ve heard of Elvis Presley? In all seriousness, when you are the only child of the biggest icon in music history, it takes some guts to take a stab at a music career. Thankfully for Lisa Marie Presley, her career has been more Jakob Dylan than Julian Lennon. The s i n g e r/s o n g w r i t e r ’s third album, 2012’s Storm & Grace, was produced by T-Bone Burnett and garnered mostly positive reviews. There is sure to be some people attending this show at Casino Regina out of curiosity, but they should be in for a pleasant surprise when Lisa Marie delivers a solid set of tunes.

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Luke Bryan July 11th - Craven Country Jamboree -----------------------------------------------------------------------

t the beginning of his career, Luke Bryan was writing music for country music artists like Travis Tritt and Billy Currington, allowing them to take the songs to the top of the charts. Today, Luke is performing his own songs and is finally able to fully bathe in his success. He recently received five nominations for the upcoming CMT Awards and has celebrated as many of the singles from his fourth studio album, Crash My Party climbed to the top of the country music charts. Early this year Luke made his sixth Spring Break appearance at the Spinnaker Beach Club which coincided with the release of his sixth Spring Break EP, Spring Break 6... Like We Ain’t Ever. At nearly forty years old, he is still singing party anthems for his fans. However, these are undoubtedly the songs that will be popular while Luke entertains the crowd out at the Craven Country Jamboree this summer.

July 12th - Craven Country Jamboree

t the age of 19 Dierks Bentley packed his things and made a memorable drive from Phoenix to Nashville with his father. Since then, he hasn’t looked back.

His first album was released in 2001 and he hasn’t stopped creating music for himself and his fans since. February 24, 2014 marked the release of what Dierks Bentley describes as his most emotional and personal album, Riser. He wrote and recorded the soul-filled album in the year following the death of his father and the birth of his third child, and the emotions he was dealing with throughout that time can be heard in many of the tracks. Dierks describes his music as one which contains elements of modern and classic country, bluegrass, and rock. It is this unique sound he has created for himself over the years that will be heard throughout the United States Riser tour he is currently on. Local fans will get the opportunity to see him though, as he plans to take a short detour for his set at this summer’s Craven Country Jamboree. —Ali Thompson

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he Vancouver based quartet, Anciients, will soon by performing for a local crowd only a few short months after wrapping their first-ever, European tour. Their website bio describes their sound as, “somewhere between sheer

apocalyptic heaviness and precise riffing” creating intertwining sounds of rock and metal with confidently layered harmonies, seemingly impossible rhythm, and vocals which pack their progressive sound to brim.

They are will be touring Canada promoting their April 2013 released, debut album, Heart of Oak featuring popular songs, “Raise the Sun”, “Humanist”, and “Overthrone”. —Ali Thompson

Justin Townes Earle July 25th - 27th - The Gateway Festival --------------------------------------------------------------------------

or two years in a row, an Earle is performing at the Gateway Festival in Bengough. Last year, the hardcore troubadour himself, Steve Earle, was a headliner and now his son Justin Townes Earle will be one of this year’s highlights. Justin Townes has escaped the considerable shadow of his legendary father by releasing four albums and an EP since 2007, garnering rave reviews and a rapidly growing fanbase with each successive release. Justin Townes has come into his own by establishing a distinct style of bluesy country rock that will have the people in Bengough talking for months after. —JJ Elliott

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The Deep Dark Woods July 25th - 27th - The Gateway Festival ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

he Gateway Festival has gradually become one of the premier events for music lovers in Saskatchewan and 2014 is no exception. One of the main draws this year is Saskatoon’s own The Deep Dark Woods, who bring their smooth alt-country folk stylings to Bengough.

The Deep Dark Woods are still fresh off their mesmerizing 2013 album Jubilee so festival goers can expect a healthy batch of tunes from that album. As well, there is a good chance the band might break out their ode to the gone, but not forgotten, Good Time Charlie’s. The Deep Dark Woods’ brand of music is made for the great outdoors so don’t miss out on a great weekend of music. —JJ Elliott

Bret Michaels August 1st - Queen City Ex -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ost famous for his role as the iconic front man in the band Poison, over a quarter of a century later, Bret Michaels is still doing his part to stay in the headlines and at the front of the stage. His most recently released album, Jammin’ with Friends, was originally available solely through his mobile app. It quickly gained popularity throughout his fan base and was finally released to retailers in June of 2013. As the title suggests, Michaels teamed up with many musicians including Ace Frehley, Jimmy Buffett, Mark McGrath, and Miley Cyrus. It features an eclectic mix of his own work as well as those of his peers. The more popular tunes include “Sweet Home Alabama” featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd members, and a country version of a song made famous when Michaels was in Poison, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”. With an eclectic catalogue of music there’s sure to be something to please everyone’s palates when he performs this summer at the Queen City Ex. —Ali Thompson

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Movies

22 Jump Street In theatres June 13th

21 Jump Street was a surprise hit with both audiences and critics alike when it premiered in 2012, so a sequel was virtually inevitable. But, as all movie fans know by now, sequels generally tend to suck; living up to the unexpected delights of the first film is a lofty task for directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (the team behind The Lego Movie).

The filmmakers seem to acknowledge this fact by placing Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) back into a similar situation as they encountered in first installment with the advice to “do what worked the last time” instead of breaking the mold. Perhaps the filmmakers are also just hoping to repeat the formula and receive the same results, or they could just be hinting that audiences’ preconceived expectations of sequels in general will be subverted this time around. Either way, some big laughs are practically guaranteed to be found when 22 Jump Street opens on June 13th. —DAN NICHOLLS

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Jersey Boys

In theatres June 20th

he story and award-winning music behind Jersey Boys was first made famous under the Broadway lights. Playing the role of director, Clint Eastwood hopes he can find the same success with his upcoming film of the same name. Set in the 1960’s the film winds its way through the lives and stories of the young quartet who made up the famous pop group with an unmistakable sound, The Four Seasons. After winning a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as The Four Season’s Frankie Valli, John Lloyd Young returns to reprise his character in the film

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adaptation as well. Young was joined by Erich Berger, Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza to fill the shoes of the remaining three band members. Oscar winner, Christopher Walken also joined the cast playing the role of mobster, Gyp DeCarlo. The story of the band’s success and rise to the top is carried along on a soundtrack of many of The Four Season’s hits such as “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, and “Rag Doll”. These songs were first made famous more than fifty years ago, but still ring familiar in the ears of many. This, coupled with a seasoned cast is sure to have many humming along throughout Jersey Boys’ movie theater debut. —Ali Thompson

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They Came Together In theatres June 27th ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ith summer movie season fast approaching, the nonstop onslaught of big budget comic book blockbusters will inevitably be balanced out with a slew of romantic comedies. To shake things up a bit, director David Wain decided to parody the romantic comedy genre with They Came Together. With an impressive comedic cast, including Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Cobie Smulders, and Bill Hader, They Came Together shows lots of promise and will hopefully make Katherine Heigl think twice about making another romantic “comedy”. By combining satire and the romantic comedy formula, Wain might have found the perfect mix for the ultimate date movie. —JJ Elliott

Deliver Us From Evil In theatres July 2nd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

erry Bruckheimer Films is set to release the horror film, Deliver us from Evil. Based in New York, the story follows NYC police officer Ralph Sarchie, played by Eric Bana and a Hungarian priest (Edgar Ramirez) who join forces to solve a case with demonic undertones. Regardless of Sarchie’s resistance to believe in the paranormal, they are forced to fight a less traditional form of evil than he’s used to if they have any hopes of cracking the case. This film is based on the novel, Beware the Night by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool, so if you’re one who insists on reading the book prior to watching the film, you had better get started! —Ali Thompson

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Transformers: Age of Extinction In theatres June 27th ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

espite supposedly wrapping up the series with a trip to the moon and back three years ago, Michael Bay has returned with Autobots, Decepticons, and explosions galore, of course, but this time he’s stepping it up by bringing in the Dinobots. Dinosaur robots facing off against robot vehicles? You best get some extra butter on that popcorn – the Transformers are rolling out again.

It’s a foregone conclusion that Transformers: Age of Extinction film, opening June 27th, is going to make a lot of money despite the critics and haters; Bay’s ten previous films have grossed over $4.6 billion worldwide but only one (1996’s The Rock, which stands the test of time to remain a 90’s action throwback favorite) has a “Fresh” rating on RottenTomatoes.com. 2011’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon brought home the series’ biggest haul so far, but few franchises can make it to a fourth installment without some audience fatigue settling in. Mark Wahlberg steps up the star power considerably from former franchise leading man Shia LaBeouf, which can only add to prospects of Age of Extinction’s summer box office domination.

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It isn’t quite out of the realm of possibility for Transformers: Age of Extinction to break a few box office records for its star and director.

Bay and Wahlberg collaborated on last year’s Pain & Gain, a darkly comic and violent crime film about dumb guys doing dumb things, but the film largely flew under most moviegoers’ radars. It’s kind of fantastic in its own odd little way and does inspire fleeting moments of hope for Age of Extinction’s creative quality. Pain & Gain is worth checking out, but it’s doubtful Age of Extinction will demand repeat viewings.

There’s little that can be said or done at this point in the franchise’s history that will convert many new fans to the series, but the Transformers faithful will undoubtedly still turn out in droves. If watching a loud, 3D battle between dinosaur robots and Optimus Prime et al. sounds like your idea of popcorn movie heaven, there’s probably no better reason this summer to order tickets for a reserved seating UltraAVX experience at Galaxy Cinemas. —DAN NICHOLLS

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he Wachowski Siblings were the biggest names in the science-fiction game when The Matrix opened in 1999. The film’s impact remains legendary, and Jupiter Ascending is notable as the duo’s return to original stories following the disappointing returns from their Speed Racer adaptation and the bloated misfire Cloud Atlas.

Boyhood In theatres July 11th

Mila Kunis stars as Jupiter, a twenty-something woman who’s whisked into interplanetary action by an alien warrior named Caine (Channing Tatum). In the film’s world, Earth is just a piece of property owned and traded by alien races, but Jupiter’s the rightful heir to the planet she calls home. Jupiter and Caine must work together to prevent Earth’s destruction and potential galactic warfare.

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oyhood, a new film from Richard Linklater, was shot over a period of twelve straight years and chronicles the development of Mason Jr. (newcomer Ellar Coltrane) as he grows from a boy in eighth grade to a high school graduate.

The story might not have huge mainstream appeal, and Channing Tatum’s elfish ears are a little off-putting, but the Wachowskis never fail to elicit excitement with action spectacle even when their screenwriting is severely undercooked. Jupiter Ascending may not be at the top of every sci-fi fan’s must-see list, but it stands the chance of injecting a bit of freshness into a genre that’s become overrun with remakes, sequels and mindless action when it opens on July 18th.

Amidst a summer of blockbusters, Boyhood could be one of the indie surprises that serve as a breath of fresh air for moviegoers looking for a little substance in between sessions of explosions and popcorn. It may not be the splashiest film hitting screens over the next few months, but Boyhood still sounds like one of the most intriguing projects of the season. —DAN NICHOLLS

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Wish I Was Here In theatres July 25th ----------------------------------------------------------It feels like it’s been a lifetime since Zach Braff made his filmmaking debut with Garden State. Ten years and one timeless soundtrack later, Braff is back in front of and behind the camera with Wish I Was Here, a story about a struggling actor attempting to balance his career aspirations with his familial responsibilities. Braff, who famously created a KickStarter campaign to fund the film’s production, enlisted the help of some of his famous friends to help set Wish I Was Here apart as something more than a pseudo-Garden State sequel. The film, which features Kate Hudson and Jim Parsons, opens July 25th. —DAN NICHOLLS

Sex Tape In theatres July 25th

very summer needs that one movie that’s good, clean fun for the whole family. Sex Tape is not that movie. Directed by Jake Kasdan, this film stars Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel as a married couple looking to spice up their fizzling sex life by making, as the title would indicate, a sex tape. Segel’s character accidentally uploads the tawdry video onto the iCloud, which in turn winds up on the iPads the couple have given their family members as gifts. Naturally, hijinks

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ensue. Judging by the trailer, iPredict iWill laugh a lot and iThink iWon’t be alone when this movie hits theatres. With Bad Teacher and There’s Something About Mary on her resume, Cameron Diaz has a knack for raunchy comedy. As proven in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Jason Segel isn’t afraid to let it all hang out for a good laugh. Add in Rob Corddry, Jack Black and Rob Lowe, and this looks like a surefire generator of laughs and box office money. —JJ Elliott

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CRAIG Ragged Ass Barbers

f you’re a guy in Regina and need to get your hair chopped, you could go to a salon and flip through old issues of People Magazine while waiting as your hair stylist finishes giving an elderly lady a perm. Or, you could go to Ragged Ass Barbers.

Since 2012, Ragged Ass Barbers has provided the men of Regina a retro barber shop experience with a bit of a rock n’ roll edge. With pictures of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Hulk Hogan adorning the walls and rock tunes playing in the background, owner Craig Zamonsky has created the perfect laid back environment where guys can just hang out, joke around, and even enjoy a beer, all while getting a haircut, straight razor shave, or their beard or moustache trimmed. After cutting hair for about 13 years, Zamonsky moved from Regina to Yellowknife in 2010 to help establish the first Ragged Ass Barbers location with two other partners with the idea of “providing exceptional grooming services FOR men in a unique atmosphere geared specifically TO

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men.” This proved to be a roaring success in Yellowknife so Zamonsky decided to move back to Regina to bring this concept to the Queen City two years later. In a short amount of time, largely based on word of mouth, Ragged Ass Barbers has proven to be a big hit with the male population of Regina. I broke my hot-towel, straight razor shave cherry at Ragged Ass Barbers over a year ago and it’s a fun, relaxing experience that I highly recommend. Craig Zamonsky and his crew will spruce you up nice, and they might even tell a raunchy joke or two. www.raggedassbarbers.com 2124B Robinson St.

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JESS Blossom Communications

ust in time for spring, a new name in communications, public relations and marketing has bloomed in Regina. That name is Blossom Communications. While the name might be new, the driving force and owner, Jess Paul, has the extensive experience and expertise needed to handle the varied communication needs of any business or organization Paul says, “I’ve been working in the communications industry in a variety of capacities for the last dozen years and have always wanted to open my own communications consulting business. After working in journalism, political communications and in an agency setting, I figured, it not now, then when? I have a young family and the business gives me a lot more flexibility in terms of planning work around them.” “I get to work with great clients and incredible creative people in design, web development, photography, videography and more. I enjoy building a plan from the ground up with a client and helping their business or organization flourish.” Paul recognizes that each business or organization has its own unique set of needs: “Not everyone has a need for a full blown agency and communications needs can be diverse. I like to think that Blossom Communications is essentially an agency on demand. I work closely with my clients to determine first what their communications needs are and then put a plan together to meet those needs.”

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“I have a great team of local Regina professionals that I can pull together to execute the plan. And that team will vary depending on what we’re doing. Some clients may only need an annual report developed (copy, design, printing procurement), while others have more diverse needs that could involve social media strategy, website development, marketing plans, graphic design, and publication development. We really tailor our services to our clients’ needs and budgets.” Paul also serves as president of the Regina Garden Associates, a non-profit charitable, organization that operates the Regina Floral Conservatory. It is this love for all things floral that helped inspire her decision to name her new venture Blossom Communications... and not that ‘90s sitcom. However, after seeing what Jess Paul can do, her clients just might quote the great thespian Joey Lawrence with an enthusiastic, “Whoa!” www.blossomcomm.ca jess@blossomcomm.ca

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TED Pacific Fresh Fish

acific Fresh Fish has been a fixture in the Cathedral Village area for over 30 years, providing the finest quality seafood available to the people of Regina. With both a consistently successful retail and wholesale division, owner Ted Williams has worked hard to maintain Pacific Fresh Fish’s place as the Queen City’s go-to seafood market.

In 2009 another Ted, Ted Pratt, joined the fold as Manager of the retail division. Prior to this, Pratt spent years honing his culinary craft in the restaurant business. Pratt says, “Before I took on the fish biz, I was chef in a few different places in town and a number in Calgary since the late ‘80s.” One such gig was working in a fine French restaurant during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Pratt calls the Cathedral Village home, so it helps give him that extra sense of pride in his work at Pacific Fresh Fish. He says, “I feel like a part of the Cathedral Village area because not only do I live in the area, but I shop, dine and hang out here. I always say hello to people I meet and see on a daily basis and feel like a part of the community.”

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Pratt jokes that some days he feels like that classic Sesame Street song “People in Your Neighbourhood.” He says, “I have Grade One and Two students from Connaught School come and visit me on field trips. I’m one of the people that you meet, while you’re walkin’ down the street. One of the people that you meet each day.”

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he early ‘90s were a pivotal time in music and culture. With the unexpected commercial success of bands like Nirvana and filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, independent/indie artists gradually started to become the new mainstream. There was a generation of young people embracing “alternative” rock, punk, goth, and skateboard culture, but there weren’t many places in Regina to find clothing with a bit of an edge. Thankfully, Cornelia Biegler had the perfect timing and right sensibilities to make Regina a little more hip to the times.

Cornelia, better known to most people as Corny, filled a much needed void when she opened the first incarnation of World of Trout. Discussing the genesis of her store, Corny says, “We opened our first shop in 1993 on Dewdney Avenue in the Ackerman Building. At that time we were only open on Saturdays since we were sewing clothes the rest of the week. But after a few months due to demand we were open every day.”

heart of downtown on 11th Avenue, and has most recently added a location in Southland Mall. According to Corny, a lot more has changed than just the address: “The biggest change in the business has been technology and the internet. Back then there was no debit machine, internet, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Customers now have such great resources that you better have product knowledge to help them.”

Long before there was a Saskatchewan Fashion Week, Corny was honing her craft by designing and sewing clothes. Her DIY ethic was the catalyst in bringing World of Trout to life. Corny says, “I realized that there weren’t any great indie shops then so that is how we started. Things have grown ever since.”

For twenty years and counting, Corny has adapted with trends in music and fashion, helping make the Queen City a little more vibrant and colourful.

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CARLO Italian Star Deli

hen Frank and Gina Giambattista opened the Italian Star Deli in 1966, they likely had no idea the culinary and cultural impact their little shop on Victoria Avenue would have on Regina almost 50 years later. A key element to the continued success of this deli, aside from their incredible specialty deli meats and cheeses, pastas, and legendary paninis, is the close knit Giambattista family that continues to own and operate it today. At the helm of the family operation is Carlo, who over the course of over 30 years worked side-by-side with his mother Gina, learning the ins and outs of how to run this landmark deli. As anyone who has stopped in Italian Star to grab a meat tray or just a quick sandwich knows, Carlo isn’t exactly shy. The man knows how to work a room. With his trademark pony-tailed curly locks and perma-grin, Carlo oozes positive energy and makes every customer feel like they are part of the family. With Carlo, it’s obvious that the Italian Star is a labour of love, and it provides a fun, productive way to spend quality family time. His mother Gina is still a fixture at the deli, and in recent years his

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daughter Marina has taken a prominent role as a hands-on deli specialist. As well, his son Gino, when not hitting the drums for YQR rockers Herb & The Humans, can be seen following in his father’s steps and holding court at the front till. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried an Italian Star sandwich, and if you want to be the most popular person at a gettogether then order a meat and cheese tray from Italian Star. Carlo and his family will take good care of you. www.italianstardeli.com 1611 Victoria Ave.

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Facing 24 other groups in 104.9 The Wolf’s 2nd Annual Queen City Rocks competition, local folk and bluegrass quartet The Dead South weren’t sure what to expect in the contest as the one band most unlike the rock station’s format. Armed with high hopes and a bundle of energy, the foursome won their semifinal, with an invitation to compete in the finals April 17th against four other hungry Regina bands to claim the top prize of cash, gift cards, new instruments, publicity, guaranteed airplay, numerous other prizes and this feature in City Slicker. Facing long odds, considering one of the primary categories they were judged on was “suitability within the rock format,” the folk-ified group claimed top honors by a jury of music industry veterans and experienced musicians. “It was surprising,” admits Colton Crawford, the group’s banjo player. “We had high hopes and we felt we brought everything we possibly could to the stage but it was still a total surprise to win a rock competition as a folk band.” “The other bands really killed it during the finals,” confirms vocalist Nate Hilts, “and [they] were a little more suited to the genre, so when they called our names I was like ‘Holy crap.’” Photo Credit: Scott Goodwill

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ot that the ascending band hasn’t had many other accomplishments. With an EP under their belt, they freshly released their debut full-length album Good Company at the end of April. They also recently returned from a couple showcases at Canadian Music Week in Toronto where they had the opportunity to play in front of movers and shakers within the industry. They’ve also become popular on the festival circuit with numerous invitations to perform this summer, including high profile gigs at the Gateway Festival (Bengough, SK) and the Regina Folk Festival. “We used to go to these festivals solely as fans,” notes classically trained cellist Danny Kenyon, “and to be able to take part in them is incredibly rewarding.” “We love music and we love playing music so much that getting to play some of these festivals and getting to perform at them with artists we love and listen to on a daily basis, and getting to meet other like-minded bands, is basically what I love most out of the band. It’s all been so much fun.” Hilts agrees, “Getting the opportunity to be on the same bill as artists like Kathleen Edwards, Royal Canoe, Daniel Romano, The Sheepdogs, Justin Townes Earle – there’s so many – it’s incredible.” Comprised of Kenyon, Hilts, Crawford, and Scott Pringle on mandolin and guitar, The Dead South were the brainchild of Hilts shortly after meeting Crawford and learning of a mutual love of bluegrass music. Learning that Crawford was a budding banjo player, Hilts invited the former Prince Albert resident to start a band with childhood friends Kenyon and Pringle and the rest has been history. “Things would be a lot harder if we weren’t such good friends,” replies Pringle, describing the band’s dynamic. “I’ve known Nate and Danny since I was five years old, so I’ve been best friends with them my entire life. I met Colton in

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university and we became good friends right away – he’s now practically family.” Their music, which they describe on their website as “boot-stompin’ acoustic music,” melds traditional folk, bluegrass, and a little bit of hillbilly country, has become a favorite of young and old, swathing out a fan base that’s cross-generational. Combined with their music, the group incorporates choreography during their live sets and costuming that invokes the “Sunday-best” of traditional mountain men. “I think people know that when they come to see us they’re going to have a good time,” states Crawford, smiling. “It’s not just four guys up there playing songs. I feel like our songs are good enough to stand out on their own but I also think we’re delivering more than just the songs. If someone wants to just hear songs they’ll buy an album and they can stay home but if someone wants to go out, have a lot of fun, and spend a couple hours smiling and having a great time they know that we’re going to provide that experience.” Crawford, having seen and loved the energetic live show of the group Five Alarm Funk, has been a big proponent of pushing The Dead South performances forward with dancing and costuming. “One time,” Hilts shares, “we were playing this show at a house party and Colton had the bright idea that we should play in our underwear. For whatever reason, Danny was totally on board with this while Scott and I looked at each other with major doubt in our minds thinking ‘Really?’ Colton got mad and said ‘Quit being so fucking’ lame and lets do this.’ We ended up playing the show in our gitch.” Crawford chuckles. “I’m just lucky these guys put up with my [crap] all the time. Most people would just want to play their music but these guys have let me talk them into playing in our long johns before. We just try to make it fun.”

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Crawford, having seen and loved the energetic live show of the group Five Alarm Funk, has been a big proponent of pushing The Dead South performances forward with dancing and costuming.

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“We’ve got our outfits down pat now, so now we’re just perfecting new songs and choreography.”

on taking things one-step at a time and ensuring they don’t put the proverbial cart before the horse.

A recent semi-finalist in CBC Radio’s Searchlight competition, and having played to a sold out audience at their CD release at the end of April, the quartet is quick to point to the great fans they’ve already gained.

“We’re just looking for sex, drugs, and glory,” Hilts jokes, describing the band’s future goals.

“We have great friends that have become big fans,” explains Hilts, “and amazing families that help us out and are super supportive. Outside of that, I think we bring something to the table that’s not just another band playing – we try to entertain people and make our shows a spectacle.” “We have dancing and choreography and people will come up and tell us that that they find it impossible to watch us without having a drink in their hand.” Pausing, the vocalist laughs, “I think they meant that in a good way.” Pringle concurs with the sentiment.

“It would be great if we were a band that people saw at a festival, got excited about, and decided they were interested in checking out our shows.”

“I think we already had a good idea who each other was before spending a month together on tour but it was the first time we had to deal with each other’s quirks for a month straight, work around it and still come out friends.” It also helps that they know each other’s unofficial place in the band. While they all chip in to help with the songwriting and day-to-day business, when the subject is broached on the different personalities in the band they all have a good laugh.

Fortunately, the foundation of friendship the band is built on will help quell those periods when things feel overwhelming.

“We’d been together for about four or five months and we filled the Riddell Centre Hall with 450 people. We were playing “Ballad for Janoski” and getting to the sing-along and clap-along part and everyone else was clapping along with us. In my mind I was just looking out and thinking ‘Holy shit.’” “We were playing “Banjo Odyssey” at the same show,” Hilts adds, “and people started moshing and crowd surfing and I was thinking the same thing. Another show we had people moshing to “This Little Light of Mine” and I just kept thinking this is not a song you mosh to.” For all their present success, the members of The Dead South are intent

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“It’s tough to say,” he replies upon persistence, “because when I thought about starting a band I had never been in one before so I just thought it would be something that would be pretty cool. Since then it’s just been taking things one-step at a time and so far things have been really positive as things progress.”

“I feel like the more we do this,” Hilts declares, “the more of an understanding there is between us now too. If something happens you kind of realize that maybe it was uncalled for and you work to handle it differently next time and hand more of an understanding. Earlier on it wasn’t necessarily like that.”

“Where we’re at as a band has already exceeded any expectations I had at the beginning,” Pringle states accordingly. “I feel like to set any epic goals at the stage we’re at right now is too difficult. Who knows where we’re going to be a year from now? Or two years from now? The only thing I care about is continuing to grow as a band and building a fan base across Canada.” “We’re still so new,” Crawford continues, “and we’re still learning so much that I think a big goal for all of us is to get to know the ins and outs of the business as much as we can. It’s overwhelming at times because there’s just so much to know.”

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“Colton would be the hothead,” laughs Hilts, “Danny would be the disappearing act, and Scott used to be the forgetful one but that’s not really the case anymore.”

“And Nate is the guy that’ll make sure you get home at night if you need a ride,” offers Kenyon. Asked what makes Kenyon a “disappearing act,” his three bandmates smile as Hilts explains. “We were in Red Deer playing a show and Danny came and asked if I could hold his cello. I said, ‘Sure man,’ and he took off. After about 15 minutes, I looked around to see if he was even still in the bar, and after a good hour I was like ‘Where’s Danny?’ He met a girl and took off. He was just gone without telling us. Left me his cello and he was on his way.”

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he genuine affection within The Dead South is quickly apparent to most upon even the shortest interaction with the foursome. As things progress forward, chances are that friendship will be called upon as they spend more and more time in the tight confines of a touring van.

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Among the feedback the group received after winning the Queen City Rocks competition was the near unanimous opinion that the contest’s judges can see the rather new group becoming one of the next successful international acts to hail from Saskatchewan. Those words meant quite a bit to the band upon hearing them. “It’s nice to hear that from an outside source,” Crawford says, slightly shocked, “because obviously the four of us really believe in this band and we think this could possibly go somewhere. That said, I think every band thinks that and if they don’t they’re probably only looking at it as a hobby.” “It’s nice when you’re passionate about something and you’re following your dreams and you hear from objective parties that it may go somewhere. To hear that is a total confidence booster and it makes me feel like maybe I’m not insane or delusional.” “It’s daunting to hear that,” considers Kenyon. “Seeing bands like Rah Rah and Library Voices touring internationally, spending months on the road, and to think that someone thinks we have that potential is kind of scary. We all have jobs and stuff to do here so as things progress we’ll have to make those hard decisions.” Hilts, while honored, states that there is still lots of hard work to be done to get to that level but he thinks they’re up to the task. “We all believe in this band so we put plenty of time and effort into it whether it’s on the creative side or the business side – we’re into it. It’s nice knowing other people believe in us and can see something there within us.”

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Harry’s Hi-Fi If you’ve ever heard their ads on the radio, you know that husband and wife team Harry and Pat don’t sell crap.

ong-time purveyors of top quality audio equipment, Harry’s Hi-Fi opened in 1983 and has been at its present location of 1437 Rose St for the last 14 years. Prior to that, Harry worked at what was then Regina’s premier Hi-Fi shop, Custom Stereo, for six years before opening the shop with his wife. Unlike big box stores that sell electronics, Harry and Pat help customers carefully select each and every product based on the performance it provides in its respective price range. After asking customers what music they listen to and the levels they play, what room it will go into, as well many other things, the duo carefully choose the equipment they feel their clients should have based on their budget. This rarely happens at a big box warehouse, where systems are packaged, based on what’s presently stocked in the back and product knowledge is often not a prerequisite. While one will find top quality home theatre products, digital music players, and media servers at Harry’s, one niche that makes them a destination is their knowledge and selection of turntables and record care items. With vinyl records making a comeback, Harry and Pat are the product experts as they’ve long committed to the format, unlike other stores that merely see an opportunity to sell a low-quality table. “The truth of the matter,” explains Pat “is that when a good piece of vinyl is played on a high quality, properly set-up turntable it is the most sonically accurate source available, providing musical detail that you won’t get from any other source. Conversely if you are playing a bad record on a bad or poorly set up turntable you would be better off listening to a CD or any other digital source.” Housing a range of products and manufacturers to meet a wide variety of price points, Harry’s Hi-Fi is a place where you know the people you’re dealing with chose their profession based quite simply on their love of music and the desire to have access to the type of equipment that would most accurately reproduce recorded music. That, and they don’t sell crap.

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