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Scenic Route to Alaska to play The Slice this Saturday

Published on April 5, 2013 by Lethbian Lover

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Scenic Route to Alaska is an indy-folk rock band from Edmonton, and they're set to play at The Slice tomorrow evening.

Sarah writes:

Hello lovers! I'm writing to you today on behalf of Scenic Route to Alaska, Edmonton favourites! They will be touring through Lethbridge on Saturday, April 6th playing one of their last shows on the road. I am hoping to spread the word as they are playing The Slice with Calgary's Bleachers.

You can listen to their music on Bandcamp, while The Bleachers' EP is available for "free" there as well.

“Embarrassing dad” rivals Daft Punk in talent

Published on April 4, 2013 by Lethbian Lover

Dr. Len Ferguson – optometrist by day, electronica musician by night. You might remember him as the "embarrassing dad" at the Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) in August 2012. But for those who don't, here's something to jog your memory:

Since the video went viral, Len has been featured on sites like Huffintgton Post, Gawker and Reddit. Many of us in Lethbridge know him either as our optometrist or through church, where he plays guitar for the congregation. But despite Dr. Ferguson's cool dance moves, he hides an even greater talent – his mad keyboard skills (except us patients who've seen him type) and a love for electronic music!

He even shared a few tracks with Lethbian Love:

Len told me that he's arranging a 70 (yes, SEVENTY) track composition. Unbelievable guy, great music. Someone sign him to a label.

Dr. Len on Soundcloud

Peter Katz and Emma-Lee to play The Slice

Published on April 2, 2013 by Lethbian Lover

Southern Souls

Occasionally, I get emails from band publicists to help promote Canadian artists on tour. I'd always pleased to see folks from around our country taking interest in our city and spending the time to reach out to me.

Tara writes:

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more talented pair than Toronto’s Peter Katz and Emma-Lee. Both are singer/songwriters with many credits to their names- be it JUNO or Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations, multiple film and television placements or sold-out shows, between the two of them, they’ve got it all covered.

Recently, Peter and Emma-Lee got together at the Toronto Zoo to film and record their inspired banjo and guitar cover of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It”. The video is a glimpse into what audiences on Peter Katz and Emma-Lee’s upcoming tour of western Canada and Ontario can expect to see and hear from the pair. Each artist will perform their own material, sometimes accompanied by the other, as well as some unexpected covers and new originals, which they will perform together.

Peter Katz and Emma-Lee will be playing at The Slice on May 6.

Remix album from Sanctums free for download; worth your bandwidth

Published on March 26, 2013 by Lethbian Lover

Truth Lifting Up Its Head Against Scandals

Awhile ago, I featured a track from a DJ named Evangelos. He doesn't go by the name "Sleepy Head" anymore; rather, Sanctums. He's upped on Bandcamp a name-your-price (i.e. free) album up for grabs, and a pal of mine has a remix of his own in there.

Jaron writes:

Really excited, Sanctums aka Evangelos X Typist & Dan Solo just released this remix ep and I contributed a remix. Download the whole thing here: http://sanctums.bandcamp.com/album/truth-lifting-up-its-head-against-scandals-theremixes

If you enjoy "bass classical compilation downtempo electronic experimental free download remixes sanctums soul cinematic electronic hip hop instrumentals shoegaze" music, this is made just for you. Download or have a listen to the album, “Truth Lifting Up Its Head Against Scandals”:

Leeroy loves you too

Published on February 13, 2013 by Lethbian Lover

Happy Valentine's Day, Lethbian Lovers. Enjoy the free download.

Highway 3 Roots Revue returns at The Slice

Published on November 28, 2012 by Lethbian Lover

My brudda Leeroy Stagger returns with Dave McCann and John Wort Hannam for their fifth annual Highway 3 tour, December 9th at The Slice:

Three Alberta songwriters come together each winter to tour as Highway 3. They leave their bands at home and tour their songs in the stripped down, bare bones style in which they were written. This is a chance to catch these artists in an intimate setting where they present their music in the spirit in which it was written, guitar, and voice. 
Check out their Facebook event page.

 

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Royal Canoe playing at The Slice tonight

Published on February 26, 2012 by Lethbian Lover

Matt Schellenberg writes:

Royal Canoe is going to be playing Feb 26 -@ The Slice and I was wondering if Lethbian Love would be interested in doing a little promo piece on the show?

Of course I’d be willing! Here’s a sample of their sound:

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Event page (via Facebook)

Sir Elton Hercules John to play at Enmax

Published on February 7, 2012 by Lethbian Lover

Lethbridge, being a major player on the world stage, will be graced with royalty come this April.

The City of Lethbridge Ticket Centre published on their website that Elton John will perform at ENMAX Centre on 24 April 2012. The show begins at 20:00 and tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10:00.

Elton John coming to Lethbridge (via Lethbridge News)

CKXU FUNdrive time

Published on October 26, 2011 by Lethbian Lover

I’m sure this is old news to any CKXU listener, but for everyone else the CKXU FUNdrive is well underway. I probably should have blogged this earlier.

FUNdrive is the most important time of the year for CKXU. This is the only time of the year we solicit our listeners and the community for donations. These donations help us bring in a large portion of CKXU’s operating income and help us keep the station running for the year.

This year FUNdrive falls from October 21 – 28. This is the most fun and exciting time of the year at the station and all our shows join in to help raise the funds.

CKXU 88.3FM is the best radio station in Lethbridge, with the most diverse selection of music. It’s produced by University of Lethbridge students and volunteers, who need you big money to keep it on the air! Lots of events, swag and great music are your reward.

CKXU FUNdrive