Who keeps the Edmonton music scene alive?
Photos by Terence J. Fougere/The Griff A look at some of Edmonton’s most storied venues. From punk to folk, Indie and rock, R&B or Jazz, every genre of music has a space here in Edmonton. In order for these communities to thrive, they need somewhere to play. Places that cultivate the musical culture unique to Edmonton. Enter some of the venues that give the scene its life. The Naked Cyber Cafe The Naked Cyber Cafe has lived in the heart of the city for the past 30 years. Located on 108 Street, the venue features coffee, snacks, computers, and most importantly, a stage. Every Thursday, Edmonton local and Cyber Cafe’s owner, Bob Ligertwood, opens the stage to any and all musicians who are finding their footing in a live performance...
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Christenson family name removed from MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness
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Home Front’s ‘Watch it Die’, is the 80’s ranting about mortality and I love it.
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MacEwan revises sexual violence policy
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