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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Chabot makes record breaking goal, MacEwan wins 7-4 barn burner vs Trinity West
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Alberta Number One review.
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SAMU chief returning officer report provides recommendations for future students’ council elections
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Career misconceptions: What the media and general public get wrong
The Griff talks to four MacEwan students in four different programs/majors, and asked what media, television, or simply the general public gets wrong about your field of study Have you ever...
A journey to the MacEwan Music Club.
Photos courtesy of the MacEwan Music Club One man’s pilgrimage to meet the folks behind the Naked Cyber Cafe jam nights. Last Friday, I was cold. I was tired. The last thing I felt like doing was...
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MacEwan students march in support of Trans Day of Remembrance.
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‘This is coming from the people themselves’: First-of-its-kind Indigegogy minor at MacEwan
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What was your first jersey?
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