555 Osborne Songwriter Explosion Continues to Erupt

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by Darcy Penner

Remember that time that I wrote about the venue 555 Osborne and their Songwriter Explosion series?  Remember when I said it ends in March?  Well not anymore!

Mr. Hamilton of the Sturgeons has informed me that they’ve got acts booked all the way until May 15.  The full list is available on the Facebook event, which includes JD Edwards, Steve Basham, and Carly Dow amongst a lot more.

So get back on the bus and eat some Thai food!  Shows start at 7 PM every Wednesday night.

SXSW: Local bands hit the road to Austin, TX

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by Sheldon Birnie

Every year, for six days in March, unwashed masses of musicians, music journalists and industry types (not to mention music fans) from across the world descend on Austin, Texas, for South By Southwest. The largest music conference and festival of its kind in the world, SXSW represents a great opportunity for emerging Manitoba artists to share their music with the world. Continue reading “SXSW: Local bands hit the road to Austin, TX”