December 2011
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New Website! Over here...
http://sledisland.com/
October 2011
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Come spend Thanksgiving Sunday at the Republik!
Sled Island Music and Arts Festival and The Republik Nightclub present Lightning Dust with Hard Drugs and Calgary’s own Reuben Bullock.
Lightning Dust and Hard Drugs are also celebrating a split seven inch together which they are releasing on October 4th on the Storyboard label. The release is limited to 550 copies pressed on white vinyl. Check it out: Exclaim!
After having just played the...
September 2011
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A Night of Intimate Magic! Jennifer Castle at...
Sled Island and Cantos Music Foundation are pleased to co-present the return of Flemish Eye recording artist Jennifer Castle in Calgary on Saturday October 1 at Cantos (134 11th Ave SE).
Jennifer Castle is a Toronto-based singer songwriter rooted in her own enchanting folk tale. Check out this wonderful article on Jennifer Castle in FFWD Weekly and listen to the song “Powers”...
Sled Island Celebrates Pop Montreal's 10th...
Sled Island is fortunate enough to be at Pop Montreal, starting this week, to help celebrate their 10th anniversary as an international music festival! Pop Montreal has continually put on an incredible festival full of coveted, influential artists combined with up and coming bands from across Canada and around the world. For these reasons, and many more we’ll always look up to them, and...
July 2011
3 posts
Lifetime Video Zine Delivers the Goods!
Our pals at Lifetime Collective put together a stunning Video Zine series that captures the magical moments of Sled Island 2011. Their latest video is “An Evening with Chad VanGaalen” which follows the prolific local artist into his home-recording studio, indoor skateboard half pipe and surrounding area. The video features live video from his Sled Island 2011 performance at Olympic...
Beard Envy: Bonnie "Prince" Billy at the Calgary...
Our friends at the Calgary Folk Festival are bringing one of our favorite artists, Will Oldham -better known as Bonnie “Prince” Billy- to their main stage this Friday, July 22nd. Folk Fest runs from July 21-24th at Prince’s Island Park, 4 days passes are sold out but Friday day tickets are still available. But wait! We have two tickets to give away for Bonnie “Prince”...
Tell us about your experience and enter to win 2...
Together with Research & Insights Consulting, a Calgary based market research firm, we’re conducting an annual survey to learn more about your experiences from Sled Island 2011!
You’re feedback is very important to us! We want to hear your opinions about what you loved and thought could be improved at Sled Island! All of your answers will be taken into consideration to improve...
June 2011
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Lifetime Digs Deep for Video Zine #2
Check out video of day’s two and three as captured by Lifetime for the Video Zine with host Bob Ferris. This episode features interviews and live performances of legendary Texan musician Alejandro Escovedo, and Toronto rockers C’mon, Quest for Fire and Teenanger at Sled Island. Enjoy!
LIFETIME VIDEO ZINE #2 | DAY TWO & THREE from deluxe design group on Vimeo.
Sled Island Official Wrap-Up PIG ROAST Party!
That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the festival! We saw fantastic turnouts across the multiple venues including both of the main site days at OLYMPIC PLAZA. We truly hope you all made lots of friends, enjoyed cold refreshments and the good weather!
Tonight it’s the Nudie presents official Wrap-up Party + Pig Roast featuring Demon’s Claws, Cheesburger, Bare...
Day #4 Olympic Plaza! Hitting the Final Stretch!
Happy day! We had a fantastic start to Olympic Plaza yesterday and have a good feeling that today is going to be even better! Tickets are on sale for $75 at Sloth Records, Sled Island office and at the gates. Today’s incredible lineup features Twin Shadow, The Raveonettes, Chad VanGaalen (being introduced by Mayor Nenshi), Minus The Bear, The Dandy Warhols, Of Montreal. Olympic Plaza is a...
Calgary Music History: Shows that Changed My Life
Written by Pete Emes of Smalltown DJs
A great live show can have lifelong impact. Calgary born and raised Pete Emes, now a world touring DJ and producer, recounts his most memorable live music moments and the Calgary venues that made them happen.
I specifically remember going to a party at the Rock Central house for the first time around 94 or 95. And I was definitely there for the first...
Sled Island Day #3 We Salute You! Party On!
The real magic begins today down at OLYMPIC PLAZA, tickets are on sale at Sloth Records, Sled Island office and at the gates for $75 per day or $125 for both days. Friday’s main site lineup features a loud n’ rockin lineup of C’Mon, Bison B.C., Buzzcocks, The Sword, and SLEEP performing a 90-minute set that will blow your mind! Remember Olympic Plaza is a fully-licensed,...
Calgary Music History: Shows that Changed My Life ...
Written by Pete Emes of Smalltown DJs
A great live show can have lifelong impact. Calgary born and raised Pete Emes, now a world touring DJ and producer, recounts his most memorable live music moments and the Calgary venues that made them happen.
Wagbeard and Primrods, The Factory - Jan 22, 1994. These were Calgary’s two best bands from that era, on one bill. I was more of a Primrods...
Lifetime Video Zine #2 Day One Captured!
Our pals at Lifetime have put together a the Day One video zine focusing on BRAIDS stunning set at Central United Church last night. Keep your eyelids peeled for more awesome videos to come!
Lifetime Video Zine #2 | Day One from Lifetime Collective on Vimeo.
Sled Island Day #2 Let's make this LEGENDARY!!
What an incredible start to Sled Island! Thanks to everyone for coming out to support Sled Island Film over the last couple days! We’ve been getting awesome reviews all around from last night including Braids at Central United, BJ Snowden at the No. 1 Legion, Dum Dum Girls (pictured above) at the Distillery, STRFKR at the HiFi Club and No Gold at Dicken’s to name a few!
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It's on now! Sled Island 2011 has officially...
Get ready for an insane next 4 days of pure euphoria, incredible music and babes galore! Today is the last day for film, go check out Shorts and Bikes presented by Cyclepalooza and SUYS and remember to look out for the Prohab Helmet Society girls and guys riding around the city this week offering FREE helmets for bicyclists at Sled Island.
Get ready for a week of wonderful music! Tonight starts...
Calgary Music History: Shows that Changed My Life
A great live show can have lifelong impact. Calgary born and raised Pete Emes, now a world touring DJ and producer, recounts his most memorable live music moments and the Calgary venues that made them happen.
Pavement, The Republik - Apr 28, 1994 Slanted and Enchanted was such a huge record for me. I reviewed it for my high school paper at Western in 1993 (It got a 5/5). They embodied the lack of...
Locals celebs make their SCHED picks! You can too!
A few local celebs in the Calgary music scene have offered their picks for the festival! Check out what they’ve chosen for their journey over the next 4 jam-packed days, and while you’re there login and build your own customizable SCHED that can be accessed on any smartphone.
Danny Vacon from The Dudes - http://sledisland2011.sched.org/MoonWolf
Kerry Clarke from Calgary Folk Fest...
Podcast #15: Yowza!
The Raveonettes (Photo: Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla)
Adam, Drew, and The Party Machine bring you the final episode of the 2011 edition of the Sled Island Podcast. Big names, local wonders and everything in between - all to be heard and seen at this year’s festival. Can’t wait to see you there!
1. Lab Coast, “On My Jeans” 2. Wild Nothing, “Live In Dreams” 3. Deer Tick, “Art Isn’t Real (AKA City of...
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
Screening tonight at 9pm at the Plaza is Color Me Obsessed, A documentary on the last best band, the greatest band you’ve never heard of, the greatest rock band of all time period: The Replacements. Love, hate, obsession, tears, vomit…it might not be the prettiest story ever told, but it certainly rocks. Combining over 140 interviews with rockers (Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, Craig...
A few changes to the schedule! Partner intros!
With over 200 bands performing across 30+ venues in the next 4 days there’s bound to be a few changes along the way. We’re doing our best to keep you up to date with any of those last minute shifts to the schedule! Below is a list of the changes to date.
Get the most up-to-date schedule by visiting schedule.sledisland.com on your smartphone. For secret guest reveals and last...
C1RCA Presents Kick-off Poster Show Preview!
Sled Island and C1RCA are thrilled to present the 5th annual Kick-off Poster Show with Craig Evans DJing from 5 - 9pm at Sloth Records on 17th Avenue! This year’s collection features an impressive array of silkscreened posters dedicated to the different headliners performing at Sled Island. Each poster was designed individually by a locally-based artist in Calgary and are on sale for $20...
Film Festival Kickoff! Let The Fun Times Begin!
Sled Island Film kicks-off tonight with the screening of Firewall of Sound at 7pm and Everything Lounder Than Everything Else at 9pm! Over the next three nights we have a compact selection of independent Canadian and Alberta premiere music docs and features screening at The Plaza.
Features include Color Me Obsessed: A Documentary about The Replacements; a witty Canadian feature entitled...
Discoveries of the Day! Metal Gods of Thunder!
WAKE (Calgary, AB) One of Calgaryʼs best metal acts is WAKE, the sludgy grindcore quintet that could. The act has been carving their way across North America with their fiercely DIY touring regimen on the strength of the critically acclaimed. Surrounded by Human Filth 7” and are prime to release their debut full-length in the fall. Expect crusty powerviolence, malevolent screams and violent...
Helmet Awareness! Protect Your Beautiful Heads!
Sled Island wants everyone to practice bicycle safety while zipping around town between venues to catch your favourite acts this week! We’re so passionate about it that we’ve team up with Vancouver’s Prohab Helmet Society to give out helmets provided by the Alberta Motor Association to increase helmet awareness. How awesome is that!? Protect your head and listen to sweet music!
Look...
Sled Island Staff Picks! Here to the Rescue!
The Sled Island staff (from left to right: Will Schatz, Colin Canning, Paisley Sim, Shane Lynch, Josh McNorton, Drew Marshall, Lindsay Shedden) is made up of a small, dedicated crew of 7 ordinary people. We’ve been putting in crazy long hours and plan to deliver our all to make this festival the best year yet! So while we’re busy running around like superheros to save the day, here...
We're on a Mission! Pass Pickup Begins Today!
Sled Island is just around the corner! Wristbands to Sled Island are moving fast! If you don’t have yours already, now is the time to GET THEM! Passes are on sale at Sloth Records and HENRY in Calgary, Blackbyrd Myoozik and Permanent Records in Edmonton and ONLINE. Online tickets sales end up 5pm on Tuesday June 21. After that tickets will only be on sale in physical locations and at our...
Discoveries of the Day! Pure Sugar, Raw Power!
Feel Alright (Calgary, AB/ Pittsburgh, PA) Out of a decidedly lukewarm sentiment designed to keep people at bay comes Feel Alright, blaring their lo-fi garage pop at levels that are anything but all right. The brain-child of wiz kid Craig Fahner, who has performed in every Sled Island in one capacity or another, not to be missed! feelalright.bandcamp.com/album/hahahahahahaha
Adebisi Shank...
Film Previews! Everything Louder Than Everything...
As you should well be aware Sled Island Film starts this Monday with a handful of wonderfuly selected films being screened at The Plaza Theatre from June 20 - 22. One of this year’s films highlights is sure to be Everything Louder Than Everything directed by Rob Leickner screening this upcoming Monday June 20 at 9pm. Everything Louder Than Everything is a witty and frank account of a...
HENRY SUMMER SALE STARTS TODAY!
The good dudes at HENRY are having a summer sale! Check out their shop located at 2115 4 Street SW to pick up some fresh threads, and while you’re there buy a festival pass to Sled Island!
Podcast #14: Snacks Between Bands
Wild Flag (Photo: bradsearles)
Drew, Lindsay and Adam are back for another episode of tasty tracks. Sweet treats and salty licks are on the menu as we showcase another batch of bands playing at Sled Island 2011.
1. The Shrapnelles, “My Mom Is Hot” 2. Bare Wires, “Don’t Ever Change” 3. Demon’s Claws, “Loud Mouth” 4. The Intelligence, “Moon Beeps” 5. Pujol, “Too Safe” 6. Wild Flag, “Future...
Fun for all ages at Sled Island! Music, workshops...
All ages in Calgary: it’s a bit like one of those hoagies you nab on a midnight convenience store run when you can’t ignore your hunger. Mystery meat, processed cheeses and sketchy iceberg lettuce – but oh, so satisfying. Sled Island expands all ages this year, squeezing and shrink wrapping 30+ acts into six venues conveniently located on a street corner near you. Wristbands that include all...
Discoveries of the Day! Savour the Southern...
Samantha Savage Smith (Calgary, AB) This lady is taking our city by storm! Describing herself as melodramatic indie-folk, Smith is visibly exploding with talent. Her voice is frail yet enormous and her presence is serene — all the while screaming with authority and flair. Her music seems to reach back to days long-passed, when people would spend their time in front of a radio excited by the power...
Discoveries of the Day! Calm, Cool and Collected!
Memory Screen (Calgary, AB) Memory Screen make soft dense songs that sound like a warm fog or a beautiful screen saver. Filled with dank vibes, shimmering guitars that weave in and out of reverb-drenched vocals. www.myspace.com/memoryscreen
Wild Nothing (Blacksburg, VA) What if we had indie rock fantasy teams? I would start with the classic Cure rhythm section (Simon Gallup on bass and Lol...
Discoveries of the Day! Head Goes Pop!
It’s a sunny Friday afternoon and we’ve got a bunch of poppy tunes to set your sails straight into the weekend! Festival passes are on sale at Sloth Records and HERNY in Calgary, Blackbyrd Myoozik and Permanent Records in Edmonton and Online! BUY NOW!
Gooeys, The (Calgary, AB) The Gooeys employ choice song writing with actual, honest-to-god surprises, somehow breathing new life into...
Mayor Nenshi to Introduce Chad VanGaalen at...
We’re honoured to have Mayor Naheed Nenshi introduce internationally-renowned local musician Chad VanGaalen at Olympic Plaza on Saturday June 25th. Olympic Plaza is Sled Island’s main outdoor venue and is a fully licensed, all-ages event.
Sled Island is grateful for the generous support received from the City of Calgary for its 2011 festival, scheduled to go down June 22nd to 25th...
Sled Island Visitor's Guide to Calgary!
Written by the lovely Aubrey McInnis
Sled Island is the only festival in Calgary that makes use of multiple venues and re-imagines unconventional spaces as creative locations for gigs and art installations. The nature of the festival lovingly encourages attendees – locals and visitors alike – to be free spirited explorers during gigs and in between gigs. Whether you are part of a touring band or a...
Discoveries of the Day! Rippin' Riff Tides!
The Shrapnelles (Calgary, AB) This scrappy gang of gals play some of the catchiest rock that I have ever heard come out of Calgary. The Shrapnelles barely existed before being snapped up by underground label overlords, HoZac Records, and they fit the bill perfectly. While on stage, their blaring guitars and aggressive harmonies will render you feeling insecure and dumb, crying for your mummy....
Sled Island Warm-Up Party This Friday at Broken...
With lesss than two weeks to go until Sled Island the excitement is building steadfast! Luckily we’ve teamed up with our pals at Beatroute Magazine to host another rad Warm-Up Party this Friday June 10 at Broken City featuring three amazing acts, No Gold, Hunter Gatherer and Faux Fur, all playing at Sled Island! Check out the FB event for event and contest details.
Don’t forget to...
Discoveries of the Day! Keep on Jumpin' Around!
Faux Fur (Calgary, AB) It is incredible that the two Faux Fur members are so young. They play indie pop that sounds so rickety and ramshackle that their own souls must be falling apart. One of the two bands starting off the festival on Wednesday June 23. Check them out before they crumble in the rumble. www.myspace.com/fauxfurfakefur
Teen Daze (Vancouver, BC) You know when you are an adult and...
Podcast #13: Altar of Carnage
The Sword (Photo: Paul Graham Raven)
Drew, Lindsay Shedden (Festival Director) and guest Adam Kamis bring you an episode of heavy music that will be featured at the 2011 edition of the Sled Island Festival. BRUTAL!!
1. WAKE, “Cannibal Design” 2. Barn Burner, “Medium Rare” 3. Moon Duo, “Mazes” 4. C’mon, “Feeding off the Dirt” 5. Quest for Fire, “Bison Eyes” 6. The Sword, “How Heavy This...
Discoveries of the Day! Picking up on Sweet Vibes!...
With Over 200 bands playing Sled Island there’s bound to be a bunch of hot acts that are new to your radar! Here’s a spotlight of three playing that you oughta know about!
Young Ones (Calgary, AB) Young Ones return to Sled Island after a successful stint last year. Listening to Young Ones is like running into that friend from way back when that you totally forgot about and still...
Which pass is right for you?
Sled Island passes are selling fast! We want to make sure that everyone is well-informed on how to join us for this awesome party happening from June 22 - 25 across 30+ venues in Calgary!
Festival Wristband - The best way to experience Sled Island! Access to all festival events including film, music, art and comedy (subject to capacity) from June 20 - 26! $200, no covers!
VIP Wristband - For the...
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Lifetime Video Zine #2 Teaser
Our pals at Lifetime Collective are back present the Sled Island Video Zine # 2 featuring incredible live video, band interviews, and much more. Check out this teaser video below to get a glimpse of the mad excitement going down at Sled Island 2011 from June 22 - 25 in Calgary!
Video Zine Issue #2 from Lifetime Collective on Vimeo.
Stay tuned for more awesome videos to come! In the...
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Podcast #12: Dance Pants!
Kurt Vile (Photo: Georgia Kral)
Join us for the return of Drew, Paisley and Shane in CJSW’s studios for an episode of their most bodacious dance and dreamy pop tunes from artists playing Sled Island 2011. Also check out the program guide and full schedule in Beatroute and on this site!
1. Braids, “Glass Deers (Teen Daze Remix)” 2. Julianna Barwick, “The Magic Place” 3. Kurt Vile, “Baby’s...
May 2011
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Come and get 'em! Single show tickets now...
[Top left, clock-wise: Man Man, Deer Tick, Hunx & His Punx, The Raveonettes, Alejandro Escovedo]
We now have a limited amount of single tickets to Sled Island available for select shows happening from June 22 - 25! Tickets can be found online at www.ticketbreak.com/sledisland and at Sloth Records on 17th Avenue in Calgary. Get them quick before they’re all sold out!
Exclaim! Presents:...
Full schedule available now! Single tickets go on...
Check out the schedule page for info on all the events taking place from June 22 - 25 at 30+ venues plus our annual BBQ Wrap-Up Party with performances by Thee Oh Sees, The Bellrays and more at the Republik on June 26. We’ve introduced a customizable SCHED option for those intrepid fans wanting to blaze their own path during the awesomeness that transforms Calgary into a cultural hub!
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Get the most out of your wristband with Sled...
We’re very proud to present Sled Island Film as the official festival film program from June 20 - 22 at The Plaza Theatre located at 1133 Kensington Rd. NW. For the third year, Sled Island Film brings inclusive Alberta and Canadian Premieres in new and independent film to festival goers.
Sled Island Festival and VIP wristbands allow entry to all Sled Island Film events. Passes on sale...
Podcast #11: Right On!
Sleep (Photo: Incase.)
Welcome back for Sled Island 2011 podcast edition! This year’s podcast kicks off with Drew Marshall the top dawg of Media/Marketing, Paisley Sim the queen bee of Community/Venues, and Shane Lynch our impressive Volunteer Coordinator in episode 1 featuring bands that will be playing in the Calgary edition of Wyrd Fest this werkend and Sled headliners Sleep. Special...