September 14, 2004

Sum-thing to talk about

Prior to the Frosh Show, the Journal managed to snag a moment with Dave “Brownsound” and Cone, the guitarist and bassist for Sum 41. In a rather candid pre-show interview, the zany duo reflected upon everything from dropping out of high school to George W. Bush and Ron Jeremy. JOURNAL: Tonight yo…

September 14, 2004

Limestone City shines in spotlight

Concert Review: “Across The Causeway” @ RMC Grounds On Sunday, thousands upon thousands of concert-goers crossed over the La Salle Causeway to the Royal Military College grounds for the Kingston lo…

September 10, 2004

Review: The Story of Jane Doe

Title: The Story of Jane Doe Author: Jane Doe Publisher: Vintage Canada Imagine filing a civil lawsuit against the Metro Toronto Police accusing them of negligence and human rights charter violatio…

September 10, 2004

Barber sets up shop

Queen’s alum Matt Barber’s soulful blend of rock, blues and mellow acoustic exudes the type of unwitting sexiness that most of us try and fail to achieve. Hitting the road to promote his latest rel…

Kean’s Soo Good

September 10, 2004

Kean Soo graduated from Queen’s in 2002 with a degree in electrical engineering, and as the best laid plans of mice and men often go, he is now a promising comic book artist and graphic novelist, w…

A real Sum-body to play Frosh

September 10, 2004

Frosh will be treated to some music from Sum’s upcoming album tonight in the Miller Hall parking lot. Tonight Canada’s most popular punk export, Sum 41, will be playing this year’s annual Frosh Wee…

A Trew-ly worthy cause

September 10, 2004

East Coast rockers The Trews are among the acts slated for the Across the Causeway benefit on Sept. 12. Originally hailing from Nova Scotia but now based out of Niagara Falls, The Trews have been e…

Save room for Sadies

September 10, 2004

“What keeps us motivated? Let me think about that … lots of pot and great records.” Travis Good, singer, guitarist and occasional fiddler for Toronto’s kings of psychedelic, country and western s…

What we like about Hugh …

September 10, 2004

All-around entertainer Hugh Dillon has been around the block a few times. The former frontman of The Headstones is now exploring the acting world while simultaneously maintaining a music career, th…

Let the Good times roll

September 10, 2004

Vancouver-based Matthew Good, once solely the frontman of the Matthew Good Band, has since chosen to strike out on his own. The proudly-Canadian performer joins the bill of Sunday’s Across the Caus…

The Hip “live between us” in 2 days

September 10, 2004

The Tragically Hip are coming home. After becoming one of the most popular bands in the history of Canadian music, Kingston’s favourite sons are returning to the place where it all began. Not that …

Weakerthans should have been stronger

July 27, 2004

The Weakerthans @ Elixir Nightclub It would be very difficult, almost inconceivable, for The Weakerthans to play a bad show. Their songs are too well-crafted, their playing is too proficient and th…

The Dudez and Kerouac are back

July 27, 2004

I’ve always thought the best interview would be to be able to just sit and pick the brain of Jack Kerouac. Recently, I got to do the next best thing…sort of. I interviewed Queen’s own Jack Keroua…

Wolfe Island music fest makes everyone happy

July 27, 2004

Summer is a time for backyard barbeques, patio pints and, of course, music festivals. It is a time to be outside, to meet your neighbours and basically party as much as possible. The summer music f…

Nature imitating man

July 27, 2004

fable @ Agnes Etherington Edgy, raw, brilliantly ironic and satirical, artist Eric Edson’s exhibition fable is a breath of fresh air in the sometimes overwhelming world of contemporary art. On disp…

Dead musical kills audiences

July 27, 2004

Severed limbs, rusty chainsaws, gratuitous blood and choreographed dance numbers? That’s right, Evil Dead 1&2: The Musical has arrived, and musical theatre will never be the same. The brilliant…

Enter the great . . . Bidini

June 29, 2004

It’s not enough for Dave Bidini to be one of Canada’s greatest musicians, he wants to be one of its finest authors too. His band, The Rheostatics, have firmly established themselves as one of the m…

Good Show Hunting

June 29, 2004

Matthew Good @ A.J.’s Hangar As I stood outside A.J.’s Hangar after Matt Good’s solo show on the balmy night of June 2nd, soaking in the post-concert atmosphere, I felt decidedly odd. Something was…

Players not up to their usual par

June 29, 2004

Call it a sociological experiment. An aspiring reporter attempts to breach the drunken notoriety of a Queen’s Players show . . . sans alcohol. Could such a feat be accomplished? Would I still laugh…

Plaskett, our true patriot love

May 11, 2004

Joel Plaskett Emergency @ The Grad Club Joel Plaskett was back at the Grad Club singing his redemption song to those who didn’t get the full effect of his Emergency’s show back in November. Despite…

Student chases Canadian Idol fame

May 11, 2004

Elena Juatco may be lovely, talented and a heavy contender for the Top Ten finalists of this year’s Canadian Idol—but she admits there’s one thing she just can’t do. “I can’t rap,” the modest Queen…

Trailer Park Boys score big

May 11, 2004

The Trailer Park Boys are back, and they’re greasier than ever. The always hard-done-by Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, along with the rest of the Sunnyvale Trailer Park gang have returned, and this tim…

Godot worth the wait

May 11, 2004

Waiting for Godot @ The Baby Grand It sits on your chest like a heavy weight that won’t move, no matter how much you struggle. It weighs you down until you think you’re going to scream. It’s a stor…

Cuff the Duke give their all

May 11, 2004

Cuff the Duke @ The Grad Club Cuff the Duke are all heart. While the Flames and Canucks were battling it out on-screen in the Grad Club’s TV room, across the hall, Cuff the Duke were putting on a p…

Culture Show hits the mark

April 1, 2004

With dazzling and original pageantry, “Extravaganza Extraordinaire: The 15th Annual Culture Show” seasoned Duncan McArthur Auditorium with a zesty international flavour this past Saturday evening. …

Springtime starts with Soundclash show

April 1, 2004

Featured Event Bedouin Soundclash CD Launch Party @ Elixir Nightclub Apr. 1 Tonight’s launch is ostensibly Bedouin’s last show as Queen’s students, and it’s also an exclusive chance to get a hold o…

Kurt Cobain 1967 – 1994

April 1, 2004

Friday, April 8, 1994 started just like any other day for me. On the bus to school that morning, I listened to the same tape I always did; on one side was Nirvana’s Nevermind album, and on the othe…

The Best and Worst of 2003/2004

April 1, 2004

Journal A & E Editors shell out their best and worst of 2003/2004.

The Hip go through an Evolution

April 1, 2004

The Tragically Hip have completed their 11th studio album and are anticipating its release and their upcoming tour this summer. Johnny Fay, the Hip’s modest yet enthusiastic drummer, sat down with …

Sarah Harmer has her grand homecoming

April 1, 2004

Last Friday night at the Grand Theatre, one woman touched all four corners of the room. Queen’s alumnus Sarah Harmer returned to Kingston last week for two sold-out performances. The theatre was pa…