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Wild Rivers reunites with Kingston

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For Wild Rivers frontman Khalid Yassein, a show in Kingston means returning to his alma mater as an outsider, and then feeling like he’d never truly left.  The Toronto-based band formed while Yassein and vocalist Devan Glover were students at Queen’s. Since then, their relationship with their Kingston...

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Indie rockers USS talk Ale House show

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Everything about vocalist Ashley Buchholz is summed up in his band’s name: Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS).  Preparing for his upcoming show at the Ale House on Oct. 24, Buchholz said USS is a reminder to find harmony and positivity everywhere.  Bucholz embodies this philosophy. He was even excited...

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The Elwins take Ale for fall break

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The Elwins have the same feel-good vibes as the best of  `90s one-hit wonders.  Next Wednesday night, the emerging indie band from Newmarket, Ontario will open for Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS) at Ale on Oct. 24.  The band is made up of singer and guitarist Matthew Sweeney, drummer Travis Stokl, ...

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Frank Turner talks upcoming Ale Show

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Frank Turner won’t tell you what he thinks. Taking the stage at Ale House on Tuesday, the singer-songwriter is fresh off the May release of his album, Be More Kind.  Normally known for his strong opinions, the album sees Turner in a more pensive, uncertain mood than fans will recognize. He doesn’t...

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Eight reports of iPhone theft at Ale House

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Kingston Police received eight complaints of iPhone theft this past weekend at the Ale House. Kingston Police (KP) reported three complaints in a press release on Monday, but have since confirmed receiving an additional five complaints — all from women. Allie Hammond, ArtSci ’16, said she was a victim...

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A musical hybrid

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“That was amazing,” the couple beside me murmured, right after The Zolas left the stage. Wednesday night’s show at The Ale House took the audience by surprise. While the majority of concertgoers undoubtedly showed up for the headliners, Born Ruffians and Hollerado, the opener didn’t remain in the...

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Cerebral metaphors

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Earth is in a beautiful heyday. Not many have contemplated the allegorical significance of our solar system, but Zachary Gray, one half of The Zolas, has. Behind The Zolas’ latest album, Ancient Mars, lies a myriad of stories riddled with deep metaphors. The third track, the album’s namesake, takes...

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Dragonette in the spotlight

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We all laughed. Mid-sentence at Ale Canteen on Wednesday night, Dragonette’s Dan Kurtz was interrupted by his band’s hit single “Hello” on the radio. “And there it is again,” he joked during our interview. “I paid them 20 bucks to do that,” Kurtz’s wife and the band’s singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara...

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More than drinking songs

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Finny McConnell has a habit of forging unusual relationships with his fans. As the lead singer and founder of Irish-punk band the Mahones, McConnell has no problem getting personal. “We’ve met a lot of fans, we’ve become friends with,” he said. “[Wife and band member] Katie and I allow our fans to...

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