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As students return, local businesses balance economic benefits with community safety

Written on September 11, 2020. Posted in Features.

Jonathan McCreery is familiar with the common college town trope of the “town and gown”: the relationship between post-secondary students and the residents of the town which hosts them. The dynamics of this relationship—always symbiotic, sometimes adversarial—is something he’s well-acquainted with. “Having...

Daniel Romano and The Outfit bring experimental folksy sound to The Mansion

Written on November 15, 2019. Posted in Arts.

With such a wide range of musical endeavours, it’s difficult to keep track of who Daniel Romano is going to perform with at any given time, and from which of his eclectic range of LPs the set list will derive. On Nov. 9 at 9 p.m., Romano and his backing band, The Outfit, hit The Mansion. Together,...

Long Range Hustle comes back to Kingston with Town

Written on October 1, 2019. Posted in Arts.

Long Range Hustle brings its Town tour back to Kingston on Oct. 4 to perform at the Mansion fresh off the heels of their first West Coast tour. The five-piece Toronto band released Town, their latest album, in February of this year. Since its release, they’ve been performing for music fans across...

Ezra Jordan carries on a musical tradition

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

Ezra Jordan has never been a stranger to music. The Toronto-based singer-songwriter grew up immersed in creative talent, with both parents—Amy Sky and Marc Jordan—prominent names in Canadian and American music industries. From a young age, Jordan was clinking away at keyboards and exploring new chord...

Pop-punk rockers Glass Cactus move into The Mansion

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

Glass Cactus will bring the edgy, emotive spirit of pop punk to town this weekend. The Toronto-based, indie-alt band will be returning to Kingston this Friday when they play The Mansion. The evening promises to be a high-energy performance coupled with a playful, light-hearted atmosphere. The band—composed...

Erez and the Pearlz make their musical debut

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in Arts, Music.

Erez Zobary almost lost her singing voice once—but she won’t let it happen again. For Zobary, ConEd ‘19, losing her voice left her with a distinctive, sultry sound that became the foundation to her performances on campus. A regular in the local Kingston music scene, Zobary is shaking things up with...

Queen’s alum returns to Kingston on tour stop

Written on September 14, 2018. Posted in Arts, Music.

When The Peelers take the stage at the Mansion on Friday night, it’ll be hard to remember Kingston was where they almost quit. In 2013, Dave Barton and his bandmates had to decide whether they would keep making music after 14 years together. Although it’s been four years since the band was last...

Immersed in Hearts Come Cheap

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in Arts.

Immersive theatre is a very strange concept if you’ve never tried it before. Initially, the prospect of the cast interacting with me and the crowd around me was terrifying. I know absolutely nothing about theatre and the thought of being a part of a production made me catatonic. I am — to say the...

Live, from Kingston, it’s Tuesday Night

Written on February 15, 2018. Posted in Arts.

On Tuesday night at The Mansion, Queen’s students Esther Oziel and Quinn Bernholtz hosted a fundraising event, “Tuesday Night Live,” for Queen’s Hillel On One Foot to raise funds for the club’s student programming next year. The low-lit, intimate room at The Mansion created a relaxing environment...

Queen’s varsity improv kicks off semester at the Mansion

Written on February 2, 2018. Posted in Arts.

The Queen’s Varsity Improv team presented their first performance of the semester, titled TrailerProv Boys, this past Tuesday night at The Mansion. Prior to the show, co-captains Owen Kewell and Blair MacMillan said they were excited for the coming performance and hoped for a high-energy reaction...

First campus a cappella riff-off hits right note

Written on January 26, 2018. Posted in Arts.

On Jan. 23, the Queen’s a cappella scene held their first ever riff-off — a showdown for bragging rights between all four a cappella clubs on campus. As the first riff-off between all of Queen’s a cappella groups, the show managed to blend a variety of genres while making time for each of the performers...

Tipsy Review: Queen’s Players takes a trip back to high school

Written on November 29, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Somehow, I always knew returning to high school would involve being a little too inebriated. Luckily, Queen’s Players was there last Saturday night at The Mansion to make sure it went smoother than my first kick at the can with high school. While knocking back Schooners like they were trying to forget...

Meet Kingston’s next homegrown talent

Written on September 28, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Julia Finnegan remembers her relationship with Kingston’s music scene beginning when she was a teenager and winning the Renaissance Music Song Writing Contest. Now working on her second EP, Finnegan hopes to make a career out of her passion. Finnegan, BFA ’20, has been surrounded by music her whole life...

Out of the dorm, into the spotlight

Written on September 11, 2017. Posted in Arts.

If you’ve ever been to a house party at Queen’s, there’s a high possibility you’ve heard of Tigress. The four-piece band that’s a regular performer at campus events just took their next step— opening for Canadian indie pop rock group James Blonde at The Mansion this Saturday. The band formed when...

Scott Helman’s semi-charmed life

Written on June 26, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Although many artists today struggle to live up to the flawless vocals of a pre-recorded album in their live performances, Scott Helman is an exception to the rule. Completing his current album tour, Helman played at the Mansion last Saturday to a packed crowd of dedicated fans singing along. Hailing...

Drifting off with Neon Dreams

Written on June 26, 2017. Posted in Arts.

If you ask Neon Dreams what’s important in life, chances are they’ll mention a party. On June 17, the band played a raucous set of electronic, dance and pop music to a small crowd at the Mansion. Featuring vocalist Frank Kadillac, guitarist Matt Gats, Adrian Morris on drums with DJ/vocalist Corey...

Staring into Beautiful Nothing

Written on January 24, 2017. Posted in Arts.

The suburban boredom of growing up in a town like Burlington gave rise to the sound of the five-piece band Beautiful Nothing — an eclectic blend of 80s-inspired music with a mix of harsh guitar, synthesizers and heavy electronic drums. The group stopped at The Mansion on Saturday night as part of...

The artists behind the lyrics

Written on November 4, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Barber and rapper, Steven Wu, ConEd ’18, otherwise known as WEN, brings enthusiasm and powerful lyricism to the Queen’s hip-hop scene, touching on personal and social issues. In the future, WEN hopes to become a teacher in Korea and fully immerse himself in underground trap culture. He also has a...

Royal Canoe puts on an otherworldly show at The Mansion

Written on October 25, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Royal Canoe has been pushing the boundaries of sound since 2010. With their array of synthesizers and guitar pedals married with electronically-warped vocals, the Winnipeg band’s live performance at The Mansion felt like being transported into the future. With blue lights washing everything out, the...

Prairie sounds

Written on November 8, 2013. Posted in Arts.

The crunching snow at the end of their track “Echoes” is reminiscent of chilly winter nights in Manitoba. The Wilderness of Manitoba, though not actually from the province, captures its essence perfectly. The band got their name four years ago from the Winnipeg-based artist Noam Gonick and his small...

DIEMONDS in the rough

Written on November 1, 2013. Posted in Arts.

After three-and-a-half hours of opening bands and intermissions, DIEMONDS finally took the stage – and they were well worth the wait. As part of “The Bad Pack” tour, the female-fronted band performed at the Mansion on Wednesday night, marking their second time in Kingston this year. With big...

The party is back in town

Written on September 10, 2013. Posted in Arts.

Toronto-based band Jane’s Party found their sound within diversity. These proud Torontonians add a bit of weight to their alternative pop/rock sound, taking inspiration from the classics, while venturing into new territory. The four members, Jeff Giles, Tom Ionescu, Devon Richardson and Zach Sutton,...

Bewildering beginnings

Written on February 28, 2013. Posted in Arts.

A successful tour vehicle requires a few essentials: your instruments and your vitamins. After an interview with Canadian indie icon Spookey Ruben, with unexpected additions from his tour mate Thunderclap, both musicians expressed how well they have connected while touring across East Atlantic Canada...

Memorable Monday

Written on January 29, 2013. Posted in Arts.

For Daniel Chalmers, having a day job is a way to feed his music habit. The Bellfonix drummer said his job serving at the K-Rock Centre isn’t his main focus — it’s a way for him to afford his drug of choice. “All my life, music has been my main focus, and I’ve always just found jobs that help me to...

Ticket Giveaway

Written on November 30, 2012. Posted in Arts.

Want a chance to win two FREE tickets to see Great Bloomers? Just answer this question: What is the title of the band’s latest album? Email answers to journal_ae@ams.queensu.ca to be entered into the draw for two tickets to Great Bloomers’ show at the Mansion on Dec. 7! Also make sure to check out...

Lifelong journey

Written on October 30, 2012. Posted in Arts.

“I used to play piano recitals and run away into the washroom when it was done.” While six-year-old Danielle Duval may have suffered from the occasional case of stage fright, she’s come a long way since her beginnings as a musician. “It’s definitely a journey. But the more you do it, the more you...

Not the wildest bunch

Written on October 2, 2012. Posted in Arts.

In true rock star fashion, Abandon All Ships kills the gig and gets the girl. “A couple years ago when we came, we had a house party with some guys,” lead singer Angelo Aita said. “I remember a pretty girl from Kingston who came up and asked me for my number. To be honest, I probably gave it to her.” While...

It’s about who you know

Written on September 28, 2012. Posted in Arts.

Shayne, Van, Matt and Dylan are musicians during the day and three are even bartenders at night. Not the most original story, but that isn’t to say they can’t rock a tune. I met Shayne Godin and Dylan Carquez over a casual beer at the Red House on King St. W. on Wednesday and I was initially surprised...

Do the creep, Kingston

Written on September 14, 2012. Posted in Arts.

The last time psychobilly punk rock band The Creepshow came to Kingston, some audience members started punching people next to them in the face. So says Sean McNab, the stand-up bassist and singer of the five-piece Toronto-born band. Their beat-heavy and mosh-worthy songs may have sinister undertones,...

Jarring Juxtaposition

Written on June 9, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

While I was sitting in the Living Room of the Mansion waiting for the upcoming band to perform, I had no idea that what I would be hearing was an instrument cocktail. I knew the band would be incorporating drums – the clue is in the name – but what I didn’t know was that the drums would be a smaller...

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