Pages tagged “the weakerthans”

Song Premiere: John K. Samson - "When I Write My Master's Thesis"

Song Premiere: John K. Samson - "When I Write My Master's Thesis"

Canadian rockers The Weakerthans haven’t released a new album since 2007, but frontman John K. Samson is set to release his first solo record this upcoming January  read more

Found in: Featured Audio

Zoop II Photos: The Mountain Goats, John K. Samson, Farm Sanctuary and More

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[Above: The People Barn at Farm Sanctuary]Photos taken by Jessie Hopkins at Zoop II in Watkins Glen, New York...  read more

Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words

Pet Politics: Mountain Goats, Farm Sanctuary and Other Singular Stuff at Zoop II

Pet Politics: Mountain Goats, Farm Sanctuary and Other Singular Stuff at Zoop II

Inside the People Barn, 175 humans raise their fists toward the roofbeams and bellow, “Hail, Satan!”  read more

Found in: Culture, Features

Lollapalooza 2008 round-up

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Above: Bang CamaroAnother Lollapalooza weekend has come and gone and music fans of all stripes left happy (unless, of course, they were fans of the Weakerthans, who had to cancel as a result of travel problems). Despite a record attendance of 225,000 fans, festivities and rock went on seamlessy under sun-filled skies each day. The festival's organizers outdid themselves this year with opening acts, starting the weekend out with a bang. Bang Camaro, that is. Other rising stars followed suit on days two and three with the Ting Tings belting out their infectious pop tunes (we overheard Love and Rockets'...  read more

Found in: Blogs, Festivus

The Weakerthans: Reunion Tour

The Weakerthans: Reunion Tour

At first blush, The Weakerthans are prime Vans Warped Tour material...  read more

Found in: Music, Reviews

Listening to My Life

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Maybe it was the brutal Winnipeg winters. Maybe it was the crushing boredom...  read more

Found in: Music, Features