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Third time's a charm for Justin Rutledge

Third time's a charm for Justin Rutledge

Justin Rutledge can’t turn down an opportunity to play Canmore’s Communitea Cafe. “It’s a lovely place,” said the folk-country singer-songwriter, in an interview with the Outlook. “They like having me back and I love coming back.
The Drake gets unionized

The Drake gets unionized

There’s a union meeting at the Drake pub this weekend. Sweatshop Union, that is. The five-piece hip hop group plays the Canmore watering hole this Sunday (Feb. 17). The Outlook spoke with band member Colin “Dusty” McCue about the show.
Locals rock out at the Pump & Tap

Locals rock out at the Pump & Tap

This is the sixth in a multi-part series of the various jam and open mic nights held at pubs and bars around the region. Monday nights, the place to play is Banff’s Pump & Tap Tavern. Located in the basement of the mall at 215 Banff Ave.
AW Cardinal Band going in circles

AW Cardinal Band going in circles

Though the posters claim they’re a trio, the AW Cardinal Band – consisting of Alexander Wesley Cardinal and Jasmine Ohlhauser – are touring the west as a duo.
Bear 71 wins again

Bear 71 wins again

Bear 71, said judges of the Favourite Website Award (FWA), is the gold-standard example of interactive digital filmmaking that “got it right.
The universe shows LaMontagne The Way

The universe shows LaMontagne The Way

Canmore artist and Outlook cartoonist Patrick LaMontagne learned recently that if you take the time to do the work you love, the universe will respond in kind.
RUBBERBANDance the night away

RUBBERBANDance the night away

Fusing hip hop and ballet dance styles, the elastic movements of Montreal-based RUBBERBANDance troupe will spring onto the stage at The Banff Centre next Saturday (Feb. 16).
Account shares story of being an Inconvenient Indian

Account shares story of being an Inconvenient Indian

For many non-aboriginal people, the Idle No More movement that has swept across Canada with its protests and marches and demands from aboriginal people can be mystifying, frustrating and inconvenient.
Bands to meet on Tommy's battlefield

Bands to meet on Tommy's battlefield

If you and your bandmates have been slaving away, penning songs, hitting open mics and trying to get the word out, an upcoming battle of the bands event may be just what you’re looking for. On Wednesdays, beginning Feb.
Folk fest alumni returns for more

Folk fest alumni returns for more

Folk singer-songwriter Jeremy Fisher just can’t stay away from the Valley. “It just seemed like the right time,” he said, in an interview with the Outlook. “I made a couple of bookings a year ago and so I decided to make a two-week run of it.
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