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Horse Racing Grant Pulled

Funding Not Effective Use Of Money: SLGA P2

Frank Turner

Folk Singer Talks English, Punk Roots P12

Verb

The Three Stooges

Remake Loses Original’s Charm P15

Hangover Heaven

Post-Party Bus Brings Relief To You P7

Joel Plaskett

Canadian Musician On Latest Album, Rock ‘N Roll P11 Photo: courtesy of the artist

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$1.5M Grant Pulled From Horse Racing SLGA To End Funding Next Year, Says Subsidy Not Effective Use Of Money Alex J MacPherson

whatsoever that this was going to happen, so it kind of caught us Saskatoon, SK — The Sas- off guard,” he continues. “We had katchewan horse racing industry a $400,000 grandstand upgrade has been put out to pasture by scheduled for this year and now the provincial government. we have to take a hard look at it The Saskatchewan Liquor and — that’s a lot of money for a grandGaming Authority (SLGA), which stand that’s going to lose most of oversees horse racing in the prov- its use.” ince, confirmed that it will not fiAn SLGA representative wrote in nance the industry after the 2012 an email that the choice to stop the race season. The funding stemmed SLGA money was “We had no indication from competing used to cover whatsoever that this was demands for pubpurses, opera- going to happen…” lic money: “The tions, incentives decision to cut -Shaun Morin the horse racing for breeders and facilities. The grant, which was $1.5 grant effective next year was made million in 2011 and 2012, was mostly in light of other important public generated from a tax on wagers. spending priorities, such as health “It’s going to be hard on the care, education and infrastructure whole industry,” says Shaun Morin, … providing grants for activities like general manager of the Yorkton Ex- horse racing is not an effective use hibition. “There are a lot of people of public money.” that are involved in the industry, Morin thinks the losses will not just what you see on the track. extend beyond public money, It’s going to make it very tough.” and estimates the total impact “ We h a d n o i n d i c a t i o n on the community will be “in the

neighbourhood” of $1 million.

“I can see people backing off the industry,” he explains. “Owners aren’t going to want to buy horses … because they don’t know what’s going to happen next year.”

Jane Grainger, president of West Meadows Raceway in Regina, could not be reached for comment, but told the Leader-Post that “the government has blindsided the horse racing industry as a whole.”

“Horse racing has been around for over 100 years in Saskatchewan,” she continued. “Now, the Sask. Party government wants to take away our parimutuel [sic] tax.”

Grainger added that the “larger portion ($857,000) of the funding doesn’t come from anyone’s pocket unless they wager on horse racing.

It is a tax the government has on the wagering of horse racing.”

The situation is less dire at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon. But like Morin, Prairieland Park CEO Mark Regier did not know that the cut was coming.

Photo: courtesy of Marquis Downs

“I don’t think the intent of the SLGA is to gut the industry,” he says, “but … if we had to close down the tax would be gone anyway, so I can’t see where they would want to do that.”

Marquis Downs receives about 73 percent of the provincial grant.

According to Regier, the track generates more than 95 percent of the provincial tax revenue.

“We don’t have a problem with them gassing the grant money … as long as they don’t tax the industry,” he says.

Regier agrees the damage would

be significant if the government continued to collect taxes without remitting it to the industry.

“I don’t have an economic impact figure … but there are farmers around the area who provide hay and feed. That would probably be at least $500,000 local farmers would lose,” he notes, adding, “I think that there are options to make it work without subsidies.”

There are four racetracks in the province. The two busiest are Cornerstone Raceway in Yorkton and Marquis Downs in Saskatoon.

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Homes To Help Moms, Kids, Break Ground

Construction Begins On Facilities Designed To Support Mothers Facing Difficulties Alex J MacPherson

Saskatoon, SK — Construction is now underway on a pair of new homes intended to help mothers develop life skills and keep their at-risk children out of foster care.

A joint project between the Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre (EGADZ) and the Ministry of Social Services, the two homes — called Baby Steps and Mah’s Place — will work together to integrate mothers and their children back into society.

The homes, which will be built side by side in Stonebridge, will provide an alternative to ministry custody.

Baby Steps will house mothers keep the kids out of the system. whose children have been appre- That’s what we want.” hended; Mah’s Place is a safe home “Quite often, children that have for mothers with full custody of been in care of the ministry lose their children. that bond [with “This is about “Putting the their mother],” taking the re - responsibility of children Meikle continues. sponsibility from in care on the parents, “That’s a big t h e p r ov i n ce , thing. Once than from us, and put- that’s what we want.” bond is lost, it’s -Don Meikle harder to get ting it where it needs to be — back on the mother,” back. Baby Steps will afford mothsays Don Meikle, EGADZ director of ers an opportunity to live with their housing and outreach services. “I children, and we can still help teach understand and we all recognize them to be parents.” that some can’t, so let’s put those The Baby Steps house, located children…with someone who can at 163 Dulmage Crescent, can accare for them in the long-term, and commodate two mothers and up to eight children, and will be staffed around the clock.

Meikle says the move is necessary because the program has been extremely successful.

“I’ve got three mothers in July that will be getting full custody of all their children,” he states.

“Six children that would have been made long-term wards of the government would be out of care.

We’re outgrowing the program already.”

Meikle says the second facility, Mah’s Place, is intended to help mothers make the transition back into society.

“These mothers have started and been very successful,” explains Meikle. “We need to support that.

What’s happened in the past is these mothers work really hard to

get their kids back, but if we don’t have a safe place and supportive environment for them, they quite often fall right back.”

Successful mothers will move into Mah’s Place with their children, where participants will take courses focused on living a healthy and productive life, including one designed to curb cycles of domestic abuse.

Mothers are also encouraged to pursue any educational interests.

The Ministry of Social Services, which provided $515,000 in operational funding for the Baby Steps program last year, has contributed an additional $500,000 to cover construction costs.

Mah’s Place is named for Wally and Colleen Mah of Northridge

Development Corp., who donated $109,000 to the project. According to Meikle, their subsidiaries kicked in another $25,000. The federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy contributed $369,000, and two local business, Krazy Kiley’s and Uncle Ed’s, chipped in as well.

“This program will provide a safe and supportive environment for mothers to bond with their children and learn parenting skills,” Social Services Minister June Draude said in a news release.

“Putting the responsibility of children in care on the parents, that’s what we want,” adds Meikle.

“And the results have been remarkable.”

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Global

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Universal Cancer Vaccine Developed By Scientists Adam Hawboldt Tel Aviv, Israel — A universal cancer vaccine has been developed by scientists.

Preliminary results from clinical trials have shown that the treatment can train the bodies of cancer

Digital Deluge

Media Switched Every 2 Minutes Adam Hawboldt

participants wear camera-embedded glasses and a biometric New York, NY — It looks belt that monitored their physical like new technology is going to response to what they were seeing, change the future of advertis- says this means advertisers are going — again. ing to have to start thinking up of With such a wide array of media new ways to grab the younger conchoices available sumers’ attention these days, a new “[A]dvertisers are going to in a significantly study has found have to [think] up … new shorter time span that “digital na- ways to grab the younger “The target has tives” — those become faster, who have never consumers’ attention…” and the window -Adam Hawboldt of opportunity lived in a world without cable TV, cell phones or for capturing them has become the Internet — switched between smaller,” explains Carl Marci, CEO of electronic devices and media plat- Innerscope Research, the company forms nearly every two minutes, or that conducted the study. about 27 times an hour.

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On the other hand, “digital immigrants” — older subjects who had to learn to use mobile technology as adults — only switched 17 times an hour.

The researchers, who had

Global At A Glance rare golden fish — A rare golden snapper has been purchased in Bangladesh for a whopping $39,000. The 37-kilogram fish was sold by Jahangir Saudagar, who told AFP that the businessman purchased the fish “for its tasty bladder and succulent flesh.”

Only three or four golden snapper are caught in the bay every year. Feedback?

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Mainstage patients to find and destroy tumour cells.

The therapy targets a molecule called MUC1, which is found in nearly 90 percent of all cancers.

The initial trials were conducted at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Centre, where 10 patients with a

type of blood cancer received injections. According to Vaxil, seven have finished the treatment, after which three of the patients were completely free of cancer.

The researchers are now working on beginning a larger trial.

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Ultra-Thin Cells Can Wrap Around Strand Of Hair Adam Hawboldt

Linz, austria — Ultra-thin solar cells that are so flexible they can wrap around a single strand of human hair have been created by researchers in Austria and Japan.

Researchers from Johannes

Kepler University in Linz and the University of Tokyo, created these incredibly flexible cells. At 1.9 micometres thick, these are a tenth of the size of the smallest cells currently available.

“Elderly people who might want to wear sensors to monitor their

health would not need to carry around batteries,” says Tsuyoshi Sekitani, of the University of Tokyo.

What’s more, because the solar cells are so thin they could be used in future, sleeker versions of portable electronic devices.

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Popular Health Social Status Linked To Immunity Adam Hawboldt

atlanta, ga —Your social rank may determine how your immune system operates, according to new research.

In the first study to use an experimental method to gauge how an animal’s social status relates to their immunity, lead author Jenny Tung and colleagues examined 49 female rhesus macaques at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center in Atlanta, and found that status drives health rather than the other way around.

The scientists altered the order that female macaques were introduced to the group, which impacts their social status, and thus their

gene expressions. In fact, the differences were so consistent that researchers were able to predict that monkey’s social rank within 80 percent accuracy just by looking at their immunity-related genes.

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Global At A Glance Tracking chip — Broadcom, a semi-

conductor company, has developed a smartphone microchip that can pinpoint your location to within a few

centimetres. “[T]he new chip can even determine what floor of a building you’re on,” reports MIT Technology Review. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

Offbeat

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Offbeat At A Glance zero gravity whiskey — The Arderg

distillery, which has been producing whiskey on the Scottish island of Islay since 1798, has sent malt to the International Space Station to see how these complex components interact in zero-gravity conditions. NanoRacks

Frozen Foam Chills Beers

Topping Cools Beverage, Adds Creamier Taste Adam Hawboldt

tokyo, japan — If you like cold beer, you’re going to love this!

Japanese brewing giant Kirin has created frozen foam that is dispensed on top of draft beer, like soft-serve ice cream in a cone, to keep the beverage cold.

The topping is made from Ichiban beer foam, which is frozen to -5

degrees Celsius. When this ice-cold topping is placed on top of regular beer it acts as an insulating lid of sorts, keeping the drink cold for up to 30 minutes.

Even better: as the topping gradually thaws it won’t dilute your beverage: because the foam is made of beer, when it melts it gives the draft underneath a creamier taste and texture.

Sounds amazing, right?

Unfortunately, to give this new invention a taste you’ll have to book a flight to Japan because Ichiban Shibori Frozen Draft is only available in Tokyo at the moment, though by May they are hoping for the product to go nationwide.

There’s no word yet as to when or if the frozen beer foam will be making its way over to North America.

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Post-Party Hangover Bus Can Cure Your Blues Adam Hawboldt

las vegas, NV — Do you remember the worst hangover you’ve ever had, and how it’d be great if someone could show up and get rid of all those bad feelings?

Enter Hangover Heaven. Based in Las Vegas, Hangover Heaven is the creation of Dr. Jason Burke, an anesthesiologist who claims to be able to cure 95 percent of all

hangovers in 45 minutes through Redemption (an IV flush) goes a combination of IV hydration and for $130, while salvation (an IV flush, anti-inflammatoanti-nausea and ry medicine.

“Hangover Heaven’s anti-inflammatoH a n g o v e r bus has two lounges, six ry meds, and vitaHeaven’s bus has bunks…” mins) costs $200. two lounges, six And if you’re sim-Adam Hawboldt ply too ill to get bunks, a fullytrained medical staff, and travels out of bed, the good doctor will up and down the Strip to pick up swing by your hotel room — for a patients. Like many things in Vegas, fee of $500. though, Heaven comes at a cost.

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Hands-Free ‘Nubrella’ Revolutionizes Umbrella Adam Hawboldt

wrapped around your head.

Built to withstand gusts of wind new york, ny — Any avid bike up to 50mph, the Nubrella weighs a rider knows cycling in the rain is little more than a kilogram, comes no fun, but thanks in either black or to inventor Alan “The umbrella was see-through, and Kaufman, the Nu- long overdue for some costs around $60. brella has made innovation…” “ The major that discomfort a advantage is the -Alan Kaufman wearer doesn’t thing of the past.

The Nubrella is a hands-free um- have to carry anything when not brella that looks like a giant bubble in use as it goes behind the head strapped to your shoulders and like a hood,” The Telegraph quotes

Kaufman as saying.

“The umbrella was long overdue for some innovation; now people can ride their bikes and work outdoors completely hands-free while staying protected,” the 49-year-old explains.

“Millions of people are required to work outdoors no matter what the conditions are and simply can’t hold an umbrella and perform their tasks.“ Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

LLC, the American company behind the research, says that understanding the influence of gravity on the whiskey components could help a number of industries develop exciting new products in the future. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372

Food

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Tasty and delicious, the avocado is a versatile fruit

The ancient Aztec word for ■avocado was ahuacatl, which means “testicle tree”

are native to Cen■tralAvocados and South America, and have been cultivated there for more than 10,000 years

Avocados have the most ■protein of any fruit and have more potassium than a banana

tree can produce up to ■500One avocados a year have been known ■to Avocados be beneficial for people with cardiovascular problems

Hot Eats, Cool Shows At Bassment

Photos: courtesy of Adam Hawboldt

Live Music Venue Provides Delicious Wraps, Sandwiches, Snacks Adam Hawboldt

The Bassment was quiet when we walked in — which is rare.

Usually this subterranean hot spot is filled with warm roots music or cool jazz licks, but not this evening. This evening there was just me, a friend, the manager of the place and the chef. The lights were a lot brighter than normal. My eye drifted from paintings to event posters to the lonely, purple light

shining on the stage. succulently creamy and perfectly Then we sat down to eat. crunchy — in a word, amazing. The Now I know The Bassment as apples, which were grilled before more of a music venue than an eat- the sandwich was put into a press, ery, but the food there was noth- were sweet and tart, and offered ing short of excellent. The menu a great balance to the Brie and isn’t too extensive, but from my chicken, pulling the whole thing experience places together. with small menus “The apples, which were Sticking with usually have top- grilled … offered a great t h e s a n d w i c h notch food. The balance to the Brie…” theme we next Bassment was no tasted the Greek -Adam Hawboldt pita. Here you exception.

We started our meal with some- have all the normal culprits — olthing simple and healthy — edama- ives, feta cheese, tomatoes and me beans. Always a great appetizer, red onions, but the fact that it this dish was presented beautifully, was grilled and served warm rein black and white elegance. The ally stood out for me. beans were topped with coarse Not only that, but the sandwich sea salt, and a delicious way to kick is served with a pesto dipping sauce things off. spread out on the plate that made Next up was the panini: made for a slick presentation and was with savoury chicken, tasty apples, pretty darn delectable. Topped gooey Brie and earthy spinach, then with sundried tomatoes, this item topped with a mayo spread and a was bright and colourful in appearfig jam, this sandwich was subtle, ance, and tasty to boot.

We finished up with the nachos, which arrived topped with fresh tomatoes, olives, green onions, green peppers, banana peppers and more cheese than you know what to do with. And, importantly to the nacho lover out there, the toppings were layered throughout, ensuring there were goodies in every bite. Paired with one of the best guacamoles I’ve ever tasted — creamy and spicy, with the perfect amount of garlic and tons of avocado — these nachos were an excellent tribute to a restaurant staple.

Well known for its hot tunes, The Bassment is a great venue to enjoy some delicious food while taking in a cool show. Give it a try — you won’t walk away disappointed.

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Address: 202 4 Avenue N Info: For hours or more info,

call 683-2277

Opinion

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Let’s Legalize, Regulate Brothels

Licensing, Taxing The Industry Makes It Safer For All Involved The Editors of Verb

Saskatoon, SK — Brothels should be legalized.

According to a recent Ipsos Reid poll, that’s what nearly two-thirds of all Canadians believe. And we agree.

Hot on the heels of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling that Section 210 of our Criminal Code is unconstitutional (the section that prohibits operating common bawdy-houses), we feel that it is time to start planning for the future, put morality and conservative concepts aside, and legalize bawdy-houses here in Saskatoon.

Prostitution is technically legal in Canada — and there is no chance it will be going away any time soon — so why not work within the laws and regulations of the land and — whether permanently on the transform this, the oldest of profes- payroll or independent contractors sions, into a regulated business? We — should, by law, be responsible for believe brothels should be treated paying income tax and reporting like any other letheir earnings to gitimate business: “We believe brothels Revenue Canada. they should be should be treated like It’s only fair to all registered and any other legitimate parties involved. they should pay But simply reglicensing fees. If business…” istering, licensing -Verb’s Editors and taxing brothfood and alcohol are offered, a license should be els is not enough. They also have required for that as well. Consider to be monitored closely. levying a “sin tax”on alcohol or cigaWith many sexually transmitted rettes, if need be. Whatever money infections floating around, with is collected by the government will violence towards prostitutes a very surely be welcome. real threat, and with exploitation Furthermore, like the individuals by pimps an unfortunate reality, who work in the legalized broth- the government must enact a leels of Nevada, our brothel workers gal reform to monitor and protect

these sex-trade workers.

Brothel prostitutes in Saskatoon should have their health registered and tested weekly. This system was introduced in Nevada in 1985 and has worked very well. In fact, in the nearly 30 years since the state mandate was put in place, not one prostitute in legal brothels has tested HIV-positive.

Oh, and for safety purposes, there should also be regulations put in place requiring the use of condoms.

What’s more, legalizing and regulating brothels would provide safer avenues for prostitutes to ply their trade, free them from heavyhanded pimps, and decrease the number of underage women being

dragged into the business.

So we think it’s time to get off our moral high horses and move a notoriously underground activity above ground into legalized, regulated and monitored venues. By embracing a common sense, harmreducing, urban-health approach, we may be able to do some good.

And even though we don’t usually support increased regulations and government intervention, in the case of legalized brothels we say go for it. Because if legalization can save lives, leave people involved with the sex industry better off and allow our government to bank some tax-based coin, how can we not give it a try?

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Feature

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Sask Talents Sought For Duo Competition $17,500 In Prizes Offered, Any Musical Pairs From Province Welcome To Audition Sebastian Dangerfield

Saskatoon, SK — Imagine you’re a musician who primarily plays blues music.

Now imagine you’ve been asked to perform a big, sweeping 80’s rock anthem. The catch is you don’t have a band to work with: it’s just you and one other person up there on stage, playing as a duo.

If this sounds tricky, well, that’s because it is. Just ask Terry Hoknes, host and co-ordinator of The Duo — the big-money music competition

for Saskatchewan musicians, put two people?” on by Tusq .

“Some songs work better in a “You usually have a few mem- duo setting than others,” Hoknes bers in a band continues. “Oththat help put a “[T]his being a ers you have to song together, competition setting, it can r e a l l y r e w o r k but when you be quite stressful. But it’s them to make look at playing them fit. Dependsongs as a duo definitely rewarding.” ing on what you -Terry Hoknes choose, it can be it’s like a band stripped down,” says Hoknes. quite hard.”

“You only have two people. So, Now in its third season, The say, you don’t have a drummer. Duo — which lays claim to the How can you pull off a good rock title “Saskatchewan’s largest musong without a drummer? With just sical competition” — is back and

bigger than ever. With $17,500 in prize money up for grabs, the event not only provides musicians around the province with a chance to earn some serious cash, it can also teach them a thing or two.

“For younger musicians it’s a good experience,” says Hoknes.

“You know, they’re looking for new opportunities to perform live, and we give them that. Also, this being a competition setting, it can be quite stressful. But it’s definitely rewarding. We bring in different judges every week who give critiques that, hopefully, help these musicians with their strengths and weaknesses.”

“Yeah it’s a bit similar,” says Hoknes of the inevitable comparisons between The Duo and American Idol.

“Every week they have a different theme and they have to perform a song for that theme, so, a lot of them have to learn brand new material, but the duo setting makes it really unique,” he continues.

“Most contests are for singers.

This one is different. In many cases the duo partners haven’t really played together before. Or if they have, for a lot of them, it hasn’t really been serious.”

But with $5,000 cash and $10,000 in a C95 10K20 recording studio time going to the winner, and substantial prizes available for the second, third and fourth-place finishers, any duo in the province looking to compete should probably get

Photo: courtesy of the artists

2011 Duo winners Kaitlin & Mark serious in a hurry.

The registration deadline for The Duo is April 28th, with auditions being held on April 29th and May 1st.

The competition will run from May until the grand finale on June 9th, to be held at TCU Place.

For more information about The Duo, or to fill out an entry form, visit www.theduo.ca.

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Joel Plaskett Drops Scrappy, Happy Album

Photos: courtesy of the artist and Jack Ronalds

Canadian Musician Talks Latest Record, Creative Output And Rock ‘N Roll Alex J MacPherson

window to second-guess myself,” he explains. “When I was thinking Saskatoon, SK — One al- about this record I thought it would bum. Ten songs. Ten weeks. Late be really cool to do something that nights. Early mornings. Dead- had an angle to it, but that is not lines. Pressure. These are the actually that different from what challenges Joel Plaskett over- people used to do, which is turn came to make his latest record, records around really quickly.”

Scrappy Happiness.

Plaskett’s speech is littered with It is not uncommon for a rock rock references. He is not trying band to spend years making a to show off; he just loves rock & record, but it wasn’t always this roll. Surprisingly, he mentions Self way. Bands used to work quickly, Portrait, Dylan’s awful 1970 effort: measuring studio time in hours, “It’s friggin’ weird but you knew not years. Joel Plaskett works like another one was coming down the this: speed has always come easily pipeline — he just kept creating.” to him, but he was This is the key exhausted when “[The album] is about to understanding the final notes of finding happiness in the Plaskett: making Scrappy Happiness unfinished … world of music is, quite faded out. plainly, what he “I’m glad that songs and life.” was born to do.

-Joel Plaskett it ’s done,” he “I do like the laughs. “It got exhausting, certainly, idea of putting a lot out there,” around the halfway point. To try he admits. “The thing is, I admire and sustain that focus for ten weeks people like Gillian Welch, who does — it’s a long time.” a record very rarely — the J.D. SaPlaskett and his band, the Emer- linger approach. But I’ve always gency, recorded the album in a been sort of the opposite — I’m too burst of frantic activity. They had flighty, I like doing different things.” to deliver a single to iTunes and the He has pushed himself before CBC each Thursday for ten weeks. — Three, an ambitious triple album, Plaskett likens it to ten weeks of is an achievement few writers can exams. match — but Scrappy Happiness In terms of influences, Plaskett moved onto a new plane of difcops to the biggies: Neil Young, ficulty. Plaskett didn’t once miss a Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones. His deadline. He came close, though. reverence for the titans of rock was “There were a couple that came a catalyst for Scrappy Happiness; to right down to the last hour,” he avoid “Guns N’ Roses syndrome,” laughs. “For the most part it was Plaskett deliberately made the re- hustling on a Wednesday into the cord quickly, one single at a time. wee hours and we’d get it and start “I wanted to do it to challenge another rhythm track Thursday afmyself, but also to not have a huge ternoon. It was this cycle for ten

weeks. Wednesdays and Thursdays were super f*cking exhausting.”

In spite of its unorthodox pedigree, Scrappy Happiness has the narrative scope and trajectory of a coherent album, with Plaskett’s workmanlike guitar playing and irrepressibly enthusiastic singing tieing it together. With no time for extravagant overdubs or studio voodoo, the album sounds stripped-down and raw. Scrappy Happiness is an eclectic collection,

but the themes of nostalgia and the present pervade almost every song.

“It’s about finding happiness in the unfinished scrapbook world of songs and life,” he says. “You romanticize things in the past, but in the present things feel way more fleeting. How do I find joy in something I’m doing right now?”

Ultimately, Plaskett knows that the arc of his career isn’t the product of a single record: “There’s just a point where you let go. If some

people view it as a misstep, it’s out, and it came out quickly. There’s nothing stopping me from going and starting another one tomorrow.”

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Indie Rockers Said The Whale On New Frontiers Alex J MacPherson

Saskatoon, SK — Vancouver indie rockers Said the Whale have always marched to their own tune, and now that song is getting some serious airplay.

“We’ve never been labeled a cool band or a huge buzz band or ever been featured on a bunch of blogs,” says guitarist Tyler Bancroft.

“We’ve been successful so far

and our game plan to continue to band has released two LPs and a be successful is to tour and make slew of EPs. They tour relentlessly, fans.” finding fans wherThis statement “[O]ur game plan to ever they can. explains how in continue to be successful “It’s still a slow just five years is to tour and make fans.” build,” admits Said the Whale Bancroft.

-Tyler Bancroft went from being “We played for an unknown band in a city full of thirty people last night in Pittsunknown bands to a Juno-winning burgh, which is crazy because last fixture of independent Canadian time we were there we played for rock. Prolific and determined, the three people. We’re certainly getting a little more attention on this record than we did on the last record [but] we’re trying not to take anything for granted.”

“We’re just writing what we know,” he continues.

“People can smell bullsh*t from a mile away, and if you’re writing songs that had no relationship to what we’re going through or what we are I think you’d be able to tell pretty quickly that it wasn’t coming from the heart.”

The band’s hometown has always been their muse, but 2012’s Little Mountain veers away from Vancouver.

Bancroft admits that they haven’t excised every reference to the city, but there is no question that Little Mountain is focused on what lies beyond the Rockies, Said the Whale’s next chapter.

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Five Qs With Fran

Folk Singer-Songwriter Talks Pun Alex J MacPherson

A few years ago Frank Turner, who used to play in punk bands, decided to trade in his cranked Marshall for an acoustic guitar, and started writing folk songs. Verb tracked down the artist in Germany to chat about music, vaudeville and Marie Antoinette.

Alex J MacPherson: Your new record, England Keep My Bones, is quintessentially English — tell me about it.

Frank Turner: One of the things I’ve always liked about folk music, conceptually, is that it has a sense of place attached to it. It is

an increasingly globalized world in music, but for better or worse the older I get the more English I feel.

What I wanted to do is confront the issue head-on so in the future I can write songs about other things. In the same way I’ve always loved the way Springsteen sings about New Jersey — it’s very personal but at the same time it has a universal quality to “[P]ersonally it. I’d like to achieve myself much m something similar. entertainer.”

AJM: What’s the appeal of going solo?

FT: One of things that’s really nice about being a solo artist is the name I sing under is the name my parents gave me, and I don’t feel like there has to be any lines drawn around what I do. On the earlier records I shied away from doing anything too rock orientated; I wanted to leave clear water between what I used to do and what I do now. I can write and do whatever I want right now, a very nice feeling, a liberating feeling.

AJM: You didn’t expect the solo gig to last as long as it has. Why? FT: I feel like I fortuitously stumbled into the vein I’m in right now. I needed to try something different.

I needed to cleanse my palate, and I couldn’t do anything more radically different than just try on my own onstage with an acoustic guitar.

In a large part the form is dictated by the fact that I was trying to distance myself from what I’d been involved in. In-

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nk Turner

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stantly it felt like I’d found my niche in life. One of my best friends said to me right away, ‘This sounds like music that is like you.’ It was a happy accident.

AJM: You say rock and roll paints in bold colours. What does that mean?

FT: One of the big divides among musicians is there are I regard some people who more as an regard themselves more as artists. Fair enough, but person-Frank Turner ally I regard myself much more as an entertainer. The meat of what I do is get up in front of a crowd at roughly 9:00 PM and try and entertain people. That’s my trade, that’s my craft. I find it much more easy to identify with stuff like vaudeville and musicals than I do with Pink Floyd.

AJM: You’re very accessible to fans; why make yourself so available?

FT: I think it’s really important to me to be accessible. I always feel slightly uncomfortable around the word ‘fan.’ It seems to me like a Marie Antoinette word, it seems a little denigrating. I think it’s important because … I’m able to do this because there are lots of people who want to buy my records and come to my shows. It’s because of their efforts and attention that I’m able to do this. It’s my duty to be accessible to them; it would be churlish if I wasn’t.

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Next to his earlier offerings, the four-song EP is downright raucous.

Saskatoon, SK — Structure and Anchored by Klassen’s magnificent narrative are two sides of the same double-tracked vocals, Kindness coin, and no one is more eager to explores the tenets of indie pop dabble in these murky waters than without losing sight of the end goal.

Jordan Klassen.

“I think people “ B asically, I “[T]he most inspiring are pretty open thrive with struc- thing about music is that minded,” he says. ture,” Klassen ex- there are no rules.”

“They don’t want plains. “When I to be completely -Jordan Klassen turned around was writing it felt like it was the most helpful for me and shocked but they’re open to to write to a theme. I chose the artists turning around more than concept of seasons. The idea of ever before.” dying and being reborn was really Although his self-confessed wininteresting to me.” ter may not have thawed, summer Klassen, who is from Vancouver, is on the horizon for Klassen. recently completed his EP called Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

Kindness. Part of an ambitious project that proposes to capture the four seasons on tape, Kindness previews a full-length record Frank Turner planned for the fall. Klassen isn’t Where: Louis’ Pub (with Joel Plaskett) sure when he will finish the cycle, When: April 20 but he’s pleased with how his work Cost: Sold Out has shifted and evolved.

Said The Whale “From my standpoint, the most Where: Broadway Theatre inspiring thing about music is that When: April 24 there are no rules,” he says. “If there Cost: $15/$18 Broadway Theatre Box Office were rules it would be dead. The Jordan Klassen fact that I have a clean slate and can Where: Christ Church Anglican make whatever I want is the most When: April 20 important thing. As an artist, your Cost: $10 at the door vulnerability lies in the fact that it’s Want some coverage for your upcoming event? Email layout@verbnews.com ASAP! completely original.”

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The Cabin In The Woods Worth The Trip

Joss Whedon Subverts Genre, Expectations In Surprising Teen Horror Flick The Cabin in the Woods

Runtime: 96 Minutes Rated: 18A Adam Hawboldt I’m going to have to be careful with this one.

Careful not let the cat out of the bag, so to speak. Because if ever there was a movie that could be spoiled for you, The Cabin in the Woods is it.

In fact, it may be the most — uh, payoff will be when everything spoilable — movie I’ve ever seen. finally comes to a head.

More than Sixth Sense, more than So for brevity and mystery’s sake The Usual Suspects. Heck, it might let’s keep the plot summary down even be more sensitive to spoiling to a bare-bones minimum. than Oldboy.

You’ve all seen Director Drew “[T]he less the audience a “bunch of colGoddard (of Lost knows going into this lege tools go into an d Buf f y the film, the better the payoff the woods and Vampire Slayer f ind unsp eakfame) teamed up will be…” able evil” movie -Adam Hawboldt somewhere along with his old Buffy buddy Joss Whedon to write one the way, right? Good — now you of the most original, daring, sly and know the premise of The Cabin in (dare I say) brilliant movies of the the Woods. past decade.

There’s the nerdy guy Holden And the less the audience knows (Jesse Williams), good girl Dana going into this film, the better the (Kristen Connolly), jock Curt (Chris Hemsworth), wild gal Jules (Anna Hutchison) and stoner Marty (Fran Kranz).

As you’d expect, they all pile into an RV and head to a cabin deep in Deliverance territory.

From the outset, there’s something ingrained deep in our popcultural DNA that a) tells us not all of them will make it out alive, and b) allows us to almost predict what order they’ll die in.

And that, folks, is where the predictability ends.

Even if I tell you that in the beginning of the film you’ll be introduced to three lab techs (Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford and Amy Acker) who pull levers, flip switches, and control and manipulate all the horrors the college students encounter, you’ll still be in the dark.

Seriously — things in this film

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are so bent and screwy it would take a madcap genius with a head full of serious drugs to figure out what’s going to happen once this

film kicks into high gear.

And that’s all I’m going to say about that.

That’s not to suggest that The Cabin in the Woods is a pitch perfect movie.

There are more than enough plot holes for nitpickers and critics to latch onto and claw away at, but this film is so smart, so ambitious and so stylishly self-aware that the film as a whole can transcend any minor glitches in its production or screenplay.

And besides, The Cabin in the Woods is a highly subversive piece of work, and that’s what I dug the most about it.

Like Hot Fuzz overturned buddy cop movies, The Cabin in the Woods takes all your expectations of the horror genre and twists the crap out of them.

So whether you’re a Buffy fan, a horror fan, or just a fan of flat-out good movies, do yourself a huge favour and watch The Cabin in the Woods. You won’t be disappointed.

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It’s A Swing And A Miss For Three Stooges

Photo: courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Remake Of Classic Loses Original’s Touching Charm Through Ridiculous Plot The Three Stooges

Runtime: 105 Minutes Rated: PG Adam Hawboldt Once upon a time ago, the Internet was ablaze with rumours about the new The Three Stooges movie.

Stars like Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Jim Carrey, Hank Azaria and Johnny Knoxville were all, at one time or another, attached to the project. But, for whatever reason, they all shied away from it.

Smart move. Because on almost every level the new Stooges flick falls flat on its face — and not in a haha-vaudevillian kind of way.

And as a guy who used to wake up on Sunday mornings and lay in front of the TV in his GI Joe pajamas watching back-to-back re-runs of the Stooges, it pains me to write that. It really does.

See, I desperately wanted to like The Three Stooges. Had my fingers crossed that the Farrelly brothers would take a mighty swing and knock this sucker out of the park.

Unfortunately, instead of hitting a homer they ended up with a terrible, blundering foul ball.

The movie begins on the day the young Stooges are literally thrown onto the doorstep of an orphanage.

And from the get-go Moe, Larry and Curly are troublesome accidents waiting to happen.

Eventually the Stooges — played

by Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso, respectively — grow up (as people are wont to do), and when their orphanage

faces foreclosure, the bumbling trio a notch. So they added bikini-clad do their dimwitted best to raise the nuns and those damnable Jersey $830,000 needShore folk to the ed to save their “[The directors] added mix. home.

T h e r e su l t? bikini-clad nuns and Along the way those damnable Jersey Well, let’s just say they stumble into it was something the middle of a Shore folk to the mix.” akin to taking -Adam Hawboldt a glass of your murder plot, wind up slapping the guys on Jersey Shore favourite red wine and adding a silly, poking Snooki in the eyes and two-finger splash of root beer. getting into a whole host of trouble.

That’s not to say the new Stooges And therein lies the problem with film is a complete pile of steaming The Three Stooges. excrement.

Instead of simply relying on the I mean, Diamantopoulos is all tried-and-true slapstick humour kinds of awesome as Moe. And that has served the Stooges so well Larry David is hilarious as Sister over the years, the Farrelly broth- Mary-Mengele (yep, you read that ers (There’s Something About Mary, right. Larry David plays a nun in King Pin) felt the need to amp it up the film.)

But for the most part The Three Stooges just didn’t do it for me.

It didn’t tickle my funny bone the way the original films did.

It didn’t live up to my childhood expectations.

But hey, if you don’t go into it expecting much, and if the idea of well-intention lummoxes bopping each other over the head appeals to you, maybe you’ll dig The Three Stooges.

And if that’s the case, after you watch the Farrelly brothers’ film do yourself a favour: take a walk into the past and watch some of the Stooges old black-and-white compilations.

They’re brilliant.

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This Week: Curbside Recycling Last week we asked what you thought about mandatory curbside recycling, and here’s what you had to say.

Next week’s topic: see page 9 — what do you think about

On Topic I’m all for curb side recycling its about time it happens in Saskatoon.

Mandatory curbside recycling is a terrible idea. Why force people?

Curbside Recycling Will Be Good For Us? … “this Editorial brought to you by Soylent Red & Yellow, high energy vegetable concentrates, & new,

legalizing and regulating brothels in Saskatchewan? Text FEEDBACK and your thoughts about the topic (or anything else) to 306–881-VERB (8372) and you could see your text printed in next week’s issue! delicious, Soylent Green. The miracle food of high-energy plankton gathered from the oceans of the world” (Movie Quote: Soylent Green). “First stage removal. Streets prohibited to nonpermits in one hour” (Movie Quote: Soylent Green). Just last week Verb Editors asked why anyone could mandate what we can drink & watch???

Are we pro-freedom or anti-freedom with Big-Brother-Forced-

Recycling here?

Viable in California perhaps, but just plain tyranny against Sask Seniors in winter with 3ft of snow. Make it Voluntary - support freedom.

Off Topic Re: “Parking Ticket Charges Set To Double,” Local page, April 5th issue

Parking tickets charges. Should we not penalize the ones not moving spots every 2 hours or whatever the max time for the meter allows.

This should work.

Re: “Leaping Robot,” Global page, April 5th issue

Regarding the leaping robot.. The leaping robot is one of chuck norris’s greatest

creation of him self in the future.

Re: “The SLGA Shouldn’t Regulate Morality,” Opinion page, March 30th issue

I for one am not interested in a paternalistic government doling out morals. I would never go to a strip club. I think they’re degrading, but I support the right of others to go there.

The long gun registry is gone! Thank you Conservative government! I’m going to celabrate buy buying another rifle!

Awesomeness!!

You know you’re DOWNtown when casual conversation quickly leads to an invitation to review a summons and offer a legal opinion.

FEEDBACK for how mainstream the abomination known as 420 is over 90% of its supporters believe that its related with Bob Marley... Fail!

The DVD collection at the library is fairly

hurt’in too. Discs that won’t play broken discs and missing discs from series. Is the library broke ass?

So why exactly did you guys delete the celebrity gossip section in your paper?

Not good not good...

That was the best part..

“If people are good only because they fear punishment and hope for reward then we are a sorry lot indeed.”

I am oh so dangerous but not ignorant. 50 km/h is ungodly slow to people with fully functioning brains.

40km/h in school zones would be more than reasonable To the person who said such negative things about individuals in the sex trade industry you realize some don’t have a choice right?

UGH! I’d like to screw around more have more fun with deliberate spelling mistakes.

But most texters are

Texts such crappy spellers I don’t dare make things worse!

Anybody in the province with half a brain feels bad for the woman in Saskatoon who was refused treatment for her legs. Thats nurses and doctors in our healthcare system, arrogant, ignorant, overpaid deadbeats!

For most of my life, i would rather be non existance because I have been put down too often in my life and told that I would never be good at anything, I guess people were right about me :( YB Wanted Blue Quark for stable long term relationship with dynamic fun loving Red Green bonded

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pair Quarks! Spin up only need apply.

Studies have shown that 30km/hr school zones are not effective in increasing safety.

Stop basing your opinions on emotions start looking at facts.

30 km/h school zones are in effect on holidays from September till June.

Slow down or risk getting a ticket.

If police are to set up speed traps and ticket motorists for going 20 km/h over the speed limit then the same should be done for those going 20 km/h UNDER the speed limit. the school zone speed limit is in effect septjune. just cuz ur kid

has a day off doesnt mean mine does. smarten up and slow down! where are the police please?

I am getting married on saturday to the man of my dreams i love you mike forever and always love crystal SLGA must regulate strictly on alcohol consumption policy.

Especially on public places. LAW violator must be punished.

Zero tolerance policy on road,public places, with minors & seniors must be taken. -HEM PANDEY Why do people take chances by cutting others off in traffic?

You wouldn’t like it if someone did that to you so why treat others that way? What

goes around comes around.

I love Canada because it is true north strong and free.....of landmines.

Everybody has a story but that does not mean I want to hear it.

The homeless stuff I guess nobody else is bothered by this?

I guess nobody else gets how this makes us all losers?

Bicycling down the bridges with heavy wind really sucks - pls don’t honk at me!!!

If i had a nickel for everytime you made me angry I would put all the money in a bag and whack you with it. hahaha

yesterday is history tomorrow is a mistery. today is a. gift thats why its called the present The opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily Verb’s.

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Saturday @ Jax Venue

Jax Niteclub on Saturday, April 7th

Location

302 Pacific Avenue

Playing on Arrival

“Got Your Money” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard

Music Vibe

Top 40, hip hop, country and rock

Regular Gigs

DJ J-Mats and DJ Sugar Daddy

Feature Deal

$3.50 highballs

Popular Drinks Photos courtesy of Barrett Russell (feedback@verbnews.com)

Matty Robert drop shots (Red Bull, Hpnotiq liqueur and cherry whiskey) and Drunken Parrots (cherry slush with Malibu rum, topped with blue raspberry slush)

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Saturday @ The Pat Venue

The Pat on Saturday, April 7th

Location

345 2nd Avenue North

Event

The Canadian Playboyz show

Playing on Arrival

Chris Brown’s “Beautiful People”

Music Vibe

Varies, depending on the event

Regular Gigs

Karaoke on Wednesdays from 7PM ‘til close; teen nights and mocktails on Thursdays

Popular Drink

Pints of Original 16

Food of Choice Wings

Photos courtesy of Patrick Carley (feedback@verbnews.com)

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Friday 13

House DJs — Funk, soul & lounge DJs liven up the atmosphere at 6Twelve.

9pm, 6Twelve Lounge. No cover.

Piano Fridays: Marion Mendelsohn — Feel like taking in some smooth jazz stylings? Come check out this talented musician tickle the ivories of the Kinsman Yamaha S6 grand piano.

4:30pm, The Bassment. No cover.

Roots Series: Outside the Wall — Calling all Pink Floyd fans! This local band will be putting on a tribute show in honour of the legendary English prog-rock group. Don’t miss it. 9pm, The Bassment. Cover $14/18.

(Next Week) CARRIE CATHERINE @ THE BASSMENT — With a voice as seduc-

tive as it is soulful, this local singer/ songwriter puts on a performance you simply have to see. Accompanied by percussionist Hal Schrenk, who uses everything from guitar cases to shovels to hockey pucks as instruments,

Photo: courtesy of James Dean Photography

Catherine’s shows are long on creativity. Not only are here live acts pretty darn good, but Catherine’s songs (which she writes) are terrific. Catherine will be performing on April 20th at The Bassment; tickets $12 for members, $15 for non-members. -Adam Hawboldt.

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Austen Roadz — With over 25 years of DJ experience, Calgary’s Austen Roadz throws down a high-energy top 40 dance party every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. DJ CTRL opens. 11pm, béily’s ultralounge. Cover $5.

Kashmir — Feel like climbing a “Stairway to Heaven,” then getting so “Dazed and Confused” you have a

“Communication Breakdown”? Well, here’s your chance. Western Canada’s top Led Zeppelin band will be in town all weekend. 10pm, Buds on Broadway. $6 cover.

Band Warz 8 — This, folks, is the semifinals, with Nodding Donkey, Pandas in Japan, Three Simple Words, False Haven and Six Blocks holding down the rock lineup, and Agony Spawn, Wrathed, Cease and Desist and Exoskeleton duking it out in the metal category. 9pm, The Fez on Broadway. Tickets TBD. DJ Eclectic — Local turntable whiz DJ Eclectic pumps snappy electronic beats.

8pm, The Hose &Hydrant. No cover.

DJ Sugar Daddy & DJJ-Mats — Able to rock any party, these local crowd favourites have always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. They are sure to have you on the dance floor in no time! 9pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover.

Flatliners — Formed in 2002, this four-piece from Ontario plays a brand of punk/grime/reggae that’s loud, inyour-face and full of seductive sounds.

9pm, Louis’ Pub. Tickets $15, available in advance at Jupiter (Broadway Ave.) Mo’Marley — Featuring members of MoBadass and The Steadies, this night offers some reggae, and a sound dubbed “island rock.” 10pm, Lydia’s Pub. $5 cover.

Miles Dyson — One of the fastest rising stars in the business, this German DJ plays dirty grooves, grinding electro and sexy house beats. 9pm, The Odeon Events Centre. Tickets $20, available at www.theodeon.ca or at the box office.

DJ Big Ayyy — This Saskatoon DJ is the resident country rock turntabilist at Outlaws. Outlaws: your party place to be!

9pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover.

Dr. J — Combining the best of old school funk, boogie and hip hop, this local DJ is always a pleasure to listen to. 8pm, Prairie Ink. No cover.

Ceschi, Sole and Bluebird — This show, a part of the Fake Four record label North American tour, will feature some of the freshest and dopest independent alt-rap/hip hop artists out there. 10pm, Scratch. Tickets TBD. Suzie Q and Hot August Night — Come out and enjoy an evening with these talented local musicians. 9pm, Somewhere Else Pub. No cover.

On Rotation DJ Series: Charly Hustle — Come out and enjoy this hip local DJ as he hops and spins late into the night. 10pm, Spadina Freehouse.

No cover.

Rob Turner — Come check out this local musician as he doe his music thang.

9pm, Stan’s Place. No cover.

Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover until 8pm, $5 thereafter.

SpeakerFest — This show, featuring Ketamines, Miesha and the Spanx and Slime Street threatens to be all kinds of good. 8pm, Vangelis Tavern. Cover $7.

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House DJs — Resident DJs spin deep and soulful tunes all night. 9pm, 6Twelve Lounge. No cover.

John K Samson — Singer/songwriter of the critically acclaimed Weakerthans, this musician has just released his first full-length solo album. With a distinct voice and lyrics that will resonate within you long after the show is over, Samson is a musician you won’t want to miss.

10pm, Amigos Cantina. Tickets $15, ticketedge.ca Elizabeth Shepherd Trio — This Juno award-nominated jazz trio from Toronto is nothing short of spectacular.

Fronted by vocalist/pianist Elizabeth Shepherd, the Trio plays a cool, smart, sexy blend of jazz with pop sensibilities.

9pm, The Bassment. Tickets$18/22.

Austen Roadz — With over 25 years of DJ experience, Calgary’s Austen Roadz throws down a high-energy top 40 dance party every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. DJ CTRL opens. 11pm, béily’s ultralounge. $5 cover.

Pavlo — Composer, musician, guitarist,

Music

recording artist … Pavlo is all of it. Playing an enticing brand of “Mediterranean music,” he mixes Flamenco, Latin, classical and Mediterranean guitar into a sound all his own. 8pm, Broadway Theatre. Tickets $37, available at the box office or by calling 652-6556 ext. 3 Kashmir — Feel like climbing a “Stairway to Heaven,” then getting so “Dazed and Confused” you have a “Communication Breakdown”? Well, here’s your chance. Western Canada’s top Led Zeppelin band will be in town all weekend.

10pm, Buds on Broadway. $6 cover.

DJ Kade — Saskatoon’s own DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant. No cover.

DJ J-Mats & DJ Sugar Daddy — Able to rock any party, these local crowd favourites have always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. They are sure to have you on the dance floor in no time! 9pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover.

Bluessmyth — Take a deeply rooted blues sound, add some heavy metallic overtones and a dash of gospel and soul, and you’ll get an idea what this trio from Calgary is all about. 10pm, Lydia’s Pub. $5 cover.

DJ AAsh Money and electroN!CK — These DJs are here to rock the house for The Beach Ball, a party with fire dancers, beach balls, photos and ridiculous amounts of lasers and lighting. 8pm, Odeon Events Centre. Tickets $10 advance (at the box office or at www.theodeon. ca) or $12 at the door. Ages 16+ are allowed.

DJ Big Ayyy — This Saskatoon DJ is the resident country rock turntablist at Outlaws. Outlaws: your party place to be!

9pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover Nickeltree — Check out this talented local act as James Irving treats you to an evening of guitar and vocals. 8pm, Prairie Ink. No cover.

Fun k ti on Satur day: Cly d e , cRiscole and guests — Come check out these locals DJ as they spin the kind of beats that’ll get you up and moving.

10pm, The Spadina Freehouse. No cover.

Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover until 8pm, $5 thereafter.

Three Chords and the Truth — Since meeting in Dawson City, this duo has been pumping out charming folk music melodies that never fail to please.

Also appearing will be The Blisters. 8pm, Vangelis Tavern. Cover $5.

Sunday 15

DJ SUGAR DADDY — Able to rock any party, this crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. 11pm, béily’s ultralounge. No cover for industry staff, $4 otherwise.

DJ KADE — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant.

No cover.

DJ Heywood and Scott Turner — Come down and check out two wildly

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talented locals as they spin the night away. 10pm, Scratch.

Feed Me — Aka Jon Gooch, this British DJ brings drum & bass, electro house and dubstep to crazy new levels. Since releasing his first EP to Deadmau5’s label, this guy has blown up. 8pm, Tequila Nightclub. Tickets $20, available at Tequila, Momentum and Swank Shoe Lounge, or online at ticketmaster.ca SUNDAY JAM — The Vangelis Sunday Jam is an institution, offering great tunes from blues to rock and beyond. 7:30pm, Vangelis Tavern. No cover.

Monday 16

DJ SUGAR DADDY — Able to rock any party, this crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres. Doors 9pm, Lydia’s Pub. No cover.

Tuesday 17

Nashville Pussy — A hard-rock band

from Atlanta, Georgia, this four-piece takes boogie rock, southern metal and psychobilly, tosses it all in a bag, shakes it up and pulls out a sounds that’s just awesome. 10pm, Amigos Cantina. Tickets $18 (ticketedge.ca) Whitehorse — With sublime countryrock harmonies accompanied by gritty guitar licks and pitch-perfect lyrics, this acclaimed husband and wife duo has a sound that’s fluid, smooth and captivating. 7:30pm, Broadway Theatre. Tickets $28 at the door or $23 in advance, available at the box office or by calling 652-6556 ext. 3.

Moondog Uproar — Consisting of Michael Lavereau (vocals, piano, guitar) Aaron Ambrose (bass) and Matt Varey (drums), this alt/pop/rock trio from London, Ontario, have a fresh and funky sound . 10pm, Buds on Broadway. Cover $6.

DJ SUGAR DADDY — Able to rock any party, this crowd favourite has always been known to break the latest and greatest tracks in multiple genres.

9:30pm, The Double Deuce. $4 cover

(Next Week) JOHNNY REID @ CREDIT UNION CENTRE —If you’re a country

music fan and you’re from Canada, chances are you know who Johnny Reid is, seeing as he won the CCMA award for top selling album in Canada in 2008 (Kicking Stones), 2010 (Dance With Me), and again in 2011 (A Place Called Love).

Photo: courtesy of the artist

With 19 CCMA awards and two Junos, Reid is one of Canada’s brightest country music stars. Don’t miss out on your chance to see him when he brings The Fire It Up, Let Love Live Again tour to CUC on April 23rd; tickets are $31+. (Ticketmaster). -Adam Hawboldt. Feedback?

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Apr 13–19, ‘12 VerbNews.com VERB PRESENTS OPEN STAGE — The open stage at Lydia’s has hosted many of Saskatoon’s finest performers, and is a chance for bands, solo artists and even comedians to showcase original material.

9pm, Lydia’s Pub. No cover.

Open Mic — Come out to show your talent. 7pm, The Somewhere Else Pub. No cover.

Wednesday 18 (COMING UP) YANNI @ TCU PLACE — Born Yiannis Hrysomallis in Kalamata, Greece, Yanni is a self-taught pianist, keyboardist and composer. By the early ‘90s his savvy contemporary/classical/ new age sound had earned him a pair of Grammy nominations; then in ‘94 he released Yanni Live at the Acropolis,

Photo: courtesy of the artist

which went on to be the second best selling music video of all time. Since then, he’s performed in front of millions of fans in more than 20 countries around the world. He’ll be bringing his global sound to TCU Place on August 10th; $55+ (tcutickets.ca). -Adam Hawboldt. Feedback? Text it to 306-881-8372.

HUMP WEDNESDAYS — Resident DJ Chris Knorr will be spinning all of your favorite songs and requests, every Wednesday night! Doors at 7pm, DJ takes requests at 9pm, 302 Lounge & Discotheque. No cover until 10pm, $3 thereafter.

Sarah Smith — As a member of The Joys, this songstress from London, Ontario, has built a big following and shared the stage with the likes of The Arkells, Bedouin Soundclash, Robert Plant and Snoop Dogg. She’s set to release her first solo album. 10pm, Buds on Broadway.

Cover $6.

The Avenue Recording Company presents Open Mic — Hosted by Chad Reynolds. Sign up and play at this weekly event. 10pm, The Fez on Broadway. No cover.

DJ Kade — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant.

No cover.

Dr. J ‘Souled Out’ — Dr. J spins hot funk and soul every Wednesday night.

Doors 9pm, Lydia’s Pub. No cover.

7pm, Crackers. No cover.

WHINE UP WEDNESDAYS — A night dedicated to promoting the best in reggae, roots, dancehall, African beats, Kwaito & hip hop. Hosted by Scott Turner & DJ Heywood. 10pm, Scratch. $5 cover.

Throwback Thursdays — Come experience the best in retro funk, soul, reggae and rock provided by Dr. J. 8pm, Earls. No cover

Three Chords and the Truth — Since meeting in Dawson City, this duo has been pumping out charming folk music melodies that never fail to please.

Also appearing will be The Blisters. 10pm, Spadina Freehouse. No cover.

Dueling Pianos — Terry Hoknes, Neil Currie and Brad King belt out classic tunes and audience requests, from Sinatra to Lady Gaga. 10pm, Staqatto Piano Lounge. No cover.

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The David Fong Trio — In the mood to make some music with a professional band? If so, take a stop by The Bassement.

Bring an instrument or simply come to sing at this jazz jam. 9pm, The Bassment.

Cover $5.

Sarah Smith — As a member of The Joys, this songstress from London, Ontario, has built a big following and shared the stage with the likes of The Arkells, Bedouin Soundclash, Robert Plant and Snoop Dogg. She’s set to release her first solo album. 10pm, Buds on Broadway.

Cover $6.

Natalie Struck — A girl, her guitar and some darn good tunes, that’s what this local musician brings to the table.

Hip Hop Night — Hosted by Ease, this is a night of live performances, rap battles and DJs, with $150 in prizes to be won. Don’t miss it. 9pm, The Fez on Broadway. No cover.

DJ Kade — Saskatoon DJ lights it up with hot tunes. 8pm, The Hose & Hydrant.

No cover.

DJ Sugar Daddy & DJ J-Mats — Local DJs J-Mats and Sugar Daddy will be rocking the turntables to get you dancing on the dance floor! Every Thursday night will be filled with passion parties, pole dancing, shadow dancers and much more! 8pm, Jax Niteclub. $5 cover, free cover with student ID before 11pm.

Mark Reeves w/ Sean Burns — Playing a brand of roots-rock acoustic that is smooth and easy, this singer/ songwriter from Winnipeg puts on a show you won’t want to miss. As for Burns, he is an Ontario-based singer/ songwriter with a sound that echoes the likes of Steve Earle, Blue Rodeo and Tom Petty. 10pm, Lydia’s Pub. $5 cover.

DJ Big Ayyy — This Saskatoon DJ is the resident country rock turntablist at Outlaws. Outlaws: your party place to be!

9pm, Outlaws Country Rock Bar. $5 cover.

Want your show listed?

Email layout@verbnews.com!

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Pisces (Feb 20–Mar 20)

If you have grievances, dear Virgo, this is the week to speak up. The more you let things that bother you build up, the more likely you’re going to become out of sorts. Now’s the time to speak up.

You may feel as though you’re being pulled in two different directions this week. Try to keep calm — it might not be easy, but if you focus on what you have to do, you could overcome any anxiety.

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Virgo (Aug 23–Sept 22)

Tired of feeling like life is passing you by? If so, give yourself a shake and get ready, because this may be one of those weeks where you’re going to want to take matters into your own hands.

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Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19)

Meditation is becoming more and more popular, dear Leo. And while that’s all good and dandy, this is not a week for mulling things over. Times like these are made for you. Act accordingly.

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Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22)

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Prepare for something memorable to happen this week, dear Capricorn. Don’t dismiss anything. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that are the most memorable. It’s all just a matter of perception.

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Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)

Have you experienced some setbacks recently, dear Cancer? Don’t worry — take a leap of faith and create new adventures for yourself. Grab life by its flimsy collar and take it for a ride!

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Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22)

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It may be time to shake things up, dear Sagittarius. Whatever you decide to do, remember that when things get old, it’s always best to add a splash of something new into the mix.

As Eli Khamarov once said, “The best things in life are unexpected — because there are no expectations.” Consider that over the next few days, and brace yourself for something surprising to happen.

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Sagittarius (Nov 23–Dec 21)

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Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)

This might be one of those weeks where people annoy you, dear Scorpio.

But don’t worry: the key to coping is patience. Try putting yourself in their shoes — that will help to put your mind at ease.

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Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 22)

Clarity — it’s something we all strive for, dear Taurus. Too bad that in the next few days life may feel jumbled, but don’t fret! If you really put your mind to it, you can sift through the murk.

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Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)

This will be a good week to make some choices and to get things moving in the direction you want. For those of you who feel stuck, sometimes just letting go completely could be the answer.

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Libra (Sept 23–Oct 23)

If you’ve been shying away from the spotlight lately, then it’s time to change things up a bit, dear Aries. Leap into the limelight. Why not show the rest of the world what they’ve been missing?

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Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)

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Sudoku

Directions: Fill each box with a digit from 1-9, following these conditions: - Each row must contain every digit from 1-9 once and only once.

- Each column must contain every digit from 1-9 once and only once.

- Each of the nine 3x3 boxes must contain every digit from 1-9 once and only once.

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