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GET READY for MOTORHEAD!
Monday June 29, 2009 6:48 PM
MOTORHEAD
PRE-SALE Runs TUESDAY June 30th at 10am til THURSDAY July 2nd at 10pm!
CALGARY – September 28 – Flames Central
With Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy
(18+ Please Bring Your ID)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1582
EDMONTON – September 29 – Edmonton Event Centre
With Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy
(18+ Please Bring Your ID)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1583
VANCOUVER – October 1 – The Vogue Theatre
With Nashville Pussy and VERY Special Guests
(19+ Please Bring Your ID)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1581
True pop culture icons. Unquestioned household name recognition. Purveyors of some of the finest hard rock and heavy metal on the planet. This is MOTORHEAD, and they are back on the road in support of their forthcoming new album ‘Motorizer’.
MOTORHEAD – Lemmy, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell – was formed in 1975 by bassist, singer & songwriter Lemmy, and has the reputation as one of Britain’s foremost rock bands, thanks to the unrelenting sound captured on albums like Overkill, Bomber, Ace Of Spades and No Sleep ‘Til Hammersmith
‘Motorizer’ is MOTORHEAD’s 24th album and gives listeners the feeling that they have not yet reached the peak of their musical output. Like the band themselves have stated: ‘A kick ass motherf****g record – definitely one of the wider ranged Motorhead records ever released’. The album was produced by longtime ally Cameron Webb and the recording of Mikkey Dee’s drums took place at Foo Fighter Dave Grohl’s 606 studios in Los Angeles. The rest of the album was recorded at world famous Sage and Sound studios in Hollywood.
Joining MOTORHEAD on this Canadian onslaught will be The Reverend Horton Heat (Edmonton & Calgary), and Nashville Pussy. The Reverend Horton Heat, aka Jim Heath, is the biggest, baddest, grittiest, greasiest, greatest rocker that ever piled his hair up and pounded the drinks down. It’s been an almost 20-year journey for Heath, whose country-flavored punkabilly and onstage antics have brought him and his band a strikingly diverse fan base and a devoted cult following, not to mention the respect of fellow musicians worldwide. ‘Revival’, the band’s first release for Yep Roc Records, is a return to Heath’s roots – musical and geographical.
Nashville Pussy are undisputed legends in the game of tough-as-leather, knock-em-down, hard-living rock ‘n’ roll. Their outlaw sound has seen them through the last decade, and they’re still blowing the doors off every club they play. Their latest album, From Hell To Texas, was released earlier this year.
BLACK FRANCIS of The Pixies to play solo acoustic shows!
Tuesday June 16, 2009 4:21 PM
EDMONTON – July 6 – Starlite Room – more info
CALGARY – July 7 – Theatre Junction Grand – more info
REGINA – July 8 – The Exchange – more info
ON SALE NOW!
The Union is pleased to present legendary singer/songwriter BLACK FRANCIS to Western Canada! The iconic voice of seminal alt rock band The Pixies, Frank Black & The Catholics and recently Grand Duchy will be exploring his vast and prolific career as a songwriter with these exclusive and intimate solo acoustic shows.
Tickets are on sale now, please do not miss this unique evening with one of modern rock’s most remarkable voices!
GASLIGHT ANTHEM and DRAGONFORCE! GET YER TICKETS NOW!
Tuesday June 9, 2009 5:03 PM
GASLIGHT ANTHEM
PRE-SALE Runs WEDNESDAY June 10th at 10am til THURSDAY June 11th at 10pm!
EDMONTON – September 26 – Edmonton Events Centre
With Murder by Death, the Loved Ones and Frank Turner
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1549
CALGARY – September 27 – MacEwan Ballroom
With Murder by Death, the Loved Ones, Frank Turner
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1550
REGINA – September 29 – The Riddell Centre
With Murder by Death, the Loved Ones, Frank Turner
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1551
With sold out shows across Western Canada in April, The Gaslight Anthem are making a return to continue the success of the ‘59 Sound.
The Gaslight Anthem have been a band for three-and-a-half years now and in that short amount of time they’ve become one of rock music’s most celebrated acts, spurring a cultish fan base with their original and heartfelt soul-inflected punk. The band recently completed a highly successful headlining tour with sold out shows across North America, including Webster Hall in New York, the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver BC, the Trocadero in Philadelphia, the Bottom Lounge in Chicago and two nights at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Their dynamic live show has gained further attention following standout performances at this year’s Coachella, Sasquatch and Harvest of Hope festivals. Gaslight is now set to perform at Lollapalooza and All Points West this summer and recently graced the cover of Alternative Press magazine. Since the release of THE ‘59 SOUND in August of last year, the band has received accolades from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, SPIN and Rolling Stone, not to mention critical acclaim overseas from publications such as NME, Kerrang!, Exclaim!, VISIONS, Rock Sound, Big Cheese and Q Magazine.
Currently on tour in the UK and Europe, where they will be direct support for Social Distortion for three shows in Germany and open for Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band at Hyde Park in London on June 28th, the band will also be performing at a variety of festivals including Fuji Rock in Japan, Glastonbury, and the Reading and Leeds Festivals. The band’s Fall tour being announced today marks the band’s last headline run before they head into the studio later this year to record their follow-up to THE ‘59 SOUND.
DRAGONFORCE
PRE-SALE Runs WEDNESDAY June 10th at 10am til THURSDAY June 11th at 10pm!
EDMONTON – September 23 – Edmonton Events Centre
With Sonata Arctica
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1555
CALGARY – September 24 – MacEwan Hall
With Sonata Arctica
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1554
SASKATOON – September 25 – The Odeon
With Sonata Arctica
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1556
WINNIPEG – September 26 – Burton Cummings Theatre
With Sonata Arctica
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1557
In the space of two short years, the UK-based DragonForce have risen steadily, advancing up the ranks of the hard rock elite. They’ve grown from relative unknowns in the United States to an impossible-to-ignore phenomenom that’s spread across message boards and schoolyards, thanks to their tuneful, epic and guitar-driven anthems, their high-level inclusion on Guitar Hero 3:Legends of Rock and a near-constant touring schedule. The single “Through the Fire and Flames” has been RIAA-certified Gold and 2006’s Inhuman Rampage, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseeker’s Chart, has sold over 300,000 copies in its wake.
Over those two fateful years following the album’s release, the band toured America for the first time in their career and were embraced with open arms. The first tour was sold out before Inhuman Rampage even hit record store shelves and the marathon cycle continued for well over a year, as they dominated the main stage of 2006’s Ozzfest, followed that up with a sold-out headline run and a plum support slot opening for new labelmates, Killswitch Engage, before heading home to work on Ultra Beatdown, an excellent effort that rivals its predecessor in every facet.
DragonForce are much more than a band; they’re almost like a cult that has commanded a legion of diehard fans that range from guitar nerds, video game aficionados and young, impressionable kids who are just discovering music as they attempt to jam out to Dragonforce while playing Guitar Hero.
That type of passion for music is what drives DragonForce in the middle of all the Guitar Hero hype. The band remains grounded and is staying the course, infusing Ultra Beatdown with the same bombastic guitarwork and battlecry lyrics. Li is adamant that the band isn’t going to cater to anyone but themselves and their truest fans, saying, “People were already listening to us before anyone found Inhuman Rampage. Our first US tour sold out before the album came out. People liked us before Guitar Hero. Our goal is to take all the experience we’ve accumulated and make our live show ever better.”
BLINK 182 - Western Canadian Tour!
Friday May 29, 2009 2:27 PM
BLINK 182
PRE-SALE Runs THURSDAY June 4th at 10am til FRIDAY June 5th at 10pm!
VANCOUVER – July 28 – GM PLACE
With All American Rejects, and Chester French
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1537
CALGARY – July 30 – Pengrowth Saddledome
With Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1534
EDMONTON – July 31 – Rexall Place
With Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1536
SASKATOON – August 1 – Credit Union Centre
With Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1535
WINNIPEG – August 2 – MTS Centre
With Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1538
Setting the alternative nation abuzz with excitement and anticipation, Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus, better known as blink-182, one of the world’s greatest punk rock bands, earlier this year officially announced they are back together. This summer they will head out across North America on a monster tour, taking along a ton of friends who also happen to be in great bands.
With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, blink-182 is widely considered one of the best punk rock bands of all time. Formed in the San Diego suburbs in 1993, the band found international fame, multi-platinum albums and massive radio airplay success before breaking up in 2004. Although each member went on to their own successful projects, personal events and natural chemistry brought them back together. In what each of the band members describe as nothing short of fate, they have newfound inspiration and creativity together, and are working to create the summer’s best rock show. Known for connecting with their fans, blink-182 is out to prove that after five years apart, they can still deliver a massive show and this will be the highlight of the summer touring season.
This summer, blink-182 is vowing to give fans the best value for their dollar. The band has put together the most ambitious stage show of their career, working with Martin Phillips (stage designer for Daft Punk, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, etc), to create the most ridiculous display of lights and images you can imagine. The band will also provide MySpace fans with exclusive videos and tour diaries throughout the summer on their official MySpace Music profile at www.myspace.com/blink182, thus allowing fans to connect and share in their experiences. Fans can also purchase tickets for the tour through MySpace’s new ticket portal at myspace.com/concerttickets.
SOCIAL DISTORTION! Western Canadian Tour!
Wednesday May 27, 2009 09:44 AM
SOCIAL DISTORTION
WITH CIVET and THE STRANGERS
PRE-SALE Runs WEDNESDAY May 27th at 10am til THURSDAY May 28th at 10pm!
EDMONTON – July 22nd – Edmonton Events Centre
(18+ Please Bring Your ID)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1541
CALGARY – July 25th – MacEwan Hall
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1542
SASKATOON – July 28th – The Odeon Events Centre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1539
WINNIPEG – July 29th – Burton Cummings Theatre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1540
In the late 1970s the first raw, sloppy, speeding guitar chords began to blare from the garages and backrooms of a Southern California suburb called Orange County. They echoed a sound forged in the preceding years in the seminal punk undergrounds of New York City and London.
In 1979, 17-year old Mike Ness formed Social Distortion. The band’s world centered around Mike’s one-bedroom pad, dubbed “the black hole” (later immortalized by the The Adolescents with the song “Kids Of The Black Hole”), in a nondescript Fullerton, CA apartment complex.
It has been 30 years and Social Distortion have continually toured and released albums that have influenced different generations over and over. The band’s most influential release was the 1992 album Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell which became their most popular album to date, producing a minor radio hit in “Bad Luck” and keeping with their blend of punk, blues, country, and rockabilly.
It is hard to find a band that has been this legendary and current for as long as them. Whether it is Mike Ness’ solo work or any of the previous Social Distortion albums, the band has always been relevant at all times.
Progressive Nation Comes Back to Canada!
Wednesday May 20, 2009 5:12 PM
DREAM THEATER
WITH ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
PRE-SALE Runs THURSDAY May 21st at 10am til FRIDAY May 22nd at 10pm!
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WINNIPEG – August 16th – Burton Cummings Theatre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1509
CALGARY – August 18th – MacEwan Hall
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1508
EDMONTON – August 19th – Shaw Conference Centre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1520
New York metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their PROGRESSIVE NATION tour back on the road for its second incarnation this year!
In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year’s package will feature the outstanding musicianship of ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA as well as two incredibly talented imports from Sweden: PAIN OF SALVATION and BEARDFISH.
PROGRESSIVE NATION was created by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and its successful inaugural run in 2008 also featured OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and THREE.
Portnoy once again hand-picked all of the bands for the 2009 bill based on their diversity and musicality. He comments: ‘This year’s lineup is so exciting for me. Every band is bringing something very unique to the package to create an incredibly well rounded musical experience. I am just as excited to be watching all the bands from the side of the stage as I am to be performing with mine in the center of it!’
Fresh on the heels of his Grammy win, Dweezil Zappa is pleased to announce his plans to join forces with Dream Theater as part of the Progressive Nation 2009 tour: ‘It’s no secret that I started ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA with the intention to diversify and expand the audience for my father’s music. I figured I’d probably have to do it one concert at a time. Playing with DREAM THEATER on the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour is a great way to accomplish that goal. Music fans who are seeking something to challenge their senses should definitely consider attending this great bill’
Portnoy adds, ‘It is an absolute honor for me to have ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA on board. Frank Zappa is one of my all-time biggest heroes and his music practically invented the term ‘progressive’. Dweezil is doing an amazing job carrying on the tradition of his father’s daring spirit and like his dad, has surrounded himself with a band of jaw-dropping, incredible musicians’
PROGRESSIVE NATION will be the first North American tour for DREAM THEATER in support of their newest Roadrunner Records release which is slated for a June 2009 release.
Blue Rodeo for Stampede!
Monday May 11, 2009 4:42 PM
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
PRE-SALE Runs WEDNESDAY May 13th at 10am til FRIDAY May 15th at 10pm!
CALGARY – July 2nd – Flames Central
(18+ Please Bring Your ID)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1503
Since the release of their debut album, Outskirts, in March 1987, Blue Rodeo has established themselves as one of the premiere bands in Canadian music history. Their recent release, Blue Road, is a live album & behind the scenes dvd culled from their Small Miracles tour of 2008. Sales for the dvd are already topping double platinum and it has been nominated for the 2009 Best DVD Juno.
In 2007 Small Miracles was released on Warner Music in Canada and TeleSoul Records in the US. The album went on to garner 3 Juno Awards in 2008 including Best Adult Alternative Album and the coveted Best Group (a record-breaking 5th). Live, the Small Miracles Tour ranked in Pollstars Top 100 Grossing Tours Worldwide. Over the course of their stellar career Blue Rodeo has released 11 studio albums, one live album, a Greatest Hits collection and two DVDs, all selling in excess of 4 million copies around the world.
Do not miss Blue Rodeo as they bring their magical live show to Flames Central on July 2, 2009.
The Union Announces HEAVEN AND HELL 2009
Tuesday May 5, 2009 3:30 PM
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS COHEED AND CAMBRIA
PRE-SALE Runs WEDNESDAY May 6th at 10am til FRIDAY May 8th at 10pm!
VANCOUVER – August 7th – UBC Thunderbird Arena
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=11504
Heaven & Hell, the quartet of Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, will bring their wicked world tour to North America for a select number of shows this August. The band will start their summer headlining music festivals across Europe before bringing their macabre stage show of metal classics to North America starting on August 7 in Vancouver.
On April 28, Heaven & Hell released their first album in 17 years THE DEVIL YOU KNOW and the highly anticipated set did not disappoint. Revolver Magazine declared it an album of ageless metal anthems and The Associated Press praised its bone-crunching riffs and power chords that can loosen the phlegm in your chest. The band plans to mix in several tracks from THE DEVIL YOU KNOW into their set of Dio-era Black Sabbath classics.
Heaven & Hell began writing for THE DEVIL YOU KNOW last year, first in England at Iommis home studio and later in Los Angeles at Dios studio. The band had gotten too good to just walk away, Dio says. We wanted to show people that we were still capable of giving them new music that measured up to what wed done in the past. With that goal in mind, the band hit the Rockfield Studios in Wales last winter and the result is the 10-song epic THE DEVIL YOU KNOW.
Coheed And Cambria bring their unique blend of prog and metal as the supporting act on the tour. The band just released their Neverender box set. The 4-CD/5-DVD collection chronicles a series of 2008 shows where the band performed all four of their albums in the same city on consecutive nights.
SLAYER and MEGADETH join forces on the CANADIAN CARNAGE 2009 TOUR!
Monday April 27, 2009 3:57 PM
EDMONTON – June 26th – Rexall Place (All Ages Welcome!) – TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – June 27th – Pengrowth Saddledome (All Ages Welcome!) – TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – June 29th – MTS Centre (All Ages Welcome!) – TICKETS HERE
ON SALE THIS SATURDAY MAY 2 at 10 AM
Talk about a mind-blowing line-up! SLAYER and MEGADETH – two of the bands that defined the thrash/metal genre – will perform together for the first time in more than 15 years when they co-headline four shows exclusively in Canada in late June. The tour, dubbed “Canadian Carnage,” will also feature Machine Head and Suicide Silence, and will see Megadeth and Slayer each closing two of the four shows. The Union is proud to present three of these historic performances in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg, and you can get your tickets this Saturday May 2 at 10 AM right here at UnionEvents.com.
The Union is On Fire with KINGS OF LEON!
Monday April 20, 2009 12:19 AM
KINGS OF LEON
EDMONTON – August 12th – Rexall Place
(All Ages Welcome!)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1485
CALGARY – August 13th – Pengrowth Saddledome
(All Ages Welcome!)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1486
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 24th at 10 AM right here at Unionevents.com!
PRE-SALE ON NOW!
The amazing phenomenon known as Kings of Leon return to the road this summer, after an intense start to 2009, filled with epic sold-out performances across the US, chart-topping singles and legend-making appearances. In his review of the bands New York City performance in late January, Jon Pareles of the New York Times wrote, The music swelled to fill the arena, from the ominous stomp that opened the set, Crawl to the lean defiance of Knocked Up and, suitable for the occasion, the triumphal Manhattan, which promises to show this town how to kiss these stars.
Nominated for three Grammy Awards (Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals), Kings Of Leon have seen their latest release Only By The Night (RCA) take them to new levels of success in North America. The first two singles, Sex On Fire and Use Some-body, have commanded the top of the Billboard Modern Rock charts, while Use Somebody is quickly gaining ground with other formats and climbing the Billboard Top 100. The video has been named Buzz-worthy by MTV and has had over six million views on YouTube to date.
Only By The Night was released on September 23, 2008 and debuted in the top five on the Billboard top 200 and #1 at the iTunes store. The band has since performed on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman. The band appeared on the cover of Spin magazine’s October issue, the cover of Q magazine’s December issue in the UK, in which they received “Record of the Year” honors, and recently appeared on the hallowed cover of Rolling Stone.
BUCKCHERRY, PAPA ROACH, REV THEORY and The TREWS!
Thursday April 16, 2009 10:54 AM
BUCKCHERRY
With PAPA ROACH and Guests
GREAT TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS AMAZING SHOW!
CALGARY – May 7th – Stampede Corral
(All Ages Welcome!)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1386
Building on the success of their current CD, Black Butterfly, which is already certified gold in Canada, Buckcherry have announced initial details of the Canadian leg of their highly successful North American tour beginning on May 2nd in Vancouver. Dates include shows with special guests Papa Roach, and two surprise acts, offering fans 4 bands for under $50. Both Buckcherry and Papa Roach will also be stopping by Toronto during Canadian Music Week for their show at the Sound Academy March 14. (tickets already on sale)
Dubbed the “Next Great American Rock Band”, Buckcherry has evolved from playing in front of 200 people to sold-out crowds of tens of thousands in just two years. Buckcherry will be touring in support of their latest album, Black Butterfly, which was recently named iTunes Rock Album of the Year. The album produced iTunes choices for the #2 Rock Song of the Year, “Too Drunk” as well as critically acclaimed songs such as “A Child Called It” and “Dont Go Away”. The album debuted at #6 on Billboards Canadian Top 200. Black Butterfly follows the platinum success of 15, and hit songs like “Lit Up”, “Everything”, “Crazy Bitch” and the mainstream crossover smash “Sorry”. Black Butterfly was also recently ranked #1 on pop culture icon and mystery writer Stephen King’s Top 10 albums of 2008 for Entertainment Weekly magazine, stating, “Black Butterfly was the best hard-rock album I heard this year.”
Says Buckcherry front man Josh Todd, “We know how bad it is out there for some people right now and we want to make it easy and affordable for fans to go out, blow off some steam and have a great night of rock.”
Multi-platinum, Grammy Nominated alternative rock force Papa Roach have a string of multi-platform hits includ-ing “Last Resort”, “Forever”, “Getting Away With Murder”, “Scars” and “To Be Loved”. Their upcoming album Metamorphosis, dubbed the bands album of the decade, will be released on March 24. Tracks like the internet phenomenon “Hollywood Whore” and the newly released “Lifeline” add to the excitement of their live performance which has been described by Hit Parader as “Papa Roach’s live energy is like a pack of wild horses- unbridled and uncontainable.”
CITY AND COLOUR in CALGARY.. One Night Only!
Monday March 30, 2009 4:16 PM
UNIONEVENTS.COM PRE SALE ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY AND COLOUR
With Guests
Pre Sale begins Tuesday March 31th at 10am to Thursday April 4th at 10pm
Use the password “SICKNESS” to get your tickets first!
CALGARY – May 20th – Southern Alberta Jubilee
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1470
2009 JUNO award winner for Songwriter of The Year, City and Colour (Dallas Green), returns to Calgary on May 20th, 2009, after a sold-out performance a few short months ago.
Green, who until a couple of years ago was better known as the dulcet voice of Alexisonfire, released his debut album Sometimes in 2005. A culmination of music that he had been writing for over a decade, the album achieved Platinum certification in 2006, surpassing any expectations he had. Green gave a heart-felt performance at the 2006 MuchMusic Video Awards, where City and Colour won the Peoples Choice Favourite Canadian Artist award. In 2007, Green performed live on the JUNOS, taking home the award for Alternative Album of The Year.
2008 was another incredibly busy and successful year for City and Colour. Sophomore album ‘Bring Me Your Love’ was one of the Top 10 Best albums, and Top sellers of iTunes 2008 Best Canadian Music list. Following a very successful U.S. run supporting Tegan and Sara in the Fall, Green embarked on his first City and Colour full-band headlining tour in the U.S. The entire tour was remarkably sold-out in advance.
Green once again brings his full-band including Scott Remila and Dylan Green (no relation) to Calgary. Don’t miss City and Colour at The Jubilee Auditorium for their only appearance in Alberta on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
Also announcing the SENSES FAIL Western Canadian Tour Contest!
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Winners will receive a Circa Prize pack and Vagrant Records gear, a meet and greet with Senses Fail and passes to the show in your City!
The Union is GONNA GO FAR KID.....with the OFFSPRING!
Monday March 23, 2009 6:00 PM
Yep, you heard it right here. The Union is bringing the Offspring back to Alberta!
The Offspring
Use the password “HAMMERHEAD” to get your tickets now!
CALGARY – June 12 – Stampede Corral
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1466
EDMONTON – June 13 – Northlands Agricom Hall D
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1465
Joining them will be very special guests Shiny Toy Guns and Street Dogs. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday March 27 at 10 AM.
The announcement came via the bands just unveiled S*** Is F***ed Up tour widget featuring a mock presidential address by Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar). View the widget now on www.offspring.com.
Following the success of the single Hammerhead and its follow-up Youre Gonna Go Far, Kid, The Offspring remain a favorite on the airwaves with Kristy, Are You Okay?, the bands third radio hit from their latest Columbia Records release Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace.
Produced by the legendary Bob Rock [Metallica, The Cult], the new album has forged new territory while staying true to the Offspring’s vision. Every song on their eighth studio release delivers, lengthening the list of accomplishments from a band that has performed over 1000 shows and has sold more than 34 million albums worldwide. Fifteen years after its release, their 1994 release Smash remains the highest-selling album of all time on an independent label.
The Los Angeles Times recently praised the bands, gift for crafting deceptively dynamic songs with something on their mind. The Orange County Register noted in their live review that The Offspring were one of the few bands on the bill that had everyone on their feet from start to finish.
Also announcing the SENSES FAIL Western Canadian Tour Contest!
ENTER NOW!
SEND YOUR NAME
AGE
CITY
and CONTACT NUMBER
to contests@unionevents.com
right now to Win!
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Winners will receive a Circa Prize pack and Vagrant Records gear, a meet and greet with Senses Fail and passes to the show in your City!
The Union keeps Packing your Spring with Shows!
Tuesday March 17, 2009 12:02 AM
March Update!
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Testament
The Dears
Strung Out
New Jager Parties
TESTAMENT
CALGARY – May 6 – MacEwan Ballroom
(All Ages Welcome)
EDMONTON – May 7 – The Edmonton Events Centre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1443
WINNIPEG – May 9 – The Garrick Centre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1444
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are taking the stage once again for their first North American headlining tour in support of the award-winning The Formation of Damnation. The bands first new studio album in nine years won Album of the Year at the 2008 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph. TESTAMENT will be bringing along metalcore heroes Unearth and neo-thrashers Lazarus A.D.
THE DEARS
EDMONTON – June 3 – The Starlite Room
(18+ Please Bring Your ID)
WINNIPEG – June 6 – West End Cultural Centre
(All Ages Welcome)
The Montreal natives, The Dears have not gone away and come back, but have been transformed: by experience, by necessity, by life and its manifold curveballs. And with their newest album release, MISSILES, they have emerged as elder statesmen of the Canadian indie rock renaissance. They have been to awards shows and have been nominated for prizes, they have shared the stage with musical heroes, and they have sold out shows around the world. They have been recognized, mythologized, and eulogized. They have returned home to Montreal triumphant, and they have suffered defeat. But with defeat as their muse, they have grown and matured. And they have decided to stay.
STRUNG OUT
EDMONTON – May 15 – The Starlite Room
(18+ Please Bring Your ID)
CALGARY – May 16 – MacEwan Ballroom
(All Ages Welcome)
Californias Strung Out have been putting out their own brand technical and aggressive, yet melodic and emotional punk music for over 15 years. They have gained a huge fan base by keeping their music original and touring all over the world many times over.
NEW SHOWS! Rise Against, Rancid, Buckcherry and Papa Roach!
Monday February 16, 2009 7:54 PM
RISE AGAINST and RANCID
With The Riverboat Gamblers
PreSale Begins Wednesday February 25th at 10am and runs until Friday February 27th at 10pm
Use the password “entertainment” to get your tickets first!
EDMONTON – June 6th – Rexall Place
(All Ages Welcome)
CALGARY – June 7th – Stampede Corral
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1406
SASKATOON – June 8th – Prairieland Park
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1404
Rise Against released their fifth studio album, Appeal To Reason, on DGC/Interscope Records last fall and it debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart as well as spending one week at # 1 on the iTunes album chart. First single, ‘Re-Education (Through Labor),’ was a top 2 hit at modern rock radio and new single ‘Audience Of One’ is poised to top the charts as well.
Currently Rise Against is on a European headlining tour followed by some dates in Australia and Japan. The band will be back in the States to play the Bamboozle Festival in East Rutherford, NJ on May 3rd with No Doubt.
Also on the bill will be Riverboat Gamblers.
PUBLIC ON SALE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28th!
BUCKCHERRY
PRE SALE Begin Tuesday February 17th at 10am and runs until Friday February 20th at 10pm
Use the password “BROKEN” to get your tickets first!
CALGARY – May 7th – Stampede Corral
(All Ages Welcome!)
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Building on the success of their current CD, Black Butterfly, which is already certified gold in Canada, Buckcherry have announced initial details of the Canadian leg of their highly successful North American tour beginning on May 2nd in Vancouver. Dates include shows with special guests Papa Roach, and two surprise acts, offering fans 4 bands for under $50. Both Buckcherry and Papa Roach will also be stopping by Toronto during Canadian Music Week for their show at the Sound Academy March 14. (tickets already on sale)
Dubbed the “Next Great American Rock Band”, Buckcherry has evolved from playing in front of 200 people to sold-out crowds of tens of thousands in just two years. Buckcherry will be touring in support of their latest album, Black Butterfly, which was recently named iTunes Rock Album of the Year. The album produced iTunes choices for the #2 Rock Song of the Year, “Too Drunk” as well as critically acclaimed songs such as “A Child Called It” and “Dont Go Away”. The album debuted at #6 on Billboards Canadian Top 200. Black Butterfly follows the platinum success of 15, and hit songs like “Lit Up”, “Everything”, “Crazy Bitch” and the mainstream crossover smash “Sorry”. Black Butterfly was also recently ranked #1 on pop culture icon and mystery writer Stephen King’s Top 10 albums of 2008 for Entertainment Weekly magazine, stating, “Black Butterfly was the best hard-rock album I heard this year.”
Says Buckcherry front man Josh Todd, “We know how bad it is out there for some people right now and we want to make it easy and affordable for fans to go out, blow off some steam and have a great night of rock.”
Multi-platinum, Grammy Nominated alternative rock force Papa Roach have a string of multi-platform hits includ-ing “Last Resort”, “Forever”, “Getting Away With Murder”, “Scars” and “To Be Loved”. Their upcoming album Metamorphosis, dubbed the bands album of the decade, will be released on March 24. Tracks like the internet phenomenon “Hollywood Whore” and the newly released “Lifeline” add to the excitement of their live performance which has been described by Hit Parader as “Papa Roach’s live energy is like a pack of wild horses- unbridled and uncontainable.”
Stay tuned for information to follow on the surprise guest artists.
For more information on Buckcherry, please visit: www.buckcherry.com or http://www.myspace.com/buckcherry
For more information on Papa Roach, please visit: www.paparoach.com or www.myspace.com/paparoach
More Amazing Spring Announcements!
Monday February 9, 2009 5:54 PM
Your February Update:
Forget about global warming! Its the Union that’s making your Spring thaw! By packing the year with more sweet shows! Atmosphere and Plain White T’s!
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PLAIN WHITE T’S
WINNIPEG – March 19th – The Garrick Centre
(All Ages Welcome)
http://www.unionevents.com/events/details.php?id=1390
EDMONTON – March 22nd – The Starlite Room
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VANCOUVER – March 24th – Richard’s on Richards
(19+, Please Bring Your ID)
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As the Plain White T’s learned over the last two years, there’s something unreal about success. One minute you’re sweating your ass off on stage in some dive. The next, your song is #1 and your CD has sold more than a million albums worldwide. Yet staying real is precisely what the Plain White T’s are all about, so on their new Hollywood/Fearless CD, Big Bad World, they passed on the digital bells or whistles. Instead, producer Johnny K pressed the ‘record’ button and the band simply played its heart out.
The Chicago based band, together for a decade, is still on a road of self-discovery. Formed during Tom’s (Lead vocals) teen years when he saw his life laid out before him at Chicago’s famed Metro club, the band built a steady following over the years and miles. They were invited to the Warped Tour (three times), opened for bands like Jimmy Eat World, and released two indie CDs their 2002 debut, Stop and 2005’s All That We Needed.
The band signed with Hollywood Records, releasing Every Second Counts in 2006 and putting “Hey There Delilah” out as a single. The track hit #1 on Billboard and iTunes (becoming one of very few songs ever to log more than 3 million downloads), propelled the CD into a worldwide hit, and earned the band two Grammy nods, Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
“I remember the first time we got a glimpse of what was happening,” Tom recalls. “We were in Milwaukee for a summer festival, we walked onstage and there were at least 20,000 people there to see us. We did those kinds of shows all summer. There were screaming girls pounding on the car windows. It was incredible” The band went on to conquer Europe, where “Hey There Delilah” also became a #1 hit in several countries.
“It’s easier now in a way,” says Tom, reflecting on the group’s success. “When you start a band and take it seriously, you basically give up a normal life. You barely see family and friends. The success makes the trade off worth it.”
Still, the Plain White T’s remain happily unsatisfied. “We’ve grown up, and learned more and more with every record about the band that we are and the band we want to be,” adds Tom. “When we record now, we’re listening more for character than perfection.”
April is UNREAL! With FALL OUT BOY! THE KILLERS and BLOC PARTY!
Wednesday January 14, 2009 9:20 PM
FALL OUT BOY 
VANCOUVER – April 11 – UBC Thunderbird Stadium
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Fall Out Boy have announced the dates for the Believers Never Die Part Deux tour, the bands 2009 headline arena tour, kicking off April 3rd in Phoenix at Mesa Amphitheater. Supporting Fall Out Boy will be Cobra Starship, All Time Low, Metro Station and Hey Monday. Tickets will be on sale beginning on January 31st.
Fall Out Boy have built up a loyal following through relentless touring; they have performed over 1200 shows since their inception in 2000. The bands 2007 release Infinity On High debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the follow-up to From Under The Cork Tree, their Island debut of May 2005, which spent 72 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Hailing from Chicago, Fall Out Boy Patrick Vaughn Stump (vocals/guitar), Pete Wentz (bass), Joe Trohman (guitar), and Andy Hurley (drums) have appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone, Spin, Blender, and Alternative Press and have performed on NBCs Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan OBrien, CBSs The Late Show with David Letterman, ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live, and more. They have won three MTV Video Music Awards and have received a Grammy nomination as well.
Fall Out Boy currently featured on the cover of the February issue of Blender magazine- just released their fourth full-length CD, Folie Deux, in December 2008.
For more information about Fall Out Boy and the Believers Never Die Part Deux Tour,
please visit: www.falloutboyrock.com
THE KILLERS
EDMONTON – April 27 – Rexall Place
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Grammy nominated rockers THE KILLERS return to Edmonton’s Rexall Place on April 27 to unleash a night of mythic, soaring hits, including songs from their new hit album Day and Age!
Formed in 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada, THE KILLERS – Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. took their name from a fake band that appeared in a video by New Order, one of their numerous influences. By 2004, they began to take the world by storm with the breakout album Hot Fuss, selling over one million copies worldwide and scoring top ten hits like Mr. Brightside. Their second album, Sam’s Town, was released in early October 2006 and sold over 700,000 copies worldwide in the first week of release, spending 40 weeks in the Billboard Top 200. The latest album from THE KILLERS, 2008’s Day and Age (produced by Stuart Price), has already produced a massive hit with the single Human. (A co-production with Goldenvoice)
BLOC PARTY
EDMONTON – April 29 – Shaw Conference Centre
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CALGARY – April 30 – The Big 4 Building – Stampede Park
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SASKATOON – May 2 – The Odeon GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – May 3 – Burton Cummings Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
Storming onto the scene in 2005 with their debut album Silent Alarm, Bloc Party spent 69 weeks on the UKs top album charts. The record, which included the singles Banquet and Helicopter raced up the charts in 17 countries around the world, was declared Album of the Year by NME Magazine and went on to sell one million copies worldwide. Their 2007 follow-up, A Weekend In The City, was as equally cherished by fans and critics alike around the world.
Then came the new album Intimacy. Boldly releasing the album on the internet last August, months ahead of the physical release, singer Kele Okereke, guitarist Russell Lissack, bassist Gordon Moakes and drummer Matt Tong proved that Bloc Party is a band that thrives on immediacy and passion. Songs like the grinding Mercury and throbbing One Month Late are at once in your face, and in your ear. It is a thrilling, radical record that the band has used as a launching pad for unmatched live shows.
Blender Magazine said, At Bloc Partys best, music and message collide with astounding force.
Hot Hot Heat are back! The band that brought you “Bandages,” “Middle Of Nowhere” and “Talk To Me Dance With Me are fresh out of the studio and poised to hit the road with Bloc Party. The Vancouver based foursome, who have toured with The Killers, Foo Fighters and Weezer, are ready with their frenetic high-energy set (including an arsenal of new songs) to thrill loyal fans and stir up new ones.
For more information on Bloc Party, visit: www.blocparty.com
Ring in the NEW YEAR with NEW SHOWS!
Tuesday December 23, 2008 11:47 AM
The Union is ushering in 2009 with TONS of shows! Here’s a few new ones, just to get you warmed up! Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get access to all your favorite artists first!
Taste of Chaos
Secondhand Serenade – Scroll Down
The Weakerthans & Constantines – Scroll Down
TASTE OF CHAOS
EDMONTON – April 3 – Edmonton Event Centre
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SASKATOON – April 4 – The Odeon Events Centre
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WINNIPEG – April 5 – The Garrick Centre
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The ROCKSTAR TASTE OF CHAOS tour returns to Canada, blaring and boisterous with a line-up of to-days biggest and on-the-verge hard rock bands. Tour co-founder Kevin Lyman chose this years cutting edge bill after watching many of these bands explode on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. By taking fan feedback to heart and personally choosing artists he feels will be breaking out in 09, RTOC will feature headliner THURSDAY, as well as BRING ME THE HORIZON, PIERCE THE VEIL, and CANCER BATS.
This year, fans can also expect a low ticket price, as well as the return of fun-filled attractions in between sets that will guarantee that the pandemonium will begin as soon as fans enter the venue.
Past incarnations of RTOC have featured a whos who of this decades most popular rock bands, includ-ing My Chemical Romance, Rise Against, Taking Back Sunday, Deftones, Killswitch Engage, 30 Seconds To Mars, The Used and over three hundred more.
SECONDHAND SERENADE
VANCOUVER – January 20 – The Biltmore Cabaret
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CALGARY – January 22 – The Warehouse Nightclub
GET TICKETS HERE Private Club – Members and Guests Welcome
EDMONTON – January 23 – The Starlite Room
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WINNIPEG – January 25 – The Garrick Centre
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Overall, Secondhand Serenade is out to please his supporters, whom he notes have helped him to reach this point in his life. He claims, Nothing in my career would be possible without my fans backing me. They are the most important people in terms of any success I have or will ever have. It is for this reason that he prides himself on keeping a personal connection with fans both on-line and at performances.
A Twist In My Story is a new chapter for Secondhand Serenade, taking you through the highs and lows of love and life. John Vesely is a modern day storyteller following a path all his own while putting a new twist on his timeless tale.
ROLLING TUNDRA TOUR – The Weakerthans and Constantines
REGINA – April 21 – The Riddell Centre
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SASKATOON – April 22 – The Odeon Events Centre
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BANFF – April 26 – Wild Bill’s Saloon
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KELOWNA – April 27 – Kelowna Community Theatre
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After ten years together the momentum only continues to build and The Weakerthans launch this tour on the heels of their highly successful fourth album Reunion Tour. The 2007 Anti release has garnered critical accolades and enjoyed a fruitful year of awards from the XM Satellitte Radio Award, the WCMAs as well as the SOCAN Echo prize for song writing. Reunion Tour also made the heralded short list for the 2008 Polaris Prize. With these awards, and their history of craft and dedication The Weakerthans have affirmed their place in the pantheon of Canadian rock bands and songwriters. Their songs and reputation as a band have brought them from the margins to stand with their peers in the Canadian music industry.
Featuring Torontos Constantines the tour will seek to build on the work the two bands have done on the road together. This extensive tour will take them from St Johns Newfoundland across the entire country to Victoria BC then North to end in the city of Whitehorse, Yukon. Over the course of the tour the bands will be performing almost 30 concerts in 21 different cities. Expanding on the highly successful Inaugural Rolling Tundra Revue Tour of 2005 they have included St Johns and Whitehorse to give Canadian audiences this unprecedented occurrence, rarely do artists of their stature take on a tour of this scope focusing on Canada alone.
JINGLE BELL ROCK 2008 Featuring METRIC and TOKYO POLICE CLUB
Monday October 27, 2008 4:25 PM
JINGLE BELL ROCK 2008 Featuring METRIC and TOKYO POLICE CLUB
SECOND AND THIRD SHOWS ADDED! Due to POPULAR DEMAND!
TORONTO – December 12 – Sound Academy GET TICKETS HERE
TORONTO – December 13 – Sound Academy GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BE DONATED TO COVENANT HOUSE TORONTO
WINNIPEG – December 15 – Burton Cummings Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BE DONATED TO MACDONALD YOUTH SERVICES
SASKATOON – December 16 – Prairieland Park – Hall D GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BE DONATED TO BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
EDMONTON – December 17 – Shaw Conference Centre GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT THE EDMONTON YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SOCIETY
CALGARY – December 18 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT THE DOOR WAY (formerly The Back Door)
CALGARY – December 19 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT THE DOOR WAY (formerly The Back Door)
VANCOUVER – December 21 – The Vogue Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
VANCOUVER – December 22 – The Vogue Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT COVENANT HOUSE VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER – December 23 – The Vogue Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT COVENANT HOUSE VANCOUVER
Tis the season to rejoice, and spread some good cheer! The JINGLE BELL ROCK 2008 tour brings together some of Canadas greatest indie bands for a common goal, to raise awareness about youth in distress. Leading the way is METRIC, a band with a strong commitment to social justice. The band is taking a break from finishing their highly-anticipated new album due for release in early 2009 to blitz across the country with a message of hope and action. Joining them are the incredible TOKYO POLICE CLUB, who are wrapping up a phenomenal year of tour and critical acclaim for their full-length Elephant Shell. Rounding off the line-up are transcendent alchemists THE DEARS, and fierce popster and ex-DFA 1979 SEBASTIEN GRAINGER and his band THE MOUNTAINS. Finally, threading the evening together, is American multi-media DJ sensation MIKE RELM.
To help draw attention to the tour, METRIC will offer fans a free download of a brand new song, entitled Help Im Alive, through their website www.ilovemetric.com, starting Tuesday October 28.
CHRIS CORNELL - Western Canada Tour!
Tuesday October 21, 2008 4:17 PM
CHRIS CORNELL
EDMONTON – November 10 – Edmonton Events Centre
SASKATOON – November 14 – The Odeon
WINNIPEG – November 15 – Burton Cummings Theatre
Chris Cornell is a rock icon who thrives on contradictions. An innovator who resists genre labels, he was nonetheless the chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he has successfully maintained his own unique identity over more than two decades as a multi-Grammy award-winning musician and universally acclaimed singer, songwriter and lyricist.
Cornell has helped refine rock with his various bands Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden and Audioslave have all enjoyed extraordinary success, all of which gave the talented musician a showcase for both his dark, edge side and his soulful yearnings. As a solo artist, Cornell has broken new creative and commercial ground; he was the first American male singer to write and perform the theme song for the James Bond franchise in its most successful film to date, Casino Royale. His blockbuster 2007 world tour brought together songs from every stage of his career, reinterpreting them for new audiences and blending the original fire with the shock of the new.
Outside music, Cornell fronted fashion designer John Varvatoss Spring 2006 collection and settled in Paris with his family, where he has helped revive a historic restaurant, the stylish Black Calavados.
Only the most confident would claim to predict exactly what comes next for Chris Cornell. Always eclectic, always experimental, his new collaboration with super-producer Timbaland who calls their album the best work Ive done in my career will take him into fresh territory, establishing a new sound and marking the creation of a masterpiece that breaks all musical boundaries. Only one things for sure Chris Cornell will continue to break rules, make history and challenge everyones expectations.
December is Legendary, Thanks to the Union!
Tuesday September 30, 2008 10:15 AM
RISE AGAINST and
DISTURBED – Scroll Down for More Info!
RISE AGAINST
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SASKATOON – November 30 – Prairieland Park
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REGINA – December 1 – Conexus Arts Centre – Convention Hall
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CALGARY – December 2 – Round Up Centre
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EDMONTON – December 3 – Shaw Convention Centre
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WINNIPEG – December 5 – MTS Centre
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Rise Against are hitting the road across Canada this fall with a headlining tour to coincide with the release of their new album, Appeal To Reason, to be released on October 7th. Joining them on this mission will be Thursday and Sage Francis.
Rise Against are vocalist Tim McIlrath, bassist Joe Principe, drummer Brandon Barnes and guitarist Zach Blair. In spring 2001, the band released their debut CD The Unraveling on Fat Wreck Chords. After two years of solid touring, Rise Against recorded Revolutions Per Minute (2002), followed by Siren Song Of The Counter Culture produced by Gggarth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Melvins, Sick Of It All). The Sufferer & the Witness was released in 2006 and debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
For their fifth studio album, Appeal To Reason, Rise Against teamed up with Bill Stevenson (Black Flag, Descendants) and Jason Livermore to record at the Blasting Room in Ft. Collins, CO, the same produc-tion team and studio used for ‘The Sufferer & the Witness’ and ‘Revolutions Per Minute.’ The music video for the hot new single ‘Re-Education (Through Labor)’ recently premiered on MTV Unleashed and Much Music, and the song itself will be part of the new ‘Guitar Hero: World Tour’ video game, available on Oct 26th, 2008.
Thursday, from New Brunswick New Jersey, have been evoking intense passions in people for years. The band began as a closely-knit group of friends who channeled those unbreakable bonds into not only an idea, but also an unparalleled sound that sets Thursday apart from all other bands.
Sage Francis is a renowned hip-hop artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. His intricate wordplay, understated confidence and passionate delivery has distinguished Francis as one of the most vital per-formers to emerge from the underground scene in years.
DISTURBED
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VANCOUVER – November 30 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
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EDMONTON – December 1 – Shaw Conference Centre
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CALGARY – December 3 – Round Up Centre
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SASKATOON – December 5 – Prairieland Park – Hall D
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WINNIPEG – December 6 – Burton Cummings Theatre
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Nearly a decade after the release of their groundbreaking debut, The Sickness, Disturbed have become one of the most passionate and well-respected bands in the hard-rock universe, a dependable source not only of pummeling riffs and jackhammer beats, but of personal and political insights into our troubled times. Yet success (in the form of three platinum-plus albums, with both Believe and Ten Thousand Fists topping Billboard’s album chart and over nine million albums sold) hasnt dulled this Chicago-based four-some’s taste for adventure. If anything, Disturbed’s loyal fanbase has pushed the band to newer heights of self-expression. So it makes sense that on the occasion of their fourth album, Indestructible, that front-man David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren decided to take the reins and produce themselves in the studio.
‘Doing three records with Johnny K taught us a tremendous amount,’ Draiman says of the industry veteran who helmed The Sickness, Believe and Ten Thousand Fists. ‘We’re always trying to evolve and try new things and experiment,’ adds Donegan. So this time we wanted to do things a little bit differently.’ Wengren says that Indestructible which the band tracked over three months in Fall 2007 at Chicago’s Groovemaster Recordingafforded the band the ‘opportunity to prove to ourselves and to everybody else that we could do it.’ The result of Disturbed’s experimentation in the studio is the groups darkest, angriest outing yet. Inspired by two and a half years’ worth of challenging experiences, Draiman told the rest of the band that he was in the mood to purge. Fortunately, they were right there with him.
‘We wanted to get back to some of the elements that were maybe lacking on the last two records, says Donegan. Davids got a great ability to sing really melodically, but we wanted him to get back to the rhythmic, animalistic, rapid-fire delivery hes known for. Hes very hard to touch when he does that, and we wanted to give him music to provoke that.’
LAMB OF GOD - SASKATOON
Monday September 29, 2008 09:16 AM
LAMB OF GOD
The Union is luring LAMB OF GOD to Saskatoon for a one night only show, as they continue their tour with Metallica!
Use the password “richmond” to get your tickets now!
SASKATOON – December 6 – Prairieland Park Hall D GET TICKETS HERE
Lamb of God have consistently accompanied their persistent savagery with technical songwriting and jaw dropping musicianship. Their breakthrough disc, Sacrament was a combination of pummeling thrash, gripping hardcore and thrilling classic metal, the album is searing, bold and relentless, probing dark unexplored regions of aggression and emotional decay rivaled by none. By the end of 2006 the band had shattered every goal most metal bands can expect to attain. The band and the overwhelming grass roots following would no longer go unnoticed. Sacrament and Lamb of God were nominated for a Grammy in best category of best Metal Performance.
In January of 2007 the band appeared on the Late Show with Conan O’Brien. In the UK the band was honored with 5 nominations at the Golden Gods awards and the band went on to tour the world three times over the next 2 years, finishing off the touring cycle headlining arenas across the US in December of 2007. The band has most recently released a DVD Walk With Me In Hell, which gives fans an uncensored insight into life on the road with Lamb of God.
THE SWORD is a colossal, high-energy powerhouse. Utilizing a potent combination of intense songwriting chemistry, eye-opening creativity and talent and a distinctly unique vision, THE SWORD is, without question, one of heavy musics most electrifying new bands. Conceived in Austin, TX in 2003, THE SWORD took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces. Inspired by such legendary names as SLEEP, SLAYER and THE MELVINS, the four-piece immediately began to construct the songs that would soon comprise their initial demo recording.
Lamb of God and The Sword are currently touring with Metallica across Canada and will be making a special one off stop in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, December 6, 2008.
THE WALL - As Performed by The Australian Pink Floyd
Tuesday September 16, 2008 10:01 AM
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
The Union brings you Pink Floyd’s THE WALL as performed by The Australian Pink Floyd
For the first time in over 25 years, Pink Floyd’s legendary rock opera “THE WALL” will be heard live in concert and in its entirety performed by The Australian Pink Floyd Show.
This is the world premiere of an amazing new stage production including animation, lasers and inflatables. PLUS a very special ‘greatest hits’ encore!
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VANCOUVER – December 8 – The Centre GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – December 10 – Winspear Centre GET TICKETS HERE
SASKATOON – December 11 – TCU Place – GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – December 12 – Jack Singer GET TICKETS HERE
The Union is FILLING up your Fall!
Monday August 11, 2008 09:32 AM
BAD RELIGION and
PAUL VAN DYK – Scroll Down for More Info!
BAD RELIGION
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EDMONTON – September 17 – Edmonton Events Centre
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SASKATOON – September 19 – The Odeon
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WINNIPEG – September 20 – Burton Cummings Theatre
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THUNDER BAY – September 22 – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
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Due to popular demand, tickets will go ON SALE Friday for the Thunder Bay show Only!
Bad Religion is currently surging forward with a renewed creative intensity. Their fourteenth album, entitled New Maps of Hell (Epitaph), is both a nod to the bands defiant past and an undeniable step forward in the evolution of a genre they helped to define. While many of the new songs are as brutally fast and unflinchingly heartfelt as anything the band has done before, the record is also filled with unexpected sounds, inventive rhythms and lush pop choruses.
The band originally formed in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass), Greg Graffin (vocals), Brett Gurewitz (guitars) and Jay Ziskrout (drums).
They are often credited for leading the revival of punk rock during the late 1980s, as well as influencing a large number of other punk and rock musicians throughout their career. In the 28 years since its inception, Bad Religion has had numerous lineup changes, and Graffin has been the only constant member, however the band currently features three of the original four members.
Watching the band rip through a live set in front of a few thousand exhilarated fans illustrates, the sheer power of Bad Religion’s music is unquestionable. The kids are pressed against the barrier, many with eyes closed and fists raised, singing each lyric as if it means the world to them. The entire affair has an intensely inspirational and cathartic air, like some riotous punk rock baptism in the name of free thought and dissent.
PAUL VAN DYK
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CALGARY – October 26 – Flames Central
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Grammy nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk continues to dominate the electronic music charts and appears at the pinnacle of every Top DJ list across the globe. PvD, as his fans have nicknamed him, is currently ranked the Worlds No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazines Top 100 DJs poll for the second consecutive year. His new original album In Between will be in stores August 2007 and features collaborations with David Byrne and Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls.
PvD is renowned as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally. 2007 alone has brought us PvD remixes of Depeche Modes Martyr and Justin Timberlakes What Goes Around.
PvD received a Grammy nomination in 2005 for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his original album Reflections this marked the first time NARAS recognized this category. His original productions from Reflections have been synced into major motion pictures such as Into the Blue, Sistersterhood of the Travel-ing Pants, televisions Entertainment Tonight and MTVs Cribs, and international ad campaigns for Mo-torola, HBO, Land Rover, Ski Vail and most recently for Jeep. This year he won the International Dance Music Award (IDMA) for Best Euro DJ.
PvD created a revolutionary and visionary concept to offer internet users legal electronic music down-loads called VONYC.com a combination of radio and a music download shop overseen by specialists focused on the electronic dance scene. He has also dedicated significant energy to politics and social justice, participating in childrens charities and the Rock the Vote campaign. He was recently awarded Berlins Medal of Honor for his work with the German Red Cross, joining a distinguished list of arts & political figures with this honor.
AGGRESSIVE TENDENCIES FALL TOUR!
Tuesday July 29, 2008 11:54 AM
EXCLAIM! Aggressive Tendencies
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TORONTO – September 24 – Lee’s Palace
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WINNIPEG – September 27 – Royal Albert Arms
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REGINA – September 28 – The Exchange
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EDMONTON – September 29 – MacEwan Hall
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CALGARY – September 30 – The Warehouse Nightclub
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KELOWNA – October 1 – The Habitat
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VANCOUVER – October 2 – Pat’s Pub
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The Exclaim! Aggressive Tendencies tour is back with one of its most innovative and progressive lineups to date. A cross Canada tour dedicated to celebrating hard, heavy and creative bands, this year features Relapse recording artists BARONESS and GENGHIS TRON along with newly signed Metal Blade recording artist BISON.
BARONESS
With a sound built upon a resolute sense of purpose and shaped by hundreds of explosive live shows, Georgias BARONESS position themselves at the forefront of heavy music with their debut full length and Relapse debut Red Album. Red Album is at once powerful, expressive, confident, and commanding. The band is a touring machine with almost 250 shows a year since the bands inception. Now they will be taking over clubs with their first headlining tour through Canada.
GENGHIS TRON
The enigmatic trio GENGHIS TRON weaves an ocean-sized orchestra from just a few instruments and machines. On GENGHIS TRONs vivid palette of sound and texture, giant riffs and frenetic beats make perfect sense next to haunting vocal melodies and moments of subtle beauty. The bands recent Relapse debut Board Up the House spills over with the extremes of modern music into an unforgettable album experience unlike any other.
BISON
One of the latest signings to Metal Blade records, BISON are born of the ashes of seminal Vancouver skate-thrash band S.T.R.E.E.T.S. Their riffs are colossal and flow like a mighty river into a sea of fuzzed out shredding. Their message is punk rock angst and revolution, with the occasional nod to white wizards, the king of swine and a mythical beast called the Stokasaurus. BISON is currently recording their Metal Blade debut Quiet Earth with Jesse Gander (3 Inches of Blood, Subhumans, Mass Grave, S.T.R.E.E.T.S.) at The Hive Studios in Burnaby, BC and are currently slated for a fall 2008 release.
MONSTERS OF ROCK! - Things to Know!
Thursday July 24, 2008 09:33 AM
OZZY OSBOURNE’S MONSTERS OF ROCK
The Union and GoldenVoice are really super excited to bring you the MONSTERS OF ROCK!
CALGARY – July 26 – McMahon Stadium GET TICKETS HERE
The following info is very important!
*PLEASE NOTE THAT GATES OPEN AT 11:30 WITH THE 1st BAND HITTING THE STAGE AT NOON
*ALL VIP TICKET HOLDERS SHOULD PROCEED TO THE SPECIFIED VIP ENTRANCE FOR PRIORITY ENTRANCE
*PLEASE NOTE THAT MCMAHON STADIUM DOES NOT PERMIT TAILGATING. NO OPEN
ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED IN THE VENUE PARKING LOT.
*NOTE THAT ALL PERSONS AND ANY BAGS/BACKPACKS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH UPON
ENTRY TO THE VENUE. PLEASE AVOID ANY LARGE BACKPACKS AS THEY WILL DELAY YOUR ENTRY INTO THE VENUE.
*BELOW IS A LIST OF ITEMS THAT ARE PERMITTED AND NOT PERMITTED IN THE VENUE.
Permitted items
– 1 sealed bottle water– sunblock
– bug spray
– hats
– disposable cameras
– handheld digital cameras (no lens)
– blankets
NOT permitted
– no weapons
– no professional cameras / recording devices
– no drugs or paraphernalia
– no alcohol
– no umbrellas
– no chairs
– no pets
– no glass containers
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.monstersofrockfestival.com
The Union is bringing Against Me! to YOUR Town!
Wednesday July 9, 2008 3:14 PM
AGAINST ME!
Use the password PEOPLE to get your tickets first!
WINNIPEG – Sep 10 – Garrick Centre
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SASKATOON – Sep 11 – The Odeon
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EDMONTON – Sep 12 – Edmonton Events Centre
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CALGARY – Sep 13 – MacEwan Hall
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“Are you restless like me?” From the song “Up The Cuts”
A decade ago, Tom Gabel began his music career as a 17-year old solo acoustic act known as Against Me!, belting out songs of rebellion in Laundromats and any other venue that would have him.
Flash forward to today, and Gabel’s agitation cycle is still cranked high, but not without a wild streak of optimism thrown in for good measure. For the past five years, the gravelly roar of the vocalist/guitar player has been part of a thunderous and thoughtful foursome featuring Andrew Seward (bass), Warren Oakes (drums) and James Bowman (guitar), still doing business under the Against Me! moniker. Churning out a distinctive blend of punk, rock, and even folk that is impossible to label, they have toured all 50 states and foreign lands from Iceland to Australia, forging an intense connection with their growing legions of fans.
After three successful full-length records on indie labels—Reinventing Axl Rose (No Idea, 2002); As the Eternal Cowboy (Fat Wreck Chords, 2003) and Searching For a Former Clarity (Fat Wreck Chords 2005), which reached #9 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and featured the thumping “Don’t Lose Touch”—this Gainesville, Florida band is made its major-label debut that has got the attention of all music fans. Their album New Wave (Sire Records) is an amazing collection of songs that continues the bands pursuit of honest, powerful and smart songs.
Do not miss this great live band as they make their first headline tour in Western Canada in support of New Wave.
The Union welcomes back THE BIGGEST DJ IN THE WORLD!
Tuesday June 24, 2008 08:59 AM
TIESTO
THE UNION IS PLEASED TO WELCOME TIESTO BACK TO CALGARY!
Use the password SUNRISE to get your tickets first!
CALGARY – August 28th – Flames Central GET TICKETS HERE
Arguably the biggest DJ in the world, Tiesto returns to Calgary for an exclusive club performance at Flames Central, as part of his dedicated North American tour in support of his latest mix album, In Search of Sunrise 7 Asia.
In Search Of Sunrise 7 Asia is the latest volume in Tiesto’s successful, geographically-inspired compilations, was mixed and recorded in Thailand, and captures the peaceful and intensively passionate way of life together with the vigorous activity that Tiesto encountered during his tour through the region this spring. With past stops in Latin America, Los Angeles and last year’s Ibiza, Tiesto shows that Asia gave him the inspiration to deliver a brand new, double disc mix compilation, which beautifully expresses what he experienced on his journeys.
On In Search of Sunrise 7 Asia, Tiesto offers up a seamless trip through the latest and best trance, house and techno with an Asian flair, spread over two full length discs. ‘I wanted to mix the concept behind ISOS 7 over two separate sets in such a fashion that the listeners can get a proper impression of what it means to tour Asia’, he says. ‘Disc one will dwell on the easy going ambience and overwhelming beauty of the continent, whereas the second disc will focus on the incredible energy of the Asian people I felt during the live sets throughout the Asian tour’.
The dedicated North American 2008 In Search Of Sunrise Summer Tour will roll through 36 clubs through the United States and Canada. He will later on host an exclusive two month long residency at Club Privilege in Ibiza. Tiesto will be the resident every Monday, starting on the 7th of July until the closing party on the 22nd of September. Tiesto will deliver his four hour deejay sets in the style of his In Search Of Sunrise series, everything supported by a newly developed and custom made state of the art production.
More Sweet Summer Announcements
Tuesday June 3, 2008 12:05 AM
METRIC
THE UNION IS PLEASED TO WELCOME BACK METRIC!
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CALGARY – July 8th – Flames Central
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One of Canadas hottest groups are coming back to Calgary to give people a taste of what is in-store in the coming year.
Metric have been working on their brand new album for the last year and this July at Flames Central, they will be road testing some of their new material. With a single due out later in July and an album coming out in the Fall, their will be plenty of surprises in store for all of Metrics fans. This is a rare live appearance for the band as they are only out on select dates sucah as Coachella and Pemberton this year.
Do not miss Metric live at Flames Central during the Stampede on July 8th, 2008.
BLOC PARTY!
Monday May 26, 2008 01:01 AM
BLOC PARTY! BLOC PARTY!
THE UNION IS PLEASED TO PRESENT CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BRITISH POP-ROCKERS
BLOC PARTY!
Use the password BANQUET to get your tickets first!
EDMONTON – September 9 – Edmonton Event Centre
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CALGARY – September 10 – MacEwan Hall
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Storming onto the scene in 2005 with their debut album Silent Alarm, Bloc Party spent 69 weeks on the UKs top album charts. The record which included the singles ‘Banquet’ and ‘Helicopter’ raced up the charts in 17 countries around the world, was declared Album of the Year by NME Magazine and went on to sell one million copies worldwide.
Returning with their follow up A Weekend in the City, singer Kele Okereke, guitarist Russell Lissack, bassist Gordon Moakes and drummer Matt Tong teamed up with producer Jacknife Lee (U2, Snow Patrol) to create 11 electrifying and staggeringly direct tracks that chronicle post-millennial Britain.
Pitchforkmedia.com said, ’...within a minute the bands starting to kick up dust, on its way to be a chorus hook thats loose, energetic, and honestly thrilling: Its the kind of craftsmanship that would sound good coming from nearly anyone. Blender Magazine said, At Bloc Partys best, music and message collide with astounding force.
Prior to coming to Canada, Bloc Party will perform at some of the worlds biggest music festivals includ-ing Chicagos Lollapalooza, Germanys Hohenfelden Festival and the UKs Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Dont miss Bloc Party as they perform all your favorites along with new tracks of their upcoming album set for release in October 2008 on Warner Music.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE THIS SATURDAY MAY 31st at 10am! Stay tuned for new information
The UNION presents RANCID!!
Monday May 12, 2008 09:06 AM
EDMONTON – September 8 – Shaw Conference Centre
CALGARY – September 9 – Round Up Centre
Tickets On Sale this Saturday May 17th at 10am! Right here at unionevents.com or ticketmaster.ca! Also available while supplies last at the following outlets
Edmonton – Freecloud, FS(wem), Blackbyrd, and Megatunes
Calgary – Megatunes and Sloth Records
One of the most popular and enduring American punk bands RANCID are making their long awaited return to Alberta. They will be touring across North America throughout the summer, prior to the release of their new album, their first one since 2003.
In the five years since the release of Indestructible, the members of Rancid have been anything but dormant. 2004 saw the release of guitarist Lars Frederiksens second solo album Viking, a scorching homage to Lars vida loca, equal parts violence and love. 2005 marked the release of Haunted Cities by singer Tim Armstrongs side project, the Transplants. Additionally, in 2007 Armstrong released a superb solo record, A Poets Life, which spawned the summertime hit single ‘Into Action’, heard on radio stations across the country and on dance floors around the world. Meanwhile, bassist Matt Freemans legendary skills were highlighted on both the Transplants record and tour, and also on worldwide tours playing with Social Distortion. Seemingly, the band has so much creative output, it cannot be contained in a single project.
Rancid formed from the ashes of the cult East Bay band, Operation Ivy, in the early 90s and in their 15+ years have sold millions of records. Their 1994 breakthrough hit record Lets Go and 1995 smash And Out Come the Wolves garnered gold and platinum records from around the world, produced multiple hit singles and ensured worldwide fame for the band. Still, Rancid remains true to their vision and their friends, working with Epitaph founder, president and producer Brett Gurewitz in and out of the studio for over a decade. The only line-up change aside from the addition of Lars Frederiksen in 1993 was when Brandon Steineckert took over drum duties from Brett Reed last year. They wear their loyalty like a proud emblem.
EDMONTON – September 8 – Shaw Conference Centre
CALGARY – September 9 – Stampede Corral
Tickets On Sale this Saturday May 17th at 10am! Right here at unionevents.com or ticketmaster.ca!
VIRGIN MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE UP ANNOUNCED! Plus More!
Tuesday April 8, 2008 09:53 AM
VIRGIN MUSIC FESTIVAL – Calgary 2008
The Union and GoldenVoice are really super excited to bring you VIRGIN MUSIC FESTIVAL for the first time ever to CALGARY!
With Stone Temple Pilots, The Tragically Hip, The Flaming Lips, Three Days Grace, City and Colour, Matthew Good and His Band, Corb Lund, Face to Face, Stars, The New Pornographers, Constantines, Attack in Black and MANY MORE!
A limited number of early bird tickets for Virgin Music Festival Calgary are available at futureshop.ca beginning on Wednesday, April 9th at 10a.m.
General ticket sales begin Saturday, April 12th at 10 a.m. through Future Shop and at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.ca, and by calling 403-777-0000. Ticket information is also available at: virginfestival.ca. One-day passes are $75.50 (including all sales taxes, venue fee, and a
$1 donation to Virgin Unite Canada). Two-day passes are $125.00 (including all sales taxes, venue fee, and a $2 donation to Virgin Unite Canada).
CALGARY – June 21 and 22 – Fort Calgary GET TICKETS HERE
Mindless Self Indulgence
New York’s Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI) is an inflammatory band which has been mixing punk rock and driving electronic music together since 1997. With an amalgamation of sounds and genres, the band has been storming the electronic and punk scenes, garnering many hardcore fans in their wake with both their recorded material, and manic live performances.
Pre-Sale begins Tuesday April 8th at 10am! Use the password “TROUBLE” to get your tickets NOW!
EDMONTON – June 3 – Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – June 4 – The Warehouse GET TICKETS HERE
Private Club – Members and Guests Welcome
Taste of Chaos - Going Fast
Friday March 28, 2008 12:56 AM
Rockstar Energry Drink: TASTE OF CHAOS
The Union brings the TASTE OF CHAOS back to YOUR town!
With Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet for my Valentine and many more to be announced!
Use the links below to get your tickets now!
VANCOUVER – April 17 -PNE FORUM GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – April 19 – Stampede Corral GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – April 22 – Northlands Agricom GET TICKETS HERE
More Announcements from The Union!
Wednesday March 12, 2008 12:43 AM
CAKE formed in Sacramento, California in 1991. The band quickly became a hot item in the downtown club and cafe scene, then went on to gain a steady following in San Francisco’s Bay Area. Lead singer John McCrea’s unwitting amalgam of Jonathan Richman, David Byrne, and Woody Guthrie, backed by CAKE’s shambling countrified funk, took Northern California by storm.
To date, CAKE has toured extensively throughout the world including North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.
Through their career CAKE have defied convention with an eclectic string of hits, from the tightly wrought lament “The Dis-tance”, the radio stand-out “Never There”, “Sheep Go to Heaven”, “No Phone”, “Short Skirt/Long Jacket”, and an unconventional remake of Gloria Gaynor’s disco classic “I Will Survive”.
After touring in support of their fifth album Pressure Chief, CAKE parted ways with Columbia Records and struck out on their own with Upbeat Records. The new labels first release, b-sides and rarities, garnered glowing reviews and an unlikely radio hit with their cover of the Black Sabbath classic War Pigs.
VANCOUVER – May 13 – Vogue Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 15 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – May 16 – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
Pre-Sales! Pre-Sales! Get Your Pre-Sales!
Tuesday March 4, 2008 09:33 AM
COHEED and CAMBRIA With the band’s latest creation, the euphoric No World For Tomorrow, we arrive at the final chapter in the saga of Claudio Kilgannon, the story’s main character, who is out to avenge the death of his parents (Coheed and Cambria Kilgannon). While the story is set to reach its destructive end with NWFT, the band reveals their next album will be a prequel to the saga.
Tickets are On Sale March 7th at 10am right here at unionevents.com!
OR – Use the Password WELCOME and the links below to get your tickets NOW!
EDMONTON – May 23 – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 24 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
SASKATOON – May 25 – The Odeon GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – May 27 – Burton Cummings Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
DREAM THEATER
SECOND SHOW ADDED!
Use the Password NATION and this link, to get your tickets NOW!
CALGARY – May 10 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
Even More Awesome for Your Spring!
Three Inches of Blood is charging back! Blood soaked and ready for more! Last September the guys rocked a sold out crowd at the Legion Hall, now its their Ballroom debut! With an additional stop in Edmonton, make sure you catch them!
Tickets are On Sale March 7th at 10am right here at unionevents.com!
EDMONTON – April 10 – Starlite Room
CALGARY – April 11 – MacEwan Ballroom
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on their Canadian Tour! With their latest, fourth album, As Daylight Dies, KsE are proving that if you keep playing the game your way, you’ll eventually change the rules for everyone else.
Tickets are On Sale March 8th at 10am right here at unionevents.com!
THUNDER BAY – May 22 – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
WINNIPEG – May 23 – Burton Cummings Theatre
SASKATOON – May 24 – The Odeon
EDMONTON – May 26 – Edmonton Events Centre
CALGARY – May 27 – MacEwan Hall
ARCH ENEMY are returning to Canada with a full tour including Dark Tranquility, Divine Heresy and Firewind.
Tickets are On Sale March 11th at 10am right here at unionevents.com!
Winnipeg – May 21 – Garrick Centre
CALGARY – May 23 – MacEwan Ballroom
EDMONTON – May 24 – Starlite Room
March 3 - Updates! Updates!
Monday March 3, 2008 09:11 AM
Even More Awesome for Your Spring!
Three Inches of Blood is charging back! Blood soaked and ready for more! Last September the guys rocked a sold out crowd at the Legion Hall, now its their Ballroom debut! With an additional stop in Edmonton, make sure you catch them!
Tickets are On Sale March 7th at 10am right here at unionevents.com!
EDMONTON – April 10 – Starlite Room
CALGARY – April 11 – MacEwan Ballroom
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on their Canadian Tour! With their latest, fourth album, As Daylight Dies, KsE are proving that if you keep playing the game your way, you’ll eventually change the rules for everyone else.
Tickets are On Sale March 8th at 10am right here at unionevents.com!
THUNDER BAY – May 22 – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
WINNIPEG – May 23 – Burton Cummings Theatre
SASKATOON – May 24 – The Odeon
EDMONTON – May 26 – Edmonton Events Centre
CALGARY – May 27 – MacEwan Hall
TASTE OF CHAOS!
Wednesday February 27, 2008 09:22 AM
Rockstar Energry Drink: TASTE OF CHAOS
The Union brings the TASTE OF CHAOS back to YOUR town!
With Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet for my Valentine, Bless the Fall and Idiot Pilot this show is sure to be an ass kicker!
Pre-Sale begins NOW Wednesday February 27th and runs until Sunday March 2nd and Midnight!
Use the password “HARLOT” to get your tickets now!
VANCOUVER – April 17 -PNE FORUM GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – April 19 – Stampede Corral GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – April 22 – Northlands Agricom GET TICKETS HERE
February 25, 2008 - Update!
Monday February 25, 2008 08:36 AM
February is almost over! But we’re not going to let you go into March without packing some more great announcements in!
Just when you thought you knew everything! The Union is here to surprise you again!
CITY AND COLOUR
JUNO-award winning City and Colour (Dallas Green) will be touring Canada in support of his latest release Bring Me Your Love. The album – which debuted at #3 on the Top 200 Soundscan chart last week, and was the #1 top-selling album on iTunes – features Greens signature delicate vocals and striking musicianship.
PRE SALE STARTS TODAY the 26th in Selected Markets!
USE THE PASSWORD “HEART” TO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
PRESALE AVAILABLE
CALGARY – May 25 – Jack Singer Concert Hall GET TICKETS HERE
LETHBRIDGE – May 26 – University of Lethbridge Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
MEDICINE HAT – May 27 – Medicine Hat College Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
PRESALE AVAILABLE
EDMONTON – May 28 – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium GET TICKETS HERE
PRESALE AVAILABLE
SASKATOON – May 29 – Lakeview Auditorium GET TICKETS HERE
PRESALE AVAILABLE
REGINA – May 30 – University of Regina – Education Auditorium GET TICKETS HERE
PRESALE AVAILABLE
WINNIPEG – May 31 – Burton Cummings Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
Matthew Good and his NEW BAND
Matthew Good is coming back to your town Edmonton!
Pre-Sale begins Wednesday February 27th at 10am!
EDMONTON – June 21 -Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium GET TICKETS HERE
February 18, 2008 Update
Monday February 18, 2008 7:38 PM
For those of us celebrating a long weekend, Happy No-Work Monday! For those of us working, Happy New Concert Announcement Monday!
Seems like a pretty good deal either way!
This Spring is REALLY beginning to HEAT UP! The Union keeps serving up more amazing announcements!
DREAM THEATER
In its 22nd year, Dream Theater finds itself on a new label, Roadrunner Records, and with a new album, but its still enhanced by the same grit, single-minded determination and independence that has set the band apart from the pack. ‘You cant compromise with the type of music that we play and the relationship we have with the fans,’ says Petrucci. ‘The integrity factor always has to be there, otherwise people see right through it.’
That said, Portnoy stresses with all of our achievements, I feel that the best chapter of Dream Theater has yet to be written.
Be there to witness this spectacle first hand!
PRE SALE STARTS TUESDAY the 19th!
VANCOUVER – May 6 – Orpheum Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 9 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
AS I LAY DYING
Building upon the foundation that AILD has laid over the past several years, growing from a small San Diego outfit slowly and deliberately into a priority national act, the band has become Metal Blade Records biggest sellers with an extremely devoted following. AS I LAY DYING has the goods to take it all the way and stake their claim as the metal band you need to know about in 2007 and beyond. AILD is heading out with our pals the MISERY SIGNALS!
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd!
KELOWNA – April 30 – The Habitat GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 1 – MacEwan Ballroom GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON- May 3 – Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
REGINA – May 4 – The Distrikt GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – May 5 – The Garrick Centre GET TICKETS HERE
CHIODOS and PROTEST THE HERO
With a stunning #5 Billboard debut last September, the sophomore disc by the cutting edge Michigan sextet affirms what loyal devotees of the group have known all along: Chiodos is inexorable! And with the awesome PROTEST THE HERO along for the ride, after thrilling everyone on the Silverstein tour, this is sure to be an amazing tour!
TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23nd!
CALGARY – April 13 – MacEwan Ballroom GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – April 14 – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
SASKATOON – April 15 – The Odeon GET TICKETS HERE
TIGER ARMY
With only a rare appearance on last years Warped Tour, this is the first time that Los Angeles Tiger Army have decided to bring their psychobilly style to Western Canada. The band is lead by Nick 13, a man on a mission. Add street punkers The Unseen to the mix and this show will be a fist in the air, sing-a-long good time!
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd!
VANCOUVER – April 28 – Croatian Cultural Centre GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – April 30 – Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 1 – The Warehouse GET TICKETS HERE
NOFX PRESALE STARTS TODAY!
Tuesday February 12, 2008 4:47 PM
NOFX!
Punk Rock is alive and .. well .. stinky! Catch NOFX in Edmonton this Spring with No Use for a Name and American Steel!
A very special, very limited PRE-SALE offer starts tomorrow at 10am!!
Use the password FATWRECK to get your tickets now!!
EDMONTON – May 6 – Northlands Agricom Hall B GET TICKETS HERE
This is your chance to beat the rush! Use the password FATWRECK to get your tickets now!
February 11, 2008 Update
Sunday February 10, 2008 7:55 PM
More Shows!! More Shows!!
The Union wants to keep packing 2008 with more goodness! A little bit for everyone!
DIMMU BORGIR
We had SO much fun last year we decided to bring the brutal and savage sounds of DIMMU BORGIR back to Alberta!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
EDMONTON – April 9 – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – April 10 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
You tell us! Have NOFX really gotten worse live... WELL… now is their chance to prove it! The Union brings back punk rock royalty…
NOFX
TICKETS ON SALE – Saturday February 16th at 10am!
EDMONTON – May 6 – Northlands Agricom Hall B GET TICKETS HERE
EXCLAIM ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Your favorite music magazine is celebrating their sweet 16! This spring we’re helping them party with TOKYO POLICE CLUB.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
WINNIPEG – May 8 – Garrick Centre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 10 – (18+) – The Warehouse GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 11 – (All Ages) – The Warehouse GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – May 12 – (All Ages) – Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
The Cult add a Second Show in Calgary! PLUS Juno Fever!
Wednesday February 6, 2008 5:10 PM
The Union is Very Excited to announce the return of THE CULT!
CALGARY! Due to amazing demand…
The Cult have added a second show at Flames Central!
A very special, very limited PRE-SALE offer starts tomorrow at 10am!! Use the password CEREMONY to get your tickets now!!
CALGARY – APRIL 4 – Flames Central GET TICKETS HERE
This is your LAST chance to get into one of the hottest tours to cross Canada in 2008! Don’t miss out!
Tuesday February 5th was a big day in Canadian Music News!
The Nominees for this years Juno Awards were announced yesterday!
The Union has been very fortunate to work very closely with some of this years’ nominees!
Join us in congratulating the following artists!
Wintersleep
Holy F**k
Jill Barber
Tokyo Police Club
Dragonette
Harry Manx
Bedouin Soundclash
Feist
IllScarlett
Faber Drive
Suzie McNeil
Jully Black
Serena Ryder
Matthew Good
Saint Alvia Cartel
Compadres
and Corb Lund
We wish you all good luck on April 6th! Thank you all so much for making 2007 and 2008 such an amazing time in Canadian Music!
January 29, 2008 Update
Tuesday January 29, 2008 3:59 PM
THE UNION CONFIRMS MORE AMAZING SHOWS
The Union is bringing you a year of firsts! Bringing you MORE, FRESH headlining tours to make your 2008!
DRAGONETTE
On their first ever headlining tour! The Union is bringing DRAGONETTE to Edmonton and Calgary! Start your Spring off with these bouncy Electro Pop Rockers!
TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY
CALGARY – March 25 – Warehouse Nightclub GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – March 26 – Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
The Union - Bringing YOU Legendary Concerts to Pack Your 2008!
Monday January 14, 2008 7:03 PM
Get out your Calendars! Its time to fill your agenda with amazing announcements!
The Union is Very Excited to announce the return of THE CULT! As they tour across Canada, catch them in a city near you! With 9 stops across this great land, you have no excuse to miss them!
A very special, very limited PRE-SALE offer starts NOW! Use the password CEREMONY to get your tickets now!!
VANCOUVER – March 26 – Orpheum Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
PRINCE GEORGE – March 28 – CN Centre GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – APRIL 1 – Edmonton Events Centre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – APRIL 6 – Flames Central GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – APRIL 9 – Centennial Concert Hall GET TICKETS HERE
THUNDER BAY – APRIL 10 – Community Auditorium GET TICKETS HERE
TORONTO – APRIL 12 – Sound Academy GET TICKETS HERE
LONDON – APRIL 14 – Centennial Hall GET TICKETS HERE
MONTREAL – APRIL 16 – L’Olympia De Montreal GET TICKETS HERE
MORE MORE MORE
MEGADETH’s Dave Mustaine brings his face melting shred fest, GIGANTOUR back to the Great White North!
With In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy and High on Fire along for the ride! May will be scorching!
SASKATOON – May 11 – Prairieland Park -GET TICKETS HERE
Exclusive PreSale begins Thursday January 17th at 10am. Use the password “FLAMES” or “MUSTAINE” to get yours first!
EDMONTON – May 12 – Shaw Conference Centre -GET TICKETS HERE
Exclusive PreSale begins Thursday January 17th at 10am. Use the password “FLAMES” to get yours first!
Ringing in 2008! Get all your Concert Info here!
Saturday January 5, 2008 11:08 AM
Welcome to 2008!! Thanks to everyone who helped us finish off 2007 with X929 and Alexisonfire! Everyone had a great time! But now its time to get back to work! The Union is working on making 2008 a year to remember for sure, by packing tons of music and awesomeness into every month!
SILVERSTEIN is gearing up to take on their first headlining tour ever!
Silverstein will be rocking out with their friends Protest the Hero, IllScarlett and The Devil Wears Prada!EDMONTON – January 30 – The Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – January 31 – The Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – February 1 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
SASKATOON – February 2 – The Odeon GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – February 4 – The Garrick Centre GET TICKETS HERE
The Union is also bringing your dark side to light with NECRO. This underground Hip Hop show is selling out fast, so make sure you get your tickets here.
EDMONTON – January 18 – The Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – January 19 – The Underground GET TICKETS HERE
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
No Plans for New Year's Eve??...Spend it with the Union!!
Thursday December 6, 2007 12:07 AM
After dodging avalanches and thrilling 2 sold out crowds in Calgary, the greatest Canadian band of the year, ALEXISONFIRE! Our friends Ten Second Epic, Chixdiggit and the MadCowboys will also be on deck to help you ring in your new year the right way!
Tickets are on sale now, right here at Unionevents.com (with limited tickets available at Megatunes and Sloth)
Dec 31 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
Alexisonfire Reschedule Calgary Show!
Monday December 3, 2007 11:59 AM
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Due to inclement weather, Alexisonfire have been forced to reschedule their December 3 concert in Calgary to December 5.
Tickets for the original December 3 show will be valid on December 5, and honoured at the door of MacEwan Hall that night.
The December 4 concert remains unaffected, and will proceed as scheduled.
If you are unable to attend, refunds for the December 3 show will be available at point of purchase.
The Union - Heating Up 2008
Tuesday November 27, 2007 12:35 AM
2008 is starting early! The Union is packing so much concert goodness into 2008 we had to start telling you about it in November!!
NIGHTWISH
Alright Canada! After releasing their latest album Dark Passion Play in September, Finland’s NIGHTWISH will be crashing through Canada in May 2008!
WINNIPEG – May 14 – Garrick Centre GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – May 16 – The Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 17 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
VANCOUVER – May 20 – Croatian Cultural Centre GET TICKETS HERE
Don’t Miss your oppurtunity to catch this extra-ordinary act! There are limited VIP tickets available
The Union Starts the Year off with a Scream!
SILVERSTEIN is heading out across this great land on their first headlining tour ever! Silverstein will be heading out with their friends Protest the Hero, IllScarlett and The Devil Wears Prada!
EDMONTON – January 30 – The Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – February 1 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
SASKATOON – February 2 – The Odeon GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – February 4 – The Garrick Centre GET TICKETS HERE
ALEXISONFIRE helps X92.9 ring in the New Year!
Tuesday November 13, 2007 4:09 PM
ALEXISONFIRE have had a fantastic year, and now they’re ringing in 2008 with a special show in Calgary to help celebrate X92.9’s first year on the air!
The station, which debuted last New Year’s Eve as Calgary’s New Rock Alternative, is throwing their 2nd Annual New Year’s Ball at MacEwan Hall on December 31, 2007. ALEXISONFIRE has recently sold out two back-to-back dates in the room earlier in December, and now they’re excited to return for this exclusive third show!
Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10 AM, right here at Unionevents.com (with limited tickets available at Megatunes and Sloth) – if you’re a member of the X-Army, though, you can take advantage of the presale starting on Thurdsday until Friday at midnight!
JINGLE BELL ROCK 2007
Monday October 22, 2007 4:40 PM
The Union is proud to annouce the return of
JINGLE BELL ROCK. We are happy to bring JBR back to Edmonton for the 3rd year running, and we are equally excited to announce the first ever JBR in Calgary!
The Union wishes you a happy holidays with the return of RISE AGAINST and PENNYWISE with special guests The Riverboat Gamblers.
DECEMBER 20 – Shaw Conference Centre (Edmonton AB) GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 21 – RoundUp Centre at Stampede Park(Calgary AB) GET TICKETS HERE
Portions of all tickets sold will benefit local charities in both Edmonton and Calgary. The Edmonton Youth Emergency Shelter Society and AIDS Calgary will both be receiving donations from your ticket purchases!
We will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for both the Calgary and Edmonton Food Banks.
Please join us in our annual holiday celebration!
Help us spread the holiday cheer in Edmonton and Calgary!
Get your tickets early as these show will sell out! These venues are both General Admission! Standing Room Only!
TICKETS ON SALE THIS SATURDAY AT 10AM
Exclusive PreSale info for unionevents.com subscribers!
TOOL Coming to Kelowna and Victoria
Monday October 15, 2007 6:34 PM
The Union is bringing TOOL to British Columbia! We are proud to announce 2 new dates to catch your favorite progressive art-rock band
TOOL into the Interior of BC!
The aggressive and gifted TOOL are coming to Prospera Place in Kelowna and the Save On Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria this Winter! Reminding you why they are one of the hottest tickets in Canada!
NOVEMBER 29 – Prospera Place (Kelowna BC)
DECEMBER 2 – Save On Foods Memorial Centre (Victoria BC)
ON SALE THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 19th
The Union is bringing Finnish metal sensation SONATA ARCTICA back to Canada! With stops in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver make sure you catch the soaring orchestral melodies of this crowd pleaser!
FEBRUARY 10 – Edmonton – Starlite Room GET TICKETS HERE
FEBRUARY 11 – Calgary – The Warehouse GET TICKETS HERE
FEBRUARY 13 – Vancouver – Plaza Club GET TICKETS HERE
THE CRIBS
They’ve toured with Death Cab For Cutie, Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand produced their latest record, and Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs has described them as “one of the most under-rated bands around”. They’re the Cribs, and you can’t afford to miss out on this punked up trio of Brits.
NOVEMBER 23 – Starlite Room (Edmonton AB, 18+) GET TICKETS HERE
NOVEMBER 24 – Hi-Fi Club (Calgary AB, 18+) GET TICKETS HERE
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH & THE CRIBS announced
Tuesday October 9, 2007 4:08 PM
The Union is proud to announce the following shows, going on sale Friday October 12, right here on UnionEvents.com!
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
One of Canada’s fastest-rising acts returns to Edmonton’s Starlite Room for an exclusive two night stand! Their second album, Street Gospels, has already busted out the hit single Walls Fall Down, and they look set to conquer the world with their worldly fusion of reggae, folk and pop.
DECEMBER 7 – Starlite Room (Edmonton AB – 18+ ID REQ.)
DECEMBER 8 – Starlite Room (Edmonton AB – All Ages – EARLY SHOW)
THE CRIBS
They’ve toured with Death Cab For Cutie, Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand produced their latest record, and Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs has described them as “one of the most under-rated bands around”. They’re the Cribs, and you can’t afford to miss out on this punked up trio of Brits.
NOVEMBER 23 – Starlite Room (Edmonton AB, 18+)
NOVEMBER 24 – Hi-Fi Club (Calgary AB, 18+)
The Union - Just Keeps on Giving! Something for Everyone!
Wednesday October 3, 2007 6:09 PM
Just when you thought we couldn’t give you anything more! We just keep adding more and more goodness to your fall!
TOOL
That’s right SASKATOON! Get ready for the return of Maynard and the guys! In support of 10 000 Days. TOOL will be back November 27th to the Credit Union Centre to remind you why they have one of the most successful tours ever! Don’t miss this amazing show. Tickets on sale HERE Friday at Noon.
The Union also welcomes back Alberta’s own SOCIAL CODE and TUPELO HONEY with Hunter Valentine and Rides Again.
ONE NIGHT ONLY OCTOBER 25 – The Warehouse, Calgary AB
JULLY BLACK is BACK!
The Union welcomes one of Canada’s hottest R&B singers back to Alberta! On the heels of her new release Revival, in stores and online on October 16th. Jully is coming to Edmonton (November 4th) and Calgary (November 5th) to give us our groove back!
Catch her in Edmonton at the Velvet Underground and in Calgary at the Hifi Club!
The Union has also added additional shows in Calgary for the following incredible acts! BY POPULAR DEMAND
Get your tickets now! Don’t Miss Out!
NEW PORNOGRAPHERS – October 13 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
TED LEO – October 19 – Liberty Lounge GET TICKETS HERE
ALEXISONFIRE – December 4 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
New shows with WINTERSLEEP, GWAR, MOST SERENE REPUBLIC, DRAGONETTE and more!
Wednesday September 26, 2007 3:42 PM
Here’s some exciting news on just announced shows here at UnionEvents.com!
GWAR
First, for those who can’t get enough gore with your intergalactic metal, then rejoice with the return of your new overlords, GWAR, playing their only Alberta show at Calgary’s MacEwan Hall on November 14. Along for the splatterfest are Horse The Band and The End! Tickets on sale Friday, but if you’re a member of the UnionEvents mailing list, check your e-mail for your presale password!
NOVEMBER 14 – MacEwan Hall, Calgary AB
WINTERSLEEP with WOODEN STARS
Next, we’re very happy to announce the amazing WINTERSLEEP are returning to Alberta, with the equally sweet WOODEN STARS in tow. In case you didn’t know, WINTERSLEEP are preparing to release their new album, Welcome To The Night, and it’s probably their greatest outing yet!
OCTOBER 28 – Starlite Room, Edmonton AB
NOVEMBER 6 – The Warehouse, Calgary AB
Tickets on sale Friday Sept 28, right here on UnionEvents.com!
EXCLAIM/YARIS TOUR
Also on sale this Friday is the latest Exclaim! tour, presented by Yaris, and what a tour it is! Check this out – THE MOST SERENE REPUBLIC, DRAGONETTE, MOTHER MOTHER and SMALL SINS. Absolute heaven, we tell you! All winning acts, all of them worth your immediate attention! A superb line-up of outstanding indie acts – this will be one of those rare shows you’ll remember for years and years to come, so get your tickets right now!
NOVEMBER 16 – Broken City, Calgary AB
NOVEMBER 17 – Starlite Room, Edmonton AB
The Union - Bringing you Another Amazing Announcement
Sunday September 16, 2007 9:46 PM
Its a new week! That means another great announcement from the crew at the Union!
Rock Legends HEART return to the stage in support of Ann Wilson’s new release, Hope & Glory. This latest offering features Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright, and of course her sister Nancy.
Ann and Nancy will grace the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary on October 28th. GET TICKETS HERE
Tickets on sale September 21. Sign up for the unionevents.com newsletter for exclusive presale offers.
The Union is also very happy to announce the return of BRIGHT EYES to Western Canada, with stops in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. This unforgettable concert is a definite must see!
OCTOBER 30 – EDMONTON GET TICKETS HERE
OCTOBER 31 – CALGARY GET TICKETS HERE
NOVEMBER 2 – WINNIPEG GET TICKETS HERE
Tickets ON SALE September 15th. Check out unionevents.com for ALL your ticket info! Excusive PRESALE info for unionevents.com subscribers!
Now Finally! The UNION welcomes back WEEN after a 4 year hiatus! The unique duo is ready to release their new album La Cucaracha.
Ween returns to Edmonton on November 17th. GET TICKETS HERE
AS ALWAYS. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE NOW TO UNIONEVENTS.COM’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER TO GAIN ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE PRESALE AND INSIDER INFO!
The Union's Fall Lineup - Now Jam Packed with More Music for Everyone
Wednesday September 12, 2007 09:22 AM
Just when you thought we were done with our fall announcements…the Union keeps giving you MORE MORE MORE!
The Master of shock ROB ZOMBIE returns this October to get you ready for Halloween!
Coming back to Alberta to rock you after taking some time off to make this summer’s shocker Halloween and the blood soaked Devil’s Rejects. Zombie returns to MacEwan Hall on Ocotber 23! Tickets ON SALE September 15th.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR ALEXISONFIRE
with ANTI FLAG, SAOSIN and THE BLED
DECEMBER 3 – CALGARY-MACEWAN HALL GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 4 – CALGARY – MACEWAN HALL GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 6 – EDMONTON – SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 7 – SASKATOON – PRAIRELAND PARK GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 9 – WINNIPEG – BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE GET TICKETS HERE
Tickets are going very fast for Finland’s HIM as they come to Western Canada for the very first time. Guarantee your spot by getting tickets TODAY!
The “love metal” band are back this fall with a brand new record, VENUS DOOM, which is dropping on September 18th! We are VERY excited to include this amazing band to our fall extravaganza!
November 6 – Calgary – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
November 7 – Edmonton – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
The Union also brings EMI recording artist, and Juno winner, K-OS, back to Alberta. 2 solid shows, in Edmonton and Calgary.
September 16 – Edmonton – Starlite RoomGET TICKETS HERE
September 17 – Calgary – Flames Central GET TICKETS HERE
The Union is also very happy to announce the return of BRIGHT EYES to Western Canada, with stops in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg. This unforgettable concert is a definite must see!
OCTOBER 30 – EDMONTON GET TICKETS HERE
OCTOBER 31 – CALGARY GET TICKETS HERE
NOVEMBER 2 – WINNIPEG GET TICKETS HERE
Tickets ON SALE September 15th. Check out unionevents.com for ALL your ticket info! Excusive PRESALE info for unionevents.com subscribers!
Now Finally! The UNION welcomes back WEEN after a 4 year hiatus! The unique duo is ready to release their new album La Cucaracha.
Ween returns to Edmonton on November 17th.
Tickets go onsale Friday September 14th. Check back for ticket info.
AS ALWAYS. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE NOW TO UNIONEVENTS.COM’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER TO GAIN ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE PRESALE AND INSIDER INFO!
The Union's Fall Extravaganza - So Many Shows, So Little Time
Sunday September 9, 2007 10:05 PM
Hold on to your ticket stubs friends! The UNION is about to blow you away with our incredible fall lineup!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR ALEXISONFIRE
with ANTI FLAG, SAOSIN and THE BLED
DECEMBER 3 – CALGARY-MACEWAN HALL GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 4 – CALGARY – MACEWAN HALL GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 6 – EDMONTON – SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 7 – SASKATOON – PRAIRELAND PARK GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 9 – WINNIPEG – BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE GET TICKETS HERE
We are also very proud to bring Finland’s HIM to Western Canada for the very first time.
The “love metal” band are back this fall with a brand new record, VENUS DOOM, which is dropping on September 18th! We are VERY excited to include this amazing band to our fall extravaganza!
November 6 – Calgary – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
November 7 – Edmonton – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
The Hip Hop just won’t stop this Fall!
We are also thrilled to be bringing BOTH Brother Ali and K-Os to you this Fall. The Union presents The Undisputed Truth Tour with Rhymesayer Entertainment artists BROTHER ALI, BLUEPRINT, DJ RARE GROOVE AND DJ BK ONE!
This will be one of the most talked about underground Hip Hop events of the year. So check it out!
October 6 – Calgary – The Underground GET TICKETS HERE
October 7 – Edmonton – Velvet Underground GET TICKETS HERE
And The Union also brings EMI recording artist, and Juno winner, K-OS, back to Alberta. 2 solid shows, in Edmonton and Calgary.
September 16 – Edmonton – Starlite RoomGET TICKETS HERE
September 17 – Calgary – Flames Central GET TICKETS HERE
Now Finally! The UNION welcomes back WEEN after a 4 year hiatus! The unique duo is ready to release their new album La Cucaracha.
Ween returns to Edmonton on November 17th.
Tickets go onsale Friday September 14th. Check back for ticket info.
AS ALWAYS. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE NOW TO UNIONEVENTS.COM’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER TO GAIN ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE PRESALE AND INSIDER INFO!
Alexisonfire, HIM, Brother Ali and more
Wednesday September 5, 2007 10:23 AM
The UNION is proud to announce some of the biggest shows this Fall. Whether you like punk rock, metal, indie rock or hip hop, there is definitely something for you.
First, we’re very happy to announce the return of Ontario’s ALEXISONFIRE
with ANTI FLAG, SAOSIN and THE BLED
DECEMBER 3 – CALGARY-MACEWAN HALL GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 4 – CALGARY – MACEWAN HALL GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 6 – EDMONTON – SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 7 – SASKATOON – PRAIRELAND PARK GET TICKETS HERE
DECEMBER 9 – WINNIPEG – BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE GET TICKETS HERE
We are also very proud to bring Finland’s HIM to Western Canada for the very first time.
The “love metal” band are back this fall with a brand new record, VENUS DOOM, which is dropping on September 18th! We are VERY excited to include this amazing band to our fall extravaganza!
November 6 – Calgary – MacEwan Hall
November 7 – Edmonton – Edmonton Event Centre
We are also thrilled to be bringing The Undisputed Truth Tour with Rhymesayer Entertainment artists BROTHER ALI, BLUEPRINT, DJ RARE GROOVE AND DJ BK ONE!This will be one of the most talked about underground Hip Hop events of the year. So check it out!
October 6 – Calgary – The Underground
October 7 – Edmonton – Velvet Underground
Raise your spears and pump your fists! 3”OF BLOOD charge back into Calgary for a head banging evening of thrashery!
Bringing Fire up the Blades to the stage they will make you march in the bloodbath at the Legion Hall on September 29th!
Finally we are ecstatic to be presenting one of Canada’s most innovative electronic artists:
CARIBOU with the Born Ruffians
Check out the new album ANDORRA. In stores now!
November 2 – Edmonton – The Starlite
November 3 – Calgary – The Warehouse
DJ Champion & His G-Strings return to Alberta!
Tuesday August 21, 2007 01:01 AM
Without a doubt, one of the most exciting live acts gracing stages today, DJ CHAMPION & HIS G-STRINGS make their return to Alberta!
You’ve heard their hit single NO HEAVEN (check out the video posted above), but you haven’t experienced the uplifting joy unless you’ve seen this group live!
THE UNION is proud to welcome back this extraordinary group for two Alberta performances on the following dates:
CALGARY – September 26, The Whiskey
EDMONTON – October 4, Starlite Room
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, August 24! Check out the links in the UPCOMING EVENTS.
Chris Cornell To Play in Regina and Winnipeg
Monday August 13, 2007 4:45 PM
The Union is Proud to bring one of the great voices of rock. Chris Cornell is coming to Western Canada
– September 25 – Winnipeg – Burton Cummings Theatre
– September 26 – Regina – Conexus Art Centre
Check out our events page for tours with the following:
STARS
MUTE MATH
TOASTERS
GIRL TALK
FINAL FANTASY
ALL THAT REMAINS
UNEARTH
TED LEO
BOYS NIGHT OUT
Check out Unionevents.com often for the latest news on Upcoming Shows.
The Fall is CRAZY at Unionevents.com
Thursday August 9, 2007 6:37 PM
Stop by the site on Monday August 13 for several huge concert announcements.
Check out our events page for tours with the following:
STARS
MUTE MATH
GIRL TALK
FINAL FANTASY
ALL THAT REMAINS
TED LEO
BOYS NIGHT OUT
Check out Unionevents.com often for the latest news on Upcoming Shows.
GODSMACK
Tuesday July 17, 2007 5:04 PM
The Union is very excited to announce a summer and fall that is going to be full of some of the best bands coming through Western Canada.
GODSMACK
There are still only a few tickets available to one of the biggest shows of the summer.
VANCOUVER – AUG 12 – PNE FORUM
EDMONTON – AUG 14 – NORTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM
CALGARY – AUG 15 – SOUTHERN ALBERTA JUBILEE AUDITORIUM
REGINA – AUG 17 – CONEXUS ARTS CENTRE
WINNIPEG – AUG 18 – CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL
JUST ANNOUNCED - BUILT TO SPILL & STRUNG OUT!
Tuesday June 26, 2007 12:44 AM
The Union is very excited to announce upcoming dates with two extraordinary bands that shouldn’t be missed!
ALL DATES ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 29 AT 10 AM!
Californias STRUNG OUT have been putting out their own brand of technical, aggressive, yet melodic and emotional punk music for over 13 years. They have gained a huge fan base by keeping their music original and touring all over the world many times over. Their seventh album for Fat Wreck Chords – BLACKHAWKS OVER LOS ANGELES – finds the band as aggressive as ever, screaming out a message of hope amid the din of apocalypse.
EDMONTON – AUG 17 – DINWOODIE LOUNGE (U of A)
CALGARY – AUG 19 – MACEWAN BALLROOM
VANCOUVER – AUG 20 – CROATIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
BUILT TO SPILL make their Western Canadian debut this fall, performing in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Winnipeg for the first time! Since forming in Boise, Idaho over a decade ago, BUILT TO SPILL have stunned the world with frenetic musicianship, brilliant songwriting, and their energetic live performances. Their influence can be felt in the work of The Shins, Death Cab For Cutie and many more – and they remain vital and exciting in their own right!
WINNIPEG – Sept 26 – Garrick Centre
SASKATOON – Sept 27 – Louis’ Pub
CALGARY – Sept 28 – MacEwan Ballroom
EDMONTON – Sept 29 – Starlite Room
An Evening with GODSMACK - UPDATED!
Monday June 18, 2007 6:33 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to a scheduling conflict, GODSMACK have moved their Calgary show to AUGUST 15 – those who have already purchased tickets are urged to contact Ticketmaster, if they have not already been notified!
One of hard rock’s greatest acts have decided to return to Western Canada, and this time, they’re bringing their their arena-shaking power to their fans up-close and personal! GODSMACK are flipping the program on this latest tour, choosing to play theatres and bring their intense brand of rock into an intimate environment – without losing one ounce of the energy!
Tickets go on sale FRIDAY JUNE 22 for these exclusive dates – buy them fast because these shows will definitely sell out!
VANCOUVER – Aug 12 – PNE Forum
EDMONTON – Aug 14 – Jubilee Auditorium
CALGARY – Aug 15 – Jubilee Auditorium (DATE CHANGED!)
REGINA – Aug 17 – Conexus Arts Centre
WINNIPEG – Aug 18 – Centennial Concert Hall
More Summer Shows
Tuesday June 12, 2007 12:08 AM
The Union is proud to bring you some of the best shows in Western Canada.
Check Out the Upcoming Events Section for more information on the foolowing tours:
– TEN SECOND EPIC
– CHAMPION
– ICE CUBE
– CLUTCH
– TIME AGAIN
– CANNIBAL CORPSE
– METRIC
SUMMER CONCERTS
Monday June 4, 2007 3:26 PM
The Union is proud to announce a whole summer packed with concerts. For our friends in Saskatoon and Winnipeg, we are proud to announce one the biggest and innovative bands in rock:
THE DEFTONES
July 18 – Saskatoon – Prairieland Park
July 20 – Winnipeg – Burton Cummings Theatre
We are also proud to bring you shows by:
- TEN SECOND EPIC
– CLUTCH
Check Out the Upcoming Events Section for more information.
METRIC Coming to Party for the Stampede
Tuesday May 29, 2007 07:05 AM
After a successful intimate club tour in the Spring which included a jaw-dropping show at the Whiskey, METRIC have decided they want to give Calgary fans another reason to come out and party during the Stampede. This will be one of the first shows at the brand new Flames Central.
METRIC – JULY 12 – FLAMES CENTRAL
ICE CUBE COMES TO ALBERTA
Tuesday May 15, 2007 8:43 PM
JULY 13 – EDMONTON – Edmonton Event Centre
JULY 15 – CALGARY – The Whiskey
PUBLIC ON SALE FRIDAY MAY 17 – BUY TICKETS HERE
The Union is proud to bring ICE CUBE, one member of the legendary rap group N.W.A., to Alberta.
From the outset of his career with NWA, he courted controversy, since his rhymes were profane and political. As a solo artist, his politics and social commentary sharpened substantially, and his first two records, AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted and Death Certificate, were equally praised and reviled for their lyrical stance, which happened to be considerably more articulated than many of his gangsta peers.
SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND
Monday May 7, 2007 4:41 PM
The Union is proud to bring the best underground metal festival to Alberta.
Sounds of the Underground featuring:
– SHADOWS FALL
– CHIMAIRA
– EVERY TIME I DIE
– NECRO
– JOB FOR A COWBOY
– AMON AMARTH
– DARKEST HOUR
– THE ACACIA STRAIN
– THE NUMBER TWELVE LOOKS LIKE YOU
– THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
– GOATWHORE
– 2 CENTS
JULY 27 – CALGARY – MACEWAN HALL (all ages, doors 1 PM)
JULY 28 – EDMONTON – SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE (all ages, doors 1 PM)
Tickets on sale this Saturday MAY 12
SOCIAL CODE - TOUR UPDATE!
Wednesday May 2, 2007 5:13 PM
There’s been some late-breaking developments on the upcoming Social Code tour dates!
Due to scheduling conflicts, Ten Second Epic regretfully had to pull out of the cross-country jaunt.
But SoCo is ready to hit the road regardless, in support of their new self-titled album (in stores May 8 on Universal).
As well, SoCo have decided that their homecoming show at Edmonton’s Starlite Room will be a two-day affair, starting with a licensed no minors show on June 23, and an all-ages gig on June 24!
Remember – tickets go on sale FRIDAY MAY 4 right here at UNIONEVENTS.COM!
JUNE 3 – WINNIPEG – GARRICK CENTRE (all ages, doors 7 PM)
JUNE 4 – REGINA – THE DISTRIKT (all ages, doors 7 PM)
JUNE 5 – CALGARY – THE WAREHOUSE (all ages, doors 7 PM)
JUNE 23 – EDMONTON – STARLITE ROOM (licensed, doors 8 PM)
JUNE 24 – EDMONTON – STARLITE ROOM (all ages, doors 7 PM)
Spring Kicks Off In High Gear
Wednesday April 25, 2007 8:30 PM
The Union is pleased to announce tons of new shows to start the Spring season. Click on the Upcoming Events Tab to view more information on our recently announced shows:
– You Say Party! We Say Die!
– Cancer Bats with Bleeding Through
– The Reason and The Junction
– Protest The Hero and All That Remains
– Saosin and Poison The Well
– DJ Z Trip
And More to Come!
Peter Bjorn and John - Live in Calgary
Monday April 2, 2007 6:32 PM
The Union is very proud to announce the only Alberta stop for Sweden’s PETER BJORN AND JOHN
MAY 11 – Calgary – MacEwan Ballroom MORE INFO HERE
Metric Announce Small Intimate Shows
Tuesday March 20, 2007 5:55 PM
METRIC are coming through town to play small intimate venues where you can catch their amazing live show. This will be their only shows in Alberta this year.
Joining Metric will be Sebastien Grainger, formerly of the now defunct, but still legendary, electric duo Death From Above 1979. Sebastien has picked up some band members and started recording his own garage rock/soul party jams.
METRIC
with Sebastien Grainger
THIRD SHOW ADDED IN EDMONTON
May 14, 2007- Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room MORE INFO HERE
May 15, 2007- Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room MORE INFO HERE
May 16, 2007- Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room MORE INFO HERE
May 17, 2007 – Calgary, AB – The Whiskey Nightclub MORE INFO HERE
RISE AGAINST & MORE SOCIAL DISTORTION
Monday March 12, 2007 2:22 PM
The Union is proud to announce dates in Western Canada with Chicago’s Rise Against.
The punk four piece are still tearing up every city they play following the release of their great album “The Sufferer and the Witness”.
Do not miss one of the best live shows in punk rock today!
Rise Against with
Silverstein and Comeback Kid
SASKATOON – JULY 17 – PRAIRIELAND PARK
EDMONTON – JULY 18 – SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE
CALGARY – JULY 19 – MACEWAN HALL – SOLD OUT
CALGARY – JULY 20 – MACEWAN HALL – SECOND SHOW ADDED
TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 16, 2007 AT 10:00am
We are also proud to announce that DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, Social Distortion have added second shows in both cities.
SOCIAL DISTORTION – Second Shows
CALGARY – APRIL 21 – MACEWAN HALL
EDMONTON – APRIL 22 – EDMONTON EVENTS CENTRE
SOCIAL DISTORTION COMING TO ALBERTA
Monday March 5, 2007 2:53 PM
Forming in 1979, Mike Ness and Social Distortion were influenced by the amazing movement in the O.C. punk scene at the time. Some of their most influential albums include “Mommy’s Little Monster” and “Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell”.
This legendary punk band is planning to thrill all punk fans on these stops through Alberta!
SOCIAL DISTORTION, with special guests
BLACK HALOS and I HATE KATE
April 20 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
TICKETS ARE $37.50 GET TICKETS HERE
April 24 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Centre
TICKETS ARE $37.50 GET TICKETS HERE
Enjoy an Evening with FEIST
Monday February 26, 2007 11:51 AM
FEIST – MAY 18 – WINSPEAR CENTRE – EDMONTON
The Wonderful Canadian singer-songwriter is about to release her brand new album “The Reminder” and she is coming to Edmonton to spend an evening with you.
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 2 AT WINSPEAR CENTRE BOX OFFICE, CHARGE BY PHONE 780-428-1414 AND ONLINE AT WINSPEARCENTRE.COM
UPDATE: THURSDAY has been added as the opening act for these upcoming MCR shows!
Reprise Records’ My Chemical Romance have announced their Canadian tour dates, as part of the second leg of their North American tour in support of the breakthrough hit album The Black Parade.
Catch MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and guests during these stops in Western Canada:
WINNIPEG – MAY 15 – MTS CENTRE
SASKATOON – MAY 16 – CREDIT UNION CENTRE
CALGARY – MAY 18 – PENGROWTH SADDLEDOME
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE bring The Black Parade to Canada!
Tuesday February 20, 2007 11:25 AM
Reprise Records’ My Chemical Romance have announced their Canadian tour dates, as part of the second leg of their North American tour in support of the breakthrough hit album The Black Parade.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 23 at 10 AM!
Already certified platinum in Canada, with over 100,000 sold, The Black Parade, an epic theatrical concept album about mortality, has been named Album Of The Year by Blender Magazine, stating My Chemical Romance transcended the clichto craft a grandiose epic that just might make them the biggest band in the world.” Rolling Stone says “The Black Parade is the best mid-Seventies record of 2006, a rabid, ingenious paraphrasing of echoes and kitsch from rock’s golden age of bombast.”
The first single, “Welcome To The Black Parade,” was a #1 hit at Canadian rock radio, enjoyed eight weeks at the top of the Alternative / Modern Rock Radio Charts in the U.S. and topped the singles chart for two consecutive weeks in the UK. The second single Famous Last Words is fast on its heels, and is already a top 5 hit at rock radio in Canada.
Promising an epic stage show, with the new album being performed in its entirety along with songs from their well-loved catalogue, My Chemical Romance embark on their most extensive and most ambitious tour of Canada to date.
Catch MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and guests during these stops in Western Canada:
WINNIPEG – MAY 15 – MTS CENTRE
SASKATOON – MAY 16 – CREDIT UNION CENTRE
CALGARY – MAY 18 – PENGROWTH SADDLEDOME
Two New Show Announcements
Tuesday February 13, 2007 4:54 PM
The Union is proud to announce two new shows coming to Alberta.
PRIESTESS – April 3 – Edmonton – Starlite Room
THE ENGLISH BEAT – March 13 – Calgary – The Whiskey
Don’t forget about the other great shows this Spring including
Against Me!
CALGARY – March 29 – The Warehouse
EDMONTON – March 30 – Dinwoodie Lounge
REGINA – March 31 – Riddell CentreMacEwan Hall
WINNIPEG – April 1 – The Garrick Centre
Bouncing Souls with Strike Anywhere, The Loved Ones and Static Radio NJ.
EDMONTON – May 3 – Starlite Room
CALGARY – May 4 – MacEwan Ballroom
Against Me! and Bouncing Souls Coming This Spring!
Monday February 5, 2007 2:07 PM
This Spring the Union plans to bring some of the best and most established bands in punk rock to Western Canada.
From Gainesville, Florida, Against Me! have been touring madly in support of their records on Fat Wreck Chords. They are now on tour with The Riverboat Gamblers and Fake Problems in support of their upcoming album NEW WAVE which will be released in the spring
CALGARY – March 29 – The Warehouse
EDMONTON – March 30 – Dinwoodie Lounge
REGINA – March 31 – Riddell CentreMacEwan Hall
WINNIPEG – April 1 – The Garrick Centre
Also on tour is New Jersey band Bouncing Souls with Strike Anywhere, The Loved Ones and Static Radio NJ.
EDMONTON – May 3 – Starlite Room
CALGARY – May 4 – MacEwan Ballroom
Union Prepares to bring you a Great Spring Line Up
Wednesday January 24, 2007 11:15 AM
As the Winter slowly goes away, The Union is planning to bring you some great shows this Spring.
We are pleased to announce tours and shows from the following:
– The Spill Canvas & Ten Second Epic
– Propagandhi
– The Long Winters
– Do Make Say Think
– Champion
– Malajube
– You Say Party! We Say Die!
– Brand New
– Andre Philippe Gagnon
– Harlem Gospel Choir
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
We are also proud to announce a huge tour with
MONEEN and SPARTA with Attack in Black
Winnipeg – March 24 – West End Cultural Centre
Edmonton – March 26 – The Starlite Room
Calgary – March 27 – The Warehouse
BRAND NEW TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Wednesday January 17, 2007 6:01 PM
The Long Island based band who just released their new album “The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me” are coming to Western Canada!
VANCOUVER – May 10 – Croatian Cultural Centre GET TICKETS HERE
EDMONTON – May 11 – Edmonton Event Centre GET TICKETS HERE
CALGARY – May 12 – MacEwan Hall GET TICKETS HERE
WINNIPEG – May 14 – Burton Cummings Theatre GET TICKETS HERE
BRAND NEW - PRESALE!
Saturday January 13, 2007 4:30 PM
Brand New is coming to western Canada! The public on-sale is Thursday January 18 right here at Unionevents.com, but starting NOW, you can beat everyone and get first crack at a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of pre-sale tickets for the following shows:
VANCOUVER – May 10 – Croatian Cultural Centre
EDMONTON – May 11 – Edmonton Event Centre
CALGARY – May 12 – MacEwan Hall
WINNIPEG – May 14 – Burton Cummings Theatre
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE !
REMEMBER – there are LIMITED QUANTITIES available for each show during the pre-sale. There will be tickets available when the shows go public on Thursday, but who wants to wait to see this incredible band?
A NEW YEAR OF SHOWS
Wednesday January 3, 2007 5:17 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYBODY AT THE UNION
2007 will be another big year for shows. Please keep checking out our website for more information.
We have just confirmed the TRENDKILLER TOUR with dates in Alberta featuring
DON”T FORGET
Lamb of God, with guests Trivium, Machinehead, and Gojira are coming to Western Canada
The Pre-sale ends this Friday January 5, 2007.
To Access the pre-sale, please click HERE (password is SACRAMENT).
Lamb of God Tears Through Western Canada
Saturday December 16, 2006 1:22 PM
Lamb of God, with guests Trivium, Machinehead, and Gojira are coming to Western Canada
The Pre-sale begins today (December 16) and runs until January 5, 2007.
To Access the pre-sale, please click HERE (password is SACRAMENT).
PAPA ROACH IS COMING TO EDMONTON
Wednesday December 6, 2006 12:07 AM
The Union and Edmonton Events Centre are proud to present Sacramento’s PAPA ROACH
January 30, 2007- Edmonton, AB- Edmonton Events Centre MORE INFO HERE
Emily Haines Adds Saskatoon Show
Monday December 4, 2006 5:23 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED - CRADLE OF FILTH, MATT MAYS & DO MAKE SAY THINK
Monday November 27, 2006 5:54 PM
THE DEAFENING BEAST THAT IS CRADLE OF FILTH ARE COMING WITH THE 69 EYES TO ALBERTA!
February 8, 2007- Edmonton, AB- Edmonton Events Centre MORE INFO HERE
February 9, 2007- Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall MORE INFO HERE
Check out newly announced shows by DO MAKE SAY THINK and MATT MAYS.
DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE BIGGEST CHRISTMAS SHOW THIS YEAR!
JINGLE BELL ROCK
EMILY HAINES TOURS WESTERN CANADA SOLO
Thursday November 2, 2006 6:21 PM
January 14th – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Theatre MORE INFO HERE
January 16th – Calgary, AB – The Grand Theatre MORE INFO HERE
January 17th – Edmonton, AB – Citadel Theatre MORE INFO HERE
Over the last four years Emily Haines has captured audiences all over the world with her dynamic and energetic performance as front woman for Canadas own Metric. Her bands rise to fame through heavy touring has definitely propelled them to success, but on the side, matters in Emilys own life have encouraged her to find another outlet to release her creativity.
It took Emily four years to complete her new solo album entitled Knives Dont Have Your Back released on Last Gang Records. It was recorded in Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto and New York and is an intimate and subtle collection of mellow, piano-driven tunes complimented by soft string and horn arrangements. She has been plotting this for years, “When I was a little kid,” she said in a statement, “I would creep downstairs to the piano and write rudimentary songs about imaginary places. I’m told the first song I ever wrote was a love song to a cranberry tree. I always used the mute pedal. I hated the idea of anybody hearing me.
This is definitely a distinct contrast from Metrics bold, danceable sound but Emily is an artist that defies labeling. She is touring with the help of drummer Scott Minor from Sparklehorse and bassist Paul Dillon.
Do not miss this special evening when Emily Haines brings her beautifully crafted songs to an intimate setting.
The Union is Proud to Present CITY & COLOUR
Monday October 30, 2006 3:53 PM
Please check our website for more details
Stay tuned for more announcements later in the week!
So Many Shows....So Many Shows
Wednesday October 25, 2006 3:14 PM
The Union is proud to annouce more tours this Fall. Take a look at the Events Section to learn about more tours coming through Western Canada such as
Stayed tuned for more information regarding Jingle Bell Rock
The Return of JINGLE BELL ROCK!!!!
Wednesday October 4, 2006 4:33 PM
The Union is proud to announce
Get ready to ring in the season as loud as you can with Western Canadas premiere high-energy holiday rock show, the Second Annual Jingle Bell Rock. For another year, The Shaw Conference Centre will be transformed into a rock fans winter paradise as bands from all over North America take-over and spread their own holiday cheer over the audience.
This year we present
COHEED & CAMBRIA
ATREYU
FALL OF TROY
JUST ADDED – Edmonton’s own TEN SECOND EPIC
Public On-sale date: October 7 at 10:00AM
Sonic 102.9 presale:
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 10:00 PM – Saturday, October 7 at 10:00 AM
pre-sale password: atlantic
GET TICKETS HERE
Not only is Jingle Bell Rock going to be the one of the biggest rock shows this season, but part of the proceeds also go to help the community way of the Edmonton Youth Emergency Shelter.
More Fall Concerts
Tuesday September 12, 2006 6:25 PM
The Fall just gets bigger and bigger at Unionevents.com
We are pleased to annouce more bands coming through your cities in October
Keep your ear to the ground by signing up for our MAILING LIST!
30 SECONDS TO MARS & HATEBREED - PRESALES START WEDNESDAY!
Tuesday September 5, 2006 11:03 PM
The fall keeps getting wilder and louder! This weekend we’ve got TWO huge tours going on sale, and here’s your chance to beat the box office rush!
First up, we’ve got the return of 30 SECONDS TO MARS with guests KILL HANNAH – hitting EDMONTON, CALGARY, SASKATOON and WINNIPEG in early October. The last time these guys came through, they left a string of sold-out clubs in their wake, and they’re back on the crest of some massive hits – their latest single THE KILL is climbing the modern rock charts, while the video for the song snagged the coveted MTV2 Viewer’s Choice award at the 2006 MTV VMAs.
Next up, we’ve got the living legend of HATEBREED, with guests SWORN ENEMY and SCARS OF TOMORROW, ready to blast away EDMONTON, CALGARY, REGINA and WINNIPEG. It isn’t enough for these guys to rule an indie empire of labels, shops and other ventures, they also continue to put out the most essential and credible hardcore records around. Now they’ve got their latest album SUPREMECY out there, and since they spent the summer destroying arenas with System of a Down and OZZFEST, this New Haven, CT band is ready to bring it to your home town!
Click HERE for details on how you can get into the presales, and gain the right to brag to your friends that you got your tickets FIRST.
...Trail of Dead & The Blood Brothers ATTACK!
Thursday August 31, 2006 12:27 AM
If one was to make a list of the most explosive live bands currently touring the world, it would be topped by Austins and you will know us by the Trail of Dead, and Seattle’s The Blood Brothers. Their stories are similar: both bands had humble beginnings on indie labels, touring relentlessly since their births in the late 1990s. Both stormed onto the scene with show reports of smashed instruments, flailing bodies, swarming dance floors, and hundreds of new fans every day. Trail of Dead signed to influential indie label Merge for their groundbreaking release Madonna in 1999, followed by 2002’s Source Tags & Codes, for major imprint Interscope. Their forthcoming release, So Divided is already heralding rave reviews from Rolling Stone, who call it “a brave new direction”. When asked about the bands reputation for raucous live showsbroken bottles, trashed guitars and bloody faces frontman Conrad Keely demures. I started to get annoyed when it felt like a routine. Im not angry in the same way I was when I was young. Thatd be the kiss of death. Its like what Quincy Jones always said, You dont write for money. You write music that makes you shiver.
The Blood Brothers write music that makes you shiver. From their early releases on indie stalwart ThreeOneG, to their signing with V2 Records, The Blood Brothers have never failed to keep reinventing their sound, keeping it modern, thoughtful and progressive. For their latest release, Young Machetes, their enlisted the genius of Guy Picciotto (of Fugazi fame) and John Goodmanson (producer, Death Cab for Cutie, The Like, Sleater-Kinney) to bring forth their most ambitious, raucous and spastic release to date. Joining forces with Trail of Dead seems like a natural fit; audiences will be stunned, eardrums may ache, feet will shake and shimmy. This is not a tour to miss!
DECEMBER 11 – CALGARY – MACEWAN BALLROOM
DECEMBER 12 – EDMONTON – THE VENUE (formerly known as Red’s)
Both shows are all ages! On sale September 1st! Check out our listings for details!
The Union unveils MASSIVE fall lineup!!
Wednesday August 16, 2006 12:22 AM
Take a look!
The Union is proud to announce our BIGGEST SEASON EVER – MORE shows, MORE cities, MORE AWESOME!
Click here for details on our dates with:
*Atmosphere: in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton & Calgary!
*Avenged Sevenfold: in Calgary, Edmonton & Winnipeg!
*MXPX: in Calgary!
*ALEXISONFIRE: in Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina, Saskatoon, Regina, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Calgary & Edmonton!
*The Suicide Girls Burlesque Tour: in Winnipeg, Edmonton & Calgary!
*Bad Religion & Dropkick Murphys: in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton & Calgary!
*Pennywise & Circle Jerks: in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton & Calgary!
*Detroit Cobras: in Regina, Edmonton & Calgary!
*Pelican & Daughters: in Edmonton & Calgary!
*Thunderbirds Are Now! & You Say Party! We Say Die!: in Edmonton!
There is EVEN MORE TO COME, so STAY TUNED by signing up for our MAILING LIST!
THE RETURN OF ATMOSPHERE!
Wednesday July 19, 2006 1:35 PM
The Union is proud to present the return of Rhymesayers
ATMOSPHERE
With Guests MAC LETHAL & PSALM ONE
Friday September 8th, 2006
The Starlite Room, Edmonton AB
No Minors – Doors at 8pm
Saturday September 9th, 2006
Macewan Hall, Calgary AB
All Ages – Doors at 7pm
Sunday September 10th, 2006
The Odeon, Saskatoon SK
All Ages – Doors at 7pm
After their last album went indie triple platinum, these guys got offers from every major label in the business, but the chose to sign to Epitaph just to prove how punk rock they are. Ant’s got beats, Mr. Dibb’s got skills, Slug’s the nicest guy in the world and the ladies, they love him.”
-Vice Magazine
There are pages and pages that we could write about Epitaph/Rhymesayers Recording Artists Atmosphere. With a sound that helped to define Minnesota hip-hop and a career rounding the nine-year mark, Atmosphere have long been at the forefront of the independent hip-hop scene. Their latest album You Cant Imagine How Much Fun Were Having has been described as their best work to date, and their live shows are energetic and enthralling affairs. By the time they reach Canada, Atmosphere will have spent the summer playing festivals around the world, highlighted by the infamous Montreux Jazz Festival in Swtitzerland, FujiRock Festival in Japan, Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle) as well as stops in Iceland, the UK, Australia & New Zealand its becoming clear that Atmosphere is having one hell of a year.
RANCID IN CALGARY !!
Wednesday July 19, 2006 1:25 PM
The Union is proud to present
With special guests The Aquabats
October 1st & 2nd, 2006
Macewan Hall, Calgary AB
All Ages Doors for both shows at 6 pm
Tickets are $23.50 Advance, ONSALE Saturday July 29th at Ticketmaster.ca, Unionevents.com, Megatunes & Sloth
One of the cornerstone punk bands of the ‘90s, Rancid’s unabashedly classicist sound drew heavily from the Clash’s early records, echoing their left-leaning politics and fascination with ska, while adding a dash of essential hardcore crunch. Critics praise their political commitment, surging energy, and undeniable way with a hook and the band’s strengths have made them one of the most revered punk bands ever. Their third album, 1995’s …And Out Come the Wolves, made them a platinum-selling sensation and an inescapable presence on MTV and modern rock radio. While they never translated that success into an enormous blockbuster record, that wasn’t necessarily their ambition, choosing to stay with the independent punk label Epitaph and the creative freedom it allowed them. That decision helped them retain a large, devoted core audience as revivalist punk-pop began to slip off the mainstream’s musical radar.
Rancid was formed in 1991 by San Francisco Bay Area punk scenesters Tim Armstrong (guitar/vocals) and Matt Freeman (bass). Lifelong friends and longtime punk fans, the two had grown up together in the small, working-class town of Albany, near Berkeley; they’d also played together in the legendary ska-punk band Operation Ivy. Since then, they have made a mile-wide impact on the worldwide punk community, playing in all four corners of the globe, headlining tour after tour, including several years at the top of Warped Tour. With a new album in the works for early 2007, Rancid is showing no signs of slowing down. They keep rocking, they keep recording, and they keep laying the groundwork for the shape of punk to come.
RANCID IN VANCOUVER!
Wednesday July 12, 2006 2:36 PM
The Union is proud to present
With special guests The Aquabats
September 28th & 29th, 2006
The Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver BC
All Ages Doors for both shows at 6 pm
Tickets are $23.50 Advance, ONSALE Saturday July 15th at Ticketmaster.ca, Unionevents.com, Scratch Records & Zulu Records
One of the cornerstone punk bands of the ‘90s, Rancid’s unabashedly classicist sound drew heavily from the Clash’s early records, echoing their left-leaning politics and fascination with ska, while adding a dash of essential hardcore crunch. Critics praise their political commitment, surging energy, and undeniable way with a hook and the band’s strengths have made them one of the most revered punk bands ever. Their third album, 1995’s …And Out Come the Wolves, made them a platinum-selling sensation and an inescapable presence on MTV and modern rock radio. While they never translated that success into an enormous blockbuster record, that wasn’t necessarily their ambition, choosing to stay with the independent punk label Epitaph and the creative freedom it allowed them. That decision helped them retain a large, devoted core audience as revivalist punk-pop began to slip off the mainstream’s musical radar.
Rancid was formed in 1991 by San Francisco Bay Area punk scenesters Tim Armstrong (guitar/vocals) and Matt Freeman (bass). Lifelong friends and longtime punk fans, the two had grown up together in the small, working-class town of Albany, near Berkeley; they’d also played together in the legendary ska-punk band Operation Ivy. Since then, they have made a mile-wide impact on the worldwide punk community, playing in all four corners of the globe, headlining tour after tour, including several years at the top of Warped Tour. With a new album in the works for early 2007, Rancid is showing no signs of slowing down. They keep rocking, they keep recording, and they keep laying the groundwork for the shape of punk to come.
M WARD - 2 INTIMATE SOLO SHOWS!
Monday June 26, 2006 1:26 PM
July 22nd – Calgary, AB – Ironwood Bar & Grill
July 24th – Winnipeg, MB – West End Cultural Centre
The hushed and weathered tones of M. Ward are easily one of the most intoxicating sounds on earth. Whether he’s creating his own songs, writing and producing for others, or playing with his superbly ramshackle backing band, Matt breathes irresistible life into everything he does. His renowned guitar playing is immediately striking but it’s also his songwriting for which he is universally loved and lauded. If it’s possible to be both eloquent and vague in the same sentence then Matt Ward knows how. If it’s possible to be both diffident and bold in delivery, then he knows that too. It’s the kind of writing, which begs repeated listens, all delivered in a voice oozing with warmth and gravelly charm.
M. Wards’ last album Transistor Radio was a homage to the long lost golden age of music radio, a time when DJ’s played 45s and the dust of the grooves could be heard crackling over the airwaves. Recorded in an attic in his adopted hometown of Portland over the past two years, Post War is its own special place and time, filled with enticing nooks and crannies. Post War is the fourth M. Ward album and his most absorbing to date. Its songs unravel their world wearied tales of life, love and human kindness with an innate and special grace, helped in part by the very talented friends who join him on this record, including Neko Case and Mike Mogis as well as old Monsters Of Folk touring buddy Jim James (of My Morning Jacket).
Check ‘upcoming events’ for ticket details!
AFI IN EDMONTON! ONE DAY PRESALE ON FRIDAY JUNE 16!
Wednesday June 14, 2006 11:07 AM
The Union and Sonic 102.9 FM are very pleased to announce the return of AFI to Edmonton on Friday July 21 at the Shaw Conference Centre!
Their latest album December Underground is one of the hottest releases this summer, debuting at the top spot on Billboard, thanks to the breakthrough hit, Miss Murder. They’re spending the summer as one of the headliners on The Warped Tour, but why settle for a half-hour set when you can see the full-on AFI experience – with full sound and production!
Tickets go on sale to the general public SATURDAY JUNE 17 at 10 AM, but you can beat the rush with our ONE DAY INTERNET PRESALE on FRIDAY JUNE 16 - check the UPCOMING EVENTS listing to get the link and the password. It starts at 10 AM and runs until 9:59 AM Saturday.
DON’T WAIT TO GET TICKETS! The last time AFI played Edmonton, it was a complete sell-out, and the band played for their largest audience EVER at the time as a headliner. This is the real deal!
OUR LADY PEACE in FORT MAC & LETHBRIDGE!
Tuesday June 13, 2006 10:14 AM
The Union is proud to present Canadian rock icons
OUR LADY PEACE
With special guests STABILO
——While studying at the University of Toronto in 1992, vocalist Raine Maida met then-guitarist Mike Turner (a British expatriate) and the two formed the post-grunge band Our Lady Peace. They later recruited bassist Duncan Coutts and jazz drummer Jeremy Taggart, playing around the area. Signed to Relativity, Our Lady Peace released the massive Naveed, which sparked the modern rock hit “Starseed,” in 1995. They toured with fellow Canadian Alanis Morissette later that summer, and earned a cult following. Clumsy followed in 1997, and two years later Our Lady Peace returned with Happiness Is Not a Fish That You Can Catch. The new millennium brought another OLP release, 2001’s Spiritual Machines, and a sold out promo tour that spring. Shortly thereafter, guitarist Mike Turner left the band due to creative differences and Steve Mazur was brought in to replace him. He and the rest of Our Lady Peace restructured the band’s heavy rock sound for Gravity, which appeared in June 2002. The band toured throughout Canada and the U.S. in support of the album, and documented the jaunt the following June with Live from Calgary and Edmonton. In addition to the CD, OLP also issued a DVD of the tour. That same month, the band took part in the historic “Concert for Toronto,” held at the city’s Sky Dome as a way for the city, its citizens, and the nation of Canada to show Toronto’s vitality and to quell fears in the wake of the city’s bout with the SARS epidemic. Healthy in Paranoid Times, the band’s seventh album, was released in late August 2005. The album took an epic 1,165 days to record, a process which reportedly saw the band on the verge of breaking up, then stepping back to gain a fresh perspective before heading back to studio. What resulted was a driven, complicated effort that has earned them a fresh set of listeners, while pleasing the masses of fans that have followed their career for years.
July 18th, 2006
Thickwood Arena 110 Eymundson Rd, Fort McMurray, AB
Doors 7 pm An All Ages Event
Tickets are $43.50/ $48.50 (plus applicable service charges) and on sale Saturday June 17th at Thickwood Arena Box Office or charge-by-phone at 780-743-5509.
July 19th, 2006
ENMAX Centre, 2510 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge AB
Doors 7 pm An All Ages Event
Tickets are $38.50/$43.50 (plus applicable service charges) and on sale Saturday June 17th at ENMAX Centre Box Office, Yates Centre Box Office, Charge-by-phone at 403-329-SEAT and online at www.lethbridge.ca/tickets
METRIC RETURNS TO CALGARY!!!
Tuesday June 6, 2006 10:34 AM
METRIC ARE BACK, continuing their blockbuster ascent that began last fall with the release of their sophmore album, Live It Out. Sold out shows everywhere, 2 hit singles (Poster of a Girl, Monster Hospital) and gigs with the likes of The Rolling Stones have put METRIC on the international map, and definitely on the path to greatness.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday June 9th – but you can beat the rush by hitting our PRESALE, running from Tuesday June 6 at 10 AM until Thursday June 8 at Midnight!
Hit the Buy Tickets Now link in the UPCOMING EVENTS listings and use the password “stampede” to get your tickets first!
CALGARY – July 10th at The Whiskey – No Minors – 18+ ID Required – doors 8 pm, $25.00 advance (presented by FFWD and CJSW FM)
WANTED - REVOLTING COCKS BANNER!
Monday June 5, 2006 10:40 AM
Ministry and the Revolting Cocks have had something very important taken away from them, and they want your help in getting it back!
Toward the end of the Edmonton show on June 2, unidentified individuals managed to steal the Revolting Cocks banner that has hanging on one side of the Red’s stage. Descriptions of the thieves have been made as two young females. The value of the banner is set at $2500, and police will be investigating.
If you know the whereabouts of this valuable banner, or better yet, you are one of the individuals who took it, please contact The Union or Red’s as soon as possible to arrange its safe return to its rightful owners, no questions asked. Please understand – this is not a light manner – this is theft over $1000, which is a serious crime and could result in a jail sentence if convicted.
CITY & COLOUR in REGINA!
Tuesday May 30, 2006 2:05 PM
The Union & Surreal Production is proud to present
DINE ALONE Recording Artists
CITY AND COLOUR
With Guests
Wednesday July 5th, 2006
Education Auditorium (University of Regina), Regina SK
ALL AGES DOORS at 7pm
Tickets: $25.00 advance, ONSALE 10AM – FRIDAY JUNE 2nd at CBO Box Office Outlets & World of Trout
City and Colour features the highly anticipated artistry of Alexisonfires Dallas Green. Dallas Greens full-length album entitled Sometimes, released under his solo moniker City and Colour, features Greens melodically driven musical lyricism on solo acoustic guitar. With a poignant vocal styling and lyrics that speak of impulse and introspection, Green affects his audience by offering his own personal testimony.
Last year, Green released a limited edition EP. Wildly circulated on the Internet, the release caused an overwhelming underground buzz. Critically acclaimed solo performances and a special appearance at Burton Cummings Songwriters Circle during the 2005 Junos, in Winnipeg, were cited as a highlight of the Junos weekend.
Taking it all in stride, Green remains sincere, and affable. Sometimes is a culmination of music that he has been writing on his own for over a decade. With Julius Butty at the helm, producer of Alexisonfire’s Gold album “Watch Out!, “Sometimes” dropped on November 1st , 2005.
MINISTRY'S WINNIPEG SHOW MOVED!
Saturday May 27, 2006 2:32 PM
ATTENTION MINISTRY FANS IN WINNIPEG!
The upcoming Ministry/Revolting Cocks show in Winnipeg on June 5 has been relocated to The Venue at the Ramada Marlborough. Tickets already purchased for the Burton Cummings Theatre engagement will be honored at the new location.
Tickets are still available at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone 204-780-3333, and online at either Ticketmaster.ca or right here at Unionevents.com!
This is an all-ages event, doors at 8 pm.
SPECIAL MINISTRY OFFER FOR ROB ZOMBIE TICKET HOLDERS!
Wednesday May 24, 2006 5:30 PM
If you’ve already purchased a ticket through TICKETMASTER.CA for the upcoming ROB ZOMBIE concert on August 1 at Calgary’s Stampede Corral, we’ve got a special offer just for you!
From today until Friday, May 26 at midnight, you can purchase tickets for MINISTRY, performing LIVE at MacEwan Hall on Saturday June 3, for $10.00 OFF the regular price!
A special e-mail with all the details has been sent to your inbox (if you provided your e-mail address during purchase, that is!).
Remember, this special is only available for a limited time, and ONLY for Rob Zombie ticket holders, so don’t delay!
We will also have similar specials coming soon for the MINISTRY concert in Edmonton , so check back soon!
ROB ZOMBIE!
Monday May 15, 2006 11:55 AM
The Union is very pleased to present ROB ZOMBIE and special guests ANTHRAX during the following stops on his EDUCATED HORSES tour:
JULY 30 – Prairieland Park (Hall D), Saskatoon SK – MORE INFO HERE
AUGUST 1 - Stampede Corral, Calgary AB – MORE INFO HERE
Tickets go on sale to the public FRIDAY MAY 19 at NOON, but starting TUESDAY MAY 16 at NOON until THURSDAY MAY 18 at MIDNIGHT – you can use the password “dragula” and beat the rush with the BUY TICKETS NOW links in the UPCOMING EVENTS listings!
An auteur filmmaker and music artist with shrewd insight and creative vision, ROB ZOMBIE has always challenged audiences as he stretches the boundries of film, publishing and music. After assaulting audiences worldwide with the high-octane road classic, The Devil’s Rejects the follow-up to Zombie’s critically acclaimed directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses – ZOMBIE returned to his first love with the March release of his latest album, EDUCATED HORSES. The instant success of the album’s first single, Foxy Foxy, has opened the door for the eagerly-awaited summer tour, which puts ZOMBIE amongst a lethal band of musicians, featuring guitarist John 5 (ex-Marilyn Manson), longtime bassist Blasko and drummer Tommy Clufetos (ex-Alice Cooper & Ted Nugent).
ZOMBIE has been the longest lasting active artist in Geffen Records’ stable fifteen years and has been the most prolific Geffen artist when it comes to Gold and Platinum albums, as all seven of his releases for the label have at least earned Gold status, while two 1995’s Astrocreep 2000 and 1998’s Hellbilly Deluxe hit triple Platinum.
Opening for ZOMBIE on this leg of the Educated Horses tour are special guests and fellow rock legends ANTHRAX. No strangers to radical and lasting success, ANTHRAX returned to the stage last fall with a vengence during Megadeth’s GIGANTOUR festival tour. During their twenty year career, the band has sold over 10 million albums worldwide.
SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND - INTERNET PRESALE!
Friday April 14, 2006 7:10 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE – EDMONTON PRE-SALE EXTENDED TO APRIL 28 – PUBLIC ONSALE TO BEGIN APRIL 29 AT 10 AM!
It’s back with a vengence, and now’s your chance to beat the rush for the latest edition of SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, featuring AS I LAY DYING, IN FLAMES, TRIVIUM, CANNIBAL CORPSE, TERROR, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, BEHEMOTH, GWAR, THE CHARIOT, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD and EVERGREEN TERRACE!
Tickets go on sale Saturday April 22 in Winnipeg, and April 29 in Edmonton, but starting Saturday April 15 , you can order your tickets for the metal/hardcore event of the year! All you have to do is click on one of the links below, use the password “flames” and then you’ll be set to see the year’s heaviest tour!
AUGUST 6 – Winnipeg Convention Cenre, Winnipeg MB – doors 2 PM, all ages, general admission – BUY TICKETS
AUGUST 8 – Northlands Agricom, Edmonton AB – doors 1 PM, all ages, general admission – BUY TICKETS
THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY!
Wednesday April 5, 2006 7:20 PM
The Union is very pleased to welcome The (International) Noise Conspiracy back to Western Canada – so much that we’re offering you a chance to beat the rush with an internet presale!
Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday April 8, but from Thursday April 6 at 10 AM until Friday April 7 at midnight, you can use the links below to access our presale with the password “armed”- that’s it!
CALGARY – May 22, The Warehouse (doors 7 PM, all ages)
EDMONTON – May 23, Starlite Room (doors 8 PM, no minors)
REGINA – May 24, The Distrikt (doors 7 PM, all ages)
MOBILE & STABILO tour Western Canada - MACHETE AVENUE joins PROTEST THE HERO tour
Friday March 31, 2006 5:05 PM
The Union is proud to present Universal recording artists MOBILE with special guests, EMI recording artists STABILO, as they head out on a highly anticipated tour.
Mobile hit the charts in a big way with the breakout hit Montreal Calling, with the new single Out Of My Head poised to kick off the release of their debut album, Tommorrow Starts Today, on April 18.
Stabilo have been kicking around for the last decade, but they’re finally ready to drop their full-length debut, Happiness & Disaster, which captures the slow-burning group at the height of their powers.
Don’t miss this incredible pairing of two bands who look poised to dominate Canada’s music scene in no time! Mobile and Stabilo will be stopping in the following cities:
EDMONTON April 22, The Starlite Room BUY TICKETS
CALGARY April 24, The Whiskey BUY TICKETS
WINNIPEG April 27, The Pyramid BUY TICKETS
PROTEST THE HERO TOUR UPDATE
For everyone looking forward to the Protest The Hero dates coming up in mid-April and who isn’t? – the hardcore line-up will be joined by the simply wicked MACHETE AVENUE, who dazzled audiences in the recent string of sold-out CITY & COLOUR shows. Be sure to check the UPCOMING EVENTS listings for more info on the show in your area!
ARCH ENEMY! CHIMAIRA! DMC! CONSTANTINES! PROTEST THE HERO! Phew...and room for JELLO too?
Thursday March 16, 2006 8:03 PM
Just when you thought it was safe, The Union slam straight into spring with an insane line-up of shows that will make your rock, think and faint – maybe at the same time!
JELLO BIAFRA
First up, it’s the man who has keep the punk in politics, JELLO BIAFRA. He started his career fighting authority as the frontman of the legendary Dead Kennedys, but he’s emerged as one of the most vital voices in underground politics with his astounding and thought-provoking spoken word rants. With seven albums to his name – released through his Alternative Tentacles label – plus innumerable live appearances, Jello has become the nagging conscience of democracy. But he’s no bore, that’s for sure – he’s lively, funny and engaging to hear! ALL AGES EVENT
EDMONTON – April 9, Myer Horowitz Theatre, doors 7 PM, tickets at Freecloud, Listen, FS (WEM), Megatunes, Blackbyrd, and U of A SU Info Desks (HUB/SUB/CAB)
CALGARY – April 10, MacEwan Ballroom, doors 7 pm, tickets at Megatunes, Sloth and U of C Campus Ticket Centre
DMC DJ CHAMPIONSHIP – EDMONTON
Are you the next A-Trak? Or Mixmaster Mike? Then it’s your chance to prove it April 14, when Soular, The Bounce 91.7 and the Union present the 2006 DMC DJ Championship Edmonton Elimination at the Starlite Room! Check out the Upcoming Events listing to get a direct link to the rules and regulations, plus you can enter on-line! Or you can just come on down and see the A-Traks of tomorrow! NO MINORS EVENT
ARCH ENEMY & CHIMAIRA
For those who like their metal brutal and beautiful, there’s the stunning double-header of ARCH ENEMY and CHIMAIRA, hitting Western Canada in April. They’re joined by the equally hard-edged GOD FORBID and HATE ETERNAL, so don’t let this juggernaut pass you by – get in its path! ALL AGES EVENT
CALGARY – April 15, MacEwan Ballroom, doors 6:30 pm
EDMONTON – April 16, Starlite Room, doors 6 pm
WINNIPEG – April 18, The Venue (Ramada Marlborough Conference Centre), doors 6 pm
PROTEST THE HERO
Punk rock has been evolving, and the leaders of the next generation are bands like PROTEST THE HERO. Hitting the road on this headlining tour are the like-minded BAYSIDE, A WILHELM SCREAM, and THE SPILL CANVAS. This is definitely one of the definitive tours this spring, so get your tickets now! ALL AGES EVENT
EDMONTON – April 15, Starlite Room, doors 7 pm
CALGARY – April 16, The Underground, doors 6 pm
WINNIPEG – April 19, Collective Cabaret, doors 6 pm
THE CONSTANTINES
And finally, THE CONSTANTINES are one Canadian band that is destined to become The Next Big Thing. They’ve left audiences devestated with their live show, and their music moves fluidly from dispair to triumph. The Union and the University of Alberta Students’ Union are very pleased to present this exciting band and guests CHAD VANGAALEN and BLOOD MERIDIAN at the Starlite Room on May 21. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster, charge-by-phone 451-8000, Megatunes, Blackbyrd, Freecloud, Listen, the Powerplant and right here at UnionEvents.com!
More exciting annoucements for next week, so stay tuned! We’re gonna go lay down now…
CITY & COLOUR CALGARY SHOW MOVED!
Thursday March 9, 2006 12:55 AM
The Union is pleased to announce that the Calgary appearance by City & Colour has been moved from the Orpheus Theatre on the SAIT campus, to the Symposium Room, also at SAIT.
Tickets for the March 25 are on sale now at Ticketmaster or right here at UnionEvents.com. Tickets purchased for the original show will be honoured at the door.
City & Colour is the solo side-project of Dallas Green, the talented singer – guitarist for Alexisonfire. HIs album Sometimes (on Dine Alone Records/Universal) has already spawned a hit, Save Your Scissors, and the cross-Canada tour has become a sold-out phenomenon.
ACTION ACTION CANCEL SHOWS DUE TO ILLNESS
Monday February 27, 2006 10:08 PM
Due to an illness of a band member, Victory recording artists Action Action have announced that they will be forced to cancel their upcoming appearances at The Warehouse in Calgary on March 1, and at the Starlite Room in Edmonton on March 2. Ticket holders will be able to obtain refunds from point of purchase.
Opening act Something For Rockets will now join Controller Controller on their upcoming Alberta shows – March 1 at the Starlite Room in Edmonton, and March 2 at the Warehouse in Calgary. Please note that the Edmonton show is 18+.
BOB MOULD's WINNIPEG SHOW MOVED!
Friday February 24, 2006 1:34 PM
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Bob Mould concert originally slated to take place on March 2 at The Venue in Winnipeg’s Ramada Marlborough Conference Centre has been forced to relocate to the West End Cultural Centre. Tickets previously purchased for the original venue will be honoured at the venue, and do not need to be exchanged.
The outspoken Mould is currently on tour promoting his critically acclaimed album Body of Song, playing a set that draws from his entire career, from his beginnings in seminal alternative rock acts Husker Du and Sugar, through his solo works.
Doors for the all ages concert are at 8 pm. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone 780-3333, and Into The Music.
MINISTRY's MASTERBATOUR ANNOUNCED!
Thursday February 23, 2006 4:30 PM
The Union is very pleased to present the singular MINISTRY and special guests REVOLTING COCKS on the western Canadian leg of the MasterBaTour 2006, coming this June.
Since Ministry staged the impressive and critically acclaimed – comeback known as House of the Mole in 2004, band founder Al Jourgensen has been re-energized with the fury of a storm, starting up the new indie label 13th Planet for releases by Ministry and other like-minded acts. Returning to the outlaw spirit of his seminal WaxTrax imprint, Jourgensen has found a new focus for his various projects, like Ministry and Revolting Cocks.
Now Jourgensen will return to the concert stage with his beloved creations, supporting forthcoming new albums Ministry’s Rio Grande Blood (May 2) and The Revolting Cocks’ Cocked & Loaded (March 7). With a band that features Paul Raven (Killing Joke) on bass, Tommy Victor (Prong) on guitar, Ministry’s razor-sharp rants on the ills of the world will no doubt be louder and harder than ever before!
The tour, MasterBaTour, will be a circus of insanity, with Jourgensen as the ring master. Could you possibly imagine anyone else?
MINISTRY with guests REVOLTING COCKS will perform the following dates in Western Canada:
EDMONTON June 2
Red’s Entertainment Complex,
doors 8 pm ALL AGES, $39.50
Tickets at UnionEvents.com, Ticketmaster.ca, Megatunes, Blackbyrd, FS (WEM), Freecloud
CALGARY June 3
MacEwan Hall (University of Calgary)
doors 8 pm ALL AGES, $39.50
Tickets at UnionEvents.com, Ticketmaster.ca, Megatunes and Sloth
WINNIPEG June 5
Burton Cummings Theatre
doors 8 pm, ALL AGES, $39.50
Tickets at UnionEvents.com, Ticketmaster.ca, SK8 and Into The Music
BOB MOULD SUPPORT ANNOUNCED!
Friday February 17, 2006 4:31 PM
We’re very happy to announce the support acts for the upcoming BOB MOULD shows, each one of them an exceptional and innovative singer-songwriter in their own right.
WINNIPEG (March 2, The Venue @ Ramada Marloborough)
Keri McTighe of Nathan
CALGARY – March 3 at MacEwan Ballroom
Lorrie Matheson
EDMONTON – March 4 at the Starlite Room
Junior Bloomsday
Bob Mould is one of the most exceptional and original creatures in modern rock. As the voice of Husker Du and, later, Sugar, Mould mixed the politics of the social and personal variety in the most compelling fashion. His influence on modern music is almost unparalleled, except, maybe, by the Pixies.
But Mould has an extraordinary solo catalog of albums, like Workbook, Black Sheets of Rain and his latest, Body of Song. His excursions have absorbed the nuances of our times, dabbling with feedback, electronic beats, and the yearning for raw truth.
These will be one-of-a-kind opportunities to hear an extraordinary voice sing a great deal of extraordinary songs, chosen from throughout his career – Husker Du, Sugar, it’s all there. If you’re a fan of music, it’s essential that you be there.
Don’t miss your chance to see Bob Mould in this rare Canadian appearance! Get your tickets NOW – visit the listings in UPCOMING EVENTS and click the link to secure your place at the front of the stage!
DALLAS GREEN PRESENTS CITY & COLOUR
Tuesday February 7, 2006 02:38 AM
The Union is very pleased to present CITY & COLOUR – the new acoustic side project of Dallas Green, the guitarist/vocalist of Alexisonfire – during its western Canadian leg of their first cross-country tour!
Green is best known as the guitarist and vocalist of the explosive band that has blown away audiences around the world. But as City & Colour, Green has been able to explore a starker, more poignant style that draws from his first forays into songwriting.
The debut full-length on Dine Alone Records, entitled Sometimes, has spawned the hypnotizing first single “Save Your Scissors” and has been heralded by critics and fans alike as an instant classic.
City & Colour will perform the following dates in Western Canada:
WINNIPEG – March 21
Ramada Marlborough Conference Centre,
doors 7 pm ALL AGES – tickets also at SK8
REGINA – March 23
The Distrikt
doors 7 pm ALL AGES
Tickets at CBO and World of Trout
EDMONTON – March 24
Myer Horowitz Theatre (U of A SUB)
doors 7 pm, ALL AGES
Tickets also at Megatunes, Blackbyrd, FS (WEM) and UASU info booths
CALGARY – March 25
Orpheus Theatre (SAIT)
doors 7 pm ALL AGES, tickets also at Megatunes and Sloth
Tickets go on sale Saturday February 11 at 10 am at UnionEvents.com or Ticketmaster.ca…however, you can BEAT THE RUSH with our UnionEvents.com presale!
From Wednesday Feb 8 at 10 am until Friday at Midnight, click on the BUY TICKETS NOW link on the show listings in Upcoming Events, and use the password “dallas” to get your tickets for these don’t-miss shows before everyone else!
KEVIN SMITH SEAT SALE! METRIC RETURNS!
Wednesday January 25, 2006 09:24 AM
KEVIN SMITH is coming soon, and we’ve got a special 2 for 1 offer on select seats at the Calgary and Edmonton shows!
CALGARY: 2 for 1 seats available through UnionEvents.com or Ticketmaster.ca – click on BUY TICKETS NOW in the Upcoming Events listing, and use the password “jersey”
EDMONTON: visit or call the Winspear Centre Box Office at 428-1414, use the password “jersey” when asking for the special
There are a limited number of these seats available, so get them now! Offer ends Wednesday February 1 at 8 pm!
Remember, KEVIN SMITH with guest JASON MEWES will appear at Calgary’s Jack Singer Concert Hall on February 5, and Edmonton’s Winspear Centre on February 6!
METRIC make their triumphant return to western Canada, continuing their blockbuster
ascent that began last fall with the release of their sophmore album, Live It Out. Sold out shows everywhere, a hit single (Monster Hospital) and gigs with the likes of The Rolling Stones have put METRIC on the international map, and definitely on the path to greatness.Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday January 27 – but you can beat the rush by hitting our PRESALE, running from Wednesday January 25 at 10 AM until Thursday January 27 at Midnight!
Hit the Buy Tickets Now link in the UPCOMING EVENTS listings and use the password “monster” to get your tickets first!
METRIC are playing western Canada on the following dates – don’t miss out!
CALGARY – April 4, MacEwan Hall, all ages, doors 7 pm, $25.00 advance (presented by DOSE and CJSW FM)
EDMONTON – April 6, Shaw Conference Centre, all ages with licensed area (18+ ID), doors 7 pm, $25.00 advance (presented by DOSE and Sonic 102.9 FM)
SASKATOON – April 7, The Odeon Event Centre, all ages, doors 10 PM, $25.00 advance (presented by CFCR-FM)
WINNIPEG – April 8, Burton Cummings Theatre, all ages, doors 7 pm, $25.00 advance – NOTE NEW DATE! (presented by The Freq 107 FM and Uptown Magazine)
BRAND NEW YEAR OF ROCK WITH THE UNION!
Wednesday January 18, 2006 2:06 PM
The Union is VERY VERY proud to present
BOB MOULD- Solo & Intimate
Winnipeg – March 2nd – Ramada Marlborough Conference Centre
Calgary – March 3rd – MacEwan Hall Ballroom
Edmonton – March 4th – The Starlite Room
Tickets: $26.50 (Edmonton, Winnipeg) $25.00 (Calgary)
TICKETS ON SALE AT ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS, ONLINE TICKETMASTER.CA & UNIONEVENTS.COM , BLACKBYRD (edm), MEGATUNES & SLOTH (cgy)
“The architect of the sound and voice that launched a thousand moshpits”
-Pitchforkmedia.com
Bob Mould formed Husker Du in 1979 and while they stormed onto the scene along with other American post-punk bands of the era such as R.E.M & The Talking Heads, Mould’s intensely creative guitar work spelled out bigger things for the band. Their albums between 1981 and 1987 have proven remarkably influential, providing the sonic blueprint for the roaring punk-pop hybrid that crossed over into the mainstream in the early ‘90s. From Nirvana to The Pixies, nearly every major and minor band that appeared in the alternative underground in the late ‘80s and ‘90s owed a major debt to Mould, whether they knew it or not.
Mould would prove to be one of the most influential guitarists of the decade. With his slashing rhythms, distorted strumming, and blazing leads, he set the stage for the alternative guitar heroes of the late ‘80s and the ‘90s. Forming Sugar in 1992, Mould pushed ahead the pop side of his talents, and even further on his many solo releases. His most recent release, 2005’s Body of Song was met with great praise as he “returned” to rock music after a foray into electronic music on his record The Dog & Pony Show. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a legend in action!
NEW SHOWS!!
We at The Union have just confirmed new shows! Here’s a quick glance at our winter/spring lineup…
God Forbid w/Sworn Enemy, Manntis & Cannae
-Jan 28th @ The Warehouse, Calgary (18+)
-Jan 29th @ The Starlite Room, Edmonton (18+)
Relient K w/Maxeen and The Rocket Summer
-Feb. 21 @ Macewan Ballroom (AA)
-Feb. 22 @ The Starlite Room (AA)
Controller, Controller w/ You Say Party! We Say Die!
Feb. 27th @ The West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg (AA)
March 1st @ The Starlite Room (18+)
March 2nd @ The Warehouse (AA)
We Are Wolves
-March 3rd @ The Velvet Underground, Edmonton (w/Mark Birtles Project ) (18+)
-March 4th @ The HiFi Club, Calgary (W/The Daggers) (18+)
DOA w/The Homewreckers & ASS
-March 17th @ The Velvet Underground (18+)
Horrorpops w/guests
-April 11th @ The Starlite Room (AA)
...plus Ministry, Revolting Cocks, The Birthday Massacre, The Bled (calgary) and more! check out the site!
More shows to be announced in the coming weeks – most of the shows listed above go on-sale this week and next – keep an eye on http://www.unionevents.com as we list these shows and others, along with ticket updates, etc!
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE STARLITE ROOM!
Tuesday December 6, 2005 2:06 PM
The Union, alongside NRMLS WLCM and Esq.Jr are very pleased to present a special New Year’s Eve show at Edmonton’s Starlite Room.
On the live front there’s the dance rock phenomenon known as SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT, who have enjoyed a wicked 2005, rocking dancefloors from coast to coast as headliners on Exclaim! Magazine’s Four for Fall tour, not to mention opening in Vancouver for !!! (Chk Chk Chk) and touring with Chromeo.
Next up is DIETZCHE V. & THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN. These Pop Echo recording artists rarely play live, but their show is always an occasion to freak out. Rounding out the live bill is well-dressed quirksters LAZERSNAKE, who, in the short span of 8 months, have made a deep impact on the scene in Edmonton. Catchy synths plod over funky drums and comedic songs make Lazersnake a must-see band in the city.
We are also VERY excited to have on-board DJ Rueben Wu of acclaimed electro/dance group LADYTRON. Hailing from Liverpool via NYC, Ladytrons sound is dark, dense and dancey a sure-fire good time. Finally, DJ David Stone of CJSRs Saturday night mix show BPM will lay down the groove throughout the evening.
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, Blackbyrd, Listen and Megatunes. This is a no minors show, doors 8 pm.
This event has been months in the makingdo NOT miss it!
GREELEY ESTATES CANCEL WINNIPEG SHOW DUE TO WEATHER!
Monday November 28, 2005 4:10 PM
A blizzard covering the American Midwest will prevent Greeley Estates and the other bands on the Venatio De Spero tour from performing at Winnipeg’s West End Cultural Centre on Tuesday, November 29, 2005. A make-up date has not be determined. Refunds for ticket holders will be available at point of purchase.
Greeley Estates and their tourmates – My American Heart, A Change of Pace, Agent Sparks and The Confession – are still scheduled to perform at the Underground in Calgary on December 2.
JAY AND SILENT BOB INVADE ALBERTA!
Tuesday November 22, 2005 12:29 AM
First it was An Evening With Kevin Smith – now it’s Jay and Silent Bob Invade Alberta! The iconic comic duo immortalized in films like Clerks and Dogma, portrayed by director Smith and actor Jason Mewes, are set to team up again during Smith’s upcoming spoken-word appearances in Calgary and Edmonton in February 2006.
Since the characters first appeared in Smith’s feature debut Clerks in 1994, they’ve stolen scenes in every Smith feature since, eventually landing a starring role in the 2001 hit movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Mewes plays Jay as a foul-mouthed crack-pot philosopher, while Smith’s Silent Bob is a laconic accomplice who says everything in action. Which isn’t saying much at all. And like the great comedic duos through history, Mewes and Smith share a particular chemistry that sparks laughter at any given opportunity.
Born and bred in New Jersey, the spiritual home for all of Smith’s film work, Mewes met the aspiring filmmaker as a youth, and quickly shot to fame as Jay, the philisophical dealer in Clerks. Aside from Smith films, Mewes has also appeared in the features Pauly Shore is Dead and My Big Fat Independent Movie. He has appeared on film alongside talents such as Carrie Fisher, Wil Ferrell, Jason Lee and Ben Affleck.
Kevin Smith is a noted filmmaker, author, comic and self-professed “king of geeks.” His passion for film, comics and collectables has spawned an industry that has generated cartoons, books, box-office hit movies and several lines of toys. His website ViewAskew.com enjoys thousands of hits per day by fans eager to read his frequent blogs about pop culture and current work. Beyond film, Smith has been active in the world of comics, writing storylines for the Superman and Green Lantern series, with a forthcoming film adaptation of The Green Hornet due for release in 2006. He is currently at work on The Passion of The Clerks, a sequel (of sorts) to his debut feature.
Smith’s live appearances have drawn thousands to theatres across North America to hear his rants and raves about popular culture, the world of movies and anything else that crosses his caustic wit. The shows have spawned two successful DVDs.
An Evening with Kevin Smith, with special guest Jason Mewes, brings the laughs to Alberta on the following dates:
CALGARY – February 5, 2006
Epcor Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall
Tickets available at UnionEvents.com, Ticketmaster.ca or charge-by-phone 403-777-0000
EDMONTON – February 6, 2006
Winspear Centre
Tickets available at UnionEvents.com, WinspearCentre.com, Winspear Box Office or charge-by-phone 780-428-1414
More news about JINGLE BELL ROCK!
Monday November 14, 2005 5:44 PM
It’s becoming the big event of the winter – JINGLE BELL ROCK at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Friday December 16. Tickets are selling fast for this mega show, featuring RISE AGAINST, COMEBACK KID and BOYS NIGHT OUT! And now we can reveal more details about the show!
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In addition to the music, there’s also going to be a special silent auction in the lobby for special items you can bid on, with all funds going to our charities – The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Edmonton Food Bank and The Edmonton Christmas Bureau. Here are some of the items up for bid (with more to come):
> an loaded iPod, courtesy BlacktopGuerrillas.com
> a huge CD library, featuring music from artists like RISE AGAINST, SILVERSTEIN and more
> a limited edition OBEY art print, signed by Shepard Fairey himself
> packages from FS SKATE & SNOW and C1RCA
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Plus, there’s going to be free stuff given out all night long from C1RCA, OBEY and FS SKATE & SNOW!
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Tickets are still available at the following locations – DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING NIGHT!
> UnionEvents.com
> Ticketmaster
> FS Skate & Snow (West Edmonton Mall)
> Megatunes (Edmonton & Calgary)
> Sloth (Calgary)
BLACK DAHLIA MURDER cancel tour dates - THREE INCHES OF BLOOD take over!
Thursday November 3, 2005 11:15 AM
The Black Dahlia Murder have cancelled their remaining tour dates to return home Stateside to deal with “personal matters” – with no plans to reschedule. Ticket holders for the Edmonton and Calgary concerts will be able to return to point of purchase for a full refund.
However…
If you still want to rock out, THREE INCHES OF BLOOD have teamed up with fellow Vancouverites A JAVELIN REIGN to assume control of the dates. Both bands will hit Calgary’s Underground on Friday November 11, and Edmonton’s Victory Lounge on Saturday November 12. Both of these shows are no minors.
Best of all, you can bring down your ticket for the Black Dahlia Murder show, present it at the door, and get a $3.00 rebate!
Time for JINGLE BELL ROCK!
Wednesday October 19, 2005 4:16 PM
Ring in the season as loud as you can, with JINGLE BELL ROCK! The Union and Sonic 102.9 FM are proud to present this special holiday event on Friday December 16 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, featuring four extraordinary bands – RISE AGAINST, COMEBACK KID, BOYS NIGHT OUT and a special surprise guest.
Win prizes, bid on stuff at the silent auction, look at skateboard art, and go nuts with these wicked bands – what better way is there to shake off the chill? What’s more, a portion of the proceeds will be going to charity: The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Edmonton Food Bank, and the Edmonton Christmas Bureau.
Tickets are $27.00 (plus applicable service charges) and go on-sale this Saturday at UnionEvents.com, Ticketmaster.ca, Megatunes (Edmonton and Calgary), Sloth (Calgary), FS (West Edmonton Mall).
But you can beat the rush right now with the UnionEvents.com presale – use the link in the UPCOMING EVENTS listing and use the password “culture” to get your tickets now! The pre-sale runs from Wednesday Oct. 19 to midnight, Friday Oct. 21.
METRIC IN WINNIPEG - JULIETTE & THE LICKS - MINISTRY RETURN!
Friday October 7, 2005 3:15 PM
MORE TICKETS RELEASED FOR METRIC IN WINNIPEG!
Due to overwhelming response, more tickets have been released for the Metric concert at The Venue in Winnipeg’s Ramada Marlborough on October 23. They are available now at Ticketmaster.ca or right here at UnionEvents.com – check the BUY TICKETS NOW link in the Upcoming Events section!
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JULIETTE AND THE LICKS!
Juliette Lewis is best known as a movie star, with stunning roles in movies like Natural Born Killers and Cape Fear, but her latest turn fronting a rock ‘n’ roll band isn’t an act. Channelling the raw fury of classic punk bands like The Stooges, Juliette and the Licks are a heart-racing sight to behold, with vicious riffs and Lewis throwing her kinetic persona stright into the storm. Their latest album, You’re Speaking My Language, is winning acolades for its uncompromising sound.
Now you can see them for yourself as they attack Western Canada on the following dates
WINNIPEG: The Pyramid Cabart, November 9
SASKATOON: Louis Pub, November 10
EDMONTON: The Starlite Room, November 11
CALGARY: The Warehouse, November 12
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 12 – if you are craving some no-nonsense, snarling rock, don’t miss out!
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MINISTRY RETURN!
Possibly one of the most influential bands of the 1990s, MINISTRY have raged against the machine louder and longer than many, and they’re returning to Western Canada to celebrate the release of their spectacular retrospective, Rantology. And this time, they’ve brought REVOLTING COCKS along for the ride!
The official dates are:
EDMONTON: June 2, 2006 – Red’s
CALGARY: June 3, 2006 – MacEwan Hall
WINNIPEG: June 5, 2006 – Burton Cummings Theatre
Tickets go on sale Saturday October 15, but you can beat the rush right here! From Wednesday, October 12 to Friday, Oct. 14, you can get your tickets before anyone else – click on the BUY TICKETS NOW link in the upcoming events section, and use the password “hotrod” – good luck!
GREELEY ESTATES team up with THE UNION and MYSPACE.COM!
Wednesday October 5, 2005 9:40 PM
Arizona natives GREELEY ESTATES are gearing up with a swing through Winnipeg and Calgary, with some help from the fine folks at MYSPACE.COM! Since forming in 2002, the five guys in GREELEY ESTATES have been ripping up stereos and clubs everywhere with their passionate hardcore sound, thanks in no small part to the networking marvel of everyone’s favourite on-line hang-out. Now instead of visiting with the band virtually, you can see them in the flesh, along with My American Heart, A Change Of Pace, Agent Sparks and The Confession. They’re hitting Winnipeg’s West End Cultural Centre on November 29, and Calgary’s Underground on December 2. Tickets for these all ages shows are available now – just click the BUY TICKETS NOW link in the upcoming events section!
THIRD METRIC SHOW IN EDMONTON! GWAR's 20th ANNIVERSARY! KEVIN SMITH RESCHEDULED!
Tuesday September 27, 2005 9:37 PM
Major news! Read on – there’s a lot to cover!
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First of all, Edmonton can’t seem to get enough of METRIC! The first two shows we announced have long since sold-out, and the screams for more have been heard. Metric have decided to add another all-ages show at the Starlite Room on Tuesday, October 25 – tickets go on-sale this Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 AM at Ticketmaster, but you can beat the rush with our presale! Starting Wednesday Sept. 28 at 10am, until Thursday Sept. 29, midnight, you can head over to Ticketmaster.ca and assure your place in the crowd! Look in the upcoming events section for the password!
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Speaking of presales, we’ve got another one this week, especially for GWAR! The rancid show-stoppers are celebrating their 20th anniversary of dropping havoc on the world with shows in Edmonton (November 8 – all ages) and Calgary (November 9 – 18+ no minors). Tickets go on-sale Saturday, but look in the Upcoming Events section, get your password, and head over to Ticketmaster.ca from Wednesday Sept. 28, 10am, and Friday Sept. 30, midnight, to get your place in the spray!
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And finally, it isn’t easy to make a movie – just ask Kevin Smith! The shooting of his new film The Passion of the Clerks will prevent him from performing in Alberta in November, but we’ve managed to reschedule his hilarious spoken-word show in Calgary for February 5, and Edmonton on February 6! And don’t worry if you’ve already bought a ticket – they’re valid and they will be honoured at the door!
ATMOSPHERE shows moved!
Thursday September 22, 2005 4:42 PM
The anticipation for the return of ATMOSPHERE in Western Canada is growing by the day! The fever pitch surrounding the premiere hip hop duo of lyricist Slug and beatking Ant has meant moving the Edmonton concert on September 29 to the intense surroundings of the Starlite Room (resolving a venue scheduling conflict at Red’s), and moving the Saskatoon show from Louis Pub to The Odeon. Tickets are on sale for both shows at Ticketmaster.ca or your favourite neighborhood outlet – and those of you who already have tickets, don’t worry, they’re still good at the door of the new venues!
Don’t miss out on what might be the most incredible, groundbreaking night of hip hop you’ve seen in a long, long time!
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and BLACK DAHLIA MURDER shows announced!
Wednesday September 21, 2005 11:34 AM
An amazing one-two punch of mind-blowing rock is heading your way in November!
First up we’ve got THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER with guests 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, THE END and A LIFE ONCE LOST blasting through Calgary’s Warehouse on November 11, and Edmonton’s Starlite Room on November 12! These shows are all ages. Tickets are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.ca, and various outlets – check the UPCOMING EVENTS list for more details.
Then it’s THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN with guests HELLA and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME! Although they were unable to play Alberta during GIGANTOUR in early September, DEP are ready to make their return to Western Canada, while HELLA are making a return after touring with System of a Down and The Mars Volta.
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will play Edmonton’s Starlite Room on November 13, and Calgary’s MacEwan Ballroom on November 14.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 AM, but you can beat the rush right now with our PRESALE at www.ticketmaster.ca – use the password “escape”
EDMONTON: 10 am, Sept. 21 to Sept 23
CALGARY: 10 am, Sept 22 – Sept 23
Avoid disappointment – get your tickets before it’s too late!
SECOND METRIC SHOW IN EDMONTON! PRESALE BEGINS TODAY!
Wednesday September 14, 2005 10:25 AM
Edmonton loves Metric! The October 27 show at the Starlite Room sold out so quickly, there was no choice but to add a second date – Friday October 28 at the Starlite Room, doors 6 pm, 18+ no minors. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday September 17 at 10 AM at Ticketmaster, Megatunes, FS (WEM), Listen and Blackbyrd…
Or you could head over to Ticketmaster.ca right now and beat the rush! Starting today (September 14) at 2 pm, until September 16, you can get your tickets for the Friday show – your password is “lovely”
Also playing on the show are The Most Serene Republic and The Lovely Feathers.
Don’t wait – this show will sell out!
AVENGED SEVENFOLD return to Edmonton!
Wednesday September 7, 2005 10:15 PM
After laying waste to the prairies last year, Avenged Sevenfold return to Alberta this November, on the tails of their explosive new album Cities of Evil. And what a sensational support line, as well – SAOSIN, Death By Stereo and Bullets & Octane will join AS at Red’s in Edmonton on Nov. 21, and MacEwan Ballroom in Calgary on Nov. 22.
Tickets go sale this Saturday (Sept 10) at all Ticketmaster outlets, online www.ticketmaster.ca and charge-by phone 451-8000 (Edmonton) and 777-0000 (Calgary). Check the upcoming events listing for full details!
MEDIAEVAL BAEBES return to Edmonton!
Wednesday August 24, 2005 3:46 PM
The Union is proud to welcome Nettwerk recording artists The Mediaeval Baebes to Edmonton’s Myer Horowitz Theatre on Wednesday October 5. The group is touring in support of their new album Mirabilis, a collection of haunting and angelic melodies and harmonies that span the centuries.
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 19 at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone 451-8000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, and Megatunes. Don’t miss out! Presented by Vue Weekly and CKUA.
STRUNG OUT!
Wednesday August 17, 2005 4:43 PM
First, faced with a scheduling conflict, we have moved our Strung Out show in Calgary to September 22 - all tickets purchased for the original date will be honoured at the door. Because of the move, we're now able to offer Edmonton fans a chance to see the legendary punks play at Red's on September 21! Tickets go on sale for the Edmonton show on Saturday, August 20 at 10 AM, but if you peek in the upcoming events section, you'll find the password for the presale, beginning August 18 at 10 AM!
METRIC date in Winnipeg changed!
Tuesday August 16, 2005 1:32 PM
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date for Metric's upcoming Winnipeg concert at the Ramada Marlborough has been switched to Sunday, October 23, 2005. Tickets that were already purchased for the original date are still valid, and will be honoured at the door. The show has been selling fast, so don't wait - get your tickets now!
METRIC and ATMOSPHERE shows announced!
Monday August 8, 2005 1:42 PM
Two of the most exciting rising acts are coming to Western Canada this fall! ATMOSPHERE is certainly one of the most remarkable teams in underground hip hop, constantly pushing the boundaries and redefining the genre with every beat and rhyme, and they'll be hitting Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary at the end of September. And METRIC will be following up their internationally lauded debut OLD WORLD UNDERGROUND with the new album LIVE IT OUT - hitting Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Edmonton in October! Check out the Upcoming Events section for full details - including pre-sales so you can beat the rush! Don't miss these fantastic shows!
SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND - TICKETS GOING FAST!
Thursday July 21, 2005 5:03 PM
The time is almost nigh - SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND hits Edmonton's Rexall Place on Thursday July 28 - do you have your tickets yet? if not, don't wait - they're moving fast! FS Skateboards and Snowboards have one last limited batch of tickets for sale at their West Edmonton Mall location, and there's tickets available through Ticketmaster, as well. And remember - all tickets include a free pass into the Klondike Days Exhibition at Northlands Park. SO DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE!
FALL GOES CRAZY!
Thursday July 21, 2005 4:34 PM
This fall is an exciting time for The Union - and you, of course! Kicking things off are epic metal warriors THERION, who will roll their massive European tour show (ten band members, including six orchestral singers!) through Edmonton (Sept. 2), Calgary (Sept. 3) and Winnipeg (Sept. 5). Then it's GIGANTOUR - the loudest metal celebration of the year - featuring Megadeth, a reunited Anthrax, Fear Factory, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Nevermore and more, spread over two stages! The show hits Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre on Sept. 6, while Calgary's Stampede Corral gets rocking on Sept. 7. And that's only the beginning! Scars of Tomorrow, Overkill, Kevin Lyman, The Exclaim Agressive Tendancies Tour featuring Converge, and the return of KMFDM! Check the upcoming events section for more info!
PRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES come to Western Canada!
Monday July 4, 2005 11:34 AM
The Union is proud to present Matador recording artists PRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES this August with special guests Arts & Crafts recording artists Most Serene Republic, Shawn Hewitt and Fractal Pattern. The Seattle group will hit Calgary's Warehouse on August 12, Edmonton's Starlite Room on August 13, and Winnipeg's West End Cultural Centre on August 15. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, July 6 - check the upcoming events section for more details.
THE AGRESSIVE TENDENCIES TOUR comes to Edmonton!
Wednesday June 29, 2005 10:31 PM
The Union, Exclaim Magazine and Much Loud are proud to present this fall's most intense all ages show - The Agressive Tendencies Tour, featuring CONVERGE, TERROR, CURSED and MARE, at Edmonton's Starlite Room on Saturday, September 27. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 2 at 10 am at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone 451-8000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, Megatunes, Blackbyrd, Listen, Freecloud and FS (WEM). Don't wait on this!
KEVIN SMITH TO SPEAK IN ALBERTA!
Monday May 30, 2005 5:26 PM
Please join us in welcoming reknowned director & actor Kevin Smith to Calgary & Edmonton for a pair of entertaining & enlightening discussions and Q&A sessions. Tickets go onsale Friday, June 3rd to the general public, but you can get the best seats by taking advantage of the unionevents.com presale. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca between Tuesday and Thursday and get the bast seats by entering the password: silent
Ferry Corsten Returns to Calgary! PRESALE LINK HERE!
Tuesday May 24, 2005 11:52 PM
The Union & Fehrenheit Promotions are proud to welcome the #6 DJ in the world back to Calgary! After his triumphant show at The Whiskey last year, we have been getting consistent requests to bring him back, so we have! Tickets go onsale on May 30th to the public for $15.00, but we are offering our loyal web visitors the chance to buy their tickets for only $10.00 from Thursday, May 26th until Sunday, May 29th at Ticketmaster.ca Use the weblink below and the presale password is: system http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11003AB89DF5DB1E
Want to be part of the UNION ARMY??
Monday May 2, 2005 1:37 PM
We are looking for highly motivated personnel - who love music, and want to get involved. The strength of the ARMY lies not only in numbers, but also in the individual soldier. Joining the UNION ARMY gives you the opportunity to break into the music industry with the potential to develop into a career. Wanna be a part of it all? If you live in Edmonton and want to be part of the 1st deployment of troops, then sign up for the UNION ARMY! Join the revolution here and in exchange for spreading the word, you'll get a chance to see concerts for free, receive CD’s, T-shirts, buttons, hats, other swag, meet and greets, and sound check parties. Be the first to know about up coming shows, and the latest news and info on the bands and shows that you love. To sign up email unionarmy@unionevents.com
BOYS NIGHT OUT CROSS THE PRAIRIES
Sunday April 24, 2005 10:39 PM
The Union are proud to be touring Boys Night Out across the prairies in early May. Spreading the word of their dark take on pop punk laced with screaming vocals and the occasional breakdown will entertain the masses for sure. They will be joined on tour by Blue Skies at War & The Full Blast.
The Return of The Crystal Method
Wednesday April 6, 2005 02:29 AM
After selling out The Whiskey last year, we have been waiting for their return, and now we are proud to announce the return of The Crystal Method. The band will be performing an exclusive DJ set on MAY 25th at The Whiskey Nightclub in Calgary. They will be joined by the Smalltown DJS - Mike Grimes and Pete Emes. Tickets go on-sale for the show on April 9th, but there is a chance for all of you loyal web visitors to get first crack at the tickets. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca from April 6-8 and prep-purchase your tickets with the password: method
PAUL OAKENFOLD RETURNS TO ALBERTA!
Tuesday March 15, 2005 00:37 AM
The Union & Fehrenheit Promotions are proud to announce the return to Calgary of PAUL OAKENFOLD. After selling out each of his 4 previous Alberta appearances, we are proud to welcome Paul for his first visit to The Whiskey Nightclub. PRESALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT www.ticketmaster.ca for only $20.00. To purchase these tickets, you require a password. The password is oakie
SLOAN & DAVID USHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday March 11, 2005 05:03 AM
This weekends onsales include The Union welcoming David Usher back to Calgary on April 13th at The Whiskey Nightclub. On Friday, be sure to grab your tickets for Sloan & Magneta Lane who will be performing at the Starlite Room in Edmonton on May 10th and at The Whiskey in Calgary on May 11th.
THE RETURN OF MOTORHEAD!!
Saturday February 26, 2005 4:54 PM
The Union are proud to welcome MOTORHEAD back to Western Canada for the 1st time in 5 years! They will be joined on all shows by CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, THREE INCHES OF BLOOD, & DAMN 13. They will be hitting Calgary, Edmonton & Winnipeg in April. Tickets go onsale March 5th, but you can purchase your tickets early through the unionevents.com presale. Check upcoming events for password info.
Trail of Dead w/ The (International) Noise Conspiracy
Sunday February 13, 2005 00:28 AM
The Union is proud to welcome a couple of bands making their first appearances in Alberta. This spring, welcome AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD & THE (INTERNATIONAL) NOISE CONSPIRACY. The unionevents.com presale beigns on Tuesday, February 15th and runs until Midnight on Thursday, February 17th. Tickets go onsale to the general public on Friday, ebruary 18th. Presale password is worlds
The Donnas storm the West!
Sunday February 6, 2005 2:09 PM
The Union are proud to announce the Western Canadian leg of the spring tour of The Donnas. The band will be performing in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Calgary in April. Presale tickets will be available through www.ticketmaster.ca from February 7-10, with a public onsale on February 11th. For more info and presale passwords, look for the show in your city under upcoming events.
ALEXISONFIRE & RISE AGAINST TOUR TOGETHER!
Friday January 28, 2005 00:17 AM
The Union are proud to present Alexisonfire & Rise Agaist co-headlining their Western Canadian tour! They will be joined by The Full Blast as they burn through Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, & Edmonton this April. Full details and pre-sale info under upcoming events.
RED CROSS TSUNAMI RELIEF BENEFIT CONCERT NOW ON SALE
Friday January 7, 2005 00:29 AM
Members of Calgary's entertainment community have banded together to present a special evening of dancing and laughter in an effort to raise much- needed funds to assist the millions affected by the recent tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia. On Tuesday, January 18, 2005, the Whiskey Nightclub will host the Red Cross Tsunami Benefit Fundraiser Concert, featuring the jump blues swing of The Dino Martinis, the retro dance grooves of Burning The Ground and the high energy Celtic rock of Fairhaven. The event will be hosted by noted comedian/ illusionist Jason That Funny Magic Guy. Tickets for the fundraiser are only $10.00, available at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone 777-0000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, Megatunes and the Whiskey Pub. All proceeds from ticket sales will be going directly to the Canadian Red Cross to aid tsunami relief efforts in Southeast Asia. Corporate and group packages are also available by calling 770-2323. Doors for the concert will open at 6:30 pm. This is a licensed event, and not open to minors. The Red Cross Tsunami Relief Fundraiser Concert is presented with the cooperation of CJAY 92 FM, Vibe 98.5 FM, PM Gigs, All Star Show Industries, The Whiskey Nightclub and The Union,
SUM 41 PRESALE INFO
Tuesday December 7, 2004 11:25 PM
With the release of their new album, Sum 41 return to Canada for their 1st cross-country tour in 2 years! The Union are proud to present SUM 41 live in concert on January 19th in Winnipeg, January 20th in Regina and January 24th in Red Deer. Presale info is available on the events page.
The Return of Michael White & The White
Thursday November 25, 2004 9:01 PM
Michael White & The White return to Calgary nn January 19th to perform the hits of LED ZEPPELIN IV!! The White's Zeppelin Discography Series hits Calgary every few months, with the band performing a different Zeppelin album every time (along with a nice sprinkling of assorted hits). The band performs in true Zeppelin style------tight but loose. There will be a presale on ticketmaster.ca for Q107 listeners that begins Tuesday, Nov. 30th and runs until the night of December 3rd. The password for this show is: whiskey. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on December 4th. For more info, visit the events page.
GWAR PRESALE
Monday September 13, 2004 5:09 PM
The Union presents the return of Gwar this fall on the Mock The Vote Tour. Presale tickets for Calgary & Edmonton begin on Wednesday, September 15th and run until midnight on September 17th. You can buy your presale tickets at www.ticketmaster.ca using the password found under upcoming events, and then click on the show in your city.
BILLY TALENT PRESALE
Tuesday August 24, 2004 6:32 PM
The Union is proud to present Billy Talent this fall. There is a presale on now for the shows in Edmonton, & Calgary. The presale is on www.ticketmaster.ca and runs until Thursday night. The presale password is: honesty
KMFDM CALGARY PRESALE
Tuesday August 17, 2004 4:48 PM
There will be a presale for KMFDM in Calgary starting on Wednesday, August 18th at 10am and running until Friday, August 20th at 8pm. To take part in the presale go to www.ticketmaster.ca and in the event, and put in the password: cvibes
MINISTRY INVADE ALBERTA THIS FALL!! (UPDATED)
Tuesday July 20, 2004 5:29 PM
The Union are proud to present Ministry's 1st ever tour through the prairies this fall. Ministry will be performing in Edmonton at Red's on October 1st and in Calgary at MacEwan Hall on October 2nd. Special guests will be My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. Internet pre-sale FOR Calgary & Edmonton begins on Friday, July 23rd on www.ticketmaster.ca and the password you need to buy tickets is "legends" (without the quotes). MORE DATES ADDED: Ministry have added 3 more Western Canadian dates if anyone wants to do a road trip: October 3- Prairieland Park- Saskatoon; October 4- Doris Knight Hall- Regina; October 5- Burton Cummings Theatre- Winnipeg
