Royal Albert, Collective Cabaret to Close

Winnipeg may be losing two of its music venues this summer. Rumours that have been flying for weeks and are now confirmed: the buildings that hold the Royal Albert Arms and the Collective Cabaret have been sold and may not re-open with live music inside. Both venues …

Manitobamusic.com Podcast

MARIA is happy to announce its first podcast, featuring an interview and a live in-studio performance by Twilight Hotel as well as Manitoba music news, new releases, and music from Nathan, The Weakerthans, Paper Moon, Boats, Cara Luft, Solidaze, and Segweh.

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Download of the Week: JC Campbell

We've got a brand new J.C. Campbell track from his new release Lazy James available in The Loudspeaker at manitobamusic.com. Download "The Grind" for free until June 28!

Jazz Fest Gears Up

It's officially summer and in Manitoba, summer equals festivals. With the Winnipeg Folk Festival on the horizon, another music fest is getting ready to take over downtown Winnipeg.

The 2007 COOL Jazz Winnipeg Festival kicks off on June 22 and runs until July 2, …

Inward Eye Rocks Lollapalooza

Winnipeg-based rock trio Inward Eye will be heading to Chicago in August to play one of the biggest music festivals around: Lollapalooza.

Known for their blistering live shows, the young brothers Erickson - Anders (drums), Kyle (guitar), and Dave (bass) - are sure to …

Download of the Week: Jodie Borlé

In honour of the Jazz Winnipeg Festival, you can catch a track from Jodie Borlé and her latest release Snow in The Loudspeaker the week. Head to http://www.manitobamusic.com and download "My Favourite things" for free until June 5!

Manitoba Music at 2007 Winnipeg Folk Festival

Many of us have dreamed about it while sitting out on our tarps at Birds Hill Park, the sun setting behind the tents, the gentle aroma of Whales Tails wafting through the crowd. We've looked up at the stage and imagined ourselves underneath the lights, in front of the …

Download of the Week: The Duhks

Just in time for the annual Winnipeg Folk Festival, we've got a free download of The Duhks' "Down to the River" from the band's Juno-nominated release Migrations on Sugar Hill Records. The Duhks will take the Folk Fest's Mainstage on July 5 as well as workshops …

Download of the Week: Boats

New free mp3 download of the week at www.manitobamusic.com. Click on The Loudspeaker to download "Scenic Gorges" by Boats of their latest effort, Intercontinental Champion. Available only until May 24!

New TV Show Focuses on Manitoba Music

Following in the tradition of Winnipeg television shows 10:00 Live and 10:30 Live, Shaw TV is ready to launch Live at the West End - a concert-based show highlighting Manitoba music, co-produced by local industry mainstay Johnny Marlow.

Find out more about Live at …