Alternative Weekends with Chantal

Hey, it’s Chantal. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track or be in the know about all the cool things going on in the city or online! Social media can get flooded, life can get chaotic, you know how it is. That’s what this is here for! Alternative Weekends is a nifty little series with the top 3 things happening in Edmonton or on SONiC, over the weekend. Who’s releasing a new album? Is there a SONiC artist live streaming? What can you do in Edmonton this weekend? Those questions will be answered here.

Here are 3 things to check out this weekend:

1. USS is releasing their final album Einsteins of Consciousness 

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— USS (@USSMUSIC) October 26, 2020

Tomorrow, January 8th, USS are releasing their final studio album Einsteins of Consciousness. Although this is the last album we’ll hear from them, the band has said that we can expect a tour in the future. In the note to their fans above, the duo said they look forward to saying “a proper thank you and good bye when it’s appropriate to do so”.

Back in October, Human Kebab called into SONiC and chatted about why the band has reached the end of their journey, their intentions for a final tour, and what you can expect from the new album. You can listen to the interview here.

To pre-order Einsteins of Consciousness click here.

2. Watch a concert tribute livestream – “A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day!”

 

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On what would’ve been his 74th birthday (January 8th) there will be a concert tribute livestrean to honour David Bowie‘s life and career.

The lineup features many artists including Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction, Gavin Rossdale of Bush, Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiciton, Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters and more. The event has been organized by Mike Garson a pianist who has worked with some of these artists, as well as David Bowie himself. David Bowie’s producing partner Tony Visconti, and musicians from his final touring band will be present as well.

The stream will be only available for 24 hours, starting at 7:00 p.m. on January 8th. You can buy tickets by clicking here.

3. Celebrate the New Year with The Abandoned Shopping Cart Calendar

Celebrate 2020 finally being behind us with The Abandoned Shopping Carts of YEG 2021 Calendar! There’s no better feeling than physically turning the page to 2021.

Calendars are $20 each, with all net proceeds going to YESS. PLUS, Collin Bruce & the Collin Bruce Mortgage Team will match donations up to $10,000!

Get your calendar mailed directly to you for an additional fee, or choose free local pick-up at Print Machine (10417 79 Ave).

Click here to get yours, and check out some SONiC merch