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Shows this Weekend (May 17-20)

Indie403 — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:34:16 +0000

Long weekend? Oh man, we’re going to need it just to recover! Our favourite band Throne of Vengeance is destroying Red Deer Thursday, plus the ShakeOut Festival is taking over Calgary all weekend! Add some Stab.Twist.Pull and Order of Chaos, and Alkatine competing for a spot at Boonstock, and you’ve got a hangover waiting to [...]

Shows this Weekend (May 11-15)

Indie403 — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:40:24 +0000

Looking for something to do with your mom this mother’s day weekend? We’ve got a great mix of shows with some sweet appearances by The Cazadores, Peter Katz, and Geist, and our good friends Black Phoenix Orchestra have a special spot with Die Mannequin! Friday: The Cazadores, The Fallacy, and Atacama Republic are rocking the [...]

Dale Murray – “Dream Mountain Dream”

Indie403 — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:44:45 +0000

There are a few extraordinary life events that change a person. Getting married. Having babies. And even more amazing, discovering you like the same music as your parents. This is a shocking moment indeed, something you have tried for so long to resist but inevitably catches up to you. Sometimes this happens just because the [...]

Shows this Weekend (May 3-6)

Indie403 — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:55:46 +0000

Aye carumba. It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and you know what that means! The Calgary music scene is celebrating Mexico’s 1862 victory over the French (Oh, Napoleon, you rascal) with a bunch of shows and a ton of fun. We’ve got Wayfarer‘s CD release @ Lord Nelson’s, Black Phoenix Orchestra @ The Palomino (see you [...]

Indie403 Featured Artist of the Month – Makeshift Innocence

Indie403 — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:00:32 +0000

Indie403 is pleased to present Makeshift Innocence as our Featured Artist of the Month for the month of May! Click here to learn more about Makeshift Innocence!

Shows this Weekend (Apr 26-29)

Indie403 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00:08 +0000

Captain’s Log, Stardate 41836.4. We are about to enter an exciting weekend with some of galaxy’s best bands performing across the city. Set warp speed ahead to a poetry slam, a double-shot of Million Dollar Fix, and Chicks with Licks. And did we mention Septembryo at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo?? Make it so. [...]

2012 Original Music Showcase Winners Announced

Indie403 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:18 +0000

Another Original Music Showcase has come to an end and once again, Calgary’s #1 indie supporting music venue brought out the best of the best in the Calgary music scene. We are proud to announce this years Original Music Showcase Winners; 1st place - Kingdom of Few 2nd place – Open Air 3rd place – [...]

B.A. Johnston – “Hi Dudes!”

Indie403 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:22:07 +0000

B.A. Johnston is a legend in these parts. For a self-proclaimed ‘failed showman’ he’s been pretty successful, earning fans across Canada and a reputation for some ridiculous live shows. Based out of Hamilton (living in his mother’s basement, probably) he’s a regular fixture in the music scene and one helluva guy. “Hi Dudes!”, Johnston’s latest [...]

Shows this Weekend (Apr 19-22)

Indie403 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:00:10 +0000

420 weekend always brings out the craziest of events and this year is no exception with these selected shows in the land of #CalgaryLiveMusic !!: Thursday: Indie Jam Night @ The Beggar! 5211 MacLeod Trail SW 7:00pm-late For more info: The Blind Beggar. Friday: Taylor Cochrane EP Release @ The Gateway (V203 – 1301 16th Ave NW) [...]

Mammoth Grove – “Mammoth Grove”

Indie403 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:45:45 +0000

A lot of young music aficionados often lament the fact that we were not born earlier. “I wish I had lived in the ‘70s!” we groan, thinking of the style, the bands, and the culture of earlier decades. Indeed, music had certain special qualities, and along with the historical and contextual importance of the music [...]