Inside a Bragg Creek Saturday Night: Turkey & Pistols Travelling Medicine Show Presents Jaiden Riley and the Crybabies
The subtle dynamics of people, music, and place in a small town. And the Invisible labour that makes it all possible.
The subtle dynamics of people, music, and place in a small town. And the Invisible labour that makes it all possible.
This March, Oz Hamzic is hosting Bragg Creek’s first-ever International Fly Fishing Film Festival. On the surface, it’s a niche event. But to an outside observer, it may also reflect something quieter about what the town is becoming.
From library gigs to viral TikToks, Métis singer-songwriter Jaiden Riley is quietly rewriting what success looks like in Alberta’s music scene. With sixty-six shows in seventy-two days and a debut single, she’s proving that authenticity, grit, and storytelling still cut through the noise.
From brutal patches to T-shirts and cassette tapes, this unapologetically biased list highlights some of the best Canadian record shops and labels keeping the extreme music scene alive, loud, and local.
Iron Maiden’s iconic mascot, Eddie the Head, has graced every album cover since their 1980 debut, becoming a visual centerpiece of their legacy. This article explore Eddie’s evolution—from the early days with Derek Riggs to later collaborations—to how later artists have continued to shape the band’s identity and fan experience.