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Orville Peck

As the room resounded with the chatter of the ever-growing crowd — who were clad in more cowboy hats, fringed suede jackets, and large belt…

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Alien Boys (album release)

Though its interior is approximately the size and shape of a livestock barn, the WISE Hall’s chandeliers and string lights gave it an air of…

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Blue Moon Marquee

Upon walking into the underground bar, I was met by the pleasant vocal stylings of Gillian Moranz. In addition to her own guitar playing, Moranz…

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Rae Spoon & Carole Pope

If you’re anything like me, in simplest terms, you go to a concert to experience your favourite mildly loud music from your favourite artists as…

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The Joey Only Outlaw Band

There was a hum about the Wise Hall and a timeless sense of gathering, with the room sensually lit by faux-candle chandeliers and strings of…

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The WISE Hall

The WISE Hall is a dim but homely space, with dark wooden floors and lights strung into a canopy overhead. My voice echoes across the…

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September’s Wise Hall Flea

It’s almost the end of the month, and that can only mean one thing…it’s time for the September edition of The Wise Hall Flea! From…

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Devours

“I’ve always thought of Devours as a punk project, and a very selfish project, because I do what I want, and I need to do it to keep myself sane.”