Be Nice or Leave
Would you believe it if I told you Spanky was a real person? Spanky, of Spanky’s bar, is not just a legend, he is very much real and very much …
Night Life
Recent Spike in “House Shows” Fills Void Left by The Spill’s Closing
There has been a resurgence of “house shows” in Peterborough over the last few years. If you’ve never been to a house show, fear not. The concept is simple: find …
The Twisted Wheel: New Bar on Water Street
The Twisted Wheel is opening up in Peterborough! What’s that you ask? A new venue & event space, which is also branded as a bar & lounge. The Twisted Wheel …
Moshing at Local Shows and Safe Spaces
Photo by Andrew Tan When I go to local shows, I go for the purpose of enjoying the music and having a nice time – not to get hammered or …
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Parties, clubs and pubs are increasingly becoming areas of identity contention. The ways in which you dress, act, speak, and behave are in constant display in the areas associated with …
Evan MacDonald Kicks Off “Free Fall” Residency at the Garnet
I arrived downtown nice and early, only to have the show-going, promoter side of me facepalm at the common knowledge that shows almost always kick off at least half an …
Rock ‘n Roll Just Got Expensive
Being in a touring band, travelling across the country, and playing in small bars and venues has never been the most profitable venture, but it has always been romantic. Thanks …
THE ONLY – Food Dude Reviews
Photos by Jesse McRae My last gastronomical misadventure left me in a condition so critical, I was temporarily unable to do much of anything, let alone put my palate to …
Local Craft Beer: Eager Beer Aficionados Unite!
It is a crisp and blustery weekday afternoon and I am sitting at the Olde Stone Brewing Company bar with resident brewmaster Doug Warren. Mr. Warren has just given me …