Sled Island 2008

Sled Island: Day Three

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By Trevor Morelli (CHARTattack) June 30, 2008 4:30 pm
CALGARY — Mewata Field hosted the final two days of the Sled Island music festival. Two stages covered the lush, green grass, making it easy for curious fans to wander back and forth. I got there in time to catch Elliott Brood's show, which I'd skipped out on the night before, on the side stage. The weather was still gorgeous at 7 p.m., and...
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Sled Island: Day Two

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By Trevor Morelli (CHARTattack) June 27, 2008 4:30 pm
CALGARY — I headed downtown to the Central United Church for the second night in a row, this time to check out Okkervil River. Groups of hipsters were gathered outside the venue, a sure sign that this show would sell out. I got inside in time to catch Vancouver's Mother Mother rock out with their last few songs. The Last Gang Records artists...
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Sled Island Day One: Grizzly Bear And The Mae Shi

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By Trevor Morelli (CHARTattack) June 26, 2008 3:30 pm
I heard last weekend's Virgin Festival was a gong show. Not only were Calgarians who shelled out $125 for a two-day pass subjected to a sub-par lineup, but they were expected to withstand a heat wave, seven-dollar diluted beers and typically terrible festival food. Boiled hamburgers, anyone? In all fairness, I didn't go. But hearing about all...
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Final Sled Island Festival Lineup Announced

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) May 29, 2008 4:00 pm
The full lineup for Calgary's second annual Sled Island Festival has been announced. Apostle Of Hustle, The Coast, Aaron Booth, Chad VanGaalen, DD/MM/YYYY, Ghost Bees, Jane Vain And The Dark Matter, Wax Mannequin and others have been added to what was already an impressive lineup that included acts like Jose Gonzalez and Broken Social Scene. The...
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Broken Social Scene And Tegan And Sara Join Sled Island Lineup

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By Keith Powell (CHARTattack) May 1, 2008 4:30 pm
The Sled Island Festival organizers have added some impressive new artists to the lineup for the June 25 to 28 event in Calgary. Broken Social Scene, Tegan And Sara and Fucked Up are among those who'll join the previously confirmed artists, including Wire, Of Montreal and Mogwai. Broken Social Scene and Tegan And Sara will also perform at the...
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Jose Gonzalez, Of Montreal And Mogwai To Play Sled Island Festival

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) March 26, 2008 2:00 pm
The first block of artists named to play Calgary's second annual Sled Island Festival has been announced. The event, which will run from June 25 to 28 throughout Calgary, will feature Wire, Of Montreal, Jonathan Richman, The Gutter Twins, Jose Gonzalez, RZA, Mogwai, No Age, Deerhunter and many others. A schedule hasn't yet been finalized and...
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