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Tasman Jude

Alberta’s reggae winds blow into the Mercury Lounge

“Life is a lot like jazz . . . it’s best when you improvise.”  – George Gershwin Musical legend George Gershwin would probably love the story behind Alberta reggae band Tasman Jude.  Two years ago on a January night, friends Caleb Hart and Al Peterson jumped onto a stage for an open mic night and improvised three […]

Brew Bus Lounge Sessions debuted Saturday night

Dan Hopkins and Dan Beardsley, creators of the Brew Bus Lounge and this year’s aVibe Music and Arts Festival, put on the first of their Brew Bus Lounge Sessions this past Saturday. A scaled down version of their festival, which incorporated a variety of artisans and healthier-choice food concessions, these sessions focus on live music […]