Tag Archive for ‘Concerts’

When in Rome: finding Rock Gods and Supernatural Deities at JIB11

When in Rome: finding Rock Gods and Supernatural Deities at JIB11

This convention truly was spectacular. Not just all the music and going-ons of the panels, but that sense of family and community that makes the SPNfamily unique. There is an instant familiarity and openness amongst the participants of events like these – built upon shared interests of the show, for sure, but after 15 years of that show, and 12 or so of the convention circuit, even if it’s your first convention, or you only just started watching the show and diving a bit into the fandom – there are welcoming arms if you want them. A family if and when you need it.

Takin’ It To The Streets, Edmonton Folk Fest Style!

Takin’ It To The Streets, Edmonton Folk Fest Style!

Music soothes.  Music heals.  It educates, elucidates, captivates.  It inspires.  It can change the world.  Losing live music hurt. So when my friend sent that invitation (To her neighbourhood Edmonton Folk Fest concert), I could feel my whole face instantly light up.  I felt a huge weight, a COVID virus-shaped weight, an isolated, mask-wearing, physically-distanced, grocery shopping is the only outing-shaped weight, lifted off of my shoulders.