Blog: We Hate Your Hate

[Live] Okkervil River

Walking into Central United Church last Thursday, I couldn't help but be overcome with a sense of pride. For a city that, three years ago didn't even have one half-decent indie music festival, Calgary has matured quite a bit musically. As we shuffled into a pew near the back of the church, I paused to reflect on how lucky I felt. Okkervil River (THE Okkervil River) was playing this tiny little venue in my almost culturally devoid city. For a moment I considered kneeling and saying a prayer (God bless you Zak Pashak. God bless your children. God bless your [...]