Uptown Magazine - July 15th
The Fabulous Blue Bomber Show
Hope was running high after the Bombers knocked off the Hamilton Tigercats in the season opener. Fans were brought back down to Earth after the lowly Toronto Argonauts managed to beat the Blue and Gold last Friday. Despite racking up almost 500 yards in offence, the team couldn’t handle basics such as tackling, blocking, place-kicking and special teams coverage. Want the scoop about what’s happening in the dressing room and behind the scenes? Back for a fifth year, The Fabulous Blue Bomber Show takes a lighthearted approach to covering the Bombers. Hosted by Hot 103 morning man Ace Burpee and Shaw TV’s Kim Babij, the first episode of the season includes interviews with new QB Buck Pierce, Ike Charlton, Glenn January, Jovon Johnson and rookie head coach Paul LaPolice. If you aren’t a Shaw subscriber, all the episodes can be viewed online. You can also follow the action at facebook.com/fabulousbluebombershow.
LeBron Watch, Day 50: What ESPN Should Have Asked LeBron James
Unless you have been living under a media blackout like a sequestered jury, chances are you heard that Cleavland’s LeBron James is jumping ship as a free agent and heading down to South Beach to play with the Heat. After weeks of speculation and rumours, one of the most coveted players in the NBA announced during an hour-long special on ESPN (TSN in Canada) that he was leaving his hometown to join a dream team with Dwayne Wade and former Raptor Chris Bosh. LeBron has been taking flack for the egotistical special and ESPN has been criticized for not asking the tough questions. Deadspin.com takes a look at what ESPN should have asked the NBA superstar.
Movement 2010
Held over the American Memorial Day long weekend, Detroit’s Movement festival — an intense three days of events, after-parties and showcases — has become the heart and soul of the North American electronic music scene over the past 1o years. Along with showcasing the Motor City’s deep ties to techno, it has also become an important outlet to connect with what’s happening in Europe. Moves.Me’s Chris Soltis documents the 10th anniversary of the festival. From Windsor/Berlin’s Richie Hawtin’s mind-bending Plastikman performance to video of live French techno artists dOp, Soltis has all the angles covered.
Quick Hits
MP3 of the Week: Jokers of the Scene
Ottawa’s Jokers of the Scene offer up their unique vision of post-rave techno on the third instalment of Pulse Radio’s podcast series.
Video of the Week: The Section S Beer Snake
While the brass at the Bombers are trying to curb drinking during games, it doesn’t look like they’re doing a very good job. Expect this to become a Section S tradition.
