The Rural Alberta Advantage-Plague Dogs

There was a nice chunk of time between 2008 and 2013 or 14 when I would’ve said that The Rural Alberta Advantage were one of my favorite bands. Saw them live a number of times, listened to their first two albums constantly, and imagined the good times would never end. Their third album didn’t hit like the first two, and I started to drift away, … Continue reading The Rural Alberta Advantage-Plague Dogs

The Rural Alberta Advantage-“Beacon Hill”

I don’t think I’m the only RAA fan that was a little disappointed by their last record, Mended With Gold. It just didn’t hit the same emotional note for me that Hometowns and Departing had. I did see them live supporting Gold, and the show was good. So I don’t doubt the passion is still there. And then Amy left the band and I was … Continue reading The Rural Alberta Advantage-“Beacon Hill”

Interview With The Rural Alberta Advantage (2010)

It didn’t take long for The Rural Alberta Advantage to climb the rungs and become one of my favorite bands around. Their first album, Hometowns, is one that still continues to get a lot of airtime on my iPod. They’re coming back to Schuba’s Tavern on Monday night, their first time at the venue since August of 2010. I was fortunate enough to get a … Continue reading Interview With The Rural Alberta Advantage (2010)