The Music Beat

In the Music Beat, 660 NewsRadio anchor Todd Kaufman sits down with various artists to talk about their craft.

Full lineup revealed for the 2026 Rockin' Thunder Music Festival in Edmonton

Headliners Creed and Three Days Grace were announced back in December for the two-day Rockin' Thunder Music Festival, which takes over the Exhibition Lands Racetrack in Edmonton on July 11 and 12. Three...

March 17, 2026 7:19 pm MST MST

'Two Pianos, No Rodeo' takes over Calgary's Blues Can this weekend

Bob Wiseman has done it all. Not only is he the former pianist and founding member of Blue Rodeo, he’s also a successful producer, songwriter, film composer, author and music teacher. To top it...

March 12, 2026 7:12 pm MST MST

Former frontman laments over hits, misses during career in popular U.S. glam-rock band

Donnie Vie was the lead singer with the Chicago-area band Enuff Z'Nuff, who broke out with two hits in the late 80s, including "New Thing" and "Fly High Michelle." However, the band's momentum was disrupted...

March 6, 2026 2:56 pm MST MST

Econoline Crush joins Live, Big Wreck to bring 90s nostalgia to Grey Eagle Casino

Dust off those MuchMusic Big Shiny Tunes CDs from back in the day as a triple bill from the 90s hits the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino on Thursday night as part of the +Live+: Like A Rollin' Thunder tour. 660's...

February 25, 2026 7:16 pm MST MST

Canadian bluesman Matt Andersen coming to Calgary as part of latest tour

New Brunswick-born blues singer-songwriter Matt Andersen is playing at Calgary's Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Wednesday.

February 23, 2026 10:30 am MST MST

George Thorogood and The Destroyers return to Calgary as part of latest tour

The legendary George Thorogood and The Destroyers are coming back to Calgary as part of their "Baddest Show On Earth" tour.

February 11, 2026 10:19 am MST MST

Canada's Alan Doyle releases single and EP ahead of Calgary tour stop

660 NewsRadio's Todd Kaufman caught up with musician Alan Doyle prior to the start of the tour, which stops in Calgary on March.

February 6, 2026 11:17 am MST MST

Triumph drummer talks upcoming 50th anniversary tour

Canadian classic rock band Triumph is getting set to embark on its 50th anniversary 'Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded' tour in the new year. It's the band's first significant tour in 30 years, and it...

December 19, 2025 4:12 pm MST MST

Headliners announced for 2026 Rockin' Thunder Music Festival

Rockin' Thunder Music Festival 2026 is set for next July 11 and 12 at the Exhibition Lands Race Track in Edmonton. Creed and Three Days Grace will be the headliners, with the other bands set to be announced...

December 17, 2025 6:43 pm MST MST

Honeymoon Suite gets set for New Year's Eve show in Calgary

Canadian classic rock legends Honeymoon Suite will be ringing in the new year right here in Calgary. The band will join fellow Canadian icons Prism for an epic double-bill at the Deerfoot Inn &...

December 11, 2025 5:27 pm MST MST