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Roadkill

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, October 2004 Rating: ★★★★ (4.0/5) Starring Valerie Buhagiar and Don McKeller Written by Don McKeller & Bruce McDonald Roadkill is part of a rock ‘n’ roll trilogy.  This film was the beginning.  Bruce McDonald’s story and Don McKellar’s screenplay became an immediate classic Canadian film. Ramona (Valerie Buhagiar) was born and bred in Toronto.  Having lived in a big city and never really travelled, she had never even learned how to drive. … Read More »Roadkill

Matt Mays

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. Lee’s Palace in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 25th, 2004 By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, October 2004 Rating: ★★★ (3.0/5) Lee’s Palace feels empty for a Saturday night.  About fifty people sit around waiting, talking, and enjoying a beer.  Ready for the band to arrive, the crowd waits patiently as Boy prepares to take the stage. Boy are five men: guitar, drums, more guitar, bass and keys/slide guitar/more guitar.  Blasting the venue with loud guitars, Boy is capable… Read More »Matt Mays

Gentleman Reg – Darby & Joan

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, October 2004 Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) Gentleman Reg (Reginald Vermue) is also known as a member of The Hidden Cameras and occasional guest with Broken Social Scene.  Darby & Joan is his third album, and it’s amazing.  Sounding like a cross between Rufus Wainwright and Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch, Reg’s voice is odd but pleasant. The opening track, “Bundle,” gets the listener into the album right away.  Reg’s voice immediately stands… Read More »Gentleman Reg – Darby & Joan

Cheers: The Complete First Season

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, October 2004 Rating: ★★★½ (3.5/5) Starring Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, and John Ratzenberger. Cheers is a Boston bar where you can go and feel at home.  The NBC sitcom, starring Ted Danson and Shelley Long, began its eleven-year reign in 1982 and it was arguably the best sitcom since The Dick Van Dyke Show. Through its long run, Cheers told great stories with a great heart… Read More »Cheers: The Complete First Season

A Fond Farewell To A Friend

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, October 2004 Songs of sadness, songs of love, and a soundtrack for a life.  Elliott Smith’s songs seem to be the soundtrack that has helped thousands of listeners get through a rough part of their lives.  A discussion of Smith’s music doesn’t tend to involve musicianship, vocal ability, songwriting or even individual songs.  It’s the memories associated with it that matters.  Smith leaves behind a general feeling of comfort and warmth that… Read More »A Fond Farewell To A Friend

William Shatner – Has Been

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, September 2004 Rating: ★★★ (3.0/5) Everyone has heard William Shatner’s rendition of The Beatles’ classic “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.”  There are many who wish they never had.  Montreal-born William Shatner is not a singer and admits this whole-heartedly.  Has Been, Shatner’s first album since 1968’s Transformed Man, consists of spoken word-over-music produced by Shatner’s friend Ben Folds, with help from a few other stars such as Aimee Mann, Joe Jackson… Read More »William Shatner – Has Been

Too Many Martyrs

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, September 2004 “It’s always the old to lead us to the war It’s always the young to fall Now look at all we’ve won with the sabre and the gun Tell me is it worth it all” “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” by Phil Ochs America awaits a large decision.  On November 2nd, its citizens will have the opportunity to select the leader of their country for the next four years.  Americans are… Read More »Too Many Martyrs

The Indie’s Turn – Matador

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, September 2004 Belle & Sebastian, Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Liz Phair, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Pavement, Neko Case, Guided By Voices, Khan, Spoon and Mogwai.  What do all these artists have in common?  At one point or another they were part of the Matador catalogue.  But this list only scratches the surface of Matador’s history.  Though now partially owned by Beggars Group, Matador is running independently and releasing incredible music.… Read More »The Indie’s Turn – Matador

Peter Elkas – Party of One

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, September 2004 Rating: ★★★★ (4.0/5) Peter Elkas’ debut record, Party Of One, is simply beautiful.  Elkas has spent the better part of the past year making his way through Canada on numerous occasions, touring in support of such acts as Sloan, Joel Plaskett, The Superfriendz and Jet.  After releasing six of the album’s ten songs as an EP with the same title, Elkas gained the attention of Maple Music, who are now… Read More »Peter Elkas – Party of One

Been There! – McCartney at Air Canada Centre

This article was originally published on beingtheremag.com, an independent music and film magazine that ran from 2004 to 2007. It is presented here as part of the Being There Magazine archive. By Adam Anklewicz | Being There Magazine, September 2004 The Moment: “Mull of Kintyre” is performed by Paul McCartney. Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 13, 2002. I feel the excitement mounting as I eat dinner with friends and talk about the upcoming show.  Seeing Paul McCartney live is an amazing thing that I have been hoping to do for a very long time.  To whoever it was that booked this tour, I am very thankful.  McCartney is… Read More »Been There! – McCartney at Air Canada Centre