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2022 No. 12 “Danceland”

Danceland, a Saskatchewan Landmark

This unique dance hall was built around 1919 and is located in Manitou Beach, SK. Danceland, harkens back to an era when couples waltzed to orchestras, and visited with old friends until the wee hours. In the early to mid 1900s, touring bands, such as, Duke Ellington and Lawrence Welk played for hundreds of dancers. The men paid .10 per dance or .25 for 3 dances, while the women danced free.

What makes Danceland unique, is the sub floor which was laid with bales of horse tail imported from Quebec. The six inches of horsehair gives the floor it’s spring. There were similar dance halls in Seattle, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. None of them remain today.

Released on October 9, 2024, “Steve Earle” is the latest single from Toronto-based jam band Danceland. This commumicable track is a proof to the band’s ability to weave a melodious, storytelling-driven songs that blend psychedelic Americana with a bit of Eastern mysticism. The song’s narrative is inspired by a real-life encounter between Danceland’s singer-songwriter Joe Ferland and the…

Danceland: Asia Argento è la nuova cover story

Asia Argento protagonista assoluta nel numero di ottobre e novembre 2021 di Danceland, con un’intervista nella quale racconta tutto il suo amore per la musica elettronica e tanto altro. Le altre interviste sono dedicate a Fabrice Quagliotti dei Rockets, Leandro Da Silva, Hugel, Aniceto e Stefano Nincevich (in ordine di… apparizione). Tornano come sempre spazi e rubriche dedicati a discografia,…

Danceland: Asia Argento è la nuova cover story

Asia Argento protagonista assoluta nel numero di ottobre e novembre 2021 di Danceland, con un’intervista nella quale racconta tutto il suo amore per la musica elettronica e tanto altro. Le altre interviste sono dedicate a Fabrice Quagliotti dei Rockets, Leandro Da Silva, Hugel, Aniceto e Stefano Nincevich (in ordine di… apparizione). Tornano come sempre spazi e rubriche dedicati a discografia,…