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New music author, broadcaster to appear at Red Deer's Velvet Olive

Broadcaster, blogger and author Alan Cross will be speaking about his journey of musical discovery in Red Deer on Saturday.
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Broadcaster and blogger Alan Cross will be speaking about new music on Saturday night at Red Deer's Velvet Olive. (YouTube image)

Broadcaster, blogger and author Alan Cross will be speaking about his journey of musical discovery in Red Deer on Saturday.

The internationally known interviewer, writer, consultant and speaker will be making suggestions on July 6 at the Velvet Olive about how to make music collections more interesting through new discoveries.

Cross runs the website ajournalofmusicalthings.com and radio show, The Ongoing History of New Music, available as a podcast through Apple and Spotify.

He focuses on alternative rock and how it influences musical tastes today. Cross also spends considerable time "observing and commenting on the intersection of music and technology." He promises "An evening of free-wheeling audience participation and storytelling about music, radio, artists, and more." in Red Deer. "Bring your questions."

For more information about this event, please contact the venue.



Lana Michelin

About the Author: Lana Michelin

Lana Michelin has been a reporter for the Red Deer Advocate since moving to the city in 1991.
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