LOVECOAST, The Waldorf – November 7, 2014 with Chersea & Goodwood Atoms
Lovecoast celebrated the release of their debut EP, Chasing Tides, with a show at The Waldorf earlier this month. Friends, family, and fans waited patiently upstairs at The Tiki Bar ahead of the doors for an evening of good music and even better times.
DAVID VERTESI, Anza Club – October 22, 2014 with Windmills & Rosie June
Nothing brings people together on a rainy evening better than a concert at a cozy venue. This past Wednesday, supporters of local music were brought together by a performance of David Vertesi (of Hey Ocean!) who was supported by Windmills and Rosie June at the Anza Club. The show was the last in a series of Western Canadian tour dates in support of Vertesi’s upcoming sophomore record.
PAIGE MORGAN, FanClub – October 17, 2014
This past weekend, Paige Morgan was beaming at the release party for her debut album at Vancouver’s FanClub. As the title of Morgan’s album is Golden, the dress code of the evening was aptly themed with everything gold. Shimmery treats and shiny decorations detailed the venue, which was filled with friends, family, and fans.
JPNSGRLS, The Cultch – May 10, 2014
JPNSGRLS (with vowels, Japanese Girls) have had a busy year so far, and there are no signs of slowing down. The band released “Smalls”, the first single from their upcoming full-length debut Circulation, just before they toured Western Canada with Mounties. With lots of new fans in tow, JPNSGRLS graced the top of CBC Radio’s Top 30 listener-voted chart for four consecutive weeks with “Smalls”.
BOY & BEAR – Commodore Ballroom – April 6, 2014
Boy & Bear played to a sold-out crowd at the Commodore Ballroom on Sunday evening, marking the Sydney band’s first time in Vancouver.
STEAM WHISTLE UNSIGNED VANCOUVER – Redbird, Rolla Olak, & JP Maurice, Biltmore Cabaret – April 3, 2014
The first Steam Whistle Unsigned Vancouver event of the year was last Thursday at the Biltmore Cabaret. It was a night full of great music […]
STRING FLING II, Rio Theatre – February 6, 2014
There was magic in the air at the Rio Theatre last Thursday night. By magic, I mean a group of wonderfully talented individuals including the Four on the Floor quartet and an array of local musicians creating musical euphoria. The evening was tied together by strings, and certainly left the audience wanting more.
THE OCEANOGRAPHERS & THE RUFFLED FEATHERS, Biltmore Cabaret – January 4, 2014
If the Little Wild, The Ruffled Feathers, & The Oceanographers show this past weekend at The Biltmore was any indication for 2014, the year is set to be another year full of solid shows from the local music scene.
PHILDEL, CBC Studio 700 – November 18, 2013
Monday marked Phildel’s second appearance in Vancouver this year, as she played the Vancouver Folk Festival back in July. It was clear that those in […]
THE BELLE GAME & BEAR MOUNTAIN, Vogue Theatre – November 9, 2013
A recipe for a good night? Four bands playing on a Saturday night at The Vogue Theatre. The ingredients: Dralms, The Darcys, Bear Mountain, and […]
INTERVIEW: The Paper Kites
If there were one word to use to describe The Paper Kites, it would be humble. The five-piece band from Melbourne, Australia began as a […]
JASPER SLOAN YIP – Foxtrot Release Party @ The Media Club, July 17, 2013
It was a packed room at The Media Club this past Wednesday night, as Jasper Sloan Yip celebrated the release of his sophomore effort, Foxtrot, […]
BED OF STARS EP Release Party, The Media Club, June 28, 2013
A trifecta of talented local musicians gathered last Friday night at The Media Club to celebrate the release of Bed of Stars’ debut EP, “I […]
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, Biltmore Cabaret – February 25, 2013
The Neighbourhood has it – the strive, the sound, and the chemistry. This was evident during the show last night at the Biltmore Cabaret, as […]
HOT CHELLE RAE, Venue – February 17, 2012
Though their name may not register in your direct knowledge, if you’ve been exposed to Top 40 radio or music, there’s a pretty good chance […]