EVENTS: David Newberry @ HINDERBURG – September 13, 2015
David Newberry will be independently releasing his 3rd full-length album, Replacement Things, on September 11th. Newberry will be touring Western Canada in support of the release, including a stop in Vancouver on September 13th at Hindenburg with The Wild Romantics & The Nautical Miles.
EVENTS: Gold & Shadow Western Canadian Tour Dates
Gold & Shadow are gearing up for the release of their debut full-length album Torch on September 4th. In support of the release, the band will be embarking on a Western Canadian tour with a stop in Vancouver at The Railway Club on September 13th.
SOTD: BESTiE – Bubble Bath
BESTiE has released the perfect late summer jam with their latest single, “Bubble Bath”. The track is as bubbly and fun as you can imagine, complete with appropriate sound effects. Produced by Shawn Cole (Said The Whale, Bend Sinister), “Bubble Bath” features BESTiE’s signature tropical-pop feel. The band will be playing a hometown show at The Astoria this Saturday August 29th.
RED TRUCK PARKING LOT SERIES – August 15, 2015
The Red Truck Beer Company opened their Vancouver brewery earlier this year, followed by the on-site restaurant. In conjunction with the opening of the The Truck Stop Diner, Red Truck, CFOX, and 93.7 JRFM previously announced the Red Truck Parking Lot Series. Saturday’s line-up consisted of The Gaff, Pigeon Park, Good for Grapes, The Dudes, and Head of the Herd.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Empire of the Sun @ Orpheum Theatre – September 16, 2015
There is a visual aspect to Empire of the Sun that stands out, particularly in their music videos. The electro-glam-pop duo from Australia consists of Luke Steel and Nick Littlemoor, who began collaborating together for their respective groups before creating their own project. The visual aspect of Empire of the Sun is as bright, bold, and beautiful as their music with headpieces, bright lights, and a majestic wardrobe.
SOTD: Speed Control – This Time
Speed Control have kept their status of hardest working band from the Yukon alive this summer, as they have been busy touring and running their RAWK camps as they travel across Canada. Speed Control will be finishing their tour in Vancouver, playing two shows at The Railway Club on August 29th and 30th.
SOTD: Derrival – Canvas
Derrival is gearing up to release a new EP, Departure & Arrival, on August 21st. Following the release, the band will hit the road for a series of Western Canadian tour dates beginning August 29th in Kelowna. The band will play a hometown show in Vancouver on September 25th at Venue.
EVENTS: Folk Road Show @ WISE HALL – July 25, 2015
Described by Ben Wysocki (The Fray) as “the closest you’ll get to seeing Crosby Stills Nash and Young in the comfort of your living room”, The Folk Road Show will be bringing their show to Vancouver on July 25th at Wise Hall.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Young Rising Sons & Hunter Hunted @ THE MEDIA CLUB – July 21, 2015
The best kinds of two-for-one deals come in the form of tour headliners. Young Rising Sons and Hunter Hunted are hitting the road this summer with a stop in Vancouver at The Media Club on Tuesday July 21st.
EVENTS: Kenny Chesney @ AMBLESIDE LIVE – June 25, 2015
This Thursday June 25th, the Ambleside Live Concert Series will be bringing Kenny Chesney’s The Big Revival Tour to West Vancouver’s most scenic outdoor venue.