The light hearted and always entertaining MTV Movie Awards were presented on Sunday night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by late night host Conan O’Brien, the telecast featured performances by Ellie Goulding, Zedd, Twenty-One Pilots, Eminem and Rihanna. Leading the way with eight nominations were the films; American Hustle, The Wolf Of…
Author: Jay Minter
Tower Of Song take Leonard Cohen on the road.
The songs of Leonard Cohen are perhaps some of the most covered around the world, demonstrating the love of the Canadian poet, singer/singerwriter’s music. Covering Cohen’s works is not an easy task due to his own unique style, but Victoria-based songwriters and musicians Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone were up for the challenge, forming the…
The West Coast Music Festival Line-Up 2014
This weekend Coachella Music & Arts Festival gets underway, marking the unofficial start of the West Coast Festival season. Here‘s a few of the festivals coming to the West Coast this year that make for a great weekend or day out. Apr 11 – 13 & April 18 – 20: two weekends for Coachella Music…
Bastille Storms Vancouver
Bastille – April 7, 2014 – Commodore Ballroom The Commodore Ballroom was bursting with energy as a sold out audience awaited Bastille to take the stage. The four-piece appeared on a dark stage to the ethereal Twin Peaks theme. Then the lights burst on as the band broke into “Bad Blood” amidst huge applause. Lead…
Picks of the Week – April 9, 2014
Blossoms are blooming, sun is appearing between the rain showers, spring is definitely in the air. Entertainment is in the air too. Stage: The Pacific Theatre debuts Old Time Gospel Radio Hour playing until April 12th. Shop: Get out and Shop, Dine and Explore Gastown as Shop Hop returns for spring 2014, plenty of special…
Rock The Shores announces 2014 Line-up
For the 3rd edition, Victoria’s Rock The Shores festival expands to three days and this week made their first line-up announcement. Performing at this year’s festival will be: Billy Talent, Our Lady Peace, The Wallflowers, Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Gord Downie, The Sadies, 54-40, Loverboy, Monster Truck, Sloan, USS, Current Swell, Kongos, July Talk,…
Boy And Bear roars into Vancouver
Boy and Bear – April 6, 2014 – Commodore Ballroom The Australian indie folk-rock act, Boy and Bear made their way onto the Commodore Ballroom stage before a very enthusiastic, sold-out audience. For their first visit to Vancouver the quintet filled the room with a diverse crowd, of many Australian expats and people ready for…