Jake Bugg – April 1, 2018 – Commodore Ballroom This week, British singer/songwriter Jake Bugg played the Commodore Ballroom on the North American leg of his Solo Acoustic Tour. Supported by Scottish singer Nina Nesbitt, who warmed up the audience before the young headliner took the stage. Although only 24 year old, Jake Bugg is…
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Texas Troubadours sing-along at Chan Centre
This week, the Chan Centre for Performing Arts held a hootenanny as a trio of Texas Troubadours – Ruthie Foster, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Carrie Rodriguez took the stage. The Chan Centre’s stellar acoustics added to the simple staging and sounds of the award winning trio. Starting off the evening, Carrie Rodriguez fiddled her way…
Ben Howard makes Vancouver part of his Every Kingdom
Ben Howard – Orpheum Theatre – April 17, 2013 British singer-songwriter Ben Howard has made the most of his trip to the West Coast for his Coachella Music Festival performances last weekend. He’s added in a quick tour of the Coast, wrapping up in Vancouver at the Orpheum Theatre. The historic Orpheum was a perfect…
KT Tunstall – Solo
KT Tunstall – Venue Nightclub – May 6, 2011 Scottish songstress made her third stop within a year to Vancouver recently for a sold out show at Venue. As always, KT was a delight as she wittily recounted stories about the songs and experiences on the road. This was a solo show, or at least…
Fran Healy – Mr Nice Guy
Fran Healy – The Vogue Theatre – August 17, 2010 Without a doubt this has to be one of the most special shows I’ve ever been fortunate enough to attend (a big thank you to my friend, David). I’ve seen Travis on numerous tours but this was lead singer Fran Healy’s first solo journey into…