For three days each September Victoria comes alive with the sound of music…no Julie Andrews isn’t running down the hill but you may be running to hear great acts like Flaming Lips, Mother Mother, Cake or Everlast. Rifflandia Festival Year 5 runs from this Thursday night, September 13th to Sunday September 16th, in venues across…
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Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
Stepping down into Bloomsbury Lanes, you can easily forget you’re leaving the streets of central London, but rather a classic North American bowling alley. Picture Donald Draper on a day off, turtleneck and slim trousers accompanied by a poodle skirted honey. Bloomsbury Lanes is a hive of activity, 8 classic (albeit slightly short appearing) bowling…
Summer Playland Festival 2012 – not just for teens!
Although it’s being billed as a Teen Festival, Summer Playland Festival 2012 has a great line-up that will appeal to all ages. For three days, July 6-8 2012, Playland welcomes 7 acts per day over two stages around the park. Carly Rae-Jepsen, Cobra Starship, Danny Fernandes, Dragonette, Gym Class Heroes, Hot Chelle Rae, One Republic,…
NXNE Announces 2012 Line-up
To stay at the forefront of Canada’s music scene, Toronto’s North by Northeast Music & Film Festival & Conference(NXNE) keeps growing each year. 2012’s recently announced line-up includes 650 bands, 40 films and 50 interactive panels from June 11-17. NXNE will be taking over venues throughout the city for its 18th year, with the largest…
Top 10 Concert Etiquette Do’s & Don’ts
As you may be aware, I attend a lot of concerts and over the years have noticed many concert-goers demonstrating a lack of respect for the other patrons and the artist by display poor concert etiquette while watching the show. Before you go out to check out your next gig you might want to consider…
Elton John – Rocket Man, Rocks Victoria
Elton John – Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena – February 15, 2011 Elton John kicked off his North American tour with his only Canadian dates and first ever visit to Victoria. The back to back shows filled Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena with 16,000 fans over the two night, the largest crowds the 6 year old venue has experienced. The buzz was definitely…
The Posies – 20 Years On
The Posies – Venue – December 10, 2010 Hard to believe Bellingham’s The Posies have been together over 20 years but that explains their comfort and ease onstage. They’re hardworking too, not only are they headlining their current tour but they’re also playing backup for support act, Brendan Benson. Having been together through so many…