Jessica Tyler – Commodore Ballroom – January 9, 2013 Best known for her roll of Jenna Middleton on MuchMusic’s Degrassi, Jessica Tyler is showing that she is a triple threat. In addition to acting on the hit show her character is also a singer/songwriter, often picking up the guitar. Jessica is following in her own…
Tag: folk
He Is Dylan Murray
Dylan Murray – Commodore Ballroom – January 9, 2013 For nearly a decade, Torontonian Dylan Murray has been perfecting his craft while happily playing venues big and small around the city. One fateful evening Nelly Furtado came to see a show and she liked what she heard. Liked it enough to sign Murray to her…
Jason Mraz – Love is a four letter word
Jason Mraz – September 22, 2012 – Rogers Arena Ever time I see Jason Mraz, I come away from the show with a smile on my face, and I know I’m not the only one. The entire audience at a Mraz show is always singing & dancing along, interacting with their neighbours and having a…
Fleet Foxes – Crazy (Good) Like A Fox
Fleet Foxes – Vogue Theatre – April 28, 2001 Seattle’s Fleet Foxes kicked off their world tour in Vancouver with two sold out dates at the historic Vogue Theatre. An intimate theatre is the perfect setting for this critically acclaimed sextet. Lead singer Robin Pecknold’s beautiful vocals filled the theatre and kept the audience completely…
David Gray – Foundling Tour
David Gray -The Centre For Performing Arts In Vancouver – March 4, 2011 David Gray brought his tour supporting his latest album “Foundling” to Vancouver. Before a sold out crowd at The Centre For Performing Arts he performed a 2 hour set including a selection from the new album plus a variety from his past…
Brendan Benson
Brendan Benson – Venue – December 11, 2010 Witty banter, brilliant musicianship and great vocals highlight Brendan Benson’s set at Venue. Backed by a tight sounding three quarters of The Posies, Brendan’s folksy lyrics are perfect early evening listening. Being an early show (2130) and supporting headlining act The Posies, the crowd was a bit…
KT Tunstall – Rock Chick uncovered
KT TUNSTALL – COMMODORE BALLROOM – November 1, 2010 There’s a ‘Rock Chick’ hiding behind the folksy pop singles we usually hear from KT Tunstall and on tour she breaks free! Unencumbered by the need to appeal to mass market radio when live, the refreshed arrangements on some of her past singles reveal more about their inspiration…