Earlier this week, the windy city collided with the elements when Chicago + Earth, Wind & Fire played Rogers Arena. The legendary bands are on their third leg of their co-headlining Heart & Soul Tour, and for the first time bringing their combined talents to Canadian stages. Between the two bands, they’ve sold more than…
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Picks of the Week – November 9, 2016
If you’re nursing your US Election hangover, be thankful a long weekend is upon us but while you’re busy with the picks of the week, let’s not forget to honour our veterans with Remembrance Day ceremonies… Beach: At The Orpheum tonight, the Beach Boys bring their legendary sound to the Vancouver stage Trio: At The…
2016 Polaris Music Prize Shortlist Revealed.
Last week, the 2016 Polaris Music Prize shortlist was announced. The top 10 artists vying for the title of the best Canadian album of the year are Andy Shauf, Basia Bulat, Black Mountain, Carly Rae Jepsen, Grimes, Jessy Lanza, Kaytranada, Pup, U.S. Girls and White Lung. This year marks the highest number of female/female-fronted acts…
Duran Duran – Paper Gods Tour
Duran Duran – Rogers Arena – August 28, 2016 Sunday night, Duran Duran brought their Paper Gods World Tour to Rogers Arena in Vancouver. While known as 80s New Wave icons, the group hasn’t stopped recording and touring in the ensuing decades, keeping there fingers in the industry through changing styles, genres and tastes. Their…
Gwen Stefani – This Is What The Truth Feels Like Tour
Gwen Stefani – Rogers Arena – August 25, 2016 This week Gwen Stefani wrapped up the Summer leg of her This Is What The Truth Feels Like Tour. The penultimate show was in Vancouver, and along with tour-mate Eve, the pair brought 20 years of hits to Rogers Arena. Eve opened the night with an energetic…
Picks of the Week – July 6, 2016
As we head into the peak of summer, entertainment heats up with these picks of the week. TUTS: another season of live Theatre Under The Stars gets under way this week as TUTS presents previews of West Side Story and Beauty and The Beast at Malkin Bowl Oz: Thursday night at The Vogue Theatre, YouTube…
Sheena Easton plays Canada Day at Canada Place
Sheena Easton – Canada Place – July 1, 2016 Canada Day at Canada Place brings a massive crowd to participate in the family fun and take in the free entertainment. This year, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the opening of Canada Place for Expo 86, the day had an 80s theme. In 1986, Sheena…