American singer-songwriter/actor, Jay Brannan has just released a unique and ambitious EP, “Around The World in 80 Jays“ (you can see why the title caught my attention). A selection of 9 cover songs sung in 6 different languages, the artist showed his nerves in tweets announcing the launch of the EP. ” @JayBrannan oh god…
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Jim Byrnes Wraps 2013 Enchanted Evenings Concert Series
Jim Byrnes – Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden – August 30, 2013 The 20th Anniversary Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr Sun Yat-Sen Gardens came to a close last week with a performance by blues great Jim Byrnes. The award winning musician/actor played a 75 minute set, of covers and original material before an…
Origins of Labour Day
Labour Day (or Labor Day in the USA) is a national holiday that has come to signify the end of summer and for many young people the return to school. However, after hearing some people discuss the holiday I thought I’d look into the true origins of the holiday. In Canada and the US, the…
Generic Surplus Puts The Boots To Fall 2013
Sadly, autumn is just around the corner but with the new season a new crop of fashion and accessories. For Fall/Winter 2013, Los Angeles based Generic Surplus has crafted a new collection of mens footwear that can go from the office to the street. Blurring the lines between sneaker and shoe, casual and dressy, the…
Andrew Allen – Play With Fire – *New Single
Singer-songwriter Andrew Allen has released his latest single, Play With Fire, signalling a return to the airwaves for the Vernon, BC native. Like his other singles, this is another catchy pop track welcome to stick in your head. Now based in Los Angeles to write and produce his new material, Allen has taken the song…
Check out the @VanFoodster Barista Signature Beverage Challenge
Almost everyone in Vancouver has an opinion on coffee and cafes. However, the Baristas who craft each of the beverages for their customers are often forgotten. Some places just press a button but for many creating the perfect coffee beverage is a craft. For the next Vancouver Foodster challenge, creator Richard Wolak puts the spotlight…
Picks Of The Week – August 28, 2013
It’s Labour Day weekend already, hard to believe that summer is nearly over. Let’s pack in some fun for the last long weekend of the season! PNE: Summer Concert Series plus loads more fun is still tap as the PNE, this week – Big Wreck, Martina McBride, REO Speedwagon, Lights and Loverboy wrap up the…