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Andrew Allen wraps up the PNE
Andrew Allen – PNE Westjet Stage – September 5, 2011 Wrapping up a successful 101st edition of the Pacific National Exhibition, with a double-bill of BC acts, Andrew Allen and Hey Ocean! seemed a great way to bring the Fair to a close. Starting off the night, a standing room only crowd packed the main…
What’s On Weekends – Sept 8 – 11, 2011
Back to school doesn’t mean back to boredom, not yet at least. Still lots happening this weekend once you get out of the sun! Thursday Sept 8 – The Antlers with Avi Buffalo, who are brilliant, are playing at Venue – Cali-band Sleepy Sun is at The Biltmore Cabaret – some classic punk in the…
Mark Munroe – New Artist Live!
Following the release of his second single, “Clear As Mud”, Mark Munroe is taking to the stage to introduce even more people to his sounds. After a live show at The Drake and a showcase coming up tonight (Sept 7, 2011) at The Rivoli in Toronto, Mark is ready for the public to hear what…
144th Saanich Fair
The longest running agricultural fair in Western Canada held its 144th edition this past weekend. Saanich Fair has been a Labour Day tradition for generations and still retains many of those aspects that made the fair popular for our parents and grandparents. Animal exhibits, horse driving competitions, 4-H shows, baking competitions, home preserving, biggest pumpkin,…
Rancid
Rancid – Rogers Arena – August 31, 2011 Opening up the 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour before co-headliners Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance, Rancid brought their classic Ska-Punk sound to the Rogers Arena stage. Bringing the early 90’s to this multi-generational concert line-up, founders Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman showed why they are credited…
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance – Rogers Arena – August 31, 2011 Co-headlining the 10th Annual Honda Civic Tour with Blink 182, My Chemical Romance shed their emo styled past and played a pretty straight ahead rock show. Lead singer/songwriter Gerard Way has traded in his jet black hair and attire for bright red dye-job and more upbeat stage persona. Although the songs are…