The sun has come out and summer seems to have finally arrived! Just in time for some outdoor fun! Friday July 8 – This weekend the big happening is Summer Live. July 8, 9, 10, Stanley Park comes alive with a major free festival of music, performance arts and sport. With acts like New Pornographers,…
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2011 NA Outgames Adds To Closing Ceremony Line-up
The GLISA North America Outgames Vancouver 2011 Closing Party is a daylong festival of LGBTQ culture with non-stop entertainment throughout the day including concerts, DJ’s, drag shows, dance performances, medal presentations, a beer garden, the Breakfast of Champions and the Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2011 Outgames. Today is the final day to purchase special early…
Wildlife – NXNE 2011
Wildlife – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 Surprises are one of the best parts of NXNE Fest and this was indeed a total unexpectedly enjoyable set from a band we knew nothing about. Many people had heard a rumour that The Black Keys were going to be surprise guests in the 3am slot. This was…
The Pack A.D. – NXNE 2011
The Pack A.D. – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 Two women – big sound & big presence, is probably the easiest way to describe The Pack A.D., but they are so much more than that. Singer/guitarist Becky Black and drummer Maya Miller squeeze every bit of energy and sound from their instuments as their garage/rock tunes explode on stage. Witty…
Top 10 Hits & Misses of my NXNE
North By NorthEast Festival wrapped up earlier this week. My friends and I tried to get to a lot of the events but as with any multi-venue festival it’s nearly impossible to see it all. From the parties, bands and sessions we made it to, here’s my hits and misses. Hit: Nineties nostalgia with Evan Dando &…
Dum Dum Girls – NXNE 2011
Dum Dum Girls – Lee’s Palace – NXNE 2011 Cute girls, sexy outfits, great punk/pop tunes, add all of these ingredients together and you come up with the super fun, super talents act; Dum Dum Girls. Dee Dee, Jules, Bambi and Sandy play in a style remeniscent of early Goo Goos and Bangles combined with hints…
Rifflandia Festival launches 2011 line-up
Rifflandia 2011 made its First Wave Line Up Announcement this week! The Line Up to-date includes City and Colour, Broken Social Scene, De La Soul, Blackalicious, Ra Ra Riot, The Cave Singers, USS, Awolnation and many more! These acts will be performing on The Rifflandia Park Stages. This recently announced new outdoor venue at Royal Athletic Park, allows the festival…