I have the good fortune to see a lot of artists and bands perform live many of them are new me and along the way there are some hits and misses. One of the recent hits is Andrew Allen; a relatively new independant artist who is presently on the road touring in support of a…
Category: Concerts
Danko Jones – They Came, They Saw, They Rocked
Danko Jones – Commodore Ballroom Vancouver – January 28, 2011 Toronto rockers, Danko Jones did just that at the Commodore Ballroom, delivering a loud night of full-on rock and the sell-out crowd was clearly ready to receive the goods. After 15 years of touring and 5 releases the Danko Jones threesome; Dan Cornelius (drums), John…
Interpol – Kicks off N. American Tour
Interpol – Orpheum Theatre Vancouver – January 27, 2011 Looking fittingly sartorial for the elegance of the classic Orpheum Theatre, Interpol kicked off their North American tour with a 90 minute set that had the sold out crowd on its feet from start to finish. Returning from a recently completed European tour the band seemed…
Andrew Allen – is ‘Loving You Tonight’
Andrew Allen – Commodore Ballroom – January 15, 2011 Great to see BC’s own up and coming singer songwriter Andrew Allen again in this opening slot before local icon’s Loverboy. Although the audience wasn’t necessarily there for his set the crowd got into Andrew’s blend of light airy pop/rock. His 35 minute set was infused…
The Posies – 20 Years On
The Posies – Venue – December 10, 2010 Hard to believe Bellingham’s The Posies have been together over 20 years but that explains their comfort and ease onstage. They’re hardworking too, not only are they headlining their current tour but they’re also playing backup for support act, Brendan Benson. Having been together through so many…
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…
The Dandy Warhols – Fine & Dandy
Dandy Warhols – Commodore Ballroom – December 2, 2010 The Portland OR based quartet is nearing the end of a tour in support of their current release anthology “The Capital Years 1995-2007”. Saving the west coast for the final leg they stopped in Vancouver recently to play for a sold out crowd at…