Alabama Shakes – Orpheum Theatre – July 23, 2013 Making a third visit to Vancouver in just over a year, Alabama Shakes are building a solid audience in the city as more and more people hear about the group. I was encouraged to attend by a friend who raved about their previous shows so they…
Category: Music
Picks Of The Week – July 24, 2013
I hope you’re enjoying this long streak of sunny weather don’t forget to come in from the sun and enjoy a few of the great activities in the City. Arts: Take Pride in Art as the Roundhouse Community Centre plays host to the Queer Arts Festival visual arts exhibits until August 9th. Laugh: Comedian, radio/tv…
Urbanears Re:Plattan
The earphones that we know for giving us great sound and comfort are now giving back to the planet. Urbanears introduces the Re:Plattan – the perfect pair of headphones to listen to a “feel-good” playlist and feel good while doing it. These eco-friendly headphones are made from unused parts from previous seasons of Plattan. But…
Vancouver Folk Fest 2013
Once again the sun will shine on Jericho Beach Park as the Vancouver Folk Festival gets underway for another year. Over 60 bands and artists will descend on the beach and its 7 stages. With the beauty of English Bay and the city skyline as the backdrop and great bands in before you, the 36th…
The Postal Service delivers…finally
The Postal Service – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – July 16, 2013 A decade after their critically acclaimed album “Give Up” was released, The Postal Service has reunited, re-released the album and headed out on tour. Their first ever visit to Vancouver brought them to the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for an electrifying set….
Picks Of The Week – July 17, 2013
Mid-July already! Where does the time go? It sure flies when you’re having fun…and there’s lots of it going on. Drama: be one of the first to hear ‘Lowest Common Denominator’ by Dave Deveau at a workshop reading presented by Zee Zee Theatre by pay-what-you-can donation at Carousel Theatre Company on Thursday July 18th. Fest:…
Polaris Music Prize 2013 – Short List
For the 8th year, the Polaris Music Prize has announced its Short List of eligible albums. The Polaris Prize is an annual prize, adjudicated by Canada’s music press without regard to genre or sales, making it one of the truest celebration of Canada’s music scene. Past winners; Feist, Arcade Fire, Karkwa, F*cked Up, Caribou, Patrick…