Sam Roberts Band – Malkin Bowl – May 29 Nothing feels like summer like a Sam Roberts concert, seems every year he brings fresh pop/rock sounds out on a summer tour. Often he performs in outdoor venues in Vancouver and Malkin Bowl is one of the best in the city. It’s large enough for a…
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Centre Stage with Tyrell Witherspoon
How did a boy from a small town in Manitoba become a triple threat on the verge of stardom? For twenty-four year old, Tyrell Witherspoon the answer is hard work, a good support system and surrounding yourself with people who believe in you and are doing the same things as you. Tyrell has been performing…
What’s on Weekend – June 2-4, 2011
There’s really only one event that people will be paying any attention to this week…but if you’re not a fan of the Canucks (shock! horror!) here is a few things happening outside the rink. Thursday June 2 – if you have kids of any age, head over to Granville Island and check out some of…
Lykke Li – Swedish Style
Lykke Li – Vogue Theatre – May 27, 2011 In a storm of lights and smoke, Swedish indie pop sensation Lykke Li entered the darkly draped Vogue Theatre stage with a great flourish. Wearing a high cut Japanese-esque overdress allowing glimpses of a bodysuit, she was the epitmany of sexy and stylish. Sulty and quirky at the same time, Lykke…
North American Outgames – Come On Out
The Vancouver organizing committee recently announced the theme song to the GLISA 2011 North America Outgames. “Come On Out” by award winning Canadian/Aussie duo Sugarbeach is an infectious pop track, with a hint of country, bound to appeal to a wide audience. Appropriate considering the diversity of participants in the Outgames and accompanying Human Rights…
Akon – Supporting Usher
Akon – Rogers Arena – May 25, 2011 Although he could easily headline his own bill, supporting Usher seems a natural fit for Akon. As an often collaborator/write/producer, Akon has supported and kick-started many careers, including Lady Gaga, Pitbull and T-Pain. Dressed in all white, Akon took to the Rogers Arena in front of an…
Usher – OMG!
Usher – Rogers Arena – May 25, 2011 During a show in which Usher paid tribute to his idol Michael Jackson, the audience was more than ready to anoint a new King Of Pop title. Usher has many similarities to the iconic Jackson; child star, amazing dancer, great pop/r&b hits, millions of adoring fans…but so…