(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5, disc 6, disc 7) ABBA – Super Trouper I know, I’m revealing my inner ‘pop-tart’ with these last few discs but these are important for memories as much as quality. This album came out in 1980 just as music started to ‘matter’ to someone…
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Desert Island Discs – Disc 7
(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5, disc 6) Madonna – The Immaculate Collection I know this breaks my rule of no compilations but this one is so iconic that I needed to. For those of the younger generation, who think Madonna is over, Lady Gaga would not exist in the…
KT Tunstall at Fairmont Pacific Rim
Summertime, friends, patios, martinis, music…what a perfect combination! That’s what we were treated to on Aug 25th at the Fairmont Pacific Rim as they along with EMI Music Canada a private performance by KT Tunstall in the Lobby Lounge. I was a bit sceptical at first of how a concert performance, even an acoustic set,…
Lady Gaga – Don’t Believe The Hype?
Lady Gaga – Rogers Arena – August 24, 2010 Perhaps one of the most anticipated concert events of the year blew through Vancouver for two shows. Unfortunately anticipation was the downfall of this concert for me. After reading and hearing about so many great things about Lady Gaga’s shows in other cities I had huge expectations for an amazing show. Of course being…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 6
(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5) Stereophonics – Just Enough Education to Perform This was a difficult decision. The Stereophonics are one of my favourite bands, so choosing just one of their albums really made me think about them in depth. This 2001 release was their third studio album and…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 5
Here we are halfway through my Top Ten! (Find disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4) Saturday Night Fever – Original Soundtrack Laugh as you might, this is actually a great album. Not only is it a classic that truly defined an era but it has some damn fine songs that stand up in…
Fran Healy – Mr Nice Guy
Fran Healy – The Vogue Theatre – August 17, 2010 Without a doubt this has to be one of the most special shows I’ve ever been fortunate enough to attend (a big thank you to my friend, David). I’ve seen Travis on numerous tours but this was lead singer Fran Healy’s first solo journey into…