Gomez – Commodore Ballroom – September 26, 2011 Brit indie rockers Gomez filled the Commodore Ballroom with their unique blend of pop, rock & blues. The Southport quintet had the dedicated audience enthralled as they ran through their set. Although not the most interactive group the Gomez boys still managed to reach into the audience…
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James Blake
James Blake – Commodore Ballroom – Sept 25, 2011 A full house at the Commodore showed there was ‘no limit to their love’ as British newcomer sang his breakthrough track. The cover of Feist’s No Limit To Your Love gained him critical attention around the world last autumn and he’s been on an upswing ever…
What’s on Weekend – September 29 – October 02, 2011
Busy Busy Bizzay! Thursday Sept 29 – Ongoing until October 14th is the 2011 Vancouver International Film Festival – head down to 455 Abbott St in Vancouver for Vinyl: retro lounge’s Grand Opening – International Design Show West brings together some of the best and brightest in interior design to the Vancouver Convention Centre until…
Rifflandia Festival turns 4!
Food Vendors Surround The Field Victoria’s music event of the year, Rifflandia, celebrated it’s fourth festival by taking the music outside and expanding beyond the traditional night time venues. As though on cue, the dubious West Coast morning clouds broke and brilliant sunshine arrived to smile on the two festival stages. Royal Athletic Park was an…
Teengirl Fantasy
Teengirl Fantasy – Commodore Ballroom – September 24, 2011 Electo-pop duo Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss got the night started off on the right foot when opening for James Blake at the Commodore Ballroom. In fact they had the crowd on both feet as they produced some great beats for the early crowd to dance…
Polaris Music Prize 2011 Winners
After a months long process, from the long list of 40 to the short list, the ultimate winners of the 2011 Polaris Music Prize is Arcade Fire’s latest release, The Suburbs. Montreal based, Arcade Fire were previously shortlisted for the Prize in 2007 for Neon Bible which at the time was the pinnacle of the…
What’s On Weekend – September 22-25, 2011
Lots of happenings this weekend! Thursday Sept 22 – big things across the water in Victoria as Rifflandia Festival kicks off with 4 days, 110 artists across 9 stages. – not to be left out, Vancouver has the third Olio Festival starting tonight. Music, comedy, film, and more across the city for 4 days. –…