“May Long” “May Two-Four” “Victoria Day” Whatever you call it, it’s the traditional start of summer fun. The first long weekend, it’s time to shed the winter doldrums and have some fun! Thursday – May 19 Start the long weekend early with – While wishing Jay Brazeau a speedy recovery from his recent stroke, the…
Category: Sounds
music, concerts, theatre, arts and performance
Yelle – French Fab
Yelle – Commodore Ballroom – May 13, 2011 I didn’t really know them and I couldn’t understand them but I was completely won over by French pop trio, Yelle. Debuting onstage draped in, what appeared to be, army camouflage netting, lead singer Yelle (Julie Budet), backed by bandmates – Grand Marnier and Tepr, had the crowd eating out of her…
2011 NA Outgames – more than just fun & games
With just over 2 month to go before the 2011 North America Outgames begins, preparations are in full swing for all components of the week-long festivities. Athletes will be competing in 18 sporting events including Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Eco-Challenge 10K Run, Golf and many more taking place throughout the Lower Mainland and Whistler. In addition…
KT Tunstall – Solo
KT Tunstall – Venue Nightclub – May 6, 2011 Scottish songstress made her third stop within a year to Vancouver recently for a sold out show at Venue. As always, KT was a delight as she wittily recounted stories about the songs and experiences on the road. This was a solo show, or at least…
What’s on Weekend – May 12-15
Here’s my picks list for this upcoming weekend Thursday May 12 – Just three more nights left of The Graduate at Arts Club Theatre Company – Continuing is Hairspray also from Arts Club Theatre Company Friday May 13 …yes it’s Friday the 13th! And indeed my name happens to be Jason! – in Victoria, Jill…
Mother Mother
Mother Mother – Commodore Ballroom – May 5, 2011 Playing the second of two sold out nights in Vancouver, the first at The Vogue Theatre, local band Mother Mother had the crowd eating out of their hands. Like every good audience they listened to their Mother Mother and were taken along on a great pop-rock…
hi-life records – living the high life!
What happens when you mix percussion, bass line, rhythm and groove? If you’re alive, it should move you! That’s the philosophy behind hi-life records, lead by founder Bernard Magale aka “SKLA”, this Vancouver based group is devoted to bringing you the best in music that moves you…deep techno, electronic house is their specialty. With a…