Diamond Rings – Biltmore Cabaret – November 20, 2010 John O’Regan introduced his alter ego Diamond Rings to the crowd at Vancouver’s Biltmore Cabaret Saturday night. A unique combination of syth-pop and spandex, Diamond Rings is a showman like few others. His blend of 80’s new wave and singer songwriter rock sounds current and retro at the same time. …
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Robyn – came, danced and conquered!
Robyn – Venue – November 19, 2010 The capacity crowd at Venue was treated to an all out dance party for Robyn’s hugely anticipated show. From start to finish she danced, sang and had the audience right along with her every beat. Taking the stage dressed like she was set for a stroll along a…
Brandon Flowers / Fran Healy
Brandon Flowers supported by Fran Healy – Commodore Ballroom – November 15, 2010 Playing to another headliner’s audience after headlining one of the biggest bands in Britain for over a decade has to be disconcerting for Fran Healy especially if the audience starts to heckle with taunts of “Get on with it” or “We want…
Josh Ritter – Stompin’ By
JOSH RITTER – Commodore Ballroom – November 4, 2010 Josh Ritter stopped by the Commodore Ballroom or should I say ‘stomped by’ as everyone in the crowd was definitely stomping along to his country/rock/folk style. This was my first Josh Ritter show and I was impressed by the audience being so excited for each and…
Stars -Come Out At Night
STARS – Vogue Theatre – November 4, 2010 Stars brought their infectiously catchy indie-pop to the historic Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. A nearly sold out audience was completely entranced during their set, dancing, bouncing, swaying and singing along as waves of melody (and bubbles) washed over the auditorium. With a vast catalogue of tunes to…
Kate Nash – Straight Series Presents
KATE NASH – Commodore Ballroom – November 3, 2010Kate Nash returned to Vancouver Wednesday evening with a 90 minute set at the Commodore Ballroom as part of The Georgia Straight’s ‘Straight Series’ of concerts. In the 3 years since her debut album Kate has become an excellent seasoned stage performer, commanding the audience with nothing…
Gorillaz – Makin’ the crowd go Ape
GORILLAZ – Rogers Arena – November 3, 2010 Formed in 1998 as a side project for Blur frontman Damon Albarn and British cartoonist Jamie Hewlett (of Tank Girl fame), Gorillaz has up to now existed mostly in a two dimensional plane. When it comes to touring…one wonders how a ‘virtual band’ will translate to the live concert…