Perched 80 metres above the city of Halifax, standing guard over the historic naval city, is Fort George, more commonly known as The Halifax Citadel. A number of fortifications have occupied the hill since the British founded Halifax in 1749, the current star-shaped fort was completed in 1856. From the ramparts overlooking one of the…
Rifflandia Festival Survival Tips
The 4th annual Rifflandia Festival is coming up in a few weeks in Victoria, here’s a few tips to having a good time and catching your favourite bands. 1. Keep your wristband snug and safe, if you lose it, you’re screwed. They cannot be replaced. 2. If you really must see a band, plan your day, check…
LMFAO not Sorry For Party Rocking
LMFAO – Rogers Arena – September 9, 2011 Opening up for Ke$ha’s “Get Sleazy” Tour, LMFAO fit the bill perfectly. They definitely know how to get the party started (and I’m thinking they know how to finish it too)! Making the most of their supporting slot, they cranked up the energy on every one of…
Ke$ha had a party, everyone’s invited
Kesha – Rogers Arena – Sept 9, 2011 Glitter, beer, cross-dressing dancers, a St Andrew’s Cross, a dancing penis and an Elmo pinata…not the usual words I include in a concert review but for Kesha, all of them apply. Try to imagine attending a party in the basement of a frat house and multiply the…
Marc Jabobs goes Native!
Drawing inspiration from your favourite classic casual shoes, Native Shoes have taken a new twist by creating them in the lightest, most comfortable material available. The Vancouver based footwear company combines the best of technology and great design. Using a unique, low-emission manufacturing process Native Shoes are made from foam-injection molded-EVA, a super lightweight, durable…
Andrew Allen wraps up the PNE
Andrew Allen – PNE Westjet Stage – September 5, 2011 Wrapping up a successful 101st edition of the Pacific National Exhibition, with a double-bill of BC acts, Andrew Allen and Hey Ocean! seemed a great way to bring the Fair to a close. Starting off the night, a standing room only crowd packed the main…
What’s On Weekends – Sept 8 – 11, 2011
Back to school doesn’t mean back to boredom, not yet at least. Still lots happening this weekend once you get out of the sun! Thursday Sept 8 – The Antlers with Avi Buffalo, who are brilliant, are playing at Venue – Cali-band Sleepy Sun is at The Biltmore Cabaret – some classic punk in the…