Tonight Hot Deals Live and r.tl Regional Tasting Lounge hosted a very successful tweet-up. What was expected to be about 15 people turned into nearly twice that many. For many of us it was our first experience at r.tl and they did an excellent job of introducing us to a sampling of their menu. Warm marinated Olives,…
JDRF – Rockin For Research Auction
Looking for a unique gift for a music lover? Check out the Rockin For Research On-line Auction! Supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) the Rockin For Research Gala has earned over $6 million, via its live/silent auctions, since it’s inception in 2000. For the first time, some of this year’s most exclusive items; including guitars…
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…
Doolin’s Pub – Anniversary Party
DOOLINS 8th Anniversary Party It’s hard to believe it’s only been 8 years since Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District first welcomed this traditional yet modern Irish Pub. High tech audio visual equipment combine with old world flavour as the Celtic tunes are played in the corner stage by the live house band. Always a popular place 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…