Wilco – The Orpheum Theatre – February 5, 2012 Alt-rockers Wilco took to the stage at The Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver in support of their fall 2011 release The Whole Love. The beautiful theatre is a great location for the sounds of Wilco, their bare bones performance and simple staging means the music is front…
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White Denim at The Orpheum Vancouver
White Denim – Orpheum Theatre – February 5, 2012 Opening for Wilco, White Denim drew in the early crowd at the Orpheum in Vancouver. While many seats were still empty, those who took in the warm-up set were indeed warmed up by the Austin, Texas group. Making the most of their short 30 minute set,…
HEX introduces a new ICON to its line of nano watch bands.
Hot on the heels of Apple’s announcement confirming the iPod nano form is staying as is for at least another generation HEX introduces its new line of Icon watch bands. Created in a vibrant range of custom polycarbonate, the HEX Icon watch bands and the iPod nano combine to create the perfect accessory. The matte finish Icon line…
Hollerado – Blows the roof off!
Hollerado – SkyBar Nightclub Toronto – NXNE 2011 While not an ‘official’ NXNE event, the XFM Radio party held at Skybar Toronto brought the masses out to one of the best rooftop patios in the city for some fun and great music. Headlining the party was Juno nominated Ontario band Hollerado. Since this wasn’t a NXNE gig, we…
The Pack A.D. – NXNE 2011
The Pack A.D. – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 Two women – big sound & big presence, is probably the easiest way to describe The Pack A.D., but they are so much more than that. Singer/guitarist Becky Black and drummer Maya Miller squeeze every bit of energy and sound from their instuments as their garage/rock tunes explode on stage. Witty…
Sam Roberts Band – Kicks off summer
Sam Roberts Band – Malkin Bowl – May 29 Nothing feels like summer like a Sam Roberts concert, seems every year he brings fresh pop/rock sounds out on a summer tour. Often he performs in outdoor venues in Vancouver and Malkin Bowl is one of the best in the city. It’s large enough for a…
Bon Jovi – Live 2011 Tour
Bon Jovi – Rogers Arena – March 26, 2011 Bon Jovi’s latest tour “Bon Jovi Live 2011”, rocked into Vancouver for a two night stand. Vancouver and Bon Jovi have long had a special bond, this is where they recorded their breakthrough “Slippery When Wet”, “New Jersey” and post breakup “Keep The Faith” albums, which…