Alabama Shakes – Orpheum Theatre – July 23, 2013 Making a third visit to Vancouver in just over a year, Alabama Shakes are building a solid audience in the city as more and more people hear about the group. I was encouraged to attend by a friend who raved about their previous shows so they…
Tag: Blues
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Enchanted Evening Summer Concerts 2013
Music is returning to the tranquility of Vancouver’s Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden July 5th. Enchanted Evening Concerts brings an eclectic mix of performers the to classical Chinese Garden every Friday evening during the summer. The performances are a perfect way to relax after a long week and support the Garden’s upkeep, educational programs and community…
The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer sell out Biltmore Cabaret
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer – Biltmore Cabaret – April 6, 2013 Fresh off of winning the SiriusXM Indie Award for Blues Group Of The Year, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer played a sold out show (their first) at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver on Saturday night. The Biltmore was completely pack with…
St Louis makes the Canucks sing the Blues
Canucks v Blues – Oct 26, 2011 In a rather lacklustre performance the Vancouver Canucks lost 3-0 to the St Louis Blues at Rogers Arena. Following a previous night’s loss to Edmonton in which Roberto Luongo let in 3 goals and was pulled, Cory Schneider started in goal against the Blues. Lu has had to…
Gomez
Gomez – Commodore Ballroom – September 26, 2011 Brit indie rockers Gomez filled the Commodore Ballroom with their unique blend of pop, rock & blues. The Southport quintet had the dedicated audience enthralled as they ran through their set. Although not the most interactive group the Gomez boys still managed to reach into the audience…
Michael Bolton – A Trip Down Memory Lane
Michael Bolton – River Rock Casino – February 18, 2011 Gone is the Fabio-esque long flowing mane of hair so synonymous with Michael Bolton of the 80’s and 90’s but the voice and the hits live on. Stopping in Vancouver for a sell-out show at the River Rock Casino Theatre (in addition to a private…