Hamilton, Ontario’s Arkells kicked off their latest cross-Canada tour this weekend with sold out shows in Vancouver and Victoria. Starting off the tour at the Commodore Ballroom, the band had the audience putting the famed sprung dance floor to work bouncing to the quintets pop infused rock. Touring in support of their 2014 release, High…
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Current Swell fills the Commodore
Current Swell – Commodore Ballroom – December 28, 2014 It was Victoria night at the Commodore Ballroom on the weekend when indie rockers Current Swell brought a full house to Vancouver. Kicking off the night was fellow Victoria band Jon & Roy, the night was a welcome post-Christmas night out for most of the crowd…
Live At The Commodore – Book Launch
The Commodore Ballroom is Vancouver’s and perhaps one of Canada’s most treasured live music spaces. Great sound, great sightlines and the famous sprung dancefloor have helped to keep fans flocking to the venerable venue. Since 1929, the Commodore has hosted an amazing array of music greats like; Duke Ellington, Tina Turner, James Brown, U2, The…
Picks of the Week – November 12, 2014
As we reach the midway point in November, we’ll see more and more mention of Christmas, just around the corner. If it’s too early for you, there’s still lots of non-Holiday related events in the picks of the week. Broadway: What a feeling! Flashdance the Musical is now onstage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre until…
Lily Allen brings Sheezus to Vancouver
Lily Allen – Commodore Ballroom – October 5, 2014 English singer/songwriter and sometime television presenter, Lily Allen made a long awaited return to the Commodore Ballroom on Sunday night in support of her latest album, Sheezus. It’s been a long five years since, Ms Allen’s debut hit, “Smile”, but after taking time out for marriage…
Picks of the Week – September 17, 2014
Mid September already, autumn is just around the corner but the sun has been shining to keep us clinging to the last vestiges of summer. My Picks of the Week include; Play: The Arts Club Theatre Company’s new season is underway with 4000 Miles on stage at The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage until October 12…
Elbow Takes Off
Elbow – Commodore Ballroom – May 23, 2014 British alternative rock band, Elbow made their way to the stage at the Commodore Ballroom last week in support of their recently released album – Take Off And Landing Of Everything. The quintet; Guy Garvey, Mark Potter, Craig Potter, Richard Jupp and Pete Turner, plus a pair…