Heart – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – February 26, 2011 Legendary rock band Heart wrapped up a 20 date cross Canada tour at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre this weekend, bringing them back to the city that gave them their start nearly 40 years ago. I last saw them 25 years ago at Pacific Coliseum during their big haired power…
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Elton John – Rocket Man, Rocks Victoria
Elton John – Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena – February 15, 2011 Elton John kicked off his North American tour with his only Canadian dates and first ever visit to Victoria. The back to back shows filled Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena with 16,000 fans over the two night, the largest crowds the 6 year old venue has experienced. The buzz was definitely…
Chromeo – Chro-meee-oh-oooh-oh!
Chromeo – Commodore Ballroom – February 10, 2011 I’ve seen very few bands that can built such positive energy in a crowd without even being on stage. Such is the anticipation the audience feels as they prepare for a Chromeo show…before the band is on stage (perhaps not even in the building) the crowd was…
Danko Jones – They Came, They Saw, They Rocked
Danko Jones – Commodore Ballroom Vancouver – January 28, 2011 Toronto rockers, Danko Jones did just that at the Commodore Ballroom, delivering a loud night of full-on rock and the sell-out crowd was clearly ready to receive the goods. After 15 years of touring and 5 releases the Danko Jones threesome; Dan Cornelius (drums), John…
Interpol – Kicks off N. American Tour
Interpol – Orpheum Theatre Vancouver – January 27, 2011 Looking fittingly sartorial for the elegance of the classic Orpheum Theatre, Interpol kicked off their North American tour with a 90 minute set that had the sold out crowd on its feet from start to finish. Returning from a recently completed European tour the band seemed…
Andrew Allen – is ‘Loving You Tonight’
Andrew Allen – Commodore Ballroom – January 15, 2011 Great to see BC’s own up and coming singer songwriter Andrew Allen again in this opening slot before local icon’s Loverboy. Although the audience wasn’t necessarily there for his set the crowd got into Andrew’s blend of light airy pop/rock. His 35 minute set was infused…
The Posies – 20 Years On
The Posies – Venue – December 10, 2010 Hard to believe Bellingham’s The Posies have been together over 20 years but that explains their comfort and ease onstage. They’re hardworking too, not only are they headlining their current tour but they’re also playing backup for support act, Brendan Benson. Having been together through so many…