Recently the world lost a pioneer of folk music and activism, Pete Seeger, long an inspiration to generations’ worth of musicians and activists, including many BC musicians and songwriters. Seeger performed benefit concerts in Vancouver several times, including a well-remembered summer concert at Malkin Bowl, benefiting those evicted from the Downtown Eastside prior to EXPO…
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Panic! At The Disco at The Commodore
Panic! At The Disco – Commodore Ballroom – January 15, 2014 On tour in promotion of their latest album “Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!”, the Las Vegas rockers had the Commodore Ballroom hopping on Wednesday night. A not-quite full house excitedly sang and danced throughout the 80 minutes show. The dapper, suited…
Katy Perry goes Prismatic this summer
Today, Superstar Katy Perry announced the North American dates of her Prismatic Tour in support of her latest platinum selling album, Prism. Kicking off June 22nd in Raleigh, North Carolina and scheduled to up in Houston, Texas on October 10th, the four month tour will criss cross the USA and Canada. Three dates in Eastern…
Icona Pop “Loves It”
Bedhead presents Icona Pop – Commodore Ballroom – December 21, 2013 The Swedish duo Icona Pop wrapped up their North American tour this weekend at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. The tour also featured Sirah and K Flay on the bill, who warmed up the early audience before were ready to take the stage. Unfortunately,…
Picks Of The Week – December 11, 2013
Christmas Day is only 2 weeks away, the days will be filled with Holiday parties and shopping madness but there’s surely something entertaining to take your mind off the hustle and bustle if you need a distraction. Hooves: Odysseo the latest show from Cavalia gallops into the White Big Top on South False Creek, near…
The Tenors bring The Perfect Gift to Vancouver
The Tenors – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – December 2, 2013 The Tenors returned to Vancouver for the start of their latest tour, The Perfect Gift. The Christmas show, included Holiday classics from their Holiday Album “The Perfect Gift” as well as their latest “Lead With Your Heart”. The stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre was…
Petunia And The Vipers
Petunia And The Vipers – Ukrainian Cultural Hall – November 2, 2013 The Hall was filled with excited revellers as Petunia And The Vipers made their biannual return to Vancouver. From the first note, the dancefloor was hopping as the band turned out their blend of rockabilly, country, folk and rock for the audience. The…