Junior Boys – Commodore Ballroom – September 17, 2011 Polaris Prize Nominees, Junior Boys stopped in Vancouver touring in promotion of their latest album, “It’s All True”. Never known for their stage presence they didn’t change any preceptions this time either. While the beautiful sounds of Jeremy Greenspan’s vocals are in sharp contrast to his ‘school librarian’ oxford shirt and…
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The Young Galaxy
The Young Galaxy – Commodore Ballroom – Sept 17 2011 Appearing almost ethereal dressed in all white with lighting and video glowing on them from behind the audience, Canadian quintet The Young Galaxy opened the night in support of Junior Boys. The former Vancouverites appeared to have a lot of support in the audience as…
LMFAO not Sorry For Party Rocking
LMFAO – Rogers Arena – September 9, 2011 Opening up for Ke$ha’s “Get Sleazy” Tour, LMFAO fit the bill perfectly. They definitely know how to get the party started (and I’m thinking they know how to finish it too)! Making the most of their supporting slot, they cranked up the energy on every one of…
Ke$ha had a party, everyone’s invited
Kesha – Rogers Arena – Sept 9, 2011 Glitter, beer, cross-dressing dancers, a St Andrew’s Cross, a dancing penis and an Elmo pinata…not the usual words I include in a concert review but for Kesha, all of them apply. Try to imagine attending a party in the basement of a frat house and multiply the…
Andrew Allen wraps up the PNE
Andrew Allen – PNE Westjet Stage – September 5, 2011 Wrapping up a successful 101st edition of the Pacific National Exhibition, with a double-bill of BC acts, Andrew Allen and Hey Ocean! seemed a great way to bring the Fair to a close. Starting off the night, a standing room only crowd packed the main…
What’s On Weekends – Sept 8 – 11, 2011
Back to school doesn’t mean back to boredom, not yet at least. Still lots happening this weekend once you get out of the sun! Thursday Sept 8 – The Antlers with Avi Buffalo, who are brilliant, are playing at Venue – Cali-band Sleepy Sun is at The Biltmore Cabaret – some classic punk in the…
Mark Munroe – New Artist Live!
Following the release of his second single, “Clear As Mud”, Mark Munroe is taking to the stage to introduce even more people to his sounds. After a live show at The Drake and a showcase coming up tonight (Sept 7, 2011) at The Rivoli in Toronto, Mark is ready for the public to hear what…