Neverest – Rogers Arena – July 9/10, 2011 Scoring an opening slot on the iconic NKOTBSB concert might be a near impossibility for a new up and coming Canadian band with just a seven song EP to their credentials but Neverest did it! It might have helped that the Toronto group is managed by 3…
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NKOTBSB Are Still Hanging Tough
NKOTBSB – Rogers Arena – July 9/10, 2010 Two boyband eras collided in spectacular fashion over the weekend to bring to stage one of the biggest shows in Vancouver for a long while. The combined catalogue of New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys could have been cranking out hots well beyond the very…
Wildlife – NXNE 2011
Wildlife – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 Surprises are one of the best parts of NXNE Fest and this was indeed a total unexpectedly enjoyable set from a band we knew nothing about. Many people had heard a rumour that The Black Keys were going to be surprise guests in the 3am slot. This was…
Nineties Nostalgia with Evan & Julianna – Lee’s Tavern
Evan Dando & Julianna Hatfield – Lee’s Palace – NXNE 2011 Nineties grunge kids and slackers mingled with hipsters at Lee’s Palace in Toronto for Evan Dando and Julianna Hatfield’s first gig together for eight years. The last visit saw Julianna backing up Evan’s set but this show was an equal-billing acoustic set. Alternating between each…
Sam Roberts Band – Kicks off summer
Sam Roberts Band – Malkin Bowl – May 29 Nothing feels like summer like a Sam Roberts concert, seems every year he brings fresh pop/rock sounds out on a summer tour. Often he performs in outdoor venues in Vancouver and Malkin Bowl is one of the best in the city. It’s large enough for a…
Lykke Li – Swedish Style
Lykke Li – Vogue Theatre – May 27, 2011 In a storm of lights and smoke, Swedish indie pop sensation Lykke Li entered the darkly draped Vogue Theatre stage with a great flourish. Wearing a high cut Japanese-esque overdress allowing glimpses of a bodysuit, she was the epitmany of sexy and stylish. Sulty and quirky at the same time, Lykke…
Akon – Supporting Usher
Akon – Rogers Arena – May 25, 2011 Although he could easily headline his own bill, supporting Usher seems a natural fit for Akon. As an often collaborator/write/producer, Akon has supported and kick-started many careers, including Lady Gaga, Pitbull and T-Pain. Dressed in all white, Akon took to the Rogers Arena in front of an…