Marina & The Diamonds – Commodore Ballroom – May 3, 2013 Friday night, Welsh singer-songwriter Marina & The Diamonds filled Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom with a multitude of adoring fans. The room was ready to have a good time and the artist and her backing band more than lived up to their expectations. On tour promoting…
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Can’t get Too Close to Alex Clare
Alex Clare – Commodore Ballroom – April 28, 2013 British singer-songwriter Alex Clare made a stop on his North American tour at Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver this week. His cool, casual stage demeanor hid the powerful vocals that was about to burst forth. Clare’s vocals filled the room and filled the audience with enthusiasm and…
Dirty Radio ‘LiCK 1.0’ EP Release
Dirty Radio – Joe’s Apartment – April 27, 2013 Vancouver’s indie electro-pop group, Dirty Radio packed Joe’s Apartment for a live performance to celebrate the release of their lastest EP, LiCK 1.0. The humid club was filled with friends, family and fans as lead singer Farshad “Shaddy” Edala encouraged them to dance and sing along with…
James Blake gets ‘Overgrown’
James Blake – Commodore Ballroom – April 25, 2013 British singer-songwriter and electronic music producer, James Blake filled Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom with his ethereal vocals and steady beats. The university student heavy audience was clearly up for some dancing as they bounced and shook the night away. The Mercury nominated artist was following up his…
Ben Howard makes Vancouver part of his Every Kingdom
Ben Howard – Orpheum Theatre – April 17, 2013 British singer-songwriter Ben Howard has made the most of his trip to the West Coast for his Coachella Music Festival performances last weekend. He’s added in a quick tour of the Coast, wrapping up in Vancouver at the Orpheum Theatre. The historic Orpheum was a perfect…
Jessie Ware brings Devotion to Vancouver
Jessie Ware – Commodore Ballroom – April 8, 2013 British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware made her Vancouver debut on Monday night. The multi-award nominated performer was touring in support of her 2012 debut album “Devotion”. While this was her second time performing in Vancouver, having been a backing singer for Jack Penate on a previous tour,…
Alt-J pack the Commodore Ballroom
Alt-J – Commodore Ballroom – April 7, 2013 British indie rock quartet played Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on Sunday night before a very enthusiastic audience ready to get a taste of their live sound. Touring in support of their 2012 release ‘An Awesome Wave’ the 2012 Mercury Prize winners let the audience see what the buzz…