Jim Byrnes – Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden – August 30, 2013 The 20th Anniversary Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr Sun Yat-Sen Gardens came to a close last week with a performance by blues great Jim Byrnes. The award winning musician/actor played a 75 minute set, of covers and original material before an…
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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,…
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…
Michael Bolton – A Trip Down Memory Lane
Michael Bolton – River Rock Casino – February 18, 2011 Gone is the Fabio-esque long flowing mane of hair so synonymous with Michael Bolton of the 80’s and 90’s but the voice and the hits live on. Stopping in Vancouver for a sell-out show at the River Rock Casino Theatre (in addition to a private…
The Tabloids – anything but old news
THE TABLOIDS – The Yale Hotel – November 2, 2010 Tonight a good friend invited a bunch of us to check out his new band, The Tabloids. They were playing their first showcase in front at The Yale Hotel. Having heard same friend’s previous band on occasion, most recently also at The Yale, I had a…
Rihanna – Last Girl On Earth
The opening night of the “Last Girl On Earth” tour was a spectacular, spectacular! I see a lot of concerts and this was one of the tops for major production shows. Starting the night off with a bang was Travie McCoy (ex of Gym Class Heroes), his was a short set but got the crowd, of…