Hamilton, Ontario’s Arkells kicked off their latest cross-Canada tour this weekend with sold out shows in Vancouver and Victoria. Starting off the tour at the Commodore Ballroom, the band had the audience putting the famed sprung dance floor to work bouncing to the quintets pop infused rock. Touring in support of their 2014 release, High…
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Current Swell fills the Commodore
Current Swell – Commodore Ballroom – December 28, 2014 It was Victoria night at the Commodore Ballroom on the weekend when indie rockers Current Swell brought a full house to Vancouver. Kicking off the night was fellow Victoria band Jon & Roy, the night was a welcome post-Christmas night out for most of the crowd…
Avi Buffalo at The Fox Cabaret
Avi Buffalo – The Fox Cabaret – November 21, 2014 Friday night at The Fox Cabaret, Avi Buffalo made a return trip to Vancouver in support of the long awaited second album; At Best Cuckold. Frontman Avi Zahner-Isenberg brought his usual quiet charm to the stage as he and trio of bandmates played tunes from…
Tegan and Sara open The Prismatic World Tour
Tegan and Sara – Rogers Arena – September 9, 2014 Starting with the Vancouver dates, Tegan and Sara join the fun on Katy Perry’s The Prismatic World Tour. Performing before some of the largest audiences they’ve ever played for, the twins’ charismatic stage presence won over the audience and had them hopping in their seats as their…
Katy Perry The Prismatic World Tour
Katy Perry – Rogers Arena – September 9, 2014 Last week, Vancouver was abuzz with excitement as thousands descended upon Rogers Arena for two nights of fun with Katy Perry The Prismatic World Tour. Mother’s and Daughters dressed up together, Dad’s brought their kids to their first concert, adults young and old were eagerly anticipating…
Ed Sheeran makes Ambleside Live ‘Sing’
Ed Sheeran – Ambleside Live – August 23, 2014 On a warm Saturday evening, 14,000 people showed up for the 2014 edition of Ambleside Live. Headliner Ed Sheeran impressively commanded the attention of the massive audience as he took to the stage on his own with just the help of a guitar and a microphone….
Rixton The Broken Heart Tour
Rixton – Rio Theatre – August 18, 2014On Monday, Manchester based pop/R&B quartet, Rixton made a stop on their The Broken Heart Tour in Vancouver at the Rio Theatre. The up and coming band has grown beyond its YouTube origins to score their first UK #1 and now headline their first North American tour. The…