True to the old adage, “they’re big in Japan”, The Jessica Stuart Few are coming back to Canada after garnering a top tour and top 40 single in Japan. Renowned for their use of the traditional 13 stringed Japanese Koto, The Jessica Stuart Few are riding high from their Japanese experience and a nomination for…
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Picks of the Week – July 9, 2014
It’s nearly the middle of July, the peak of summer is upon us. My Picks of the Week include food, music, festivals, theatre and more. Richmond: Get out and explore the dining options around Richmond with Tasting Plates – Central Richmond edition tonight. Game Show: The Price is Right Live continues through this weekend at…
Rock The Shores 2014 rocks Victoria this July
The 2014 edition of Rock The Shores promises to indeed rock the West shores of Greater Victoria this July 11-13. The now three day festival, takes over the fields at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre which will be filled with revellers ready to rock to a mix of old and new acts. The line-up…
Franz Ferdinand get it Right in Vancouver
Franz Ferdinand – Commodore Ballroom – April 25, 2014 Scottish rockers, Franz Ferdinand, had the Commodore Ballroom’s famous sprung dancefloor bouncing under the full house as they belted their way through their Vancouver show. The atmosphere was energetic as the sold out audience fed off the electric stage presence of the quartet especially lead Alex…
The West Coast Music Festival Line-Up 2014
This weekend Coachella Music & Arts Festival gets underway, marking the unofficial start of the West Coast Festival season. Here‘s a few of the festivals coming to the West Coast this year that make for a great weekend or day out. Apr 11 – 13 & April 18 – 20: two weekends for Coachella Music…
Bastille Storms Vancouver
Bastille – April 7, 2014 – Commodore Ballroom The Commodore Ballroom was bursting with energy as a sold out audience awaited Bastille to take the stage. The four-piece appeared on a dark stage to the ethereal Twin Peaks theme. Then the lights burst on as the band broke into “Bad Blood” amidst huge applause. Lead…
Rock The Shores announces 2014 Line-up
For the 3rd edition, Victoria’s Rock The Shores festival expands to three days and this week made their first line-up announcement. Performing at this year’s festival will be: Billy Talent, Our Lady Peace, The Wallflowers, Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Gord Downie, The Sadies, 54-40, Loverboy, Monster Truck, Sloan, USS, Current Swell, Kongos, July Talk,…