Last Friday, I was treated to my first visit to hear the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, for the VSO Pops performance “As Heard On TV”. Guest conductor, Steve Reineke, musical director of The New York Pops, brought extra swing and charisma to the show as he lead the VSO through the show which highlighted music from…
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Godspell sings the gospel
The final show of the season at The Arts Club Granville Island Stage, Godspell, is now playing, until August 1st. The award winning musical, based on the gospel according to St Matthew, is a thoughtful, fun and eclectic telling of a series of familiar biblical parables. The Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) penned show debuted over…
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…
Tower Of Song take Leonard Cohen on the road.
The songs of Leonard Cohen are perhaps some of the most covered around the world, demonstrating the love of the Canadian poet, singer/singerwriter’s music. Covering Cohen’s works is not an easy task due to his own unique style, but Victoria-based songwriters and musicians Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone were up for the challenge, forming the…
Top 10 Singles 2013 from iTunes Canada
As we come to the end of the year let’s take a look at the most downloaded songs on iTunes Canada Top 10 Song 2013 Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke ft T.I. and Pharrell Wake Me Up – Avicii Stay – Rihanna ft Mikky Ekko Roar – Katy Perry Royals – Lorde Scream & Shout …
YouTube Star Of The Month – May 2011
This months YouTube star isn’t as prolific as some others on YouTube but has a great voice and I’m sure a great future if he pursues it. May I present one of my favourites from Brandon Webman