Of all the decades of which I’ve been on this planet (halfway to six now!), IMHO, it was the 1980’s that offered the best in music. We had New Wave, » Read More
MUSIC
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August 18, 2017
Take a group that’s had a catalogue of hits for four decades, a great singer-songwriter and talented musicians and you’ve got the making of a great rock ’n’ roll story. » Read More
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August 4, 2017
I was looking for a cozy entry point into one of many ways to review this show featuring two well-loved bands who hit it big in the 1980’s: Violent Femmes » Read More
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July 19, 2017
What began with one single indoor stage has now grown to include five major venues featuring international talent over the course of 11 days. Festival d’Été de Québec celebrated 50 » Read More
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May 8, 2017
With two years on the clock, the Truck Stop Concert Series at Red Truck Beer has become a Vancouver summer highlight, and it’s returning for a third year with three » Read More
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March 30, 2017
The Railway Stage & Beer Café is thrilled to announce its grand opening on Wednesday, April 5, headlined by The Zolas. This special, free-admission event will mark the rebirth of » Read More
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July 26, 2016
If you weren’t at the Surrey Fusion Festival this past weekend, you missed a fantastic party. Surrey’s annual Fusion Festival showcases music, food and culture from around the world, all » Read More
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June 2, 2016
If you’ve spent any amount of time in Glasgow, you’ll know what a vibrant music scene the city has to offer. After all, it’s where Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand, Aztec » Read More
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May 22, 2016
Manchester’s Buzzcocks are back playing gigs around the world in honour of the band’s 40th anniversary. These guys were major players on the music scene at the time, working alongside » Read More
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January 16, 2016
If there’s one musician that could span over four decades of music and art while making it OK to be different, it was David Robert Jones aka David Bowie. Word » Read More
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September 29, 2015
Nardwuar the Human Serviette, interviewer of obscure bands and celebrities alike (seriously, check out this list!) has been a Vancouver staple for years, his trademark ”Doot Doola Doot Doo” as » Read More
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June 2, 2015
In case you’ve not yet heard, 80’s new wave wonders Culture Club are now on tour and performing two shows in the Lower Mainland this summer. All original members will » Read More
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November 24, 2014
Join the Simon Fraser University Choir in their upcoming Global Village concert, as they bring music from countries around the world, including China, Norway, Australia, India, Cuba, Tanzania, and Bali » Read More
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August 14, 2014
Jockeying for a position last weekend in the photo pit at Squamish Valley Music Festival proved a challenge by the time headlining act Arcade Fire made it onto the stage » Read More
