Archive for the category "concerts"

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings at Malkin Bowl

Comments 49 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are playing Malkin Bowl May 27th. I admit, I had not heard anything from Sharon Jones before so I looked up the following video on YouTube: And then I wanted to hear more: Here you have amazingly solid vocals, deep soul, hip shaking funk, and to top it all […]

Pearl Jam and Mudhoney in Vancouver 2011

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

One of the most influential bands of the 1990s, Pearl Jam is celebrating its 20th anniversary by (among other things) heading out on a Canadian tour this summer. If that’s not enough to get Pearl Jam fanatics and grunge lovers excited, they will also be touring with special guests (and musical pioneers), Mudhoney. Source: Pearl […]

Summer Live 2011 in Stanley Park

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As a part of the continuing celebrations for Vancouver’s 125th anniversary, Summer Live will showcase the best of BC entertainment with a free 3-day concert series in Stanley Park this July. Said the Whale, Mother Mother, Dan Mangan, We Are the City. Photo credit: John Bollwitt This afternoon participating artists were announced and the line-up […]

Live at Squamish 2011: Early Bird Tickets

Comments 202 by Rebecca Bollwitt

It was announced earlier this month that the Live at Squamish music festival is returning this summer for two days of bands, solo artists and DJs. Nestled on the logger sports grounds in Squamish, with the Stawamus Chief in view behind the main stage, Live at Squamish is once again shaping up to be the […]

Tokyo Police Club at the Commodore

Comments 60 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Smirnoff Canada concert series is presenting Tokyo Police Club at the Commodore April 23rd and one of my readers will be able to attend the sound check and get a pair of tickets to the show. The promotion is through the Smirnoff Canada Box Office, which offers exclusive advance tickets, seats, and unique concert […]