My love affair with Vancouver began at an early age, and it took a summer to convince the man I love that it was also worthy of his affections — and worthy of a move from the Midwest to the West Coast. We spent a summer at the beach, frolicking along the sand, following forest […]

Vancouver DJs The Funk Hunters are back in town from touring internationally to play two hometown shows at The Commodore Ballroom on December 22nd (sold out) and December 23rd. Photo Credit: Mark Brennan The Funk Hunters Hometown Shows Where: Tuesday, December 22nd & Wednesday, December 23rd When: The Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville Street) Tickets: Available […]

Leonard Cohen’s powerful and inspirational music is the heartbeat of Chelsea Hotel, which will take the stage at the Anvil Centre Theatre in New Westminster from December 8 to December 13, 2015. Through Cohen’s transcendent songs and the honesty of his lyrics, you will be transfixed by this eclectic cabaret of loves won and lost. […]

The City of Surrey’s annual Tree Lighting Festival is coming up on Saturday, November 21st featuring free family fun and entertainment all day long at the Central City and City Hall plazas. Watch and enjoy special guests and performers such as Top Line Vocal Collective, the Kwantlen Glee Club, Eli Williams & The Memphis Sound, […]

In 2008, back when John and I still did an independent music podcast, we received an email to our general contact form online. It was from a guy called Matt, and he and his band (The Matinée) were going to play a show at The Wired Monk in Kitsilano. I ended up interviewing him for […]

On a recent episode of a weekly web video series that whines about popular pet peeves, the host discussed the worst possible types of roommates. At the top of his list for being a bad roommate was the one who never takes out the garbage. Unfortunately, in my house I think that’s me but instead […]

“I believed that I could compete with the boys if I was tough enough,” Bif Naked wrote on her Instagram feed during a recent “Throwback Thursday” post. “I was so serious. I was deliberately gruff. I wanted to be accepted, and included. My hunger for equality was endless.” Throwback Photo via @MissBifNaked on Instagram Anyone […]

The City of Vancouver wasn’t even 45 years old at the time the Vancouver Bach Choir gave its first concert at the Orpheum Theatre in December of 1930. Outside of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (1919) the Vancouver Bach Choir is the oldest performing arts organization in the province, and one of the oldest symphonic choirs […]

It’s gala season in Vancouver and one of the most unique events out there is the Strike a Chord benefit for Music Heals. This special evening is filled with music (of course) and it benefits music therapy programs in our region. What: Strike a Chord Benefit for Music Heals Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 Time: […]

A modern soulful folk band from Kansas City, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, is coming to Vancouver to play The Cultch on October 15th, presented by Paul Mercs Concerts. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear Where: The Cultch – Historic Theatre (1895 Venables St, Vancouver) When: Thursday, October 15, 2015 @ 7:30pm Tickets: Available […]