Tickets are available now for the Black Culture Celebration at Sunset Beach June 17th featuring music, food, vendors, local artists, dance, and more

For its second year, the Strathcona Blocks Party (June 17, 2023) celebrates the community members of all ages with music, food, games, and more

Black Music Month Festival in Vancouver June 2-4 2023. Enjoy music, workshops with drumming and yoga, a BIPOC business pop-up and more

Enjoy local music, drinks, food, games and more at Brewhalla Beer and Music festival in North Vancouver this April 2023.

Music on Main presents the 2022 Modulus Festival November 3-8 featuring invigorating and inspiring live performances at various venues in Vancouver.

CBC Radio 3 is currently hosting a search for the Best Music Website in Canada. Over the last few weeks, through an online public poll, they have narrowed down the field with Vancouver having a strong showing in the top 30 listings (including Vancouver is Awesome’s music section and Backstage Rider). This week we’re down […]

In 5 hours my husband will be home from work. 6 hours later we’ll be heading out to the Midwest. I’ve packed, I’ve cleaned and scrubbed the house (since we have a house-sitter), and I’ve booked a ride to the airport. The internet was just down for many users in the Vancouver area (as I […]

Back in March I received a review copy of The Submarine‘s album Honeysuckle Weeks. I really enjoyed it and became a big fan although I was unable to attend their concert (though I was given some tickets to give away on my blog). The Submarines, which remind me of another man/woman band pairing, Mates of […]

November 28th has officially been declared, by Mayor Sam Sullivan, to be “

On my way out of the Talk 1410am studios yesterday (where I do my weekly segment with Pat and Val) I bumped into Gino Vanelli. This inspired me to look up some of his sweet tunes on YouTube, which lead to a total 80s music fest tonight at casa di Bollwitt. Gino Vanelli – Black […]