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Washed Out at The Imperial

I like to think of myself as a veteran concertgoer in Vancouver. I've been to most of the major venues around town; the Commodore, Orpheum, Vogue, even Venue when that was a go-to place for mid-level acts. Hell, I've spent significant time in most of the dive-ier venues in this city, many of which don't even exist anymore. 

However, despite my self-importance (or maybe because of it), I had never been to The Imperial.

Author: 
Jamie Cessford
  • Posted on: 11 June 2018
  • By: arts and entert...
Luminescence: Chanteuse to the Power of Three at The Cultch

This year’s International Women’s Day at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre saw the performance of Luminescence: Chanteuse to the Power of Three, featuring the Canadian singer-songwriters Sarah Jickling, Kristina Shelden and headliner Christa Couture.

Author: 
Elaine Harder
  • Posted on: 8 April 2018
  • By: arts and entert...
Burger-A-Go-Go at the Rickshaw Theatre

Burger Records’ travelling music festival hit Vancouver’s Rickshaw Theatre on February 22nd and 23rd. The lineup featured eight all-girl or female-fronted bands in a high energy celebration of female badassness. With the majority of major festivals featuring predominantly male acts, this gathering of girl punk rockers was more than welcome, even if it was on a smaller scale. Night one of Burger-A-Go-Go featured The Flytraps, Feels, Death Valley Girls, and finally The Coathangers.

Author: 
Kaycee Boe
  • Posted on: 8 April 2018
  • By: arts and entert...
Fake Fruit, Pleasure Blimps, Be Afraid, and Deals at Red Gate

It took me a while to find the venue, but I immediately knew I was at the right place after seeing bright, red lights coming through a doorway – which is completely fitting for Red Gate. It’s a large space that has graffiti and stickers all over the walls, and comfy couches which make it a nice space for people to mingle and relax in between acts. The red lights, alongside the alternative backdrop, set the stage for a very laid-back, chill night.

Author: 
Noelle Chan
  • Posted on: 27 February 2018
  • By: arts and entert...
Hollow Twin EP Release Show at the Biltmore Cabaret
Hollow Twin’s EP release show on Friday, January 26 at the Biltmore Cabaret was a blast. It felt like a gathering of close friends, complete with words of support, hugs, lively conversations, and sense of an overall relaxing atmosphere.
 
Author: 
Erika Assabayeva
  • Posted on: 19 February 2018
  • By: arts and entert...
Hippo Campus and Sure Sure at the Imperial

Fans of American indie rock band, Hippo Campus, gathered at Imperial Vancouver on January 18, eagerly anticipating to hear some music.

Author: 
Noelle Chan
  • Posted on: 19 February 2018
  • By: arts and entert...
2017 Vancouver Folk Fest

The first act I saw was Tomato Tomato. This husband and wife duo can really hold a show. With Lisa on the washboard and John Mclaggan with his guitar, it’s hard to decide which one I liked better. When this two-piece band got together, their sound filled the main stage just as well as any other. They effortlessly kept in harmony. Appreciated by attentive sitters and active dancers, Tomato Tomato navigated their set well and maintained a positive, reactive crowd.

Author: 
Skillet
  • Posted on: 2 October 2017
  • By: arts and entert...
Teenage Fanclub at the Rickshaw Theatre

As irrelevant as it may seem, the first thing that struck me when Teenage Fanclub took the stage was their age. They looked like a band made up of your friends' dads. Not that it matters, but certainly most of the working bands, especially those frequenting smaller venues like The Rickshaw are made up of young people.

Author: 
Gurpreet Kambo
  • Posted on: 10 July 2017
  • By: arts and entert...
Two Door Cinema Club at the Orpheum

When I heard that Two Door Cinema Club would be headlining in Vancouver, I was hit with a wave of nostalgia. Like many fans who played the bands first two albums Tourist History and Beacon

Author: 
Kaycee Boe
  • Posted on: 10 July 2017
  • By: arts and entert...

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