On Friday February 3, 2023. The walls of the Commodore Ballroom held Larkin Poe, and their adoring fans, a few of which I met, right at the barricade who travelled just to see their favourite band. Vancouver didn’t make the best of impressions right from the jump, or at least one drunk jackass didn’t. It …
Friday, January 20, 2023. Nate haller played the Commodre Ballroom in support of fellow Canadian county artist Tenille Townes. You can check out the Tenille Townes gallery here. “Sir, in the Yankees hat. Can we all come to your house after?” “We’re going to play a song that I wrote on my back porch, like …
Tenille Townes, wasn’t even able to get a word in before the sold out crowd began serenading her with a joyous “Happy Birthday.” The Alberta native, was visibly emotional at the love being poured in her direction. There was more than a few moments throughout the night that the gracious crowd got to the newly minted …
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On Friday the 13, of January, I headed down to the Fox Cabaret to spend a day with with Damsel, on show night. Having many iterations, Damsel has settled with the lineup of original member Kieran Marquis (guitar, vocals), Dani Gottardo (guitar, vocals), Devon Sutherland (drums), Mike Climie (bass), and newest member, Mackenzie Marquis (lead …
On January 5, Regina’s quartet, The Dead South, were the first to grace the Commodore Ballroom’s stage in 2023. They didn’t disappoint. The crowd was moving with the beat all night long. The crowd for the most part consisted of what could be parents and their adult children. It seemed as if to get in …
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On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Dear Rogue played the Vogue Theatre. Their special guests for the night were, Mauvey and Hotel Mira. These are their shows… 7:30 PM – Mauvey “Repeat after me…I am important” “I am important!” 8:15 pm – hotel mira “How’s your evening going? Hopefully we can improve it” “Who’s going through …
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On December 10, 2022, The Vogue Theatre welcomed locals, Dear Rogue, back home from their cross-Canada tour. From the very first moment the band brought all the energy. With Danielle McTaggart bringing an effortless charisma and charm to the stage, at one point even choking up as she thanked the crowd for being there. …
Ariel Posen and his band strolled into Vancouver on November 10, 2022, as part of his short Western Canadian run. Posen played the intimate Biltmore Cabaret. The crowd singing along for most of set. Check out our interview with Ariel Posen, himself. “It’s good to be back, Vancouver!” – Ariel Posen “I wouldn’t be …
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Gallery) On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Stephen Fearing, Colin Linden and Tom Wilson brought Blackie and the Rodeo Kings into town to play the Commodore Ballroom. “Here I am, thinking that I was a big sweaty, puffy Irish guy…But I was Mohawk. The woman I thought was my cousin, was in fact my mother” -Tom …
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On October 21, 2022, King Princess took the stage and rocked the roof off the sold out Commodore Ballroom. “GET FUCKING CRAZY!” The crowd was loud, singing along to every song, while dancing the night away. The crowd itself, mostly, I’d say 90% female, screamed with a fervour usually reserved for boy bands. The decibel …
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