Thursday, September 01, 2011
Three more sleeps!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
end of the cause
Anyhow, if you haven't already heard, the Victory Square Block Party line-up is out. And, as usual, it celebrates some of the best the city has to offer. Also, this year it's on a Sunday, which means you get a stat holiday the next day to work of your park drunk/after party induced hangover.
Speaking of great local festivals, Olio, which goes down from September 22nd-25th also has their line-up out.
Also, huge apology to Aunts & Uncles, as I totally forgot to plug their EP release show last week. I can, however, suggest that you check out the actual EP:
now playing: Jody Glenham - Daydream Believer (Monkees Cover)
Thursday, July 21, 2011
when you're around, my heart makes this sound
Anyhow, here's a random assortment of catch up points.
1) The Vic Square Block Party has a date: September 4th... which really makes me regret agreeing to stay an extra night in Whistler after the wedding I'm going to on the 3rd. For everyone else, they've already confirmed via Twitter that Sun Wizard are playing, with, of course, many more acts to come.
2) Cam Reed has a new night at the Astoria called You Could Do Worse Wednesdays. No live acts (yet), but it's $2 and, really, if you're looking for something to do on a Wednesday, you could do worse. The first one was last night (I was at the Biltmore, so I wasn't there) and it runs every two weeks.
3) Speaking of the Biltmore, last night's Rock n Roll Pizza Party was the second time I've caught Blondewich live and I'm pretty stoked on them, particularly the garage-punk/girl-group hybrid "Boom Boom," which they closed with last night.
4) If you're not skipping it in favour of Cold Cave/Austra, TVOTR, or Thurston Moore/Kurt Vile, you're officially reminded that Cults got moved from the Waldorf to Venue.
5) And for no particular reason, Sophie Madeleine covering the Chiffons' "One Fine Day" as part of her 30 Covers, 30 Days project:
now playing: Summer Camp - Better Off Without You
Friday, September 10, 2010
in the moonlight, in the moonlight we can get it right
1) A gentle reminder that Fine Mist plays the Agro Cafe on Granville Island (re-named the Fringe Bar for Fringe Fest) tonight! Show starts at 10:30pm.
2) My review of the Block Party is up on Exclaim.ca
now playing: Fine Mist - Because It's the Ocean
Monday, September 06, 2010
the sun's loneliest day
A big thanks to everyone that organized this year's Victory Square Block Party. And an extra special thanks to Mother Nature for not turning on her sprinklers until after the show.
I reviewed the show for Exclaim, so I'll leave it at that, since that should be up in the next day or so.
The show listings should be pretty up to date, but if there's something I missed, let me know. On that note, the listings will be updated regularly (probably more frequently than before), but I'm not going to do an announcement post every time, because that takes (relatively) long... and it's pretty tedious. Other than that, it's business as usual.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
coming up soon
Just a reminder that this starts at 2pm. Oh, the weather? It's going to be fine today... and shitty for pretty much the rest of the week, so take advantage of today by watching great bands for free in the park.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
winner's blues
Not a bad way to end the summer.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
the flames rose to her roman nose and her walkman started to melt
I'm in this thing tonight. Come by the Unicorn and cheer me on... please.
Last night I made it down to Casbah! and caught Japandroids and Hepatidalwave. The latter featured one of the guys from the Doers being very un-Doer-like. They were ultra noisy. I was left a bit lukewarm on the performance as a whole, but there were definitely some moments. After last night I'm still of the opinion that Japandroids are amazing. You should check them out next Friday... and show up early. There's a BBQ beforehand.
Library Square was a bit empty (which is probably better than it being filled with it's regular clientele), so despite the fact that John Cougar was spinning some pretty good tunes, we bounced to 1/2 Alive. Sadly, I wasn't there in time to catch the Clips.
Blood Brothers is canceled. I am going to spend the money from the ticket on extra beers so I'm less shy in front of people tonight.
In happier news, the Vic Square Block Party line-up is out, and it's so good that I almost regret the fact that I'll be down at Bumbershoot watching Wu-Tang... almost. Frog Eyes headlines and the Choir Practice, Secret Mommy Quintet, Chet, No Gold, Modern Creatures, and White Lung round out the bill (so far). If you're feeling flush, you can help make sure the event actually happens with a donation: here.
now playing: Gloria Gaynor - Tainted Love
Three more sleeps!
Labels: victory square block party
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
end of the cause
Sorry, it's been summer, so, well, you know how it goes.
Anyhow, if you haven't already heard, the Victory Square Block Party line-up is out. And, as usual, it celebrates some of the best the city has to offer. Also, this year it's on a Sunday, which means you get a stat holiday the next day to work of your park drunk/after party induced hangover.
Speaking of great local festivals, Olio, which goes down from September 22nd-25th also has their line-up out.
Also, huge apology to Aunts & Uncles, as I totally forgot to plug their EP release show last week. I can, however, suggest that you check out the actual EP:
now playing: Jody Glenham - Daydream Believer (Monkees Cover)
Labels: aunts and uncles, olio, victory square block party
Thursday, July 21, 2011
when you're around, my heart makes this sound
Oh hello, neglected blog. I would blame it on the summer weather, but let's not kid ourselves.
Anyhow, here's a random assortment of catch up points.
1) The Vic Square Block Party has a date: September 4th... which really makes me regret agreeing to stay an extra night in Whistler after the wedding I'm going to on the 3rd. For everyone else, they've already confirmed via Twitter that Sun Wizard are playing, with, of course, many more acts to come.
2) Cam Reed has a new night at the Astoria called You Could Do Worse Wednesdays. No live acts (yet), but it's $2 and, really, if you're looking for something to do on a Wednesday, you could do worse. The first one was last night (I was at the Biltmore, so I wasn't there) and it runs every two weeks.
3) Speaking of the Biltmore, last night's Rock n Roll Pizza Party was the second time I've caught Blondewich live and I'm pretty stoked on them, particularly the garage-punk/girl-group hybrid "Boom Boom," which they closed with last night.
4) If you're not skipping it in favour of Cold Cave/Austra, TVOTR, or Thurston Moore/Kurt Vile, you're officially reminded that Cults got moved from the Waldorf to Venue.
5) And for no particular reason, Sophie Madeleine covering the Chiffons' "One Fine Day" as part of her 30 Covers, 30 Days project:
now playing: Summer Camp - Better Off Without You
Labels: blondewich, sophie madeleine, victory square block party
Friday, September 10, 2010
in the moonlight, in the moonlight we can get it right
Two quick things:
1) A gentle reminder that Fine Mist plays the Agro Cafe on Granville Island (re-named the Fringe Bar for Fringe Fest) tonight! Show starts at 10:30pm.
2) My review of the Block Party is up on Exclaim.ca
now playing: Fine Mist - Because It's the Ocean
Labels: exclaim, self-aggrandizing, show announcements, victory square block party
Monday, September 06, 2010
the sun's loneliest day
A big thanks to everyone that organized this year's Victory Square Block Party. And an extra special thanks to Mother Nature for not turning on her sprinklers until after the show.
I reviewed the show for Exclaim, so I'll leave it at that, since that should be up in the next day or so.
The show listings should be pretty up to date, but if there's something I missed, let me know. On that note, the listings will be updated regularly (probably more frequently than before), but I'm not going to do an announcement post every time, because that takes (relatively) long... and it's pretty tedious. Other than that, it's business as usual.
Labels: lazy show recaps, victory square block party
Sunday, September 05, 2010
coming up soon
Just a reminder that this starts at 2pm. Oh, the weather? It's going to be fine today... and shitty for pretty much the rest of the week, so take advantage of today by watching great bands for free in the park.
Labels: victory square block party
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
winner's blues
Not a bad way to end the summer.
Labels: basketball, bronx cheer, lazy show recaps, man hussy, mohawk lodge, the evaporators, victory square block party
Saturday, August 04, 2007
the flames rose to her roman nose and her walkman started to melt
I'm in this thing tonight. Come by the Unicorn and cheer me on... please.
Last night I made it down to Casbah! and caught Japandroids and Hepatidalwave. The latter featured one of the guys from the Doers being very un-Doer-like. They were ultra noisy. I was left a bit lukewarm on the performance as a whole, but there were definitely some moments. After last night I'm still of the opinion that Japandroids are amazing. You should check them out next Friday... and show up early. There's a BBQ beforehand.
Library Square was a bit empty (which is probably better than it being filled with it's regular clientele), so despite the fact that John Cougar was spinning some pretty good tunes, we bounced to 1/2 Alive. Sadly, I wasn't there in time to catch the Clips.
Blood Brothers is canceled. I am going to spend the money from the ticket on extra beers so I'm less shy in front of people tonight.
In happier news, the Vic Square Block Party line-up is out, and it's so good that I almost regret the fact that I'll be down at Bumbershoot watching Wu-Tang... almost. Frog Eyes headlines and the Choir Practice, Secret Mommy Quintet, Chet, No Gold, Modern Creatures, and White Lung round out the bill (so far). If you're feeling flush, you can help make sure the event actually happens with a donation: here.
now playing: Gloria Gaynor - Tainted Love
Labels: self-aggrandizing, show recaps, victory square block party
