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During COVID-19, Black Francis of the PIXIES wants you to bang pots at 6pm
I received a text message in the night from Black Francis. He wants me to spread the word.
March 17, 2020
Photo/Review: Is this the in place to be? Yes, yes it is. THE SPECIALS return for their 40th Anniversary Encore.
Sleep all day. It’s the only way. I’m a parasite. I creep about at night…at The Specials live in Vancouver for the Encore tour and 40th Anniversary at the Commodore Ballroom on May 22.
May 26, 2019
Everything is (not) falling apart: TEENAGE FANCLUB live
Not even laryngitis can wipe the smile off of Norman Blake’s face and thank all the gods for that. Here’s a look at Teenage Fanclub’s Vancouver show at the Commodore Ballroom on February 21.
March 4, 2019
Giving a sh*t with the PSYCHEDELIC FURS: Photos/review
I mean, it’s kind of insane that I’ve never seen the Psychedelic Furs live before, right? Had that corrected on July 28 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. Here are the photos and words.
August 8, 2018
My take on “Rock and Roll Clichés”, the HEDLEY allegations and the responsibilities of musicians
Thoughts on the recent HEDLEY accusations, their use of the term “rock and roll clichés”, sexual consent, the roles and responsibilities of musicians, and my experiences within the music industry.
February 18, 2018
Check this out: more BACKSTAGE RIDER Art! Meet Marcus Collar
I’ve been fortunate over the years to have acquired some pretty rad BSR-inspired art. Marcus Collar from Napa, California, however, has upped the ante with this awesome cartoon of yours truly!
April 14, 2017
In Photos: The DANDY WARHOLS bring Distortland to Vancouver
The Dandy Warhols kicked off their Distortland tour north of their border at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on December 6. Here are teh photos to prove it.
December 10, 2016
Classic: ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN in photos
Echo & The Bunnymen returned to the live stage on September 24 at the Commodore Ballroom armed once again with cleverly twisted classics, thick accents, stiff hair and a plastic honey bear.
September 26, 2016
Two Steps, Twice: two nights of FOALS in Vancouver (Review & Gallery)
Foals wrapped their latest tour with two nights at a venue they have a long history with, the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s a review of Foals’ August 7 & 8 shows in Vancouver, with photos from night one.
August 15, 2016

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