By Lila Dudot. Photography by Daniel Robbins.I had this question on my mind when going to the Biltmore on Friday night. I knew it was a sold out show but for some reason was still very surprised at how packed the venue was even quite early in the night. There was still quite some time before the live music started and yet, perusing the bar, I could barely find even a seat. The place was packed to the gills and buzzing with excitement. Luckily for me, some of the Headwater band members were by the merch table speaking to fans, helping with the merch set up and already signing autographs. Before I had a chance to ask my ‘big’ question (related to the new album, whose release this event was celebrating) I overheard Jonas Shandel, Headwater’s lead singer and guitarist, speaking with some fans and saying something like “Well….it’s better that there’s still some struggle….. We don’t wanna get bored or boring. This way we’ll do better.” I’m not sure if he was referring to his wish to not get too successful too fast, or another matter. Either way, I smiled as this comment verified my hunch about the significance and attitude reflected in the album and title. A few minutes later I did get to ask Matt Bryant, singer, guitarist and mandolin player, who also smiled and told me that it was basically to confirm and express the idea of a new direction and next step for the band and that the title just “felt right”! So I don’t think there was a lot of premeditation about it. Anyways, it’s not your average, pretty, slightly flowery alt-country album title. It pretty much belies what I experienced later in their surprisingly dynamic set of music.

By Paola Quiros. Inti Illimani is one of the most influential bands in Latin America and a must see and heard for all the musicians that want to connect to the roots of our culture. Inti-Illimani started its path in 1968, during the development of the musical and political movement The New Chilean Song or la nueva canción Chilena. “The new Chilean song is a deepening of wanting to do something” says Marcelo Coulon.

The wait is over!

Acclaimed Vancouver band The Washboard Union is releasing their self-titled debut album on June 26th, 2012 and in advance of the release date they are offering up 2 songs from the album for FREE on their website. Starting today, the tracks “Midnight Train” and Lost And Found” are available for free download in exchange for an email address on thewashboardunion.com and through The Washboard Union Facebook page.
Known for their incredible live show, The Washboard Union is a 7-piece outlaw bluegrass band that has been described as “a 3 car …

Buy, sell, trade – new and used vinyl. Discover gems and stock up on cheap classics!

Bigger and better than ever! Thousands and thousands and thousands of vinyl records!
… Now with vintage turntables on sale!

Date : Sunday, May 27th, 2012
Time : 11 AM – 4 PM
Place : The Cambrian Hall (215 East 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC)
Entry : $2 at the door (All Ages)

This is hard. Music to each of us is singular in it’s ability to not only change our lives, but also in it’s ability to create a history, and a legacy, and when those who contributed to that history pass it becomes an emotional moment. It’s with great sadness that I think back onto the legacy of not only Adam Yauch, but the Beastie Boys in General

Their contribution to the music scene in general of the late 80s and early 90s cannot be denied. Their sound represented something that had a deep influence in the late 70s punk rock that rejected over produced music, and the hip-hop sound that informed a generation of urban youth. It introduced a new audience of mostly white youth to the mainly black hip hop scene that was happening on the East Coast of the United States.

This cross racial, and cross generational style helped to levitate the Beastie Boys to a near mythical status during this time that was only paralleled by the likes of the Elvis, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones, and helped to make the band one of the most influential and important of all time.

Godfathers of Love is an artistic collaboration fusing together many great lineages of musical influence. “GoL are Gorillaz meets Steely Dan!” Based out of Hollywood North, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Godfathers of Love has been writing, jamming till fingers bleed, and recording dozens of fresh tracks over the last 10 years and are now starting to release a tremendous outpouring of simply great music.
VanMusic and CiTR presents The Godfathers of Love and Audiologue, plus two singer songwriters, Rowan Tichenor and from Australia speial guest Pamela White. Music starts at 9PM Doors 8PM 1143 Kingsway. 5 dollar cover charge. 2.25 Beers. TACOS! FREE pool and parking. May the 4th be with you. Come celebrate 5 de Mayo this Friday!

he Cultch announced the details of its 2012/2013 season, celebrating the 39th anniversary of the organization. Programmed by Executive Director Heather Redfern, the season boasts a dynamic group of contemporary performers, playwrights, directors, choreographers, musicians, and theatre collectives from Vancouver, across the country, and around the world.
With eighteen provocative productions, this chock-full season will keep The Cultch’s two venues – the Historic Theatre and the Vancity Culture Lab – buzzing with live performance year round.

Hello Trees Music Folks:
Here you go. The May line up for Trees Music Nights. May marks our 6th anniversary of bringing you acoustic music every week. BTW, I’ll be away for the next three weeks so. Ryan Fletcher (the only poet I know who has his own radio show) will be hosting in my place, as well as manning the fort, as usual, on Thursdays.
Music Line-Up at Trees Organic Coffee House. 450 Granville St. Vancouver. Live music every Thursday and Friday at 8PM. Best Cheesecake in town and always good …

Before The Dudes take the stage at The Vogue Theatre on May 12, they’re going to be feasting on pancakes and enjoy tasty brews from the good folks at PBR. And everyone’s invited. Doors open at 5pm, free pancakes will be served up hot at 5:30pm

Mercy Years is a Vancouver band you will like.

Born out of Vancouver’s coffee scene, Mercy Years is a collaboration from parts of British Columbia, the Canadian Prairies and London, England. Euphoric melodies and driving rhythms reflect their expansive origins; hints of the UK post-punk scene are melded with Cascadian indie-rock textures resulting in a stirring wall of sound.
The initial spark was an answer to a Craigslist ad for musicians in autumn 2009. Then came a failed attempt at formation, leaving guitarists Nick Russell and Adam Sharp to assemble a collection …