Demons, Snakes, Bagpipes and Jimbo
Hailing from Dallas Texas, Reverend Horton Heat goes on tour what feels like once a year, and it’s always an event, a marking of another year gone by and usually in my experience followed closely by the beginning of summer.  Their latest show was no different, with one exception.  2012 marks the bands 25th anniversary, and when taken into consideration with yearly touring, makes the band one of the hardest working out there.

By the time they took the stage at the Redroom last Tuesday night the …

Seven Tyrants Theatre Society is thrilled to be holding our annual Night of Music fundraising party Sunday May 27, 2012 at The Media Club.

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.

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

By Corina Pilay. The ‘Good Luck’ double bill officially begins with the Grapes of Wrath. Brothers Tom (vocals, bass) and Chris Hooper (drums) met Kevin Kane (vocals, guitar) in 1977 during their teens in Kelowna, British Columbia. In 1987, the trio broke through to Canadian mainstream radio with their dazzling, jangly folk-pop sound, achieving a renowned reputation nationwide. The Grapes of Wrath commence with “O Lucky Man,” from their Tree House release in 1987. With a fairly large congregation, it is interesting to notice an eclectic milieu of older, and a few younger, fans enjoying the signature alternative folk sound. Being their first single, it is a classic to loyal fans and a good opener because the tunes keep getting more familiar as the show goes on.

Push is a solid album. If you’re already a Headwater fan you will not be disappointed and if you’re new to Headwater, you’ll probably want to grab their first two albums after hearing this one.

By Nathan Shubert. Streaming services like Spotify and Rdio erode musicians’ ability to support themselves and sustain their musical careers. In order to earn a US monthly minimum wage, an artist would need to sell 143 self-pressed CD’s a month, 155 CD’s on CD Baby, 1,229 album downloads on iTunes, or get 4,053,110 track plays on Spotify 1. Lady Gaga is rumoured to have made a mere $167 from over a million plays of her song “Poker Face”, the most popular song on Spotify during that period of time 2. If Lady Gaga, the number one artist on Spotify, can’t earn minimum wage from streaming, then who can?
Feeling like they’re receiving the shaft, many artists have elected to remove their music from these services entirely, most notably Sir Paul McCartney 3. Swedish artist Magnus Uggla went as far as to say “I’d rather be raped by The Pirate Bay” 4.

Jack White’s first solo CD is flavored with Blues, Bluegrass and roots music with his own flair covering each song. Jack’s songwriting skills are turned up a notch with this brilliant collection of songs for the masses.

Hey Ocean! will be celebrating the release of their album, IS at The Vogue Theatre on Saturday June 16th.

To get everyone in the right mood to appreciate a Saturday evening full of the best British Columbia has to offer, Perryscope Concerts & The Vogue Theatre are pleased to announce, We Are The City will be joining the party.
Since forming in 2008, Kelowna, BC’s We Are The City has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable forces in the Canadian music scene. The band soon began earning accolades for its …