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T. Nile at the Red Room, Vancouver, Oct 18 2012. Photo credit: Christopher Edmonstone
April showers bring May flowers – and some pretty good shows. This May seems particularly heavy in the “veteran singer-songwriter” category, along with some up-and-coming Vancouver talent. Let’s look at some of the music acts that might not have the marquee value of Rihanna but are worth checking out.
Bottleneck bar and restaurant. Photo credit: Bottleneck at Commodore Ballroom
I was recently invited to spend an evening at Bottleneck, the speakeasy-inspired bar and restaurant that was once a storage space for the Commodore. Tucked directly underneath the legendary venue, the inconspicuous spot recently changed up its menu to feature more inspired dishes that are perfect for a pre-show meal or post-show night cap.
Photo – Grimes at Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver, Feb 19 2012. Photo credit – Tamara Lee
The fall is usually a great time for shows in Vancouver, and this October is no exception.
From traditional singer/songwriters like Alanis Morissette to groundbreaking electropop act Grimes, from homegrown talent like 54-40 to French pop artists Nouvelle Vague, the month’s concert highlights include a varied bunch of terrific shows.
One you definitely don’t want to miss if you can help it even features the head of one of the all-time best new wave acts teamed up with a hot young guitarist. Find out more…
Photo credit: Bottleneck at Commodore Ballroom
Commodore Ballroom, which opened doors December 1929, earned its cred as Vancouver’s “it” venue by hosting greats like Duke Ellington, Tom Waits, Nirvana, Beastie Boys and Kiss. This summer, the legendary art deco concert hall is going for foodie fame too. Bottleneck, Commodore’s new bar/restaurant, is now open in the concert venue’s former storage area at 870 Granville.
Bottleneck chef Hugh Carbery handles the Bottleneck menu along with food requests from Commodore’s celeb performers.
What did Slash order before his concert? What’s on the brand new Bottleneck summer menu? Find out after the jump. Continue reading:
Bottleneck Bar and Restaurant Now Open in Commodore Ballroom
Prefer your holiday spirit with a twist of hipster irony? The annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party is back for the 10th consecutive year Dec. 23, at the Commodore Ballroom. Break out the woolly, bulky, reindeer-emblazoned knitwear and order tickets ASAP. The “sweateriest bash of the season” is always a sell out, with partial proceeds from tickets sales going to charity.
The ugly Christmas sweater party trend was invented in Vancouver and has since spread worldwide. Read on to find out more about what’s going down at the event, and the Vancouverites who played a role in launching it. Continue reading:
Get ready for the 10th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Dec. 23
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