The XX Effect
This winter I was introduced to a music shop in London called Rough Trade by a hipster music aficionado friend of mine named Stephen. I, admittedly, am not so cool — particularly about music and require guidance to keep up with what is cool, and also what is not cool. “Can I buy the latest [...]
Carlos Del Junco at the Dream Cafe
I caught the Carlos Del Junco show at the Dream Cafe in Penticton and I have to say it was pretty amazing. I didn’t know what to expect but I was blown away by his mastery of the harmonica and bluegrass. The show was also a testament to the quality of musician that plays the [...]
Barney Bentall at the Dream Cafe Penticton
A friend of mine came to Penticton from Vancouver keen to see Barney Bentall at The Dream Cafe. Of course I had no idea he was playing there, and the show was sold out, but I managed to beg and grovel to get two tickets. The Dream Cafe is a great space that really is [...]
Billy Talent in Penticton
Billy Talent, Alexis on Fire, and Against Me in Penticton.
Stereophonics Olympic Ceremony
The Stereophonics played the medal ceremony in Vancouver this past Saturday. I felt bad for them as the crowd was not the normal rock show crowd. Many people left after the victory ceremony that was telecast from Whistler. At one point Kelly Jones even played a few bars from über Canadiana band The Tragically Hip’s [...]
