Music Notes

Richards on Richard’s spirit reborn on Seymour Street

Richards on Richard’s spirit reborn on Seymour Street

By Adrian Mack | March 11, 2010
It’s a few months behind schedule, but the old Richard’s on Richards owners are finally set to reopen their new club, 560, at 560 Seymour Street.
917 Main rises from the Cobalt's ashes

917 Main rises from the Cobalt's ashes

By Adrian Mack | March 11, 2010
The Cobalt has reopened as a venue—but under new proprietors and a new name: 917 Main.
Jazz-era legend Jeni LeGon makes the scene

Jazz-era legend Jeni LeGon makes the scene

By Adrian Mack | March 11, 2010
Jazz-era legend Jeni LeGon makes an appearance at the Capri Hall on March 27.
Nardwuar the Human Serviette serves up Olympic interviews

Nardwuar the Human Serviette serves up Olympic interviews

By Adrian Mack | March 4, 2010
Now that the jockocracy has finished having its way in Vancouver and Whistler, it’s time for an Olympic recap from the only voice that matters—Nardwuar.
Breaking news bumps Dan Mangan off the Today Show

Breaking news bumps Dan Mangan off the Today Show

By Adrian Mack | March 4, 2010
Anybody tuning in to see local wonder boy Dan Mangan on the Today Show on February 26 was outta luck, sadly.
Murmur Films goes Behind the Rock

Murmur Films goes Behind the Rock

By Adrian Mack | March 4, 2010
Since October, Murmur Films has been running a series of Web shorts called Behind the Rock, with the most recent installment covering a November 28 benefit show at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Molestics return from the dead

By Adrian Mack | February 25, 2010
A version of the Molestics will mount the stage once more at the Railway Club on March 24.

Live music in Vancouver gets double-blow

By Adrian Mack | February 25, 2010
City officials have levelled another blow at pesky kids and their damn jungle music.

Lou Reed charms Chambar

By Adrian Mack | February 25, 2010
Sebastien Lagors reckons that Lou Reed is now the most impressive diner he’s seen at Chambar.

Zolas' Zachary Gray to star in Billy Bishop Goes to War

By Alex Hudson | February 18, 2010
Local pop-rockers the Zolas just wrapped up their latest tour, but frontman Zachary Gray is already getting ready to leave town once again.

Fake Jazz Wednesdays rise again

By Allan MacInnis | February 18, 2010
March 3 at Lick (455 Abbott Street) will mark the revival of Fake Jazz Wednesdays, a weekly showcase of experimental music on hold since the loss of the Cobalt in October.

Biltmore Cabaret goes low-key

By Adrian Mack | February 18, 2010
The Biltmore Cabaret has put together a nice palate-cleanser, if you're suffering from Olympic burnout (and aren't you?).

Olympics feel the Furies

By Allan MacInnis | February 11, 2010
Vancouver punk progenitors the Furies have no fears about their new MySpace release, “Olympic Madness”.

Said the Whale unveils Bear Bones EP

By Alex Hudson | February 11, 2010
On February 16, local pop-rock outfit Said the Whale hopes to take digital retailer iTunes by storm, releasing an iTunes-exclusive EP, Bear Bones.

The Astoria screens Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

By Adrian Mack | February 11, 2010
There’s a rare screening of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stainson February 13, as part of the Astoria’s “Fuck, I Love You” night.