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*** Presale *** Xavier Rudd – Malkin Bowl
On March - 3 - 2010
Tom Petty to tour North America; Vancouver date confirmed
On February - 25 - 2010
Tom Petty has put plans together to tour North America over the next few months. Vancouver is on the list with a confirmed date of June 8th, 2010. Special guest Joe Cocker will be accompanying him during this outing. This should make for a memorable outing. For more information please follow the link below:
Dates of the tour:
Thursday 05/06/2010 Charlotte, NC
Friday 05/07/2010 Charlotte, NC
Sunday 05/09/2010 Tampa, FL
Saturday 05/15/2010 Dallas, TX
Sunday 05/16/2010 The Woodlands, TX
Tuesday 05/18/2010 Phoenix, AZ
Saturday 05/22/2010 Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday 06/02/2010 Chula Vista, CA
Thursday 06/03/2010 Irvine, CA
Saturday 06/05/2010 Oakland, CA
Tuesday 06/08/2010 Vancouver, BC
Friday 06/11/2010 Quincy, WA
Saturday 06/12/2010 Quincy, WA
Tuesday 06/15/2010 Calgary, AB
Wednesday 06/16/2010 Edmonton, AB
Saturday 06/19/2010 Winnipeg, MB
Tuesday 06/22/2010 Saint Paul, MN
Wednesday 06/23/2010 Omaha, NE
Friday 06/25/2010 Milwaukee, WI
Saturday 07/10/2010 Noblesville, IN
Tuesday 07/13/2010 Kansas City, MO
Thursday 07/15/2010 Cincinnati, OH
Saturday 07/17/2010 Chicago, IL
Tuesday 07/20/2010 Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Thursday 07/22/2010 Auburn Hills, MI
Saturday 07/24/2010 Burgettstown, PA
Wednesday 07/28/2010 New York, NY
Saturday 07/31/2010 Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday 08/11/2010 Atlanta, GA
Thursday 08/12/2010 Nashville, TN
Saturday 08/14/2010 Darien Center, NY
Sunday 08/15/2010 Bristow, VA
Tuesday 08/17/2010 Hartford, CT
Thursday 08/19/2010 Mansfield, MA
Saturday 08/21/2010 Mansfield, MA
Tuesday 08/24/2010 East Rutherford, NJ
Wednesday 08/25/2010 Toronto, ON
Friday 08/27/2010 Saratoga Springs, NY
*** Presale *** Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper – Pacific Coliseum
On February - 24 - 2010
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*** Presale *** Angels and Airwaves – The Vogue Theater
On February - 24 - 2010
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Sasquatch 2010 – Announces Lineup
On February - 16 - 2010
The annual Sasquatch Music Festival has rolled out its 2010 lineup. The festival has become a main stay in the great state of Washington. Being held at the breath taking Gorge Amphitheater. Many artists have been privy to its stage, including such big names as Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, The Cure, Beastie Boys and The Pixies to name a few. This years lineup has a plethora of multi-talented artists to offer to you, here is the full lineup:
Saturday May 29th, 2010 (Day 1)
My Morning Jacket
Vampire Weekend
The National
Broken Social Scene
OK Go
Wale
Minus the Bear
Brother Ali
Shabazz Palaces
Public Enemy
The Hold Steady
Miike Snow
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Portugal. The Man
Mumford & Sons
Laura Marling
Why?
The Lonely Forest
Patrick Watson
The Middle East
Nurses
Fool’s Gold
Morning Teleportation
Garfunkle & Oates
DJ Z-Trip
Dam-Funk
The Very Best
Deadmau5
Sunday May 30th, 2010 (Day 2)
Massive Attack
Pavement
LCD Soundsystem
Tegan and Sara
Kid Cudi
The Long Winters
Midlake
Caribou
Nada Surf
Dirty Projectors
Girls
The xx
City and Colour
Cymbals Eat Guitars
The Tallest Man on Earth
Local Natives
Fruit Bats
Vetiver
Freelance Whales
Avi Buffalo
tUnE-yArDs
Jets Overhead
Simian Mobile Disco
A-Trak
YACHT
Booka Shade
Monday May 31st, 2010 (Day 3)
Ween
MGMT
Band of Horses
She & Him
Passion Pit
Drive By Truckers
The Temper Trap
Mayer Hawthorne & The County
The New Pornographers
Camera Obscura
The Mountain Goats
Dr. Dog
Quasi
The Low Anthem
Yes Giantess
No Age
Japandroids
Telekinesis
Fresh Espresso
Phantogram
Past Lives
Boys Noize
Neon Indian
Hudson Mohawke
*** Presale *** Jonsi (2 Nights) – The Vogue Theater
On February - 10 - 2010
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*** Presale *** Florence and the Machine – Commodore Ballroom
On February - 4 - 2010
Alice In Chains Rules The Night
On February - 3 - 2010
A maniacal horde of music hungry metal fans descended on The Orpheum Theater last night. Alice In Chains were the main course; brought forth to satiate that hunger. Armed with a new lead singer, William DuVall, they played a fierce and sensational show. The lighting was psychedelic yet cutting edge; matching up with their set list perfectly. Overall they brought an outstanding show to Vancouver. Bringing a feeling of rebirth to their almost sacred legacy.
Arriving at the venue it was clear this was going to be an intense evening. The lineups going into the show were long; with the lineups for the bar being even longer. As you would think this was mostly a male crowd, but the few females you saw were die hard Alice In Chains fans. This was no drag-your-girlfriend-along kind of night. Merchandise was expensive and covered the bases of every metal show. Black t-shirts featuring the bands name, with some sort of demon or skull design on the front, and a tour overview on the back; that is all. The crowd poured through the doors into the seating area. The slanted orchestra area, was a haze of thick smoke from the opening act. Slowly the house filled as fanatical metal/grunge lovers arrived.
Looking through out the seats it was clear this was no average nights show. Vancouver was the first stop on the tour, and some of the local celebrities were out to partake. Across the way there was a sports announcer, and a local news anchor. Sitting in the seats directly behind me were Jeff O’Neil and Captain Scotty of 99.3 the Fox’s morning show. It was ramping up to be a special evening.
The stage was shrouded in a giant curtain. Minutes before the lights went down a giant human heart, the same one from the album, was projected on to it. Cheering burst forth from the attendees. The lights dropped, and darkness swallowed the venue. The silhouettes of William DuVall and Jerry Cantrell, were cast up on the curtain by powerful back lighting. Like a thunderous herd the fans leapt from their seats and filled the venue with their enamored screams.
From the moment of the first note, DuVall’s voice was immaculate. The throaty tones emitting from his soul permeated the vicinity. No longer would he be the “new guy” filling in, he was now the leader of this pack. With confidence of a seasoned pro he strutted the stage and swooned the audience. The clambering hands of the ones at his feet; were met with hand shakes and pleasant smiles. William truly has found his residence in this band, and completed the circle of what they stand for, once again.
Jerry Cantrell was outstanding, looking almost 15 years younger from his last appearance in Vancouver. With a healthy new glow and and eagerness to get back on the horse, he shined last night. This tour signifies their return, another attempt to climb back up to their thrown. Cantrell brought it all; working the stage, working the strings and working the crowd. The effortlessness he has when manipulating his guitar is amazing. He skillfully works every chord and sings every string to his very whim. This night was no different, he masterfully displayed his skills; spicing up each solo with a little more edge and attitude. Most notable of the performance though was the obvious display of good humor; he was enjoying every second on stage. It doesn’t take long for that kind of happiness and excitement to filter to the crowd; which it did within second of the first song.
Mike Inez and Sean Kinney were excited and having a great time as well. Mike ran around on the stage whipping his black locks around, and smiling from ear to ear. Sean too was all smiles and grins, as he pounded his heart away on those skins. Working every second of the show, feeding the attendees with the beat they have grown to love.
The stage lighting played an integral role in the mood of the show. During the chorus of faster paced songs, the lights spun and darted around, making your heart race. While slower songs had the lights swaying lightly like a warm breeze. Vintage images from doctor reference books scrolled across the giant hanging screens. Special lights with dual color effects, made the beams look like flames. They flickered on and off, like the pulsing flame of a fighter jet.
To summarize the evening I was impressed with the entire presentation. From the singing to the instruments to the stage crew; it was all well planned and executed. Jerry and crew have a long life ahead of them. If they are able to carry this energy across the rest of the tour they will have accomplished rising this phoenix from the ashes. Regardless if this was going to be a good show or not, the simple fact that it was Alice In Chains is why it was sold out. They were able to rest on that legacy. After the show last night though, they can depend on their ability again. Rest assured Alice In Chains was nothing but musically stunning. The rooster has come home to roost.
Happy Concerting
Jamie Taylor
www.concertaddicts.ca
*** Presale *** Sia – Commodore Ballroom
On February - 1 - 2010
*** Presale *** Against Me! – Rickshaw Theater
On January - 27 - 2010
*** Presale *** Our Lady Peace (3rd Night) – Vogue Theater
On January - 27 - 2010
*** Presale *** April Wine – Commodore Ballroom
On January - 27 - 2010
A little mayhem, with Korn and Zombie
On January - 22 - 2010
This years Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival has announced its lineup. Korn, Rob Zombie, Lamb of God and Five Finger Death Punch ripping up the main stage. Hatebreed, Chimaira, Shadows Fall,Winds Of Plague and the Battle of the Bands winner blowing minds on the Jagermeister stage. Some dates have been announced, but the entire tour schedule is not completed yet. So far the closest show is at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, WA. Here is Pollstar.com’s story:
http://pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2010/01/20/706128.aspx
Pemberton Festival, Cancelled Again
On January - 20 - 2010
Much to the dismay of eager concert goers, the Pemberton Festival has been officially put on hold for 2010. After the announcement of last years cancellation for the 2009 slot, this secondary cancellation is troubling. It looks more and more like the infamous festival will not be returning at all. Although it has been cited that the location has been secured for a decade; this news casts a dark shadow over its future. For confirmation of the cancellation follow this link:
*** Presale *** Nickelback – GM Place
On January - 20 - 2010
Memphis punk Jay Reatard dead at age 29
On January - 14 - 2010
Early Wednesday morning Jay Reatard a punk rocker from Memphis, Tennessee was found dead in his home. Though no cause of death has been confirmed police are not ruling anything out. He was 29 years of age. Read the full story here:
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/01/14/entertainment-us-obit-jay-reatard_7275201.html
*** Presale *** Jamie Cullum – Commodore Ballroom
On January - 13 - 2010
*** Presale *** 311 – Commodore Ballroom
On January - 13 - 2010
*** Presale *** Steel Panther – Commodore Ballroom
On January - 13 - 2010
