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Craig Fleisch

Marcus King Band brings Southern Blues North of the border for the first time

This week Marcus King and his five-piece band played the Commodore Ballroom. It was the first time King had played in Vancouver and fans were ecstatic for his arrival. The venue was packed brimming...

Photos: Half Moon Run heats up Snowy Vancouver

This week Half Moon Run played Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Many were unsure whether the Vancouver fans would brave the unusually cold and snowy conditions but I was pleasantly surprised to...

Photos: Thievery Corporation Babylon Falling tour hits Vancouver

Thievery Corporation took the stage at Commodore Ballroom this week on their Babylon Falling Tour. The band has thrived for more than 20 years on-stage. Their musical style mixes elements from...

Photo's: Brittany Howard debuts her solo album Jaime

Photography By Craig Fleisch

Photos: Big Sugar sweetens up the Commodore

Vancouver got a sweeter this weekend when Big Sugar returned to  the Commodore Ballroom on their Canadian leg of their world tour. The band has been around for an amazing 31 years, and during...

Photos: Elle King shakes up Vancouver

Elle King shakes up Vancouver on her North American "Shake The Spirit Tour"

Milky Chance 'blossoms' at the Commodore

This weekend Milky Chance performed at the Commodore Ballroom. The band, which hails from Germany, is on a worldwide tour promoting their latest album named "Blossom". It has been three years since...

The Boom Booms 'A Million Miles' album release party at Vogue Theatre

The Boom Booms performed at the Vogue Theatre on Friday evening. The event marked an exciting time for the band as they have just released their third Album titled 'A Million Miles'. They're dubbed...

Sixto Diaz Rodriguez brings power to his Vancouver fans

Dressed sharply in black, along with a white collared shirt, black hat, and black shades, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez exudes cool! He was led onto the stage by his two daughters, one of whom introduced...