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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: 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...

Photos: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience

Like father like son, Jason Bonham honours his father, Jon Bonham, by bringing back the greatest songs of the band Led Zeppelin. He and his band are touring North America all summer long. Set #1...

July Talk unleashes at the Commodore Ballroom: photos

July Talk played one night only at the Commodore Ballroom. Hailing from Toronto, Canada this Canadian gritty Rock band exudes confidence and embodies energy. If you've never seen them perform before...

Charles Bradley & his Extraordinaires

Charles Bradley has led an extraordinary life and it was an honour getting to see him perform in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom. His unique musical career rife with hardship, has come full...

Photo Highlights: Collective Soul shines at the Commodore Ballroom

Collective Soul is back on tour after a six year hiatus.They are promoting their latest album called 'See What You Started by Continuing'. Vancouverites were lucky to catch the band only three stops...