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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: 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...

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...

PHOTOS: Queen and Adam Lambert rock Vancouver

Article and photography by Craig Fleisch

Thirty years after legendary album, U2's Joshua Tree was rooted in hearts everywhere

The clouds parted if only a few hours to welcome both U2 and Mumford & Sons to Vancouver. However, if you were one of the thousands of lucky fans attending Friday's show, things started off...

Photo Review: Bastille's Wild World wows in Vancouver

Bastille played Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center Thursday evening. The band was promoting its latest album, 'Wild World', which boasts a whopping nineteen tracks. Lead singer Dan Smith...

The Head and the Heart: New album, new tour, new outlook

Photography by Craig Fleisch

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...

Lauryn Hill takes control of the Queen Elizabeth

Review and photography by Craig Fleisch