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PHOTOS: Queen and Adam Lambert rock Vancouver

Article and photography by Craig Fleisch

John Mayer shows 15 years of musical evolution in his "The Search for Everything” tour

It’s been more than 15 years since John started his musical career, but he is still spends time with his fans backstage before the show.  John Mayer’s “The Search for Everything Tour” touched...
Paul McCartney performs at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, April 20, 2016

The man, the Beatle, the musical legend: Paul McCartney plays for 3 hours at Rogers Arena

Seventy three years young and still rocking out, Paul McCartney came to impress his loyal fans both young and old at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver portion of his One on One world tour spanned over two...

Muse 'drones' on and on, leaving fans wanting more

Muse touched down in Vancouver and with them an arsenal of drones. I've had the opportunity to see them live three times prior and I can honestly say that they put on one of the best live shows I've...
Journey in concert. Photo by Craig Fleisch

Journey's packed concert reveals 'boomers can't — and won't — stop believing

With over 90 million albums sold worldwide, and still going, the band known as Journey has gone on their own unique journey. The band was originally formed in San Francisco in 1973 under the name...
The Divine Bette Midler

The divine Bette Midler gives fans a whirlwind of a concert at Rogers Arena

Part singer, songwriter, actress, comedian and true entertainer it was clear from the moment she took the stage her fans were in for a wild ride.

Neil Diamond shines at Rogers Arena concert

Yesterday, Neil was Neil — a diamond. He was a timeless musical legend, delivering hit after hit. Diamond was backed that night by a 13-piece band – complete with two percussionists, two guitarists,...