Music Notes

Canadian singer Drew Smith outsources music video to India

Canadian singer Drew Smith outsources music video to India

By Julia Kalinina | February 10, 2012
Could music videos be the next trend in outsourcing?
City and Slope festival guarantees DJs in the city and a party on the slope

City and Slope festival guarantees DJs in the city and a party on the slope

By Adrian Mack | February 2, 2012
Stretching from Vancouver to Grouse, Cypress, and Seymour mountains, the four-day, multidisciplinary event is offering too much to list here.
Paul Pigat gets live at the WISE Hall

Paul Pigat gets live at the WISE Hall

By Alexander Varty | February 2, 2012
Paul Pigat has fond memories of the WISE Hall, which is totally understandable when you consider that one of his first gigs in Vancouver was there
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Shake up at Siskiyou

Shake up at Siskiyou

By Gregory Adams | February 2, 2012
Folk experimentalists Siskiyou will be down a man this spring when cofounder Erik Arnesen heads off to tour with the Ontario-based Great Lake Swimmers.
Torch songs capture mood of Rio fundraiser

Torch songs capture mood of Rio fundraiser

By Adrian Mack | January 27, 2012
As burlesque dancer Miss Fitt said to her audience, “I’d like to dedicate this to the L.C.B. for making our safety their first priority.”
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Rickshaw Theatre is fond of Stephen Lyons

Rickshaw Theatre is fond of Stephen Lyons

By Adrian Mack | January 26, 2012
The musician and creator of the Offseason festival hopes to develop eclectic local artists at the Rickshaw.
Loscil scores Malcolm Lowry's Lunar Caustic

Loscil scores Malcolm Lowry's Lunar Caustic

By Adrian Mack | January 26, 2012
Local audio artist Scott Morgan created 20 minutes of music for City Hospital.
Locals play for jailed birds at Waldorf Rock Lotto

Locals play for jailed birds at Waldorf Rock Lotto

By Alexander Varty | January 26, 2012
Rock, noise, and folk musicians, including prOphecy Sun, form impromptu bands for a charity concert.
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch clarifies Rio Theatre's licence

Liquor Control and Licensing Branch clarifies Rio Theatre's licence

By Craig Takeuchi | January 23, 2012
Will The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo go down in history as the last film that played at the Rio Theatre? Or is it not quite the end of the story?
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Liquor licence will prevent Rio Theatre from screening any movies

Liquor licence will prevent Rio Theatre from screening any movies

By Craig Takeuchi | January 20, 2012
There's been another twist in the ongoing saga of the Rio Theatre's attempt to obtain a liquor licence.
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Rio Theatre celebrates being finally granted a liquor licence

Rio Theatre celebrates being finally granted a liquor licence

By Craig Takeuchi | January 19, 2012
The Rio Theatre has finally received its liquor-primary licence for live events.
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Granville Island's Winterruption Festival all about variety

Granville Island's Winterruption Festival all about variety

By Adrian Mack | January 19, 2012
Two singer-songwriters headline the ticketed portion of the weekend, but there’s also a killer roster of free shows.
Student Loan Records set to drop Vancouver-area split singles

Student Loan Records set to drop Vancouver-area split singles

By Gregory Adams | January 19, 2012
A newly formed boutique label is hoping to shine the spotlight on fresh-faced local acts via one of the recording industry’s oldest promotional tools, the seven-inch single.
Steam Whistle Brewingâs Unsigned Indie Music Series makes its Vancouver debut

Steam Whistle Brewing’s Unsigned Indie Music Series makes its Vancouver debut

By Adrian Mack | January 19, 2012
Steam Whistle marketing coordinator James Foran told the Straight that he “spent about a month going out more than I should admit, going out to bars and watching bands” when he was tasked with putting the show together.
African school built by the awesome power of Vancouver rock

African school built by the awesome power of Vancouver rock

By Adrian Mack | January 12, 2012
The final Skoolaid benefit on Friday should supply the funds to finish the four year project.