Music Notes

Mr. Chi Pig documentary hits DVD

Mr. Chi Pig documentary hits DVD

By Adrian Mack | March 18, 2010
Filmmaker Sean Patrick Shaul’s documentary Open Your Mouth and Say…Mr. Chi Pig was released on DVD by local company Daval Releasing on March 1.

D.O.A. rarities on sale at the Railway Club

By Adrian Mack | March 18, 2010
Joe Keithley brings a solo acoustic afternoon to the Railway Club on March 27, but seeing the D.O.A. frontman getting his Woody Guthrie on at the downtown bar isn’t the only reason to show up.

Femme Fatale Festivale ladies ready to rock

By Adrian Mack | March 18, 2010
A night of live music booked on March 24 at 560 when the Femme Fatale Festivale breaks metal ground in the brand new venue.
Richards on Richard’s spirit reborn on Seymour Street

Richards on Richard’s spirit reborn on Seymour Street

By Adrian Mack | March 11, 2010
It’s a few months behind schedule, but the old Richard’s on Richards owners are finally set to reopen their new club, 560, at 560 Seymour Street.
917 Main rises from the Cobalt's ashes

917 Main rises from the Cobalt's ashes

By Adrian Mack | March 11, 2010
The Cobalt has reopened as a venue—but under new proprietors and a new name: 917 Main.
Jazz-era legend Jeni LeGon makes the scene

Jazz-era legend Jeni LeGon makes the scene

By Adrian Mack | March 11, 2010
Jazz-era legend Jeni LeGon makes an appearance at the Capri Hall on March 27.
Nardwuar the Human Serviette serves up Olympic interviews

Nardwuar the Human Serviette serves up Olympic interviews

By Adrian Mack | March 4, 2010
Now that the jockocracy has finished having its way in Vancouver and Whistler, it’s time for an Olympic recap from the only voice that matters—Nardwuar.
Breaking news bumps Dan Mangan off the Today Show

Breaking news bumps Dan Mangan off the Today Show

By Adrian Mack | March 4, 2010
Anybody tuning in to see local wonder boy Dan Mangan on the Today Show on February 26 was outta luck, sadly.
Murmur Films goes Behind the Rock

Murmur Films goes Behind the Rock

By Adrian Mack | March 4, 2010
Since October, Murmur Films has been running a series of Web shorts called Behind the Rock, with the most recent installment covering a November 28 benefit show at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Molestics return from the dead

By Adrian Mack | February 25, 2010
A version of the Molestics will mount the stage once more at the Railway Club on March 24.

Live music in Vancouver gets double-blow

By Adrian Mack | February 25, 2010
City officials have levelled another blow at pesky kids and their damn jungle music.

Lou Reed charms Chambar

By Adrian Mack | February 25, 2010
Sebastien Lagors reckons that Lou Reed is now the most impressive diner he’s seen at Chambar.

Zolas' Zachary Gray to star in Billy Bishop Goes to War

By Alex Hudson | February 18, 2010
Local pop-rockers the Zolas just wrapped up their latest tour, but frontman Zachary Gray is already getting ready to leave town once again.

Fake Jazz Wednesdays rise again

By Allan MacInnis | February 18, 2010
March 3 at Lick (455 Abbott Street) will mark the revival of Fake Jazz Wednesdays, a weekly showcase of experimental music on hold since the loss of the Cobalt in October.

Biltmore Cabaret goes low-key

By Adrian Mack | February 18, 2010
The Biltmore Cabaret has put together a nice palate-cleanser, if you're suffering from Olympic burnout (and aren't you?).