These are the shows I've had the pleasure of seeing live within the last few months.
August 27th, 2014 - Little Dragon with Dam Funk (DJ Set) @ Vogue Theatre
September 30th, 2014 - Hercules and Love Affair with Guests @ Venue
October 26th, 2014 - The Kills with Baby in Vain @ Commodore Ballroom
November 17th, 2014 - FKA Twigs with Guests @ Commodore Ballroom
December 5th, 2014 - White Lung @ Electric Owl
Future Shows:
February 27th, 2015 - Tops @ The Biltmore Cabaret
May 16th, 2015 - Sleater Kinney @ Commodore Ballroom
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Sharon Van Etten @ Rickshaw Theatre
Late post as usual.
Sharon Van Etten
The Rickshaw Theatre
July 6th, 2014
Lower Dens - Guest
Speechless.
It's been a long time since I felt giddy and happy after attending a show.
I was smiling ear to ear the whole show.
Sharon is adorable, humble, hilariously honest and personable.
She woke up feeling bad for no reason
Remember Patti Smith saying that it happens sometimes?
The crowd was attentive, my favourite kind of audience.
You could hear a pin drop
She was electric
Serpents was amazing
Consolation prize was incredible
Such a talented musician that deserves all of the success she receives and more
Should have a been a sold out show, people missed out on a magical experience
Read this
Sharon Van Etten
The Rickshaw Theatre
July 6th, 2014
Lower Dens - Guest
Speechless.
It's been a long time since I felt giddy and happy after attending a show.
I was smiling ear to ear the whole show.
Sharon is adorable, humble, hilariously honest and personable.
She woke up feeling bad for no reason
Remember Patti Smith saying that it happens sometimes?
The crowd was attentive, my favourite kind of audience.
You could hear a pin drop
She was electric
Serpents was amazing
Consolation prize was incredible
Such a talented musician that deserves all of the success she receives and more
Should have a been a sold out show, people missed out on a magical experience
Read this
Sunday, March 30, 2014
CocoRosie @ Venue
COCOROSIE
Busdriver
Venue - Vancouver
October 24th, 2013
Doors 8, Busdriver 9:30, CocoRosie 10:45
You grow into them. CocoRosie are an eclectic collection of performance art, poetry and music. Add in a complicated metaphorical storyline and you have the backdrop of an outstanding show.
The first time I saw them play at the Vogue Theatre in 2010. I didn't expect to be so moved to the point where it would change the course of my musical leanings. I was pleasantly surprised and forever grateful. Although that show will always be my favourite; their performance at Venue is a close second.
The venue didn't cater to their performance - a theatre setting would have suited them more.
I waited in line for an hour to snatch a spot at the front of the stage, and while I was waiting I realized that the last time I had stood in line for a show was in high school.
Inside the venue I chatted to fellow CocoRosie fans and it was refreshing being able to talk CocoRosie nonsense with others who knew what I was referring to. I planted my feet at the front of the stage and rebelled at the notion that people were so rudely pushing past to get to the front. Rowdy drunk concert goers aside, once Busdriver started his set everyone focused and listened in. His quick rap style and non-conventional sound expressed an intense need to be heard. He was energetic and forthright and it prepped everyone for CocoRosie.
The stage was decorated with a clothesline lined with torn t-shirts and aprons. The vanity table that stood centre stage served as the focus of their narrative. Once CocoRosie took to the stage the performance ensued. My favourite part of the night began when they played songs from their 2010 release 'Grey Oceans'. Smokey Taboo, RIP Burn Face, Undertaker all took on an exploratory composition. I was ecstatic when they played 'K-hole' a sure crowd pleaser for the long-time CocoRosie listeners. With Sierra's harp intro I could feel my body vibrating, my hands shaking and my vocal cords exploding. It was exhilarating!
I have habitually imagined Bianca and Sierra as mystical ethereal beings who weren't quite human. It's not possible for two people to create perfect pieces of imperfect art. Seeing them there in person just feet from me snapped me back to reality and it was brilliant.
They ended their set with 'Werewolf' and while I wished that the audience would have sang along it was the sure way to end a set - with the song that introduced me to their music and drew me in. Infinitely, it will always be the song that gripped my consciousness and helped cycle my obsessive obsession with their aesthetic and stories told through their art.
While they skipped a few songs on their setlist the show is a memorable one.
I love this review from their past show at Webster Hall
Setlist:
Child Bride
End of Time
Harmless Monster
Tears for Animals
Afterlife
Gravediggress
Ana Lama
Tez Solo
Villian
Far Away
Undertaker
Grey Oceans
God Has a Voice
RIP Burn Face
Smokey Taboo
K Hole
We Are On Fire
-----
Turn Me On (Skipped)
Werewolf
Busdriver
Venue - Vancouver
October 24th, 2013
Doors 8, Busdriver 9:30, CocoRosie 10:45
You grow into them. CocoRosie are an eclectic collection of performance art, poetry and music. Add in a complicated metaphorical storyline and you have the backdrop of an outstanding show.
The first time I saw them play at the Vogue Theatre in 2010. I didn't expect to be so moved to the point where it would change the course of my musical leanings. I was pleasantly surprised and forever grateful. Although that show will always be my favourite; their performance at Venue is a close second.
The venue didn't cater to their performance - a theatre setting would have suited them more.
I waited in line for an hour to snatch a spot at the front of the stage, and while I was waiting I realized that the last time I had stood in line for a show was in high school.
Inside the venue I chatted to fellow CocoRosie fans and it was refreshing being able to talk CocoRosie nonsense with others who knew what I was referring to. I planted my feet at the front of the stage and rebelled at the notion that people were so rudely pushing past to get to the front. Rowdy drunk concert goers aside, once Busdriver started his set everyone focused and listened in. His quick rap style and non-conventional sound expressed an intense need to be heard. He was energetic and forthright and it prepped everyone for CocoRosie.
The stage was decorated with a clothesline lined with torn t-shirts and aprons. The vanity table that stood centre stage served as the focus of their narrative. Once CocoRosie took to the stage the performance ensued. My favourite part of the night began when they played songs from their 2010 release 'Grey Oceans'. Smokey Taboo, RIP Burn Face, Undertaker all took on an exploratory composition. I was ecstatic when they played 'K-hole' a sure crowd pleaser for the long-time CocoRosie listeners. With Sierra's harp intro I could feel my body vibrating, my hands shaking and my vocal cords exploding. It was exhilarating!
I have habitually imagined Bianca and Sierra as mystical ethereal beings who weren't quite human. It's not possible for two people to create perfect pieces of imperfect art. Seeing them there in person just feet from me snapped me back to reality and it was brilliant.
They ended their set with 'Werewolf' and while I wished that the audience would have sang along it was the sure way to end a set - with the song that introduced me to their music and drew me in. Infinitely, it will always be the song that gripped my consciousness and helped cycle my obsessive obsession with their aesthetic and stories told through their art.
While they skipped a few songs on their setlist the show is a memorable one.
I love this review from their past show at Webster Hall
Setlist:
Child Bride
End of Time
Harmless Monster
Tears for Animals
Afterlife
Gravediggress
Ana Lama
Tez Solo
Villian
Far Away
Undertaker
Grey Oceans
God Has a Voice
RIP Burn Face
Smokey Taboo
K Hole
We Are On Fire
-----
Turn Me On (Skipped)
Werewolf
LATE.
I have been neglecting this blog. I just don't have time to sit down and write!
Here is a list of shows that I've seen since I updated last.
March 6th 2013 - Thao + the Get Down Stay Downs + Sallie Ford + the Sound Outside @ Fortune Sound Club
October 11th, 2013 - Austra + ______ @ The Commodore Ballroom
October 23rd, 2013 - MSMR + Wildcat Wildcat @ Venue
October 24th, 2013 - COCOROSIE + BusDriver @ Venue
October 25th, 2013 - Laura Marling + Willy Mason @ Rio Theatre
December 17th, 2013 - The Punk Singer @ Rio Theatre
February 17th, 2014 - Ane Brun + Linnea Olsson @ Electric Owl
February 28th, 2014 - The Cave Singers + Hunting @ Rickshaw Theatre
March 21st, 2014 - James Vincent McMorrow +Aiden Knight @ Rio Theatre
March 25th, 2014 - St. Vincent + ____ @ The Commodore Ballroom
March 27th, 2014 - The Black Lips + THE COATHANGERS! @ Rickshaw Theatre
Future Shows:
May 4th, 2014 - Warpaint @ Rickshaw Theatre
May 24th, 2014 - Haim @ Malkin Bowl OR Banks @ Venue
June 9th, 2014 - The Jezabels @ Imperial
July 6th, 2014 - Sharon Van Etten @ Rickshaw Theatre
July 23rd, 2014 - The Julie Ruin @ Fortune Sound Club
Will update soon. No promises.
Here is a list of shows that I've seen since I updated last.
March 6th 2013 - Thao + the Get Down Stay Downs + Sallie Ford + the Sound Outside @ Fortune Sound Club
October 11th, 2013 - Austra + ______ @ The Commodore Ballroom
October 23rd, 2013 - MSMR + Wildcat Wildcat @ Venue
October 24th, 2013 - COCOROSIE + BusDriver @ Venue
October 25th, 2013 - Laura Marling + Willy Mason @ Rio Theatre
December 17th, 2013 - The Punk Singer @ Rio Theatre
February 17th, 2014 - Ane Brun + Linnea Olsson @ Electric Owl
February 28th, 2014 - The Cave Singers + Hunting @ Rickshaw Theatre
March 21st, 2014 - James Vincent McMorrow +Aiden Knight @ Rio Theatre
March 25th, 2014 - St. Vincent + ____ @ The Commodore Ballroom
March 27th, 2014 - The Black Lips + THE COATHANGERS! @ Rickshaw Theatre
Future Shows:
May 4th, 2014 - Warpaint @ Rickshaw Theatre
May 24th, 2014 - Haim @ Malkin Bowl OR Banks @ Venue
June 9th, 2014 - The Jezabels @ Imperial
July 6th, 2014 - Sharon Van Etten @ Rickshaw Theatre
July 23rd, 2014 - The Julie Ruin @ Fortune Sound Club
Will update soon. No promises.
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