[10 Jan 2011|02:46pm] kieranstrange With a massive thanks to my supporters and followers on Twitter, I have been nominated for a Shorty Award [think the Emmys or Grammys, but in online media!] in Music! I am currently sitting at 14th out of over 1,400, on top of The Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Patrick Stump, Paramore band, Kelly Clarkson, and Hilary Duff! If you have a Twitter or know someone with a Twitter, PLEASE take a few seconds to support a local independent artist by clicking the link below and voting in the Shorty Awards! Please click HERE! to nominate ♪ Kieran Strange ♫ for a social media award in #music the Shorty Awards! Thank you!!! post comment

CITY OF GLASS, Indie Pop Rock from Vancouver - Click to hear! [20 Apr 2010|09:28pm] cityofglassband

March 13: ARCTIC, Nixie, Waltz Darling at the Railway [02 Mar 2010|12:09pm] projectarctic Saturday, March 13 at the Railway Club - ARCTIC, Nixie (all the way from Kelowna!), Waltz Darling and one more TBA! Doors at 9, show at 10, $10. ARCTIC: Haunting and moody with a hypnotic groove, ARCTIC conjures up chilly northern landscapes and intensely rich, layered space rock with their unique blend of electronic & acoustic sound that's been called "Metric meets Neil Young" and "ethereal art-rock akin to Radiohead or Fleet Foxes". http://www.projectarctic.com. NIXIE: Nixie is a BC based all female band consisting of drums, synthesizers, piano, vocals, and bass guitar. They have already made waves in their hometown, Kelowna, and around Western Canada. The new wave/electro/dance grooves coming out of these four young ladies is sure to get you off your feet and leave you in a tranced awe. Their genre spans from dance to alternative to hip hop, into trance and pop. http://www.myspace.com/nixiemix WALTZ DARLING have entertained local audiences for years with their crazy musical journeys. Sustained by their passion for all styles of music, their Eastern European roots have always been woven into their songs. Atila is Hungarian while his cousin Robert hails from just across the Serbian border. Their disagreements are the stuff of legend and high comedy. Rich's background is Polish and German, while Michael's grandparents were Russian Jews who ran from pitchfork-wielding neighbors. http://www.myspace.com/waltzdarling Sign up to the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=335945158282 post comment

SASS FUNDRAISER AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN MARCH 12 [01 Mar 2010|11:40am] greenbelt SASS FUNDRAISER AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN MARCH 12 Greenbelt, Bad Fate, Stefana Fratila, Michael LaRoy @ Little Mountain Studios (All Ages) 5 to 10 7:30 - 11:55 doors at 7 Presented by: safe amplification sity society and greenbelt collective post comment

TRIBUTE TO NEW ORDER PARTY next Saturday at Sanctuary! [26 Dec 2009|11:17am] cheekydevil Tonight is the Black Christmas : Best Of 2009 End Of Year Blowout at Sanctuary, but in just a week's time it'll be the first party of 2010 (!), and what better way to ring in the New Year than with the next event in our series of Tribute Parties paying homage to some of the best and most influential bands of all time? ( Gig poster ) SANCTUARY PRESENTS NEW ORDER TRIBUTE PARTY SATURDAY JANUARY 2 CLUB 23 WEST Facebook Event Listing ( Event details ) post comment

Rock & Roll High School - Stat Holiday Edition! [10 Nov 2009|01:20am] cheekydevil Since it's a holiday on Wednesday, we're moving Rock & Roll High School from its normal spot on Thursdays to Tuesday, this week only - which means most of us will actually have the next day off for once! Boo-yahhh! So what the hell do you do on a mid-week holiday Tuesday? Well, if you feel like going out and ripping it up a little - no cover all night plus $4.25 highballs, tequila & beers makes this a damn cheap and fun option! DJs Evilyn13, Contrasoma, Pandemonium & Johnny Vancouver playing a sloppy, in-yer-face mix all night of clubby alternative & classic rock, new wave, indie, glam & dance rock, ska, rockabilly & punk! Facebook Event Page post comment

Rock & Roll High School - Halloween Edition - No cover! [28 Oct 2009|09:17pm] cheekydevil THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER AT CLUB 23 WEST ROCK & ROLL HIGH SCHOOL : HALLOWEEN EDITION CANDY FOR PEOPLE DRESSED AS ROCK STARS! - NO COVER! / 23 West Cordova / 9pm-2am / no minors - $4.25 drink specials on highballs, domestic beers & tequila! - Dress up as yer favourite rock star and score some free Halloween candy! DJs Jonny Vancouver, Evilyn13 & Pandemonium, playing nuttin' but the best : ALTERNATIVE / CLASSIC ROCK INDIE & DANCE ROCK / SKA ROCKABILLY / PUNK NEW WAVE / GLAM ROCK post comment

AK-747s, Quiet Kids, The Orpheans [28 Oct 2009|05:23pm] robitosmilin The one show you don't want to miss this year.  AK-747s, Quiet Kids, and The Orpheans at what is destined to be Vancouvers best new underground venue, Bridge & Tunnel, 110 E. Hastings.  The minds behind the now defunct Misanthropy are behind this future narthex of awesomeness.  The only excuse you have to miss this show is if you're dead or in jail.  And if you're in jail....BREAK OUT!!!!  Cheap booze.  All proceeds will be donated to the balloon boy Falcon Heene. post comment

Tribute To Siouxsie & The Banshees Party at Sanctuary! [30 Jul 2009|11:17pm] cheekydevil Continuing in its series paying homage to our favourite artists of all time ..... SANCTUARY PRESENTS TRIBUTE TO SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES PARTY SATURDAY 1 AUGUST / CLUB 23 WEST You read it right, we're devoting a whole evening to paying tribute to one of the most influential and creative female-fronted bands of all time in the alternative music universe! - huge Siouxsie & The Bansees favourites plus tons B-sides throughout the night - post-punk / 80's new wave / industrial / goth rock music all night with DJs Pandemonium, Contrasoma & special guest Slowdive from Seattle! ( The rest o' the details .... ) Facebook Event Listing / Sanctuary Myspace post comment

[27 Jun 2009|01:42am] anorexic_a tomorrow my housemates and i are having a yard sale and in addition to furniture and knick knacks i am selling almost all of my cds. i have over a hundred at least and i just can't cart them around any longer. ranging from xiu xiu to the weatherthans to bjork to the blood brothers, i have many, many cds. so! if you still listen to cds or are interested in the album art come to 628 east 52nd avenue [just west of fraser street] and pick out some great music. rad times. xo post comment

[07 Jun 2009|05:53pm] kissedbythegods My favourite busker (because he is my boyfriend... but also because he's awesome.) Catch him at Granville Island and Lonsdale Quay, or check out scheduled shows at his myspace. Do you have a favourite busker? 12 comments|post comment

new band Lengthy List of Lovers [02 Jun 2009|10:02am] alysonfun hello, the community info says it's ok to post about new bands, so here i go. my new band is called Lengthy List of Lovers. we are 2 of the people who played in Vonnegut Dollhouse. here's our new myspace: http://myspace.com/lengthylistoflovers We are opening for Spookey Ruben at the Biltmore Cabaret on June 10th. Doors at 8:00, show at 8:30 with LLL first. Thanks! alyson post comment

Sanctuary : Skinny Puppy Tribute Party : this Saturday! [28 May 2009|12:36pm] cheekydevil SANCTUARY PRESENTS THIS SATURDAY / MAY 30 / CLUB 23 WEST TRIBUTE TO SKINNY PUPPY PARTY You read it right, we're devoting a whole evening to paying tribute to one of the most unique and creative bands of all time in the alternative music universe, right here in their home town where it all started. DJs Pandemonium & Contrasoma busting out a huge mix of old school / industrial / EBM / new wave & electronica club classics all night! - Club 23 West / 23 West Cordova (across from the Army & Navy in Gastown) - 9PM-3AM / two for one entry all night with cab receipt - FREE before 10 - $6 dressed up or with discount flyer / $8 plainclothes - no flyer - huge Puppy favourites plus loads of crazy-ass B-sides throughout the night - NO COVER for anyone wearing Skinny Puppy attire or tattoos - new wave, rivet, cyber, and industrial theme outfits HIGHLY encouraged - Puppy prizes for best outfits - Puppy visuals and videos all night - Facebook Event Page - post comment

LUVAFAIR w/ Cevin Key & Steven Gilmore, this Thursday! [26 May 2009|01:59pm] cheekydevil LuvNGrace Entertainment, in association with DJ Pandemonium, proudly present the ultimate homeage to new wave / new romantic / alternative music, art & culture : LUVAFAIR /THIS THURSDAY / MAY 28 / CELEBRITIES NEW WAVE DJ SET & AUTOGRAPH SIGNING with CEVIN KEY (OF SKINNY PUPPY) & STEVEN R. GILMORE --> Buy tickets online here. Cevin Key & Steven Gilmore's return to Vancouver for this exclusive DJ set has sparked a reunion of many people and artists who helped fuel the Vancouver alternative scene in the 80's to world-wide renown. Cevin, his future bandmates from Skinny Puppy and other projects, and Steven Gilmore all originally met and partied at LAF, which was ground zero for the source of alternative music and culture in Vancouver. As well as designing the LAF logo, numerous Nettwerk Records and Skinny Puppy albums, and becoming an award-winning and truly original graphic designer, Steven was also the key LAF DJ from 1980-1985, and along with Cevin and guest DJ Pandemonium from current Vancouver alternative nights Sin City, Sanctuary and Rock & Roll High School, they'll be laying the musical foundation for a truly legendary party. CEVIN KEY / STEVEN R GILMORE AUTOGRAPH SESSION: - Bring in your classic albums & CDs to get signed! SKINNY PUPPY MERCHANDISE TABLE WITH CEvin KEY! - stocked with goodies! VERY SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOR: - Gary Blair Smith (Images In Vogue) - Joe Vizvary (Images In Vogue) - Phil Western (Download) - Jim Cummins (AKA I, Braineater) - Nardwuar The Human Serviette - Rick Forde - Nick & peter Kerasiotis (LAF owners!) ( Cevin Key Bio ) ( Steven R. Gilmore Bio ) ( Glam, fashion and art performances all night! ) ( Advance ticket locations ) Official Website / Facebook Event Listing post comment

Spookey Ruben in Vancouver June 10th!!! [26 May 2009|01:45pm] alysonfun [ mood | excited ] REMEMBER? http://myspace.com/spookeyruben for you facebook types here's the invite to add to your calendar: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=648568363&ref=profile#/event.php?eid=90836766464&ref=mf with my band, ex-members of Vancouver's Vonnegut Dollhouse - LENGTHY LIST OF LOVERS taking the stage at 8:30pm! 2 comments|post comment

Rock & Roll High School tonight! [21 May 2009|04:45pm] cheekydevil Can I get a HELL YEAH for good weather finally being here in Vancouver?!? The occasion calls for $4.25 drinks and some serious rockin' out ... ROCK & ROLL HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT / THURSDAYS / CLUB 23 WEST Tonight : resident DJs Jonny Vancouver & Pandemonium deliver a big fat party mix of alternative rock / classic rock / new wave / glam rock / cock rock / indie & dance rock / ska / rockabilly / punk and more ... crowd is a corresponding (and AWESOME!) huge mix of freaks & geeks gettin' their rock on ... - $4.25 all domestic beers / tequila / all high balls - FREE before 10 / only $4 after / 9PM - 3AM / 23 West Cordova Official Website / Facebook Event Group post comment

venue capacity [19 May 2009|10:11pm] twinkletits Hello, I'm looking for a bit of insight regarding how audience capacity of a venue is determined in this wonky city. I've been poring over Vancouver's website, finding a lot of really vague things, so I'm hoping perhaps someone might have some experience in these matters. I know things like fire code, building code, square footage, exits and parking spaces all play a part. Is there something I'm missing? Does the no-dancing thing play a part anywhere, or is that to do with liquor licensing? x-posted to vancouver post comment

casual hip outdoor sports for adult beginners [21 Apr 2009|03:30pm] alysonfun i've searched craigs and found some leagues/teams but there are always fees and waivers and other crap. are there any fun outdoor teams or leagues for total beginners? -ultimate frisbee -soccer -badminton -dr. dodgeball? :) a weekly team that is free or cheap is best. i also have some lingering injuries so would have to modify my approach at some things (bad back & arm) and an understanding team would be nice. softball would be cool but i can't swing a bat with my arm... bonus if it's full of young or young-at-heart/musician/artsy/punk types, and is in east van. let me know, thanks. post comment

haircut haircut haircut haircut [09 Apr 2009|10:43pm] marctheundead Hey Vancouver homies! where do you get your haircut? or do you know a premium place? my friend used to cut my hair but she moved to montreal for school and I am needing of a lil' snip snip here and there. yeah : ) 3 comments|post comment

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