Surfrider Benefit Brings Diverse Group of Song Writers to Alcazar Theater Carpinteria […]
Blast From the Past and a Surge Of the Present – STP, Seether and Default Live! […]
Time Warp with The Sheepdogs […]
Melissa Etheridge at Winspear Centre in Edmonton, on July 12, 2018 […]
Gomez Bring it at the Commodore Ballroom […]
Arroyo Seco Festival Brings Summer Vibe to Southern California – Day 1 […]
Photo Gallery: Collective Soul in Edmonton […]
Vista Kicks Launch New Tour With Sold Out Show at the Troubadour […]
Old Dominion and Cold Creek County […]
The Washboard Union […]
The Magic of Matt Mays Review and Photo Gallery
Dimebash 2018 Opens NAMM Show at The Observatory […]
Photo Gallery: K.Flay at The Union Hall […]
#FBF Photo Gallery: Aftershock Festival 2017 […]
#TBT Barenaked Ladies “Fake Nudes” Tour […]
#FBF Like a Freight Train: Review of Jonny Lang and Zane Carney (New Tour Dates for 2018) […]
Dishwalla Plays Benefit Concert at the New Old Alcazar Theater Carpinteria […] — Photo Gallery: Dishwalla […]
Marley Sons Lead Army of Pop Stars in 40th Anniversary of Exodus Album Live [p.62]
Fest Forums Opens Three Day Conference in Santa Barbara, California […]
Photo Credit L. Paul Mann
Photo Gallery & Highlights: Dallas Smith “Side Effects Tour” […]
Photo Gallery: In This Moment and Of Mice & Men […]
Photo Gallery: Avatar and Hollywood Undead […]
Guerilla Warfare – A Soulfly as Nailbomb Show Review
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Yoke Lore Live and Sold Out […]
Photo Gallery: Yoke Lore Live […]
Getting Hooked On Elliott Brood and The Sumner Brothers […]
What does Atlas Genius do backstage after a show, on their North American Tour? […]
Photo Gallery: Atlas Genius […]
Nightly Brings Alternative Rock Sounds To Velvet Jones Nightclub Santa Barbara […]
Photo Gallery -Vanilla Ice, Young MC, Rob Base via “I Love the 90’s Tour” […]
Photo Gallery: Salt N Pepa, C&C Music Factory via “I Love the 90’s Tour” […]
#TBT Psychopathic Records Take Over Oklahoma City! Live from the Gathering of the Juggalos 2017! […]
Big Sugar is Back on the Scene: Review from Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom […]
Photo Gallery: Bif Naked In Kelowna – Beautiful Inside and Out […]
Photo Gallery: LOCKN’ Festival Day 4 […]
Photo Gallery: LOCKN’ Festival’ Day 1-3 […]
Photo Gallery: Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold and Gojira in Edmonton […]
Sixto Rodriguez – No Ordinary Legend […]
AFI and Circa Survive Bring Thundering Rock Show To The Pristine Vina Robles Amphitheater […]
Photo Gallery: Snoop Dogg At Center of Gravity 2017 […]
A Strange Evening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery With a Concert by Sufjan Stevens and Friends […]
Vancouver Folk Fest – 40 Years of Success […]
Review & Photo Gallery – Ben Harper “I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye to You” […]
The Velveteins Come Out Swinging + Photos […]
#TBT Brett Michaels Brings Rock Explosion To Chumash Casino July 4th Weekend […]
Blondie, Garbage and a Little Bit of X – A Remarkable Night of Music at Santa Barbara Bowl […]
#TBT: Red Hot Chili Peppers Style + Photos […]
Photo Gallery – BottleRock Music Festival […]
Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis Celebrates the 40th Anniversary + Photo Gallery […]
Jean Michel Jarre Plays First Concert In Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater + PHOTO GALLERY […]
Photo Gallery: Dean Brody, Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta […]
The Growlers At the Warfield, San Francisco, California […]
Photo Gallery: 100.3 The Bear’s Annual Thaw at the Shaw feat. Sum 41 and Papa Roach […]
100.3 The Bear’s Annual Thaw at the Shaw feat. Danko Jones & Bleeder […]
Second Annual Okeechobee Music Festival […]
Starry Nites Lives Up To Its Name […]
“No Culture” with Mother Mother […]
The Tea Party “20 Years of Transmission” […]
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Rock […]
Photo Gallery: The Tea Party 20 Years of ‘Transmission’ with Anniversary Tour […]
Photo Gallery: Mother Mother, Beach Season, K.Flay […]
Starset Plays Showcase Concert at The Roxy […]
Infernal Cold – A Black Anvil, Inquisition, and Mayhem […]
Jean-Michel Jarre Leads Astounding Discussion […]
Photo Gallery: Pierce the Veil, Edmonton, AB […]
Photo Gallery: Billy Talent in Edmonton […]
Photo Gallery: Monster Truck and The Dirty Nil, Edmonton, AB […]
Photo Gallery: Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, Jon Pardi in Edmonton AB […]
Arkells And Frank Turner, at BMO Centre in Calgary, AB […]
Photo Gallery: Sam Roberts Band in Kelowna, BC […]
Photo Gallery: Arkells and Frank Turner at The Shaw Conference Centre […]
Photo Gallery: Blue Rodeo at SOEC […]
Photo Gallery: July Talk in Calgary […]
Photo Gallery: Wintersleep in Edmonton […]
Moon Hooch Bring a Dance Party to Velvet Jones + Photo Gallery […]
Photo Gallery: Daughter and Vancouver Sleep in Edmonton […]
Photo Gallery: Florida Georgia Line In Edmonton, AB […]
Photo Gallery – The Struts and Provincial Archive Edmonton 2016 […]
Photo Gallery: NOFX,Useless ID, Pears Calgary 2016 […]
Photo Galley: Dirty Heads and New Beat Fund Live […]
James Blake Brings Moody Melodies to the Arlington Theater Santa Barbara […]
Photo Gallery: Our Lady Peace Grey Eagle Event Centre in Calgary […]
Photo Gallery: The 1975 Grey Eagle Event Centre in Calgary […]
Photo Gallery: Halestorm, Lita Ford & Dorothy […]
Jethro Tull The Rock Opera Comes to the Arlington Theater […]
Photo Gallery – Spend the Night With Alice Cooper
Photo Highlights: Tegan and Sara in Edmonton […]
Photo Highlights – Tokyo Police Club […]
Photo Highlights Part 2 – Ozzfest Meets Knotfest 2016 […]
Photo Highlights Part 1 – Ozzfest Meets Knotfest 2016 […]
Photo Highlights – Sixx:A.M. [40]
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Behind the Scenes: Exclusive Blue Oyster Cult Concert to Air on Audience Music Network ARTICLE + PHOTOS 
Photo Gallery: Zakk Wylde at The Ranch Roadhouse […]
Don Henley Brings Southern Tinged Classic Rock to Paso Robles Mid State Fair […]
Stevie Wonder Brings the Hits to the Remolded Chumash Casino Resort […]
Jeff Beck brings 50th Anniversary Show […]
Beyond Bardo with Boris […]
Woogie Weekend Makes Glorious, Splashy Return to Oak Canyon […]
Chic with Nile Rodgers and Duran Duran[…]
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Photo Gallery: Miike Snow in Calgary, Alberta […]
Photo Gallery […]: Outside Lands After Dark; Snakehips, HÆLOS, Thomas Jack and Shadow The Wild ARTICLE HERE
#Throwbackthursday – Photo Gallery: Chris Cornell […]
Hollywood Vampires End Their Tour at California Mid-State Fair Paso Robles (HERE)+ PHOTO GALLERY
Photo Gallery – Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, Billy Morrison Giving Fans More, More, More […]
Photo Gallery – Blink 182 at Rexall Place Edmonton […]
Ringo Starr celebrates 76th Birthday + Photos […]
Photo Gallery – Fire Aid Fort Mcmurray Benefit Concert […]
Bonnaroo Festival 2016 A Night of Faygo Within Big Sky Montana Country! [p.28 2016 July Vandala Magazine]
Rock Stars Assemble En Masse For Adopt The Arts Benefit Concert [p.18 2016 July Vandala Magazine]
City and Colour Packs Rexall Place For a Memorable Night with Shakey Graves [p.16 2016 July Vandala Magazine]
Photo Highlights: Jim Cuddy Trio May 2016 […]
Photo Gallery – Amon Amarth , Entombed A.D, Exmortus […]
Photo Gallery – Hedley, Carly Rae Jepsen , Franseco Yates in Edmonton […]
June 2016 Vandala Magazine Read Free Here
Photo Highlights – Kalmah and Mongol
Choosing Death Festival – Killer Book, Killer Show , and a Killer Interview
Photo Highlights – Vesperia and Trollband
Ov Elves and Orcs – A Behemoth Concert Review
Photo Highlights – Entombed A.D, Exmortus
Classic Funk With The Family Stone
Photo Highlights – George Thorogood & The Destroyers
The Heavens Part For The Beale Street Music Festival
Photo Highlights- Death From Above 1979
Photo Highlights – Eagles of Death Metal
Photo Highlights – Hedley, Carly Rae Jepsen, Franseco Yates
The Heavens Part For Day 1 of The Beale Street Music Festival and FULL Photo Gallery
Day 1 Day 2
Photo Gallery: George Thorogood & The Destroyers Edmonton, AB […]
In Mays Vandala Magazine Read Free Online HERE
*Blackberry Smoke Brings the Southern Rock p.14
*Aaron Lewis Brings The Country to Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez p.18
*Tesla Shake The Walls at Sold Out Chumash Casino Resort Concert p.24
*20 Years of Rip-Hop! Long live The Kottonmouth Kings! p.28
*Slayer: Louder Than Hell and Still Killin’ It. p.30
*An Unforgettable Night of Relentless Hard Rock featuring Starset and Breaking Benjamin! p.36
#ThrowbackThursday The Family Stone Brings The Classic Funk To Chumash Casino Resort + Photo Gallery […]
#flashbackfriday Photo Gallery – ZZ Top April 6, 2016, Prospera Place, Kelowna, BC […]
Photo Gallery – Marianas Trench, Walk Off The Earth, Kieran Mercer April 1st, 2016 at Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB […]
Marathon Rock Jam Raises Money to Fight MS + Photo Gallery […]
The Offspring, Gob, Pigeon Park at at Shaw Conference Centre […]
Photo Gallery – Slayer, Carcass, Testament at Shaw Conference Centre […]
Monster Truck and The Temperance Movement Bring High Energy […]
Audio/Rocketry Entices Home Town Fan-Base with New Material […]
Fire Up The Chainsaw – A Cannibal Corpse Show […]
#Disoptia Tour 2016 Megadeth, Suicidal Tendancies, Children of Bodom, Havok […]
Photo Gallery – Nightwish, Delain, Sonata Artica, Winspear Center, March 3rd, […]
PHOTO GALLERY Monster Truck and Temperance Movement, March 1st, 2016 at the Union Hall, Edmonton, Alberta […]
Avatar Announce New LP, New Single + M
Josh Ritter and The Royal City Band Bring Indie American Folk Energy to Hollywood […]
Trvium at the Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB […]
Warbringer, Exmortus, Cauldron, & Enforcer […]
Wonderfruit, Thailand’s Premiere Eco-Friendly, Globally Conscious Festival, Returns for Triumphant Second Year 
This is one diverse festival -art, food, dance to music it has it all. Most of all it’s globally conscious. See the photos and read the article on Page 22 OR PHOTO GALLERY HERE and daily post of article HERE
Vance Joy & Reuben and The Dark Packs the House […]
The Lion, The Bear, The Fox in Kelowna, BC […]
Slaughterfest 2016 […]
Fred Penner Helps Rediscover Youthful Exuberance […]
A Look Back at 2015 Vandala Magazine
We had an amazing year in 2015 pop to metal, USA to Canada, small to giant stages we did it all. We look back at our highlights as well as some of our favorite photos of 2015. Read on Page 54
Three Days Grace & Gogol Bordello Live
Rock Royalty Unite For Epic Concert Jam To Benefit Rhonda’s Kiss Organization READ HERE
ONLINE BLOG ARTICLE AND PHOTO GALLERY 
New Noise Music Festival Wraps Up Four Days of New Music in Santa Barbara READ HERE
Good Riddance Live – Past and Future Collide at Doc Willoughby’s READ HERE
3 Inches Of Blood Farewell Concert READ HERE
Photo Gallery – Barenaked Ladies with Alan Doyle & the Beautiful Gypsies VIEW HERE
Photo Highlights – Lockn Festival 2015
Photo Highlights – SLASH Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators & Raven Eye
Photo Highlights – Hollywood Undead
#ROADTRIPTOUR 2015 – Paul Brandt, Dean Brody and Lindi Ortega Bring the Country Music to Kelowna
Full Article and Photo Highlights
AC/DC Live at the Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton, AB
Full Article and Photo Highlights
Cattle Decapitation, Black Crown Initiate, King Parrot, Dark Sermon 
Sonic Boom Festival 2015 Full Article and Photo Highlights
Denver Riot Festival 2015 Full Photo Gallery HERE
Def Leppard and the American Way
TOUR/PRESS 2014
Three Dog Night Play Magical Melodies at Chumash Casino Resort
*George Clinton Brings the Funk to Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez
Live Coverage – Metal Madness with Fulgora, Child Bite and King Parrot […]
Metz Live at Neumos’ – Read Full Review […]
Kings of Chaos Play Sold Out Show At The Historic Fillmore San Francisco To Benefit The Dolphin Project
Members of the rotating rock royalty that make up the Kings of Chaos band gathered at the legendary Fillmore concert hall in the heart of San Francisco, for an ear shattering sold out rock jam on Wednesday, July 29th. The evening began with VIP guests arriving to meet and greet and have their photos taken… READ ONLINE OR IN SEPTEMBERS ONLINE FLIP MAGAZINE
The Order Of Chaos CD Release Party’ ‘Hard Summer Festival + Photo Highlights […]
Heart of Storm Blends Classic Rock Concert With Russian Ballet + Interview with Doug Sherinian, Gregg Bissonette, Doug Aldrich and Tony Franklin’ […]
Kings of Chaos Set To Play Benefit Concert For The Dolphin Project
The Kings of Chaos are a band of veteran rock royalty, featuring a core lineup of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver members Matt Sorum, Duff McKagan, and Gilby Clarke as well as a revolving lineup of members of Aerosmith, Def Leppard, and Deep Purple. The band is set to play a very special benefit concert […]
Mulefest Edmonton Alberta 2015 Photo Highlights
FULL Photo Highlights at HERE
Photo Credit Dana Zuk – www.danazukphotography.com
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Wraps Up 14th Annual Festival With Plenty of Firsts
Opening day of Bonnaroo 2015 was a downright pleasant one, with temperatures peaking in the lower 80’s and puffy white clouds partially blocking the blaring summer sun. This years’ festival offered new and bigger facilities, amazing performances and more. Read our full 4 Day coverage complete with photo galleries. It all starts on page 26 of Augusts 2015 Vandala Magazine HERE in our or online blog posts Wrap up + Photo Gallery, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4,
Peter Frampton Rocks Fifth Annual Notes For Notes Concert at Historic Lobero Theater in Santa Barbar –
READ ARTICLE HERE
Warrant – Konquers 8th Annual Ride & Rock
Kidscare Charity Event
FULL GALLERY HERE
Maryland Deathfest 2015 – Read Coverage on Page 25 of Julys Vandala Magazine
QUEENSRŸCHE June 04, 2015 – FULL GALLERY HERE
Grey Eagle Event Centre, Calgary AB
Photo Credit Emma Guy-Macdonald Crimson Art Photography
Apocalyptica & Art of Dying June 1st at
Union Hall, Edmonton. AB
FULL PHOTO GALLERY HERE
ENSIFERUM, KORPIKLAANI, TROLLFEST
MAY 13 @ Union Hall, Edmonton, Alberta
FULL PHOTO GALLERY HERE
Coachella 2015 – Highlights and Photo Feature – VIEW HERE
Canadian Music Week 2015 – VIEW HERE
I Mother Earth At The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON – FULL PHOTO GALLERY HERE
Kiesza & Betty Who at The MacEwan Hall-Ballroom, Calgary. Alberta, April 23rd, 2015 – FULL PHOTO GALLERY HERE
Live Coverage – Soft Cure – Just What The Doctor Ordered – Hey – remember Callum Beckford?, the guy I wrote about last summer? Music fans, rejoice! He’s still doing things. This summer, he’… READ REVIEW
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
Mastodon, Clutch, Big Business @ Edmonton Expo April 19th, 2015
Photo Credit – Dana Zuk Photography – http://www.danazukphotography.com/
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Live Coverage – SATE At The Dakota Tavern
Throbbing keys, screaming guitar solos, dirty funk bass and snug rock drumming. The vocals are some sort of funk rock power roaring…. READ REVIEW
Live Coverage – The Gang of Four at Lee’s Palace
The air was electric as the hour approached, people born in the 40’s through to the 90’s all riled by the same thrill of anticipation. Yes, it is a new line…. READ REVIEW
Photo Gallery – The Gang of Four, Sate, Steve Marriner, Harry Manx VIEW HERE
Hell Not Hallelujah. Marilyn Manson @ South Okanagan Events Centre
Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids were initially formed in 1989. It took six years before they landed their first big taste of success, both with their fantastic cover of The Eurythmatics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ and as opening act on the infamous Nine Inch Nails ‘Self Destruct’ tour. READ FULL REVIEW
Live Coverage – Exhumed “Erupting Eardrums”
Exhumed, now there is a band name which strikes fear into men and regret into plenty of lasses. These guys have been erupting eardrums since 1992 and watching them tear up the stage was a pleasure that I will not soon forget. READ FULL COVERAGE
LIVE COVERAGE – Night Of Metal: Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, Aeon, and Tribulation
Photo Credit Alex Morgan
We’re just starting March and I’ve already been to more than twenty concerts. Such is the life of the tired jaded music critic. Night after night in dive bars drinking piss beer and wondering if it… READ REVIEW
Photo Special From January 2015 Vandala Magazine and A Online Gallery of 2014
Photo Gallery Black Label Society, Hatebreed & Butcher Babies at the Shaw Conference Centre
Photos from the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB January 2015
FULL GALLERY HERE
Photo Credit: Dana Zuk Photography
Read full interview in January 2015 Vandala Magazine with Zakk Wylde – CLICK HERE
SHOW REVIEW – Battlecross Pleasing Fans in Philly – Battlecross have started to carve out their own spot in the scene as a sort of ‘gateway band’. Sure they’re no Metallica, but when it comes to group ushering fans into the world of death metal it s…READ REVIEW OR Read in January 2015 Vandala Magazine: CLICK HERE
SHOW REVIEW – Clutch and The Spirit of Rock n’ Roll – To be perfectly honest, before last night I didn’t know all that much about Clutch. Sure I heard Earth Rocker and thought it was pretty good, but I had no clue they were big enough to have multiple… READ REVIEW OR Read in January 2015 Vandala Magazine: CLICK HERE
Show Review – Sloan: An Old Band With New Tricks
Commended Toronto-based power pop/rock band Sloan toured their eleventh album, ‘Commonwealth’, at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on Nov 29th 2014. READ FULL ARTICLE in Decembers Vandala Magazine free online or READ SINGLE ARTICLE HERE
Whitechapel Brings the Diverse Masses
I’ve been having a hard time lately. School has been getting intense, past demons are catching up to me, and I have to, God forbid, see my family in a few weeks. Yet when the ghosts of the past start to find you, you need something that cleanses, something that allows you to stand up and shout, finding your own way forward through the darkness… READ FULL ARTICLE in Decembers Vandala Magazine free online or READ SINGLE ARTICLE HERE
Fedora Upside Down Reunion Night “Gypsy’s Know how to Party!
Fedora Upside-Down was once an impressive array of urban folk artists from downtown Toronto that banded together for a sense of community and support. Coming from a…. READ FULL ARTICLE on pg. 28 of Decembers Vandala Magazine (free online) or READ SINGLE ARTICLE – HERE with Full Photo Gallery
Carnival of Death Photo Highlights
Photo Highlights on page 38 of Novembers Vandala Magazine OR See FULL GALLERY HERE
Live Coverage – Lynam Pays Homage to the Sunset Strip
Young and strong, two words that aptly describe the experience that is Lynam on stage. Looking something to the tone of Motley Crue circa 1984 with the sound of all things hard rock from the decade of decadence, CHECK IT OUT and Full PHOTO GALLERY HERE
Festival Diary: Housecore Horror Film Festival & Horror & Heavy Metal Fest 2014
Housecore Horror Film Festival was quite the success last year and has gained special attention from the metal world. This was to be the festivals second edition, and it was bigger than ever . READ FULL ARTICLE on pg. 66 of Novembers Vandala Magazine or READ ONLINE – Day 1, Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Beach House Heats Up Calgary
Maryland’s finest, Beach House first entered the music scene in 2004 with their Pitchfork acclaimed single “Apple Orchard”. Known for their cosmic vibrations and somber melodies, the band first cam… CHECK IT OUT
Live Coverage – Losing My Mind With The Pixies
There’s classic rock – and then there’s The Pixie. A household name since the 90’s, it seems this Boston born band is here to stay. . Although I was too young to remember their breakup (and subsequ..READ REVIEW
Live Coverage – Over the Top With Overkill
7 PM, I’m in the train on my way to see thrash metal legends Overkill. I prepared myself mentally for an evening of thrash metal madness, but also some cool alt metal vibes with Prong. I got to see three acts on this fine evening, and Overkill certainly took ….. READ REVIEW or Read in In October 2014 Vandala Magazine Online FREE
Live Coverage: Uninvited Fest 2014
Doom and Gloom on a Beautiful Day in New York City – Another night, another show, I’m going to three this week, and it’s time for me to step up and deliver. Tonight’s show saw me getting to check out Mount Salem and Bl’ast for the first time as well … READ FULL REVIEW
REVIEW – The Glorious Sons “Rock Is Not Dead” + New Video for Heavy & Tour Dates
While other places had crappy weather and even snow I made my way with the AC to Flashbacks in Kelowna, BC. This is a city that has a ton of local talent and even more pass through including some p… READ REVIEW AND WATCH AMAZING VIDEOS or Read in In October 2014 Vandala Magazine Online FREE
Empaths of the Evening” (Electronic Music)
Have we talked about DJ’s yet? I don’t think we’ve talked about DJ’s. Let’s talk about DJ’s. Hailing from Los Angeles, this musician goes by the name of DJ BARE and it looks like he draws influence from the sun itself because his beats are hot.Accompanied by the equally impressive STAYSICK, NIKKO M, and LIGHTWRECK. READ FULL ARTICLE in Septembers Vandala Magazine FREE HERE
Noisem, Full of Hell and More: Brews and Brutality in the Most Boring State
Photo Credit Maclyn Bean Photography
The first band I got to see was Sleep Disorder, a crazed power violence act from Baltimore. Perhaps the most notable aspect of this band is that not only do they feature Tyler Carnes of Noisem and his brother Billy, but they also use three vocalists. This allows for the chaotic crunch of the band to flourish. Here’s the thing, Sleep Disorder reek of punk rock annihilation….. READ FULL ARTICLE in Septembers Vandala Magazine FREE HERE
Live Coverage – Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Toronto Edition
Mayhem Festival has been establishing it’s dominance as the mobile metal summer festival to attend since 2008. As an attendee who hasn’t attended since then, my first impression was… READ FULL ARTICLE
TURF 2014 – “It’s About Time We Took This Party Outside”
Living in Toronto’s Downtown the proper outdoor festival experience is something hard to come by (inside the city at least). TURF is therefore a most welcome new tradition for those of us who love binging on live music in the sunshine. This was only the second T.U.R.F. (Toronto Urban Roots Festival) and I must say…. SEE PHOTOS AND ARTICLE
Vans Warped Tour 2014 – Montreal Edition
Vans was a whole lot of fun, From Every Time I Die to Parkway Drive – Complete with a full photo gallery . READ HERE
Live Coverage – Farmageddon 2014
If I say “Ryley, Alberta,” you probably don’t think “Open-Air Heavy Metal Festival” so let’s cut to the chase: Almost 40 bands (most of whom you’ve never heard of and paintball in the flatlands of central Alberta. Round two for Farmageddon, hosted by Excalibur Productions out of Edmonton/Devon area. Work commitments allowed me to attend the Thursday pre-party in Edmonton, then the main festival event on Saturday/Sunday. SEE COVERAGE
Live Coverage “Ripping Metal Causes Mass Hysteria in Calgary”
It was no ordinary night. No, it was an extraordinary night in Calgary. I arrived at the Republik shortly after 9 pm and the venue was completely packed wall-to-wall. Revamp held the stage and were playing their own breed of female fronted progressive metal……. READ FULL COVERAGE and more reviews in JUNES VANDALA MAGAZINE
Live Coverage – “Paganfest – A Tale of Fur and Horns”
It was one of those nights where the day’s work prevented me from getting to the show in time to catch the opening bands perform at the ungodly hour of 6 pm. Fortunately, I was there in time to catch the 3 main acts in their entirety. READ MORE and more reviews in JUNES VANDALA MAGAZINE
Live Coverage – The Weekend Kids Impressive Opening For Good Riddance –
Opening for Good Riddance on May 2nd at the Pawn Shop on Whyte, Edmonton pop punkers The Weekend Kids tore through a set which consisted of most of their recorded songs…. READ MORE and more reviews in JUNES VANDALA MAGAZINE
Scroobius Pip & Dan le Sac: Rock and Roll in One of Their Last-Ever Gigs
Marketed as the penultimate-ever venue gig between the two artists, a throng of a few hundred Scroobius Pip and Dan le Sac fans packed the Rescue Rooms, Nottingham to see their heroes bring the house down. And they certainly matched expectations! Dan and Scroob have always been a mysterious, yet perfect pairing, a strong compliment of rap and dance music shoved together, …….. READ MORE and more reviews in JUNES VANDALA MAGAZINE
Canadian Music Week 2014 A Little Old, Some New and All Spectacular (2 parts)
Canadian Music Week is an amazing experience, this is my fourth time covering CMW and it continuously delivers. This was its 32nd year and it took place over 5 days, May 6th-10th this year. This is not your typical festival, although it is typical of Toronto, 1000 bands are spread out over countless downtown venues, 60 actually. PART 1 and PART 2. Photos HERE
Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Featuring Grim Reaper, Riot V, Picture, many more
I think I fell in love with Reggies Rock Club one year ago, May 2013. It was a magical, booze-fueled romp through Chicago’s south loop, heading from from the hotel to the venue of Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse, the USA’s leading traditional metal festival. It was a bright day in the windy city and I was still buzzing from a breakfast of PBR tallboys and fried+folded steaks from Ricky’s Diner…. READ MORE or read in READ May 2014 Vandala Magazine
Photos and Video From The Shoes at the Streaming Café, Kelowna, BC April 12th
This up and coming band blew me away! I caught them at one of my favorite spots the “Streaming Cafe” in Kelowna, BC. Formed in 2011, this is THE SHOES (t.i.T.S) write and perform raw-toned, dirty rock & roll with a nod to the sounds of the Mississippi Delta, Southern Soul and late 60s Garage Rock. Sabrina’s voice is a powerhouse and mixture of blues, rock etc. SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
More Shows From Mays Magazine
Unseen-Strangers in Toronto
King Beez at The Bovine Sex Club,
Harlan Pepper at Cameron House
The Creepshow playing Doc Willoughby’s Pub in Kelowna April 12th
Located right in the heart of the action (what action there is in a city of 100,000), in Kelowna’s downtown core on the trendy Bernard Avenue, you could do worse than to see an energetic punk band at Doc Willoughby’s Pub. Sporting a half Irish, half English decor and feel, Doc’s is one of the Okanagan’s best pubs. READ May 2014 Vandala Magazine or Online HERE and VIEW PHOTOS
Public Service Broadcasting Rock Leicester O2 Academy
Now onto the main show, and the styling’s of ‘PSB’. Wrigglesworth and J. Willgoose, Esq are the mysterious two from South London, and the initial impact is astounding. Wrigglesworth gets belted into a vast drum kit, centre left of stage, whilst Willgoose is on the right, behind an electronics desk, with banjo and a trio of guitars within easy reach. READ REVIEW in May 2014 Vandala Magazine or ONLINE
Show Review – The Pack A.D.
New Album and Live – The Pack A.D.’ is a well oiled force of nature. This truly dynamic duo was established in Vancouver and has been blowing minds since 2006. From the moment Becky Black took the stage she had complete command of both her guitar and voice. She also unleashed a fearsome, piercing stare on the audience for most of the show, whilst….READ FULL REVIEW
Vancouver Semifinal- Wacken Metal Battle Canada WINNERS
Neck of the Woods are an energetic, five piece progressive metal band from Vancouver, BC. This band also just won Round 4 at the Vancouver Semifinal- Wacken Metal Battle Canada. A full Gallery of photos can be on our photo page. PHOTO HERE. The other winners were a Power Metal from Vancouver! Took the wildcard spot at the Vancouver Semifinal- Wacken Metal Battle Canada. A full Gallery of photos can be on our photo page. More can be found about Unleash the Archers. PHOTO GALLERY Thanks to Rob Trendiak for the great photos!
Show Review – The Mahones – The Night When Everyone is Irish
Put simply, ‘The Mahones’ are a Canadian institution. They play dynamic punk-rock laden with Irish counterparts and a little old school classical Celtic drizzled on top. So, it is no coincidence that ‘The Mahones’ were formed on a St. Patrick’s Day over 20 years ago. Not only is it a day that every Irish person should celebrate, but it is an event that calls for a double commemoration when ‘The Mahones’ are involved. READ FULL ARTICLE and see PHOTOS HERE
“Show Review – The Strumbellas Break New Ground”
The Strumbellas exude a certain character. They are clearly very comfortable on stage now and yet they still remain quite aloof and playful. Their live show displays the band’s intense communal nature and not only with their fellow band mates. What can only be described as ecstatic mantras are peppered throughout their set. When the entire band starts singing in unison,….. READ FULL REVIEW
Pop Montreal 2013
“5 Days of Dynamic Bliss”
“What do you get when you mix, fashion, film, rooftop concerts, sunsets, and tons of talent? You get Pop Montreal. Each year, this 5 day festival presents more than 600 artists to audiences of over 50,000 and we were on the scene to catch some of the action.” Read Full Coverage In October 2013 Vandala Magazine
Heavy – Diverse, and Winning!
“Heavy MTL, and metal in general, maybe at a crossroads, but that didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of the forty thousand metal-heads that descended onto Parc Jean Drapeau for the 6th edition of the festival this past weekend. With a lineup that incorporated the old-guard of metal with a plethora of young, metal-core bands, there was definitely a line drawn into the sand, which luckily never evolved into a full-blown battle. Heavy MTL was perfectly balanced with incredible headliners who are loved by almost any metal lover. Just coming back from Mayhem Festival I had crossed off the headliners for the review, which in the end I was very happy about. Many of the “openers” were my highlights either way. Tons of great talent, well known to bands that are waiting to be discovered.” Photos and Story by Lana Nimmons
Full coverage and photos of A Day To Remember, Slaves On Dope, Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, Halestorm, HELLYEAH, Gwar, Obey The Brave, Augury READ ARTICLE IN SEPTEMBER 2013 VANDALA MAGAZINE
Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival – “Metal, Mist Mayhem”
This year’s The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival lineup included Rob Zombie, Amon Amarth, Thrown Into Exile, Battlecross, Job for a Cowboy, Butcher Babies and more. Despite Toronto’s rolling blackouts, and floods of the days leading up to the festival, the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival at the Molson Amphitheatre went off without a hitch. To be perfectly honest, on the way to Toronto I was a little OCD, checking updates, to make sure it was still going down. I was more than impressed by their organization and the impeccable lineup that featured some of the top metal bands in the industry. It was the perfect day for any diehard metalhead, nothing but a few raindrops when there was a huge thunderstorm warning. A big plus- it featured some of metal’s most prominent and promising bands, I had in fact became a fan of a few new bands in the scene. With incredible intensity, and 10 whole straight hours of metal, you just couldn’t go wrong! READ FULL ARTICLE AND SEE THE AMAZING PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
Beach, Sun and Music at Keloha 2013
It was a beach’n weekend here in Kelowna as people united to party at Keloha. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a little paradise filled with hot spots and sun and most importantly, the beaches. I call it a Mini LA without the smog. The valley has a ton to offer such as wine, local breweries, fruit, sun and music. Yes music we are a hot spot to stop for bands on tours, from Kiss to The Trews. Wet Ape Productions is one that helps brings these artists to town. VIEW FULL COVERAGE COMPLETE WITH PHOTOS IN AUGUSTS VANDALA MAGAZINE
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