Cord Magazine

Thanks for the memories...

2008-06-09T17:53:00.000-07:00

Good day everyone,

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Cord Magazine for the time being.

I began Cord about four years ago when I was only working freelance and had a nice, flexible schedule with which to create and maintain the magazine. I had a partner and a few great people on staff, a lot of plans laid to take the magazine from a web-only publication to a print publication, and plenty of hit-the-ground-running support from the industry due to a few years prior as a photographer and writer for various publications.

Cord was a great thing to have. It offered up a lot of opportunities for me to see shows, travel, and meet people I would otherwise never have met. It helped improve my writing skills, my photography skills, and my web design skills, not to mention my interpersonal skills with virtual strangers. Since becoming employed with a regular job, however, and even moreso in the last half a year since having a proper career, its become harder and harder to maintain on a regular basis and with an ever-evolving staff. People come, people go, and I was fine maintaining it on my own, but it's an awful lot of work for one person who is managing a number of other tasks, and with another contributor out the door recently, it's time to put the magazine indefinitely on hold.

Cordmag.com will remain online, and you can continue to get in touch with me at the andy@cordmag.com email address. The archive will remain for now, and I may use it on occasion as a place to upload thoughts or photographs. I hope you all will have a trip through the archives to read up on some of the fun features we did over the last four years.

I will still personally be available on a freelance basis to photograph shows, band bio photos, or anything else you might need photographically, as well as design work, bio writing, or personal critique. I welcome any shows or music you may have still to pass my way, and would love to remain in touch with all my good music industry friends who I've met over this time.

This is a very sad decision for me to make. As many of you know, concert photography has been a huge part of my life since 1999, and with Cord, my intent was to maintain visuals, not words, but it hasn't turned out that way. If I could simply attend shows to take photographs, I would love to do that, but unfortunately, this is not the way the concert world works.

I thank you all for your amazing support and readership over the years - your kind words, submissions, accommodations, and offers. I may resurrect the magazine or something like it in the future. You have likely not seen the absolute last of me.

In the wonderful words of Denver Dalley from his project Statistics, which was one of my best experiences and interviews through Cord:
"And this will be my final broadcast.
You could say we’re switching formats.
I’m signing off for one last time, so thanks..."

Thanks and best, all. I mean that.
-Andy Scheffler
Editor, Cord Magazine

Some show announcements!

2008-05-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

JIMMY EAT WORLD
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
ATTACK IN BLACK
MONDAY, JULY 14TH, 2008
CROATION CULTURAL CENTRE - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:00pm         Show 7:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY 15TH  @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $35.00 & $28.50 
 (Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / ALL AGES**

STEREOLAB
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:15pm
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 12TH @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $24.50
 (plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ZULU, SCRATCH & RED CAT RECORDS

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
JOHN BUTLER TRIO
AND SPECIAL GUESTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD 
MALKIN BOWL - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 5:00pm         Show 5:45pm
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, MAY 17TH @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster outlets or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
 Tickets (incl. GST) $35.00 
 (plus FMF & service charges)
      ** GENERAL ADMISSION ** 
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE RECORDS

HEY ROSETTA!
WITH GUESTS
SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND   
MEDIA CLUB - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 16TH @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster outlets or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
 Tickets (incl. GST) $10.00 
 (plus service charges)
     ** GENERAL ADMISSION ** 
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE RECORDS

BLUE RODEO
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THE SADIES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD 
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH 
MALKIN BOWL - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:00pm         Show 7:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 23RD @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster outlets or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
 Tickets (incl. GST) $65.50, $49.50 & $37.50 
 (plus service charges)
 **RESERVED SEATING /GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN ** 

BUTCH WALKER
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
JESSE MALIN
SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2008
RICHARD'S ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC  
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 23RD AT 10AM
Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets
Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $17.50
 (Plus FMF and Service charges)
**GERNERAL ADMISSION**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ZULU & HIGHLIFE

New gigs announced!

2008-05-07T09:47:00.000-07:00

Wolf Parade is pleased to announce new headlining tour dates for 2008!

A limited number of tickets have been held for Wolf Parade fans and
are available through an exclusive presale on sale now! By buying
tickets through our presale, you'll be able to get your tickets
before anyone else AND save some money on service charges.

Tour Dates:

July 7: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
July 8: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
July 9: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
July 12: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
July 13: Seattle, WA @ Marymoor Park
July 15: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
July 17: San Francisco, Ca @ Fillmore
July 18: Hollywood, CA @ Henry Fonda
July 19: Hollywood, CA @ Henry Fonda
July 20: San Diego, CA @ Cane’s
July 21: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
July 24: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
July 25: Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
July 26: Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
July 28: Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
July 29: Raleigh, NC @ Disco Rodeo
July 30: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
July 31: New York, NY @ Terminal 5

Aug 2: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Aug 3: Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
Aug 9: Toronto, ON @ Koolhaus

To buy tickets: http://wolfparade.ducatking.com/

JUDAS PRIEST
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
TESTAMENT
THURSDAY, JULY 24TH, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 2ND @ 10:00AM
, Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $69.50, $49.50 & $35.50
(plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED SEATING**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT SCRAPE RECORDS

ROGERS, THE BEAT, THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT & MUCHMUSIC PRESENT
SIMPLE PLAN
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
ALL AMERICAN REJECTS
&
FABER DRIVE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2008
PACIFIC COLISEUM CONCERT BOWL - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, MAY 3RD @ 10:00 AM
, Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone (604) 280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50 & $29.50
(plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED STANDS**

99.3 THE FOX PRESENTS
ASHES DIVIDE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD 2008
RICHARD'S ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 8:00pm Show 9:15pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MAY 2ND @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $20.00
(Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ **

BROOKE FRASER
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2008
THE MEDIA CLUB - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:00pm Show 6:30pm
**EARLY SHOW**
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 2ND @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $13.50
(Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE

WIL
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
CR AVERY
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH, 2008
THE PLAZA CLUB - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
**EARLY SHOW**
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 2ND @ 10:00AM
, Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $22.50
(Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE RECORDS

95 CRAVE PRESENTS
CRASH PARALLEL
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21ST, 2008
THE MEDIA CLUB - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 8:00pm Show 9:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MAY 2ND @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $12.00
(Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

JACK FM & THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENT
BOY GEORGE
ALL THE HITS FROM CULTURE CLUB & BEYOND
MONDAY, JULY 21ST, 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 8:00pm Show 9:15pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 2ND @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $65.00
(plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE RECORDS

STEVIE WONDER
SATURDAY, JULY 12TH, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 9TH @ 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $119.00, $89.00, $69.00 & $49.00
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING**

THE Q & TIMES COLONIST PRESENT
JONNY LANG
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2008
ROYAL THEATRE - VICTORIA, BC
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 9TH @ 9:30AM
Tickets available at the Royal Theatre and McPherson Playhouse Box
Office
Charge by Phone 250-386-6121 or 1-888-717-6121
or tickets.rmts.bc.ca
Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50 & $32.50
(plus FMF and service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING**

CUTE IS WHAT WE AIM FOR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
ACE ENDERS, DANGER RADIO & POWERSPACE
TUESDAY, JULY 29TH, 2008
THE PLAZA CLUB - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
**EARLY SHOW**
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 9TH @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $15.
(Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / ALL AGES**

BLUES FROM THE BACKROADS TOUR
FEATURING
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
HUBERT SUMLIN, PINETOP PERKINS, BRYAN LEE, BUDDY FLETT, CHRIS LAYTON &
NOAH HUNT
PLUS MORE
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST, 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM
Doors 8:00pm Show 9:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 9TH @ 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $35.00
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

People In Planes returns, and we want to send you to see them!

2008-04-28T19:32:00.000-07:00

Make sure you check out our new contest and all the fun stuff that goes along with it!

Cord Magazine and Wind-Up Records are giving you the chance this month to win a pair of tickets for People In Planes' upcoming show in either Vancouver or Victoria!

Winners will be chosen at random for the May 8, 2008 show in Vancouver and the May 9, 2008 show in Victoria. You will be notified by email by May 7 if you've won!

You have lots of chances to win, and entering is easy! To enter, send an email to contest001@cordmag.com with your mailing address. Good luck!

Don't forget to check out PiP's new video!

And also, if you're bored, PiP feels your pain and will entertain you with their Online Video Game!

People In Planes website

New words by the new writer : Introducing Ryan Johnston!

2008-04-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

CD review of Brian Jonestown Massacre's "My Bloody Underground"

New gigs - Bootsy Collins, Old 97s, and many more!

2008-04-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

EMMYLOU HARRIS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
JIMMY GAUDREAU AND MOONDI KLEIN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD 2008
THE ORPHEUM - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 6:30pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 18TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST)$69.50, $55.00 & $35.00
 (Plus FMF and service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING**



OLD 97'S
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH 2008
RICHARD'S ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 7:00pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 18TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST)$20.00
 (Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE

GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENTS
M.I.A.
SUNDAY, MAY 25TH 2008
PNE FORUM - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:30pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 18TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50
 (Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION ** 
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT BEATSTREET & HIGHLIFE

99.3 THE FOX PRESENTS
STATE OF SHOCK
AND
ECONOLINE CRUSH
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 18TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST)$20.00
 (Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19 +**

LEGENDARY PUNK D.O.A. ANNOUNCES 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!
DOA 30th Anniversary Tour
B.C. Shows
April 18th The Lucky Bar, Victoria, BC w/Day Glo Abortions
April 19th The Waverly, Cumberland, BC
Ontario Shows
Tuesday May 6th, The Casbah, Hamilton, ON
DOA will record live at around 2 PM on XM satelliteWed. May 7th
Wed. May 7th,  The Dungeon, Oshawa, ON
Thur. May 8th, Call The Office, London, ON
Friday May 9th,  The Dominion, Ottawa, ON
Sat. May 10th, The Horseshoe, Toronto, ON
Sun. May 11th, Time To Laugh Comedy Club , Kingston, ON
Mon. May 12th, L3, St. Catherines, ON
Alberta Shows
Mon. June 9th Wild Bill's, Banff, AB
Tues. June 10th, The Doghouse, Medicine Hat, AB
Wed. June 11th, The Zoo, Innisfail AB
Thur. June 12th, The Warehouse, Calgary, AB
Fri. June 13th, The Starlite, Edmonton, AB
Sat. June 14th TBA in Alberta
Sun. June 15th TBA in Alberta
Wednesday Night Heroes will be support on all Alberta shows
More Canadian dates to be added in addition to U.S. dates fall 2008

"TRIBUTE TO THE GODFATHER OF SOUL"
FEATURING
BOOTSY COLLINS
&
THE HARDEST WORKING BAND
FEATURING: ORIGINAL JB RHYTHM SECTION & TONY WILSON
BOBBY BYRD BAND FEATURING: MRS "VICKY ANDERSON BYRD", ESCAPISM
FEATURING: VENISHA BROWN AND ICANDI, DJIZZLE, ZIONPLANET10, FREEKBASS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 18TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST)$55.00
(Plus service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19 +**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE

MOTLEY CRUE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
BUCKCHERRY, PAPA ROACH, SIXX: AM & TRAPT
MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH 2008
GENERAL MOTORS PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 4:00pm         Show 5:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 18TH @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST)$85.00, $65.00 & $39.50 
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING **

Three weeks' worth of Live Nation show listings!

2008-04-11T14:56:00.000-07:00

DANKO JONES
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 28 @ 10AM
, Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $18.50
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**


SARAH SLEAN
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH 2008
VANCOUVER EAST CULTURAL CENTRE - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 6:30pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 28 @ 10AM
, Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $25.00
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION **

JACK FM & THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENT
TRUE COLORS
FEATURING
CYNDI LAUPER
THE B52'S
ROSIE O'DONNELL
PLUS HOST
CARSON KRESSLEY
WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND, 2008
DEER LAKE PARK - BURNABY, BC 
Doors 4:00pm         Show 5:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH @ 10:00AM 
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $57.50
 (plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN** 

"AN EVENING WITH"
GEORGE MICHAEL 
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH 2008
GENERAL MOTORS PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 7:00pm         Show 8:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY APRIL 7TH @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST)$199.00, $149.00, $99.00 & $69.00 
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING ** 

OASIS
With specials guests
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH 2008
GENERAL MOTORS PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 6:00pm         Show 7:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 4TH @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $69.50, $59.50 & $49.50
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING**

THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENTS
R.E.M
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
MODEST MOUSE
AND
THE NATIONAL
FRIDAY MAY 23RD, 2008
DEER LAKE PARK - BURNABY, BC 
Doors 4:30pm         Show 6:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH @ 10:00AM 
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $57.50
(plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN **

THE MARS VOLTA
SATURDAY, MAY 24th 2008
PNE FORUM – VANCOUVER BC
Doors 6:30pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 4TH @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $37.50
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION **

BROOKS & DUNN
THE COWBOY TOWN TOUR
WITH
ZZ TOP
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST
RODNEY ATKINS
PLUS MORE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 6:30pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $79.50, $59.50 & $45.50
(Plus FMF & service charges)
**RESERVED SEATING**

FRIDAY JULY 25TH, SATURDAY JULY 26TH & SUNDAY JULY 27TH 2008
PEMBERTON FESTIVAL - PEMBERTON, BC 
WOLFMOTHER AND KATHLEEN EDWARDS ADDED TO FESTIVAL BILL!
Tickets Available at www.Pembertonfestival.com
<http://www.pembertonfestival.com/>  or Charge By Phone 1-800-594-8499
**GENERAL ADMISSION**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE RECORDS (VANCOUVER),
PEMBERTON VALLEY LODGE & SHOWCASE SNOWBOARDS (WHISTLER)

95 CRAVE & GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENT 
FEIST
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS 
TUESDAY AUGUST 5TH, 2008
DEER LAKE PARK - BURNABY, BC 
Doors 5:30pm         Show 7:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH @ 10:00AM 
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $49.50
(plus FMF and service charges)
*GENERAL ADMISSION LAWN **
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT HIGHLIFE

AN EVENING WITH
ERYKAH BADU
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH 2008
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 8:00pm         Show 10:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 11TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $65.00 + $1 Charity fee
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

THUNDERSTRUCK
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2007
COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH  @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444
TICKETS $15.00
(plus FMF and service charges)
*GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

RADIOHEAD
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LIARS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2008
THUNDERBIRD STADIUM - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 5:00pm         Show 6:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY APRIL 12TH @ 10:00AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $55.00
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION ** 
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ZULU, HIGHLIFE & RED CAT

INDIE NIGHT IN CANADA ON 99.3 THE FOX PRESENTS
CONSTANTINES
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
LADYHAWK
THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH 2008
RICHARDS ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:00pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 11TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $16.00
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT RED CAT & HIGHLIFE RECORDS
FIRST 100 TICKETS PURCHASED WILL COME WITH A LIMITED EDITION
CONSTANTINES / FEIST 7"
(TO BE PICKED UP NIGHT OF SHOW)

GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENTS
BILLY BRAGG
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH 2008
ST ANDREWS WESLEY CHURCH - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 6:30pm         Show 7:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 11TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $32.50
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION SEATED**

THE BLACK ANGELS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THE WARLOCKS
TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH 2008
RICHARDS ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC 
Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:30pm
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 11TH  @ 10AM
Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444
Tickets (incl. GST) $12.50
(Plus FMF and service charges)
**GENERAL ADMISSION**
TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT RED CAT & HIGHLIFE RECORDS

Food and music and festivals and Iron Maiden and Star Collector reunions

2008-03-19T10:20:00.000-07:00

First, a couple of specific thingies. We all like food, right? And we all like doing something for the greater good of humanity, right? We're also a pile of lazy fucks, right? So why not go indulge all of these things by going out to eat, letting someone else cook for you, and then not lifting a finger past signing your credit card slip for the meal... and 25% of said meal's price will go to AIDS research. Fantastic! This is happening all over North America and it's called Dine Out For Life. It's coming up quick on March 27, so have a look at who's participating and go out and eat some great food for a great cause!

http://www.diningoutforlife.com/

Next, you've probably all heard about the Pemberton Festival on July 25-27 by now, but for those who haven't, tickets are on sale on March 28 for about $240 for the 3-day festival just north of Whistler, BC. It's aim is to be akin to the great multi-day European festivals. Finally, they're giving it a shot over here. They do this at Sasquatch and Coachella, and finally Canada gets a shot (VirginFest is great but not quite the same).

In addition to a line-up headlined by Coldplay, Tom Petty, Nine Inch Nails and Jay-Z (they really have something for everyone here), and including everything from The Crystal Method to the Flaming Lips to the Sam Roberts Band and back again, there's a few other things that are making this festival quite an interesting affair. Of course, there is a campsite on the 360-acre grass field that makes up the location (backdrop Mouth Currie... gorgeous). The campground will include Euro-fest style amenities such as a general store and food being served until 3am, so you don't have to subsist off the bag of peanuts in your backpack at the campsite. The markets will be selling a lot of local growers' foods, so yeah, you can buy up a fresh bag of tomatos direct from the farmer who grew them. Apparently they aren't letting outside alcohol in, but who knows, maybe this is available at the general store. Also, due to a unique geographical quirk, there are no root vegetables allowed into the festival. Seriously. You can't bring in your own potatoes. No word whether this affects the possibility of french fries being available to nosh on at the event. The campground is for 19+, but there is also a family campground, and a kids' zone so the wee ones have fun things to do. And of course if camping's not your bag, Whistler is a quick trip away and filled with a range of accommodations from princess to pauper. There will be artisans and adventure companies on site. Lots of things to do, and the festival is also promoting as much environmental care as can be possible for such an event. It's also supposed to take place in a typically-dry weekend for the area. go check out the website - there's a TON of info there.

Have a gander at http://www.pembertonfestival.com for all the goods.

AUGUSTANA

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS



TUESDAY, MAY 6TH, 2008


RICHARD'S ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC


Doors 8:00pm         Show 9:00pm



TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH  @ 10:00AM

 , Ticketmaster or Charge by Phone 604-280-4444



Tickets (incl. GST) $18.50



(Plus service charges)



**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+**

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ZULU, RED CAT, & SCRATCH

IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE WESTERN CANADA DATES FOR "SOMEWHERE

BACK IN TIME - WORLD TOUR 08"



From onstage last night (March 16th) at a packed Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Iron
Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson announced a series of arena shows in Western Canada
for their eagerly anticipated "SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME - WORLD TOUR 08". Tickets for
Toronto having sold out months in advance, the band are delighted to announce they
are returning to Canada this summer for further dates in the West in a number of
cities they have not played for many years.



Tickets for all these shows will go on sale to the public Friday 28th March.  A
special pre-sale will be made available exclusively to members of the Iron Maiden
fan club, for three days prior, commencing Tuesday 25th March.   All shows are
staging a special 'First to the Stage Barrier' privileged early admission for
members of the Iron Maiden Fan club through an exclusive draw.  For full details of
both the pre-sale and 'First to the Stage Barrier' go to www.ironmaiden
<http://www.ironmaiden/> .com




SOMEWHERE BACK IN TIME - WORLD TOUR 08'  CANADA SUMMER TOUR DATES:


Tue 03 June               Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, BC  

 

Thu 05 June               Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary, AB


Fri 06   June               Rexall Place Edmonton, AB


Sun 08 June               Brandt Centre Regina, SK


Mon 09 June MTS Centre Winnipeg, MB



Star Collector Schedules Spring Reunion Shows

Boomers can add Star Collector to a long list of recent reunion tours
including Genesis, Van Halen and The Police. Sources close to the band say a
massive reunion tour is set to officially launch in April. The tour will
feature founding members, Vic Wayne, Rene Lafleur and Steve Monteith with a
talented rotation of bass players including Kevin Kane and Andrew J. Fuller.

Fans had all but given up hope for a reunion after the astoundingly amicable
parting of 2007 but rumour has it that a massive infusion of beer company
cash has reinvigorated the boys with the purchase of several new pair of
underwear and a six-pack of lager with two limes. Other than a one-time gala
for the Queen in December the band has not played together in over seven
months.

Along with their massive catalog of AM radio hits the band is expected to
introduce several new tracks and some cover songs.

Scheduled dates:

End of Ski Season Bash! presented by Big Rock
Saturday, April 5: Golden, BC (Kicking Horse Resort) 3pm to 6pm
Sunday, April 6: Golden, BC (Kicking Horse Resort) 3pm to 6pm

End of Ski Season Bash! presented by Big Rock
Saturday, April 12: Kamloops, BC (Sun Peaks Resort)

http://www.starcollector.ca

http://www.bigrockbeer.com/events.htm

Raconteurs go crazy with new album release!

2008-03-18T17:03:00.001-07:00

What! This is manic! ....

The Raconteurs are happy to announce that in one week’s time their second album, entitled “Consolers Of The Lonely”, will be available EVERYWHERE Tuesday, March 25^th.

“Album” meaning: full length vinyl, CD and digital formats; and “everywhere” meaning: local mom and pop Indie retailers, corporate superstore, supermarkets, iTunes, Amazon, the band’s own website and any other location that could get the record up and going this quickly (some places couldn’t move this fast, so they will join in as soon as they can).

It contains 14 new recordings and is being released globally on Third Man Records in conjunction with our marketing/distribution partners, XL Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.

With this release, The Raconteurs are forgoing the usual months of lead time for press and radio set up, as well as forgoing the all important “first week sales”. We wanted to explore the idea of releasing an album everywhere at once and THEN marketing and promoting it thereafter. The Raconteurs would rather this release not be defined by it’s first weeks sales, pre-release promotion, or by someone defining it FOR YOU before you get to hear it.

Another purpose was to also allow people to have their own choice as to exactly which format they would like to hear the album in IMMEDIATELY, rather than having to wait for their favorite format to become available. The band are also not releasing any version of this record that contains bonus tracks.

The band also prefer that fans buy the album as a whole instead of breaking up the tracks, but until iTunes and other digital services allows bands to release their albums with the option of NOT breaking it up, it will be sold in that fashion on those particular sites. On the band’s website however, the album will be sold in its entirety as MP3s at 320kb bit rate. Also in Japan, fans will be able to download the record via their mobile phones, as that is how a majority of recorded music is consumed there.

The reason we are announcing this release one week ahead of time is because of retail pre-ordering and stocking, information about this album’s imminent release was bound to come to light and could be confusing to fans.

Also in the event that the record leaks, we didn’t want this method of release to be seen as a REACTION to such a leak. It’s not. The actual worst thing about a leak is the usual poor sound quality, akin to watching a movie on a wristwatch instead of in a theatre. Which for the album’s creators is a bit of a letdown, but again, it is completely up to the listener.

There will be a video up on the internet for the first single, “Salute Your Solution”, on the 25^th as well, provided it gets edited in time. We just filmed it the other day!

We hope not to confuse anyone with too many options, or deny them the formats that they like best. The Raconteurs feel very strongly that music has worth and should be treated as such. Thank you to all those who respect music in this fashion, and thank you to our label partners for working with us to get this album to fans in as many formats as possible all at once.

Thank you, and we hope that you enjoy “Consolers Of The Lonely”.

Sincerely,

The Raconteurs

Stolen gear alert!

2008-03-17T15:14:00.000-07:00

Black Halos had their stuff ripped off. Bastards! We all hate people who nick band gear. Please please keep an eye out for the following :
*******************
Black Halos Gear, Merch and CD..s all stolen

Last night in Montreal our van and trailer was stolen with all our our gear, merch and CD..s. None of these items are insured.

Below is a list of gear that was stolen. PLEASE WATCH FOR ANY OF THESE ITEMS on the internet or at pawn shops.

Please also note we had close to 400 CD..s stolen with our merch. IF YOU SEE THE CD..S ("WE ARE NOT ALONE") FOR SALE ON ANY WEBSITE OTHER THAN HISTORY MUSIC, PEOPLE LIKE YOU OR ACETATE SITES PLEASE E-MAIL US.

PLEASE RE-POST THIS EVERYWHERE YOU CAN

Rob..s

Ludwig 4 piece drum set Red Glitter Metal Flake

24 inch Bass drum w/ Black Halos front head logo
14 inch Rack Tom
18 inch Floor Tom
14 x 6.5 inch Dunnett custom metal snare drum (personally autgoraphed by Dunnett on inside of shell)
DW 5000 double chain drum pedal
3 Pearl strait cymbal stands
1 Pearl high hat stand
24 inch Paiste 2002 Ride Cymbal
14 inch Zildjen Z series high hats
18 inch Zildjen A series Rock Crash
19 inch Zildjen A series Rock Crash
16 inch Zildjen A series Rock Crash
Yamaha snare stand
Pearl rack tom mount stand

All drums are in hard shell black cases all with yellow Black Halos logo on them

Johnny..s

two guitars in red/silver aluminum road case. guitar one: 1960 Gibson
les paul( sunburst finish). it has been re- finished on the backside
of the neck by the head-stock. it’s dis-colored there.
guitar two: white, Sparrow rat-rod ( looks like a les paul). has a
black pic guard and has the black halos logo lettering on the
body.skull and wings on the back of body.
one,Bogner guitar head. 100 watt model ( the Ecstasy) black , with no handle.
one, Fender 4/10 deville guitar amp. black/silver
one orange tool box full of guitar cords/ guitar strings/ three
guitar effect’s pedals.
pedals from orange box: 1.) vox wah-wah ( silver/blk)
2.) boss, super distortion (yellow)
3.) custom red/black distortion
pedal. (turbo tube screamer)
one suitcase with guitar effects pedal board. pedal 1.) bogner foot controller

2.) boss tuner (white/black

3.) morley a/b amp switch

4.) boss super phaser (green)

5.) digitech wah pedal ( red/black)
two guitar stands, one holds 3 guitar/ the other holds 5.

Adam..s

1 Black Custom made Sparrow primitive 335 Electric Hollowbody guitar. No Serial Number
name ....Vanessa.... painted on headstock . Silver Skull and Wings Art work on front of guitar.
Silver Black Halos Logo painted on back of guitar.

1 Black Custom made Sparrow primitive 335 Electric Hollowbody guitar. No Serial Number
Blue with Purple Detailed graphic artwork.

1 modified Peavey 100 watt Classic Guitar Amplifier Head. See Band Manifest for Serial Number
Tweed in Colour with Leapard Print Fabric on Front. Various stickers and Tape.

1 Black Scuba zip off BackPack.
Contains the following guitar items.

1 Blue MXR 10 band EQ guitar effect box.See Band Manifest for Serial Numbers
hardwired powercord attached had pink tape on it

1 modified Blue MXR 10 band EQ guitar effect box. Serial number not available.
no powercord attached. switch installed. had pink tape on it.

1 white Boss TU-2 guitar tuner. See Band Manifest for serial number.

3 black 18 ft guitar cords
1 black 2 ft gtr cord
1 tweed 18 ft guitar cord
2 blue 6 inch guitar cords
1 black 3 ft speaker cord
approximately 7-10 packs Ernie Ball Guitar Strings
1 pack of 50 sparrow guitar pics

1 Black 4x12 Trayner Guitar Speaker Cabinet

JR..s

Fender Precision Bass. Sunburst finish with black pickguard.
SKB Fender hardshell case.

Rickenbacker 4003 Bass. Jet Glo (Black) finish with black Pickguardian
custom pickup cover.
Rickenbacker hardshell case.

Gallien-Krueger 800RB bass head.

Traynor TC810 bass cabinet

Proco Turbo Rat distortion pedal

Boss TU-2 Cromatic Tuner

Black bag with pedals also had items below.
2 Yorkville 20" patch cords (angled end)
1 Yorkville 10" patch cord
2 packs medium L&M bass strings.

PLEASE RE-POST THIS EVERYWHERE YOU CAN

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ABOUT ANY OF THESE ITEMS PLEASE CONTACT DANNY CAMEO

dannycameo@shaw.ca

(604) 781-2075

Interesting photodocumentary

2008-03-17T11:31:00.000-07:00

It's photos, it's a film, it's a story, it's a series of stories. Go have a look at a photofilm put together by a UK photo contemporary of mine, Christian Payne, about the Iraqi refugees.

http://www.ourmaninside.com/blog/files/d44f331884135a0d2fea544714ffe53a-91.php

Some new gigs! Leonard Cohen!

2008-03-12T10:09:00.000-07:00

LEONARD COHEN

WORLD TOUR 2008
* * *

ON THE HEELS OF INDUCTION INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME,

LEONARD COHEN ANNOUNCES HIS FIRST TOUR IN 15 YEARS
* * *

NEW YORK, NY - Immediately following his induction into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel tonight, Leonard Cohen
announced his world tour, marking a return to the live arena after 15
years. He is scheduled to open in Toronto on June 6 and 7, the city
that gave birth to his career as a recording and literary artist, and
then play Europe in the remainder of June, July, August and early
September.

Leonard Cohen's World Tour Itinerary (as of 11-Mar-08)

DATE CITY VENUE

06-Jun-08 Toronto
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts

07-Jun-08 Toronto
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts

14-Jun-08 Dublin
IMMA

15-Jun-08 Dublin
IMMA

17-Jun-08 Manchester
Opera House

18-Jun-08 Manchester
Opera House

19-Jun-08 Manchester
Opera House

20-Jun-08 Manchester
Opera House

23-Jun-08 Montreal
Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts

24-Jun-08 Montreal
Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts

25-Jun-08 Montreal
Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts

29-Jun-08 Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival

01-Jul-08 Oslo
Aliset Stadium

03-Jul-08 Helsingborg
Open Air

05-Jul-08 Copenhagen
Rosenborg Castle

06-Jul-08 Arhuus
Raadhus Parken

08-Jul-08 Montreux
Montreux Jazz Festival

09-Jul-08 Lyon
Festival

10-Jul-08 Bruges
Cactus

12-Jul-08 Amsterdam
Westendam

16-Jul-08 Edinburgh
Castle

17-Jul-08 London
The 02 Arena

19-Jul-08 Lisbon
Passeio Maritimo

20-Jul-08 Bennicasim
Festival

22-Jul-08 Nice
Jazz Festival

24-Jul-08 Nyon
Paleo Festival

25-Jul-08 Lorrach
Stimmen Der Welt

27-Jul-08 Lucca
Summer Festival

29-Jul-08 Athens
Lykabettus Theatre

* Worldwide tour dates will continue to be announced within the coming
weeks. Fans should visit http://leonardcohen.aeglive.com

CANCELLED SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

GARY LOURIS

WITH GUESTS

VETIVER

MONDAY, MARCH 17TH, 2008

RICHARD'S ON RICHARDS - VANCOUVER, BC

Doors 8:00pm Show 9:30pm

DUE TO SCHEDULING DIFFICULTIES GARY LOURIS'S SHOW AT

RICHARD'S ON RICHARDS ON MARCH 17TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED

REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE.

CFOX & THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT PRESENTS

ROAD TESTING NEW SONGS

METRIC

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH 2008

COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC

Doors 8:00pm Show 9:30pm

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 14 @ 10AM

, Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444

Tickets (incl. GST) $29.50

(Plus FMF and service charges)

**GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ **

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ZULU & HIGHLIFE

KT TUNSTALL

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

PADDY CASEY

SUNDAY, MAY 11TH, 2008

COMMODORE BALLROOM - VANCOUVER, BC

Doors 8:00pm Show 9:15pm

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH @ 10:00AM

Ticketmaster or 604-280-4444

Tickets (incl. GST) $34.50

(Plus FMF and service charges)

** GENERAL ADMISSION / 19+ **

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ZULU, SCRATCH & RED CAT

JAMES TAYLOR

AND HIS "BAND OF LEGENDS"

FRIDAY, JULY 18TH 2008

GM PLACE - VANCOUVER, BC

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY MARCH 17 @ 10AM

, Ticketmaster or Charge By Phone 604-280-4444

Tickets (incl. GST) $85.00, $65.00 & $45.00

(Plus FMF and service charges)

**RESERVED SEATING **

American Express brings you to the Front of the Line

visit americanexpress.ca/frontoftheline for information on advance
ticket access to this show

New live reviews!

2008-03-10T22:33:00.000-07:00

Wow, finally, huh?