Gigs Of The Week: October 16 - 22, 2015

October 16, 2015 by Christine McAvoy in Gigs Of The Week

Every Friday 3am Revelations give you our picks for some of the fantastic live shows happening in and around our city of Vancouver.
There's much more going on all the time, which you can check out in our concert calendar.
What are you seeing this week? Let us know in the comments below.

Kirk's Pick

Who? Destroyer
Where? Commodore Ballroom
When? Saturday, October 17
Why? Dan Bejar is such an eclectic performer, and I can't wait to see him & the band bring their latest album, the gorgeous Poison Season to life at the Commodore.
Plus, Frog Eyes is the opening act!

Jessica's Pick

Who? Daniel Romano with guest Steven Lambke
Where? Fox Cabaret
When? Wednesday, October 21
Why? With a fresh album from the summer, If I've Only One Time Askin', Romano's classic western-country brings romance and blues to the floor and to your heart.

Christine's Pick

Who? Steel Audrey Album Release
Where? The Wise Hall
When? Sunday October 18
Why? Derek Kehler (known by his musical alias Steel Audrey) passed away before being able to release his album 'From Which I Came'. His friends and musical colleagues have banded together to release the record in his honour. These include members of: The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, The Lion The Bear The Fox, Just a Season, Adrian Glynn, Nat Jay, Savvie, The Reckoners, Christie Rose, Johnny 99, Kathleen Nisbet, Matthew Mei, Matt Ellis, and John Pippus

Gigs Of The Week: October 09-15, 2015

October 09, 2015 by Christine McAvoy in Gigs Of The Week

Kirk's Pick

Who? The 4th and FINAL Peak Performance Project Showcase
Where? Fortune Sound Club
When? Thursday October 15
Why? I know MusicBC says they don't play favourites and/or "stack" the lineups for the PPP showcase, but it can't be a coincidence that these three heavy hitters are playing the last Peak Performance Project showcase EVER.

Christine's Pick

Who? Del Barber & Fortunate Ones
Where? Fox Cabaret
When? Wednesday October 14
Why? Del Barber returns to Vancouver, and it just so happens to be his birthday as well! Come to the Fox and give him well wishes, and hear some great music too!

Jess's Pick

Who? J oyce Island, Elliot C. Way, Mac Pontiac & Ben Arsenault
Where? Rickshaw Theatre
When? Friday, October 9 (TONIGHT!)
Why? A line-up of BC favourites to kick off your Thanksgiving weekend. Come enjoy the sweet sounds that will soothe your soul and put you back in touch with western Canadian folk music.

Gigs Of The Week: October 02 - 08, 2015

October 02, 2015 by Christine McAvoy in Gigs Of The Week

Kirk's Pick

Who? Braids
Where? The Cobalt
When? Friday, October 2nd (tonight!)
Why? For one thing, Deep In The Iris has become one of my favourite albums of the year thus far. For another thing, I have somehow never seen Braids live before. Really eager to change that.

Christine's Pick

Who? Cover Up For The Planet
Where? Biltmore Cabaret
When? Wednesday October 7
Why? JP Maurice is holding a charity show with Vancouver bands covering other Vancouver bands. Performers include Head Of the Herd, The Matinee, Bestie, Savvie, Jasper Sloan Yip, The Wild Romantics, Goodwood Atoms, Mindil Beach covering songs by Mother Mother, Yukon Blonde, Gay Nineties, Said The Whale, Black Mountain, Bend Sinister and more. It's like the original version of One Night Stand! Plus, how awesome is that poster (says the girl who took the photo).

Jessica's Pick

Who? Patrick Watson
Where? Commodore Ballroom
When? Monday October 5
Why? If you want to feel chills, appreciate soft and delicate music, and be amazed at string wizardry, this is the place to be. Come support the tour for his latest release, Love Songs for Robots that will inevitably leave you breathless.