Gigs Of The Week: February 03 - 09, 2017

February 03, 2017 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? Louise Burns w/ Holy Hum
Where? The Lido
When? Saturday February 4th
Why? A free Louise Burns show to celebrate her new album, located just down the block from my house? Yes please!

Christine's Pick

Who? Sam Roberts & Hollerado
Where? The Orpheum
When? Tuesday February 7th
Why? That's a hell of a lineup. It's been quite a long time since I've seen either of these bands (esp. outside of festivals), so both together? Yes please. Look out, roof of the Orpheum!

Jessica's Pick

Who? Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Where? The Imperial
When? Saturday, Feb 4th
Why? Beautiful tunes from across the pond. A calming night in the middle of everyone's busy lives.

Gigs Of The Week: January 27 - February 02, 2017

January 27, 2017 by Christine McAvoy in Gigs Of The Week

Kirk's Pick

Who? John K Samson
Where? Commodore
When? Thursday, February 2nd
Why? The Weakerthans lead singer is coming back for a show supporting his latest solo album. This is gonna be a good one.

Christine's Pick

Who? Arkells (with Frank Turner)
Where? Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
When? Wednesday February 1st
Why? Arkells return to Vancouver after many summer festival shows around BC with their latest album Morning Report. You know it's worth the trip out to UBC.

Jess's Pick

Who? Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Where? Rio Theatre
When? Monday, January 30th
Why? Technically a documentary film, not a show, but this evening is to celebrate the life and work of Leonard Cohen through four short films produced by the National Film Board of Canada in the 1960's and 70's.

Gigs Of The Week: January 20 - 26, 2017

January 20, 2017 by Christine McAvoy in Gigs Of The Week

Kirk's Pick

Who? SAD Comedy Vol. 4
Where? HIVE
When? Friday January 20 (y'know, tonight!)
Why? I have a feeling a lot of people are going to need a laugh today, so I'm suggesting SAD Mag's comedy show tonight at HIVE. Featuring Ivan Decker, Sophie Buddle, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and more!

Christine's Pick

Who? The Katherines
Where? The Cobalt
When? Friday January 20th - Oh hey! That's tonight!
Why? The Katherines are putting on a hometown show at the Cobalt with some special guests.

Jessica's Pick

Who? Choir!Choir!Choir!
Where? Biltmore Cabaret
When? Monday Jan 23rd
Why? Get deep into modern rescored and sweet choral arrangements. Get your Bieber & Swift fix!