Artist of the Week: Matthew & Jill Barber

July 13, 2015 by Jessica Brodeur in Artist of the Week, music festival

This week's Artist of the Week is a double-bill, some of Canada's sweethearts from the same incredibly talented gene-pool: siblings Matthew & Jill Barber.

Hopefully some new recorded music from these two is coming down the pipes, as only a few old live YouTube videos are kicking around, even thought they play together now and again around Canada. Matthew Barber's folk music is packaged up nicely in Big Romance, his latest (of 7) album that came out a year ago and broke into CBC's R2 Top 20 with the built-up ballad "Lose your Love." Jill makes singing old-timey country, jazz, French love ditties and everything in beween look effortless, and together they are a mezmerising duo. You won't want to miss them at this year's Vancouver Folk Music Festival! See them perform at:

Saturday, July 18
The Cure for Anything Workshop
with Hawksley Workman & Jenn Grant
Stage 3, 11 am

Concert
Stage 2, 2:20 pm

Sunday, July 19
Sing-cronicity Workshop
with Lucius & Scarlett Jane
Stage 3, 10 am

The Stuff of Everyday Life Workshop
with Mama Kin & Phosphorescent
Stage 2, 3:10 pm

#MusicalNooners at the CBC Plaza (July 13-17)

CBC Vancouver

July 12, 2015 by Christine McAvoy in music news, news

CBC Vancouver has released the acts performing this week for their #MusicalNooners series.
All concerts start at noon and run til 1pm on the CBC Plaza at 700 Hamilton Street. Here's what you can expect:

Monday, July 13 - Little India
This young Vancouver band has been hitting some of the biggest festival stages in town and winning enormous online audiences in the UK with their tuneful and energetic music. Don't miss their fresh, upbeat show!

Tuesday, July 14 - Paul Pigat
Jaw dropping guitar chops and great singing define this creative force behind Cousin Harley and Boxcar Campfire. Paul brings bass player Jeff Gammon and drummer Barry Mirochnick to the Nooners stage for some rockin' and swingin' good times.

Wednesday, July 15 - Mindil Beach
A skillful blending of rock, hip hop, funk and folk, Mindil Beach creates a sonic cocktail that is equal parts

Gigs Of The Week: July 10-16, 2015

July 10, 2015 by Christine McAvoy in Gigs Of The Week

Kirk's Pick

Who? Skye Wallace with Miss Quincy and Chersea
Where? Biltmore Cabaret
When? Wednesday July 15
Why? I would see a show with any one of these three in a heartbeat. Add them all together? That's gonna be a great night. Plus, that might be one of my favourite show posters of the year.

Jessica's Pick

Who? Khatsahlano Street Party! Mill St Beer Garden, Yukon Blonde, Pointed Sticks, Hot Panda, Louise Burns and the Victims, The Belle Game... I could keep going...
Where? Kitsilano between Burrard - MacDonald
When? July 11
Why? Because it's everything you've ever wanted and all of your dreams will come true.

Christine's Pick

Who? Pemberton Music Festival
Where? Pemberton, BC
When? July 15-19!
Why? One of the best new festivals in BC is back with a huge line-up. From local Vancouver bands (Gay Nineties, Lovecoast etc.), to huge acts (The Black Keys, Missy Elliott (!) + more), as well as comedy. There's so much to take in over 4 days!

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