Venue: Commodore Ballroom

The Airborne Toxic Event at The Commodore

The Airborne Toxic Event at The Commodore

A few years ago, all the way up in beautiful Pemberton, British Columbia, I stumbled onto this multi-talented band from the bright lights of Hollywood. It wasn’t…

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Matisyahu at The Commodore

Matisyahu at The Commodore

Some of my favourite Commodore shows have been of bands carrying a positive message or undercurrent of faith. The crowds being super respectful and the acts extremely…

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Bif Naked at The Commodore

Bif Naked at The Commodore

Every year local radio station 99.3 The Fox puts on a little contest for all those indie hopefuls and every year they bring out some of the…

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Black Lips and Deerhunter at The Commodore

Black Lips and Deerhunter at The Commodore

Both bands were much better at Richards. Maybe it was the venue, or the fact attendees could step outside for some fresh air and a doobie. But…

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Shinedown at The Commodore

Shinedown at The Commodore

On Tuesday afternoon I received a call from Ron asking if I could review a show that night at The Commodore. With my evening free and an…

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Taking Back Sunday at The Commodore

Taking Back Sunday at The Commodore

I haven’t been to an actual rock concert in a very long time. To be honest, I don’t think I even remember the last time I got…

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The Stills at The Commodore

The Stills at The Commodore

When watching a band play live, do you ever get the feeling they don’t belong in that tiny little club? I get that all the time, especially…

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Travis at The Commodore

Travis at The Commodore

The nicest guys from Scotland, Travis, were in town April 4th – and no, it wasn’t raining.
It was just a whirlwind of fun.
Travis has been…

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Wintersleep at The Commodore

Wintersleep at The Commodore

When going to a show, people usually skip the opening acts and come right for the headliners. I, on the other hand, come for the entire show,…

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Royal Wood Show Review

Royal Wood Show Review

There is something unnerving about witnessing true sincerity in a performer. And I don’t mean ‘unnerving’ in the bad way that makes you feel uncomfortable. I mean…

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