Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Kim Gordon Vancouver review, plus Steve Shelley's new album(s) and a nearby show

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UPDATE: Dammit, Steve Shelley just pointed out that the gig I mention below is in Portland, MAINE. Nowhere near here!! Oops!  Holy heck, did...
Monday, July 27, 2026

Alabama Shakes: Freedom Mobile Arch review -- tips and notes for first-timers

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Note: this is less a review of Alabama Shakes than it is a helpful explainer for people seeing shows at the new Freedom Mobile Arch! Heck, t...
Sunday, July 26, 2026

64 Funnycars, MeBats, Bon Rube and more: terrific weekend of local music

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That was a very fun night of music, which saw us starting at the Fox Cabaret -- as full as I've seen it, where people ate up the sets of...
Friday, July 24, 2026

Trooper Fest 4: the final fest, in memoriam to the most famous punk cat king in Vancouver

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  Trooper Fest is a multi-day, all-ages Vancouver punk festival that organizer, musician, and former Black Lab affiliate Noelle Chaos (previ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Odyssey: a Christopher Nolan film for people who do not like Christopher Nolan films

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I have not, historically, cared much for Christopher Nolan's films. Before I get to The Odyssey, I want to walk through his filmography,...
Saturday, July 18, 2026

Gigs: H.Ä.L.T., Code-22, Sue Foley, Billy Hopeless, David M., and one for Saturday night

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In which many gigs are discussed (we'll get to Sue presently).  Bad cat daddy had to leave gig early tonight to feed the cat, who has be...