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Concert Review: Balkan Beat Box, March 10, Chicago Metro Theater

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Vik in Concerts | Leave a comment

Chicago – Chicago’s Metro Theater was literally shaking Saturday night with the sounds of tubas, saxophones, drums, accordions, cowbells, bongos, trumpets and hundreds of stomping feet as three gypsy punk inspired bands stormed the stage one after the other. The Balkan extravaganza started off with no-nonsense Black Bear Combo, a local Chicago five piece brass/reed band that started jammin’ on their instruments before all of their members had even taken their places. The band rolled out one punk rock/jazz/Eastern European … →

BRMC Album and Tour Update

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Vik in Concerts, Everything, Theatre | 3 Comments

It’s been over a year since we’ve heard any news on a new Black Rebel Motorcycle Club album. Something we have been anticipating especially after the heated debate on whether their last release ‘The Effects of 333’ was considered a proper follow up to Baby 81 (or even a proper album for that matter). According to a recent update the is set to release ‘Beat The Devil’s Tattoo’, on March 9th and is embarking on an extensive tour through North … →

Concert Review: Jens Lekman, June 7th, Richards on Richards

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Vik in Concerts, Tweeview | 1 Comment

Photo courtesy of Gina Argentina Swedish solo sensation (and Panic Manual favorite) Jens Lekman rolled into town last Sunday to what I had hoped, make up for a disappointing start to a weekend of concerts from a couple of my indie pop faves. Researching the gig beforehand I read that comedienne Tig Notaro would be opening the show, unusual for an indie act, but it did seem fitting given Jens quirky nature. We arrived early enough in the hope of … →

Concert Review: Camera Obscura, June 5, Commodore Ballroom

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Vik in Concerts, Tweeview | 16 Comments

Vancouver – With the recent heatwave Vancouver has been experiencing, it would seem fitting to have a band like Camera Obscura adding to it with their warm pop sounds but their performance on Friday night was enough to to have any twee fan cower deep within their anoraks only to peep out occasionally to see if it was all over. The show kicked off with Sacramento trio Agent Ribbons and they managed to keep the crowd entertained throughout the entire … →