Update: You can read another variation of this interview on my E!Online post
When wanting to discuss the current state of live music in Vancouver who better to turn to than a homegrown independent band fresh off a cross-country tour. Matt Layzell, lead vocalist and songwriter for The Matinée, met with me in what is known [...]

November 28th has officially been declared, by Mayor Sam Sullivan, to be “AC/DC Day in Vancouver.”
They recorded their latest album Black Ice over at the Warehouse Studio (where I first tasted Keira’s chocolate ganache with raspberry coulis) and have a strong history of producing other parts of their discography in Vancouver such as The [...]

On my way out of the Talk 1410am studios yesterday (where I do my weekly segment with Pat and Val) I bumped into Gino Vanelli. This inspired me to look up some of his sweet tunes on YouTube, which lead to a total 80s music fest tonight at casa di Bollwitt.
Gino Vanelli - Black Cars
Mr. [...]

When I was interviewing local filmmakers Colin Cunningham and Madison Graie earlier this month I used Matthew Good as an example of an artist that has had great success with iTunes since they were excited about their short film’s premiere later this month. As it turns out Matt has done it again with his latest [...]

There are only five songs left in the search for the next Hockey Night in Canada theme song. John and I were going through them the other day and I believe we both have the same favourite. The semifinalists have all had their entries beefed up by producer Bob Rock but you can still view [...]

UPDATE - September 19th: The concert was amazing and we had such a blast. John was able to take some awesome photos which are now online - here’s a sampling from his set on Flickr.

September 18th: This afternoon I was able to interview one of my all-time favourite bands, Less Than Jake. I did a [...]

Yesterday afternoon and evening I had the chance to meet Zac, Isaac, and Taylor Hanson. Three brothers, singers, songwriters, record company owners, and musicians from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Thanks to Keira, I took the initiative to set up an interview with them for my weekly E! Online post (Hanson interview to be published next week). She [...]

Tanya, Me, Jenny
Last month I published a personal post about the loss of my friend Tanya’s brother.
As he left behind two young sons there have been ongoing fundraising efforts to help cover the cost of his funeral and everyday expenses the family has incurred. Also, since his celebration of life ceremony was held in [...]

Photo credit: James Sherrett on Flickr
Last week I was interviewed by Leah and Jay of Vancouver video house, Giant Ant Media. We got to talking about some of their upcoming projects, the largest will include a trip to Tanzania.
This will be a part of Urban Project, which is “a non-profit society dedicated to promoting [...]

I was having a hard time trying to find a prize or a little bonus that I could offer up to those who have pledged or donated but it wasn’t until I published “M” is for Matthew Good that I got more than anyone could ask.
Photo credit: Duane Storey on Flickr
To go out with a [...]