SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We post weekly guest playlists comprised of Vancouver artists and ‘Last Week in Music’ highlights some of the best concerts happening around the city…

This week was a treat with the amazing show that was BECKstravaganza…I actually did a bit of a write up on it for ION Magazine if you care to read more! Saturday was a hell of a time at the Electric Owl with Chris Ho and Good For Grapes tearing it up. And of course we’ve got some quality shows coming up:

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC: begins Thursday with two shows to choose from! You can see Fine Times, The Never Surprise, and Sex With Strangers at the Media Club, or a ‘Loose a Affiliation of Millionares’ (Manhug, The Abramson Singers, David Newberry, Erica Mah, Tariq) at the Biltmore. Friday is jam packed…starting with Rain City Chronicles: The Great Escape at the Orpheum Annex (sold out! but get advanced tickets to the next one HERE). Portage and Main have their CD Release show with Rob Butterfield, and White Ash Falls at the Biltmore, and for you country fans, Dean Brody is over at the Vogue Theatre. Saturday be sure to catch Daniel Romano, and Whitehorse at the Commodore, and head back there Monday for Father John Misty, and The Walkmen.

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