The Helio Sequence: Live in Concert - Vancouver - February 15th 2013

 - Vancouver, British Columbia - I’m beginning to really enjoy the Biltmore Cabaret. The venue, on Kingsway and 12th in Vancouver, has a vibe that I thought of as rundown, rustic, but charming. Now, I feel that my initial assessment wasn’t fair and that the Biltmore has a very legitimate atmosphere that doesn’t just rely on the past but on the current true music scene in the Lower Mainland. Although the vast majority of our population listens to trendy radio, torn between pop princesses and passive-aggressive rock tunes, there lies a very legitimate need for music that challenges us, and music that showcases talent above all else.

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Xiu Xiu: Live in Concert - Vancouver (The Biltmore Cabaret) - May 28, 2012

 - Vancouver, British Columbia - I discovered Xiu Xiu (pronounced Shoo Shoo) quite a few years ago with the release of their third album, Fabulous Muscles, which brought them some attention and remains one of their most popular releases. Now they are on tour promoting their eighth album called Always. I have to admit that at the very least, Xiu Xiu keeps releasing material at a consistent rate, so their fans don't have a chance to get bored. Not that they make the kind of music that gets boring anyway. They've always been very edgy and experimental. I've been interested to see how their music translates into a live setting so I decided to go see their concert on May 28th, 2012.

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