Author: EastVanToElsewhere

How I wake up every morning knowing that Vancouver is filled with amazing artists that make life worth living. Within the next week:

Haleluya Hailu, Petty Crime, Jian and Kitten Co.
Take Your Time Back, Fri April 25

Talia Duvet
Biminis @ 3pm, Sat April 26

Cryogeyser, Flooding, La Lune
Wise Hall Tues, April 29

Longing for peace? Pylon Radio is the audio equivalent of relaxing in the the sun with colourful friends. Check out these shows, reconnect with your amigos and talk to strangers. We’re all looking for the same lost feeling.

The Folk Implosion
The Fox Cabaret – Thurs April 3

Che Aimee Dorval
Fox Cabaret – Fri April 4

Anchoress, Quit It, Mean Bikini, Brasser
Green Auto – Sat April 5

Gross Skeleton, Cowabummer, Velvet Rush, Taylor Roberds
Take Your Time Back – Sat Apr 5

Bubble Tea and Cigarettes, Peach Luffe
The Fox Cabaret – Mon April 7

2GIRLS1DAW, Phuture Memories, DJ Eddy, Kevin Reginald Appleby
Take Your Time Back, Fri April 11

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Biltmore Cabaret – Sun April 13

Magi Merlin, Bukola
Fox Cabaret, Mon April 14

Are you searching for things to do this winter? On Pylon Radio, I’m shining the spotlight on seven concerts happening in Vancouver this December.

New episodes and event highlights released on the first Thursday of every month.

Bedouin Soundclash
Commodore Ballroom, Thurs Dec 5

Autograft
Fox Cabaret, Fri Dec 6

Saltwater Hank
Anvil Theatre, Sat Dec 7

Hotel Empress + Garden Mice
Green Auto, Fri Dec 13

Dusknote + Bloom Effect
Green Auto, Sat Dec 14

Thievery Corporation
Vogue Theatre, Sun Dec 15

Mobb Deep
Hollywood Theatre, Wed Dec 18

Listen to Pylon Radio on Vancouver CoOp radio 100.5 FM, Thursday’s at 11am.

In this third and final installment of my dispatches from Mexico, I sat down with Kanga, my guide in Chiapas. From his reflections on a chaotic upbringing in Mexico City, to his transformational education and work with the Zapatista – Kanga is a fascinating human, and it is my honour to bring you this conversation.