Posts Tagged ‘Tour’

Wilco to Play Across Canada

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Chicago based rockwilco group, Wilco, will be touring in eleven Canadian cities beginning in February. Since forming in 1995, Wilco has released seven albums. Their 2002 release, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, has recently made it onto a number of “Best Albums of the Decade” lists. The group has been the recipient of multiple awards, including two Grammys for their 2004 album, A Ghost is Born. The band received great critical acclaim for their most recent album, Wilco (The Album), which features a duet with Canadian pop artist, Feist, with the song “You and I.”
Wilco will be performing across Canada from February through March. The band also has dates across the U.S., and one stop scheduled in the U.K.
For a full list of dates, check the listings below. Wilco tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and ShowTimeTickets.com, where we are never sold out. And remember to continue checking back for more information on ticket sales for other upcoming shows.

Canada Tour Dates:

Victoria Wilco Tickets: Feb. 12 – Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC
Vancouver Wilco Tickets: Feb. 13 – David Lam Park, Vancouver, BC
Edmonton Wilco Tickets: Feb. 15 – North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Calgary Wilco Tickets: Feb. 16 – South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Saskatoon Wilco Tickets: Feb. 17 – TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK
Hamilton Wilco Tickets: Feb. 23 – Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
London Wilco Tickets: Feb. 24 – Centennial Hall, London, ON
Quebec Wilco Tickets: Feb. 26 – Imperial Du Quebec, Quebec QC
Montreal Wilco Tickets: Feb. 27 – Olympia de Montreal, Quebec, QC
Ottawa Wilco Tickets: Mar. 1 – National Arts Center, Ottawa, ON
Halifax Wilco Tickets: Mar. 3 – Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, NS

U.S. Tour Dates:

Jan. 29 – Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Feb.7 – Adams Event Center, Missoula, MT
Feb.9 – Arlene Schnitzer Hall, Portland, OR
Feb. 10 – Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
Feb. 19 – DECC-Arena, Duluth, MN
Feb. 20 – Overture Center For The Arts, Madison, WI
Feb. 21 – Cobb Great Hall, East Lansing, MI
Mar. 22 – Fillmore Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Mar. 23 – Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
Mar. 25 – Johnny Mercer Theatre, Pooler, GA
Mar. 26 – Fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA
Mar. 27 – Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, NC
Mar. 29 – The National Theater, Richmond, VA
Mar. 30 – Music Center at Strathmore, Rockville, MD
Mar. 31 – Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton, PA
Apr.2 – Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
Apr. 3 – Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
Apr. 4 – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI
Apr. 6 – Orpheum Theater, Boston, MA
Apr. 7 – Capitol Center, Concord, NH
Apr. 9 – Mortensen Hall at the Bushnell, Hartford, CT
Apr. 10 – Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 11 – Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh, PA

U.K. Tour Dates:
Sep. 12 – Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury, UK

Cultural Olympiad: Meet Feist

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, January 22 to March 21, comprises of 122 ticketed events showcasing rich talent from Canadian and international performing arts and culture. The events come in the form of music, dance, film and theatre to name a few, and promise to deliver something for everyone. Soak up as much as you can!

Day Four: Introducing the Performersfeist 3
Meet Feist

It is hard to believe that Toronto based indie artist, Feist, started out in a punk band. Growing up in Calgary, she says her first “proper gig” happened after winning a battle of the bands with her high school punk group. They opened for the Ramones at an outdoor festival.
Far from punk, Feist’s current style is sometimes folky and upbeat, sometimes soft and reflective. The combination of those sounds make up her third solo release, The Reminder. In 2007, The Reminder won the Juno
award for “Best Album of the Year,” and was itunes’ top seller. I caught her on tour in Seattle for the promotion of that album, and can honestly say that she has one of the most powerful live voices I’ve ever heard.
Feist has experimented with a variety of genres, and has collaborated with all types. She recently joined up with Wilco on their newest album, Wilco, with the song “You and I.”  In addition, she was featured in Beck’s venture, Record
Club. One of her longest collaborating relationships has been with Canadian songwriter and producer, Gonzales. He can be heard on her second album, Let it Die. Gonzales Piano Talk Show will be the opening act for Fiest’s upcoming performance.
Feist will be performing at The Orpheum at 8:00pm on February 17th. For Feist tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com or ShowTimeTickets.com.

Find out about other great performers in town for the Olympics below.
January 14th Blogpost: Meet Phoenix
January 15th Blogpost: Meet Steve Earle
January 18th Blogpost: Meet City and Colour
January 20th Blogpost: Meet Stars
January 22nd Blogpost: Meet K’naan
January 25th Blogpost: Meet Gomez
January 26th Blogpost: Meet Raphael Saadiq


Cultural Olympiad: Meet City and Colour

Monday, January 18th, 2010

The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, January 22 to March 21, comprises of 122 ticketed events showcasing rich talent from Canadian and international performing arts and culture. The events come in the form of music, dance, film and theatre to name a few, and promise to deliver something for everyone. Soak up as much as you can!

Day Three: Introducing the Performerscity and colour 2
Meet City and Colour

Oh, the sweet sound of Canadian singer/songwriter, Dallas Green. Guitarist and vocalist for Alexisonfire, City and Colour is the solo acoustic effort from Green. The self-described “risky” side project has definitely been a success. His award-winning second album, “Bring Me Your Love,” showcases his songwriting talent while establishing him as one of Canada’s most loved artists.
From “Bring Me Your Love,” you can watch his new video, Sleeping Sickness, here.
You will not want to miss the soothing and intimate sounds of City and Colour, playing at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 8:00pm on February 15th.
For City and Colour tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com or ShowTimeTickets.com.
The show will open with indie-pop band, The Rural Alberta Advantage.

Find out about other great performers in town for the Olympics below.
January 14th Blogpost: Meet Phoenix
January 15th Blogpost: Meet Steve Earle
January 19th Blogpost: Meet Feist
January 20th Blogpost: Meet Stars
January 22nd Blogpost: Meet K’naan
January 25th Blogpost: Meet Gomez
January 26th Blogpost: Meet Raphael Saadiq