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[Casey]

So I just got sent some information about our upcoming tour.

The tour kicks off in Vancouver at the beginning of July and this is the venue that our first gig will be at:

The Commodore Ballroom is a renowned music venue, dance floor, and nightclub located on 800 block of Granville Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. The building was built in the Art Deco style of the late 1920s by George Conrad Reifel and designed by architect H.H. Gillingham.

Best known for showcasing special performances, the venue is equally as famous for its sprung dance floor. Beneath the floor lies a horsehair lining which at the time only a few venues in the world showcased similar floors.

The general admission ballrooms hosts approximately 990 guests (including standing room and table seating).
The street level of the building was built for retail outlets, some of them in their time also notable. Downstairs, below street level, is the Commodore Lanes, a vintage bowling alley and poolroom.

History

The room first opened in December 1929 under the name "Commodore Cabaret" but with the onset of the Great Depression briefly closed four months later. It re-opened in November 1930, and operated under several owners as one of Vancouver's premier entertainment venues for seven decades.

From 1936 to 1939 shows by bandleader Charlie Pawlett (d. 1981), originally of Nanaimo and a trumpet and violin player, were broadcast on CJOR radio.

Sammy Davis Jr. played The Commodore in 1948, and was interviewed there by CKMO radio host Wilf Ray. Other notable acts in following decades included Duke Ellington and Tommy Dorsey.

In 1969, management of The Commodore was taken over by Drew Burns, launching an era which saw the ballroom transformed into a major rock'n'roll venue.

The Commodore closed in 1996, but after $3.5 million in renovations (including a new hardwood dance floor) it reopened under the House of Blues banner on November 12, 1999. House of Blues hosted a 75th Anniversary celebration season from December 2003, 2004 to December 4, 2005, though began celebrations early on October 16, 2004 with a performance by Tom Waits.

Over the years the venue has hosted such notable performers as: Bob Marley, The Tragically Hip, James Brown, U2, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Oasis, The Police, Pearl Jam, Kiss, Tin Machine, Tina Turner, The Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Kid Rock, Hedley, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lady GaGa, The Ting Tings, Metric, Franz Ferdinand & Angels & Airwaves

I don't know why but I find the history of venues we play at really fascinating. There's a few places in London that we've played at that have really rich histories, places where The Beatles, Rolling Stones etc used to play back in the day, but this place looks really interesting to me. The list of artists that have played here speaks for itself. And it seems that Live Nation owns the venue now, which is always a good sign of a proper professional venue.

Can't wait to kick off the tour! Hopefully some of you guys can make it to a show.

 

[Duke]

I thought this thread was about baby animals


"Over the years the venue has hosted such notable performers as: Bob Marley, The Tragically Hip, James Brown, U2, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Oasis, The Police, Pearl Jam, Kiss, Tin Machine, Tina Turner, The Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Kid Rock, Hedley, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lady GaGa, The Ting Tings, Metric, Franz Ferdinand & Angels & Airwaves"


Funny. Half of them are REALLY well known bands and artists and the other half I've never heard of. The Ting Tings? WHO?

 

[Flipmo]

Yeah, the Commodore Ballroom is a known venue in Canada. I've never been, but I know some ppl that have seen shows there, it's a very nice spot. The area is cool too.
You should have a great time performing there.

 

[Casey]

I thought this thread was about baby animals


"Over the years the venue has hosted such notable performers as: Bob Marley, The Tragically Hip, James Brown, U2, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Oasis, The Police, Pearl Jam, Kiss, Tin Machine, Tina Turner, The Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Kid Rock, Hedley, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lady GaGa, The Ting Tings, Metric, Franz Ferdinand & Angels & Airwaves"


Funny. Half of them are REALLY well known bands and artists and the other half I've never heard of. The Ting Tings? WHO?

You've never heard of the Ting Tings? Really? They're a massive UK band and they just signed with Roc Nation, Jay-Z's new label to give them a bigger push in the US.

Surely you've heard this song?

or this one?

 

[Duke]

^ Nope. I'm not that on top of new music, especially UK stuff. Second tune I've heard in a Fanta commercial, though.

Ting Tings, Tragically Hip, Tin Machine, Hedley, Metric and Angels & Airwaves are totally unknown to me, whereas the other arists are household names even my grandmother would know, apart from Weezer and Franz Ferdinand perhaps.

 

[Jurhum]

Well, I am on my way to vancouver during the summer. I shall visit your concert.

 

[Casey]

Well, I am on my way to vancouver during the summer. I shall visit your concert.

Oh for real? Awesome. Let me know closer to the time if you're planning on attending and I'll see what I can do about getting you any VIP passes that might be available. Maybe you can pick Rahim up on the way. I invited him last time we played Vancouver and he couldn't get a ride from anyone. LOL

^ Nope. I'm not that on top of new music, especially UK stuff. Second tune I've heard in a Fanta commercial, though.

Ting Tings, Tragically Hip, Tin Machine, Hedley, Metric and Angels & Airwaves are totally unknown to me, whereas the other arists are household names even my grandmother would know, apart from Weezer and Franz Ferdinand perhaps.

Well, Tin Machine was a David Bowie sideproject in the 80's. They did two albums, then split up and Bowie went back to doing solo work. Angels & Airwaves is the band that Tom DeLonge started after Blink 182 split up. I think Blink reformed recently though so I don't know if Tom still plays with A&A as well.

Tragically Hip I think are a famous Canadian band, Hedley is a band that I think were in the finals of Canadian Idol, and Metric is a Canadian band also. Makes sense that they'd list some well known Canadian bands on their site.

 

[Da_Funk]

^The Hip and Metric are both really good. Hedley is more gay than a Shadows do for love thread.

Playing there is going to be a fucking experience for sure. Like Flip said, its a real well known Canadian venue.

 

[Casey]

We just bought one of those portable HD video recorders that records in 1080p, so we're hoping to document the entire tour. I'll definitely make sure we get some good video at this venue. It looks incredible and it's good to know that it's held in such high regard in Canada.

You know, I've never been disappointed by any gig we've played in Canada. You guys really go the extra mile to put on some great events. I'm really looking forward to being back there.

 

[S O F I]

Metric is dope. I like their shit. I missed out on their concert here a few weeks back.

 

[Jokerman]

I'm coming to the show. I'll be the one who looks like Prince.

the other artists are household names even my grandmother would know.

Then I'm in love with your grandmother and we're having a baby.

 

[Mr Marz]

i would come check you out (no homo) if you were ever in nyc.. let me know.

 

[Duke]

Oh for real? Awesome. Let me know closer to the time if you're planning on attending and I'll see what I can do about getting you any VIP passes that might be available. Maybe you can pick Rahim up on the way. I invited him last time we played Vancouver and he couldn't get a ride from anyone. LOL



Well, Tin Machine was a David Bowie sideproject in the 80's. They did two albums, then split up and Bowie went back to doing solo work. Angels & Airwaves is the band that Tom DeLonge started after Blink 182 split up. I think Blink reformed recently though so I don't know if Tom still plays with A&A as well.

Tragically Hip I think are a famous Canadian band, Hedley is a band that I think were in the finals of Canadian Idol, and Metric is a Canadian band also. Makes sense that they'd list some well known Canadian bands on their site.

Tnx for the music lesson, lol. Could've known about the Bowie band, but didn't. Rest of the stuff I had no idea.

So, when you coming to the Netherlands? Not that I really care that much about your music, I wanna pressgang you into our musicquiz

 

[Farzin]

Tragially Hip is awesome. Listen to the song below. Casey you coming to Toronto? I know last time you came to brampton.

 

[Casey]

i would come check you out (no homo) if you were ever in nyc.. let me know.

For sure. Thanks for the support. No NYC date on this leg of the tour, but there most likely will be on the second leg which will happen after the new album is out.

So, when you coming to the Netherlands? Not that I really care that much about your music, I wanna pressgang you into our musicquiz

LOL, I have no idea. Maybe on the next tour, we'll see.

Farzin yeah we'll be in Toronto...well....Mississauga is where the show is, so near enough. Brampton was the time before last, last June we played in Yunge-Dundas Square twice and in Mississauga also.

 

[_carmi]

Well if you'd come to Montreal I'd maybe come. Although I'd probably feel like a minority.

 

[Casey]

Well if you'd come to Montreal I'd maybe come. Although I'd probably feel like a minority.

You wouldn't. We get an equal balance of all races at our shows.

 

[vg4030]

Well if you'd come to Montreal I'd maybe come. Although I'd probably feel like a minority.

Would you be the only girl there?

 

[Casey]

Would you be the only girl there?

We have more females at our shows than males actually. That last show we played in Toronto where the audience was close to 10k, was probably 60% female.

 

[Farzin]

^Dude if you hook me up with VIP passes at the sauga show that would be wicked. I'd def come and chill with you for a bit. We'll make a streethop video blog talking about how we eat out pussy while the girl is on her period....not.