Truthfully I came here to see Metric but stayed due to credibility guilt. Everyone I told seemed…read moreupset that I was leaving after Metric, therefore, I stayed for 5 songs just to see what the hype was all about. I appreciate that they know how to get a crowd going and feel good, however, I was struggling to actually connect with the material. I did review their new album as part of "New Shit I Listened To" segment of my web zine. I blessed the album with 3 out of 5 stars. I was hoping to get something out of the new material live but it did little to convince me that I was listening to the best album of the year. I will give them production points. They used a really cool 3D stage configuration but did little of note with it. I knew that after 5 songs that they were just a one trick pony with the stage production. The band themselves, although charismatic, looked lost with the stage layout. Imagine Dragons are another one of those bands whose music works better in a club or small theatre setting. Fortunately they've grown in popularity that Rogers Arena was the logical booking. Maybe next time they should do 2 nights at the QE with the same production? Lady Gaga was successfully able to do this a few years back. There was a magic that seemed lost in translation in such a big venue. I got a better understanding of how they ended up in arenas, though I think the singer could do with more onstage charisma and the drummer could up his game more. The advantage of our seats was that we were able to spot some technical sound tricks otherwise missed by the general concert goer. Most of the drums were click tracked, the guitar notes were too clean that they sounded pre-recorded (even The Edge makes mistakes and we all notice) and the lead singer was only singing live 30% of the time (we were that close that we noticed synch issues). In retrospect it wasn't a bad show, it just wasn't the show for me musically.

The last time the Monkees played Vancouver billed as the Monkees was in 1968, therefore, I was…read moreseeing this show for the first time with everyone else. They were supposed to play the casino years ago when Davy Jones was alive, however, he had a completely different management than the rest of the guys and things went sour and the show never happened. They played a few times in Tacoma but that was a pain in the ass to get to. The show was everyone minus Mike Nessith and Davy Jones. Ratio wise it was still a closer reunion compared to Guns N' Roses. To entertain the audience they showed episodes of The Monkees in high def restoration from the new Blu Ray collection. For the first 3 songs it was cool to have some of the old Monkees clips shown on the screen as the band was playing, however, it got annoying real quick as I would've appreciated watching what was actually happening live. It was more likely implemented to distract the audience from noticing that there was no chemistry between remaining members on stage. Because of the clips on the screen the entire show was click tracked. They did manage to perform all their hits and some current singles in the 90 minutes. The personal highlight for me was The Porpoise song off Head, a song that the majority of early fans would prefer to dismiss all together. It was fun watching the divide by fans after the song based on the applause. It wasn't the best rendition of the song but they did the best with the little they had. Second highlight was dancing with Peter and singing at the top of my lungs the lyrics to I'm Not Your Stepping Stone. Overall even though the majority of the songs were phoned in I actually had a good time.

I ended up dancing the night away like a slut here on Saturday. I had a really great time, but…read morethere were a few things about this venue that weren't my favourite. First complaint - the bathrooms. This is not a change room, so why the heck is there a CURTAIN instead of a door to the two stalls in the ladies room? I'm sorry but whether you're hovering over the seat to pee, or hugging the porcelain goddess cuz you drank too much, you deserve some privacy while leaking those bodily fluids. At least if there's a door, you can knock, to see if anyone is in there, with a curtain, you're gonna tug on that shit and probably scar yourself for life when you see what's behind it. "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." After you use those facilities, you're gonna love the sink even more. Its so tiny in the ladies room that if you are washing your hands, people can't even get in to the bathroom behind you. I know I got a fat ass and all, but this was kind of ridiculous. And lawd knows us ladies like to primp ourselves in the bathroom mirror, so try and bring a pocket mirror (they aren't just for railz bitches) if you plan on doin' any primpin'. Second complaint - the heat. There is zero air conditioning in here. As in none, nada, null and void. The promoters of the night actually brought in their own fans (lawd bless them) and it did help, but it was just recirculating warm air. For a venue this nice (minus the bathrooms) you'd think they could step it up a bit and have some A/C. Which brings me to the things I liked about the venue.... Cheap drinks! $8 for a double highball, call me SOLD! The space was really cool, I liked the different levels and dark corners to hide in, and the visuals looked great. I liked that the location was somewhat off the beaten club path, thus there were no creepers. The people who knew about this space and party were there for exactly that and there were no random granville street douchebags lingering nearby to buy you a drink. "GHB drinks on me!" All in all, I would totes go back to this place, but dress appropriately so I don't sweat my balls off. Oh wait, I don't have balls, I guess I already sweated them off, if anyone finds my balls let me know.

I went to an event here last weekend. I really liked the space but they need to work on a few…read morethings. 1) It was REALLY REALLY hot! Luckily I was not wearing very much - yay summer! I don't know how people who were fully dressed up survived. 2) They could not handle the demand at the bar. They need a beer/water station for big events like the one I attended 3) The bottled water was warm. This was pointed out to me by a friend. I used my cocktail cup and refilled at the sink with nice cold water from the tap. 4) Their beer selection is extremely limited. They should at least have cans of one local craft beer like Red Racer available.

super fun dj! Have had him playing music at some personal events…read more great vibes, great times, very professional! Yaaaaaaaa DJ DAWG!!!

We hired an airwaves DJ to do our wedding reception in July 2014. The crowd was tough - with a…read morewide range of musical interests and tastes. There were a number of musicians and music industry people in attendance and we received a lot of compliments from our guests and hosts on the professionalism of setup, takedown, and music played by our airwaves DJ. Frankly, we couldn't have been more pleased with the sound, lighting, as well as the ability of the DJ to "read" a difficult and musically astute crowd. Thank you Airwaves!

We hired the Van DJ Co for our company Christmas party in 2018 and again in 2019. The experience…read morefrom beginning to end both times was excellent. Great communication and quick response. DJ Joe was a huge hit! We're looking forward to working with Van DJ Co again and again in the future! Thank you, Joe!

I've known and worked with Joe for over 15 years, first meeting him when I was operating a live…read morevenue and nightclub where he was our main DJ. From the start, he proved to be an incredible DJ--professional, fun, and easy to work with. Throughout my career, I've continued to hire Joe for a variety of events, from corporate parties and exclusive private gatherings to large-scale live events. He has an exceptional ability to read a crowd, create the perfect atmosphere, and bring an event to life. Beyond his talent behind the decks, Joe is reliable, adaptable, and well-equipped to handle any technical challenges that may arise. I've also recommended him to some of my closest friends for their weddings, and they've always been thrilled with his work. If you're looking for a skilled, professional, and experienced DJ who knows how to elevate any event, I highly recommend Vancouver DJ Company.

Glam Skanks, a collection of 4 young girls from LA, opened for Adam Ant. They looked like Jem and…read morethe Holograms but sounded like The Misfits. The music was very so-cal pop punk. Ali Cat was a very charismatic front women. Even if you weren't into the band the girls were entertaining to watch. The first time I saw Adam Ant was a few years ago. He didn't physically take the tour seriously, however, this time around he committed to a proper diet and exercise regimen. He was also full of energy, a fitting tribute to his former self. This isn't to say that I didn't appreciate the bouncy pirate the first time around (in effort to knock a show off my bucket list) but it's nice to see someone actually care about their own tour by getting in shape. This time around he played his Kings of the Wild Frontier album in full, one of the underrated alternative albums of the 80's. I came into the show with modest expectations. I walked away from the venue with my jaw to the floor. Much better than the first time I saw him. Adam is a very underrated front man. The singles were partially caked walked, however, the album tracks were the highlights. He was more emotionally invested in these songs considering he rarely gets to perform these songs. Even if you weren't familiar with the deep album cuts there was still something musically there for the casual attendees. It always intrigued and annoyed me that Adam in the early days of his career didn't bother to work the North American market yet he's selling out shows lately. Everyone, regardless of fandom level, enjoyed the show. There was an even give it take of energy that filled the room. Most of the audience participated in the pirate chants. The audience was very pumped up considering that most battled a bad snow storm to be at the show. We did after all earn the moment. His band are hired hands, no major players in the industry, however, I really enjoyed this touring band. They actually added something to the show. The double drums have always intrigued me. Each drummer was playing a separate part which was really cool. Added bonus was that the drumming wasn't click tracked which you don't see often. The sound mix was horrible, no different than any other show at The Vogue. The singing was in key. Lyrically unless you knew the songs the sound mix made it hard to decipher lyrics outside the chorus. The sound mix of the venue did noticeably wear down the audience after a while. There was no chemistry between Adam and his band mates. The audience interaction was also very minimal. Expected behaviour from Adam. I didn't pay to see Adam as a person but rather hearing my favourite album tracks played live. It was really fun to hear pirate punk anthems that felt more like a party than a nostalgic moment.

I definitely made the right choice going with DJ Sam for my wedding. He was fantastic throughout…read morethe evening, effortlessly reading the crowd's energy and keeping the vibe just right. I'm not picky about music--I usually go with what's popular--but he made sure my music-loving guests had an amazing time. His transitions between songs and segments were seamless, from the processional to first dances and wedding games. What really stood out was his thoughtfulness; from where his DJ station was positioned, he was at a great angle and he captured some very special moments of my father/daughter dance and even uploaded them to Dropbox for me afterward. No one asked him to do that--it was such thoughtful gesture and nice touch! I really appreciated it. With everything else going on, I didn't have to worry about the music because DJ Sam was in control. DJ Sam is very personable too - meeting him for the first time at my wedding, I felt we could be friends! He has a warm personality and wants you and your guests to have a great time with the music he puts on. If you want a DJ who's skilled, knows music, can read crowds, and genuinely cares, 11/10 go with DJ Sam. You won't regret it.

Where do I start? Sammy was such a nice guy, the moment we talked to him, we immediately know that…read morehe'll be our DJ for the wedding. Sammy was very accommodating and professional. I was so busy in the morning of the wedding, so I didn't get the chance to say hi. By the time I did, he already talked to my officiant and MC about how they can use his mic and speakers. All the music queued exactly the right timing and made those moments so beautifully emotional. We talked about cutting the music by using hugs. But when my wife and I had our first dance, we were already hugging. But somehow Sammy was able to read our body language and cut the music when we wanted. I'm not saying this will work for you, but I just thought it's funny Sammy read our mind at that moment! For the dance floor, I'd recommend give Sammy as many songs as possible. We only gave about 20, which might be little low. With that said, Sammy and our guests murdered the dance floor. For the first hour, we had young and old people jumping in and out of the dance floor. We also had Hindi and Korean music on top of western music. I guess what I'm trying to say is, give Sammy options so he knows what to play as he reads the room. I will be sending Sammy some of our wedding dancing videos, maybe you can ask him for the samples. But in terms of writing it, we love Sammy, highly recommended.