Month: May 2013

Eight Must-See Concert Tours of 2013

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Not having the NHL playoffs in Canadian arenas has put a damper on the events scene lately, but there are still a lot of hot tickets to be excited about this summer.

This weekend saw the likes of the Rolling Stones and Mumford & Sons rock the stage in Toronto and Surrey respectively, and it’s just the beginning of a long list of marquee concerts coming to an arena near you. Whether you’re a fan of The Eagles, Paul McCartney, Pink, One Direction or Justin Timberlake, there’s something for every music fan’s taste in 2013.

Here’s our breakdown of the must-see concerts of 2013: Read More

Mumford & Sons set to rock Holland Park

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So far, so good. If the press they’ve been getting following their two kickoff concerts is any indications, celebrated folk-rockers Mumford & Sons are ready for the big venues of their North American tour.

Mumford & Sons began their sold-out tour this week in Alberta with shows in Calgary and Edmonton, and did not disappoint the crowds. Reviews by the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal praised the band’s energetic, yet unflashy performance. Say what you will about the resurgence of folk-rock bands in recent years, but Mumford & Sons are living up to the hype and love that the press and fans have been showering them with.

Their next stop – Friday night at Surrey’s Holland Park – is their biggest venue yet with 25,000 concert-goers expected to show up in front of the outdoor stage. Friday’s weather forecast appears to be holding up, and the stage is now up. It’s the biggest outdoor concert the city has seen since Lollapalooza in Cloverdale in ’94, but organizers say they are ready for any security or crowd-control issues.

Tickets sold out at the box office within 15 minutes of the original onsale, but you can still buy your Mumford & Sons tickets with ShowTimeTickets.com – We Are Never Sold Out!

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And the axe falls – Vancouver Canucks fire Alain Vigneault, assistants

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He’s the franchise leader in wins in the 42-year history of the Vancouver Canucks, but that didn’t save Alain Vigneault from being the NHL’s latest coaching casualty. The Canucks fired Vigneault, as well as assistant coaches Rick Bowness and Newell Browne today after the team was ousted in the first round of the playoffs two years in a row.

With Coach V gone, who takes over as the Canucks' bench boss?

After being hired in 2006, Vigneault amassed a regular season record of 313-170-57, a Jack Adams award in 2007 and was one win away from a Stanley Cup championship in 2011. While not many expect Coach V to be out of work for too long given his resume, there was a feeling that he was losing his ability to motivate his lineup after over 6 years in Vancouver. Two years removed from the 2011 Stanley Cup final and despite continuing to win the Northwest division title, the Canucks have had lethargic showings down the stretch and in the playoffs. Their inability to score goals in the post-season has been well-documented, and calls for change could no longer be ignored after another disappointing finish this year. Vigneault’s dismissal is probably just the beginning of changes for the Canucks this summer, with an impatient fan base recognizing that the window to win for this group is rapidly closing.

With the coaching position now vacant, who do you think should take over behind the Canucks bench? There is no shortage of qualified candidates, with the likes of ex-Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and Marlies boss Dallas Eakins potentially available.

One Direction announces 2014 tour dates

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They’ve sold out concerts announced a full year in advance, topped charts and show no signs of slowing down. Superstar boy-band One Direction haven’t even started their 2013 North American tour, but are wasting no time planning their calendars for 2014 with the announcement of another world tour today.

The new dates currently only include cities in South America, Ireland and the United Kingdom, but the band promises that more dates on still forthcoming. There are rumours that those yet-to-be-announced concerts will include U.S. cities.

Tickets for the new dates will begin to go on sale next weekend, with the UK and Irish dates on sale May 25. Onsales for the South American dates take place in mid-June.

The new dates are as follows (via Pollstar.com):

April 25 – Bogota, Colombia, Estadio El Campin
April 27 – Lima, Peru, Estadio Nacional
April 29 – Asuncion, Paraguay, Jockey Club
May 1 – Santiago, Chile, Estadio Nacional
May 3 – Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio Velez Sarsfield
May 6 – Montevideo, Uruguay, Estadio Centenario
May 8 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Praca da Apoteose
May 10 – Sao Paulo, Brazil, Palmeiras Arena
May 25 – Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park Stadium
May 28 – Sunderland, England, Stadium Of Light
May 31 – Manchester, England, City Of Manchester Stadium
June 3 – Edinburgh, Scotland, Murrayfield Stadium
June 7 – London, England, Wembley Stadium

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They’ve has sold out every one of their shows, but you can still buy One Direction tickets for every tour date with ShowTimeTickets.com – We Are Never Sold Out!

Video: CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada kicks off the 2013 NHL Playoffs

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There are many reasons to watch the NHL playoffs. It’s exciting, high-stakes hockey where drama and the passion of the players boils over in the pursuit of that glorious silver Stanley Cup.

One of the things I personally look forward to when the playoffs roll around is watching CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada flex its creative muscle with its wonderfully-made video montages. Mike Brehm from USA TODAY sums it up quite nicely:

Two reasons to tune in to Hockey Night in Canada for the playoffs: To see if Don Cherry says anything controversial and to view CBC’s opening playoff montage video.

Here is the aforementioned intro, which highlights the 60 years of coverage by the venerable Canadian institution:

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