VANOC apologizes to Vancouver Symphony for Discord

Vancouver’s Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC) has issued a clarifying statement designed to quieten the chorus of public dissent that appears to be growing around Bramwell Tovey and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) apparent ceremonial snub. The apology was issued in a press release on Saturday Dec 19, 2009 after the public had learned that VANOC …

Amy Winehouse – Breasts, Drugs and a Rockin’ Cold

Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” days may not be over yet. As reported by Splash News, the British based, Grammy award winning singer was temporarily hospitalized last Sunday night after taking an over-the-counter cold medication – a medication which apparently didn’t mix well with prescription drugs she was already taking for her drug and alcohol recovery program. …

Juno Week in Vancouver 2009

  The Juno Awards, Canada’s music equivalent to the Grammy’s, came to town last week and the lead up to the red carpet awards night was nothing short of spectacular. Hotel hospitality suites were filled with rock stars and celebs and just about every club in town got in the act with live bands and …