The Jezabels @ Venue, Vancouver, May 1, 2012

Well, they still didn't play Disco Biscuit Love but it was a very enjoyable and polished performance.  They've been announced on the lineup for a few festivals (including Lollapalooza) so I'll be very surprised if they're not playing much bigger venues on their time through.  I'd say they're definitely a band on the rise.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich @ Venue, Vancouver, May 1, 2012

I first heard of him when SXSW published their first 100 acts accepted for the 2011 festival (Rosie and Me were also on that list) and became a fan.  He didn't play in 2011 and didn't play in 2012, but fortunately he was added as support for The Jezabels.  He was rather lovely and wonderful and I'm glad I finally got to see him live.

I Break Horses @ Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, April 27, 2012

Hearts was one of my favourite albums of 2011 and I can't remember the last time I was that excited to see a band play live.  I bought my tickets for the show in December and had read mixed reviews of their live show but on the night, I was amazed by how well they were able to translate their songs into a live setting. They sounded absolutely superb and seemed quite appreciative of the crowd's reaction.  The wait was almost worth it but I hope I don't have to wait too long to see them play again.

Now, Now @ Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, April 25, 2012

There are so many bands that I really like that I've never seen and when I first heard Now, Now (way back when they were called Now, Now Every Children) I never expected to be able to see them live.  I've been lucky enough to see them 3 times now and absolutely love their new album, Threads.  It was quite a thrill to see them make their Vancouver debut and hopefully they'll be back for a proper headline show soon.

Exitmusic @ Electric Owl, Vancouver, April 24, 2012

Even though I'd seen them twice before and really liked them, I was still amazed by how good they were on the night.  They sounded absolutely fantastic and I'm even more excited for their album to be released. I feel spoilt that I've been able to see them 3 times in about 6 months so I hope I don't have to wait too long to see them again.

k.flay @ Media Club, Vancouver, April 20, 2012

I like her more each time I see her - and I've now seen her 4 times in about 6 months.  She has such a wonderful energy and presence on stage which makes for a very entertaining set.  It would be enough, I think, but she's got a drummer with her who is ... absolutely amazing.  I think I'd pay money just to see him play - he's that good.

Caveman @ Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, April 20, 2012

I liked them both times I saw them at SXSW but for whatever the reason, they were so much better on the night.  Maybe it was because they played my favourite song, Great Life, or who knows why ... it doesn't really matter ... all I know is that for 45 minutes Caveman made me fall completely in love with them.  The album, CoCo Beware is wonderful but live, their songs had so much more detail and the drumming, oh the drumming.  I can't wait to see them again.