Melanie Ewan

Review | Said The Whale @ The Vogue Theatre – May 3rd 2012

May 6, 2012
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On entering the Vogue Theater on Thursday evening, I was greeted by the muffled sounds of Oh No! Yoko reaching out through a sea of fans and red velvet seats, and in to the busy entrance hall. Up the stairs, past coat check, and down the darkened aisle’s I observed an audience of all ages, [...]

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Review | Our Lady Peace at Commodore Ballroom

April 20, 2012
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As I stood outside the Commodore, umbrella in hand, I allowed my eyes to wander through the growing crowd. I was surprised by how many people had shown up, seeing as how even I was a bit iffy about going to see a band that I adored when I was thirteen. The crowd, however, was [...]

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Review | G. Love & Special Sauce at Commodore Ballroom

March 3, 2012
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After a long day of school on the first of March I shuffled in to the warmth of the Commodore Ballroom, settling down on a corner barstool for an evening of music and people watching. The Commodore is one of my favourite venues, I must admit. So when the chance to escape the monotony of [...]

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The Decemberists Light Up The Night

August 25, 2011
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On Wednesday evening I found myself standing inside the gates of Malkin Bowl eagerly waiting for The Decemberists to take the stage. I’ve only recently discovered this “indie-folk-rock” band, and while I’ve certainly heard good things about their live shows, I was curious to see if they would live up to expectations. The crowd, consisting [...]

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