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Come to Canada: Big Acts/Small Venues (A Common Occurence) By: Ch…
swanktrendz | August 26th 2008
Great Bands Play Awesome Venues in VancouverVisit SwanktrendzI pulled out my January, 2008, Spin magazine and did a flip-through to determine if I should save or recycle the publication. I do not like to throw out any music magazine, but I equally di read more
A Biography of Curly Howard By: Shane Christensen
swanktrendz | August 24th 2008
Visit Swanktrendz and read more of Shanes's articlesCurly Howard Image from: www.art.comMost people on the street would probably have no idea who Curly Howard was. But if you were able to impersonate his "nyuk-nyuk-nyuk" or "woo-woo-woo" sounds, a s read more
Who are the All-Time Top N.H.L. Players By Shane Christensen
swanktrendz | August 23rd 2008
Read more of Shane's Articles at SwanktrendzThe names of the top N.H.L. goal scorers of all time looks like a list of hockey royalty as it is filled with some of the greatest players who ever played the game. It includes those from an earlier era wi read more
Vancouver's Upcoming Concerts as of Aug 23/08 Christine Albrecht
swanktrendz | August 21st 2008
Visit Swanktrendz’s home Site AUGUST23rd/24thBlue RodeoMalkin BowlTickets: $65.50, $49.50 & $37.5024th, 25th, 26th Chris Rock No Apologies Tour The Orpheum Tickets: ALL THREE SHOWS SOLD OUT25thPriscilla AhnMedia ClubTickets: $12.5026th 3 Doors Down read more
Fly on the Wall by Baba Brinkman
swanktrendz | August 2nd 2008
Visit SwanktrendzVisit BabaHi Lights,In the midst of all of the intended fanfare around The Rebel Cell, which premiers in Edinburgh in one week, with the corresponding album release coming up on the weekend, I thought I’d take a moment to share a q read more
Upcoming Vancouver Concerts as of August 3rd/08Upcoming Vancouver…
swanktrendz | August 2nd 2008
Upcoming Vancouver Concerts as of August 3rd/08Visit Swanktrendz AUGUST5th Feist Deer Lake Park Tickets $49.507th Angels & Aairwaves Commodore Ballroom Tickets SOLD OUT 8th Brooks & Dunn, ZZ Top General Motors Place Tickets $79.50, $59.50 & $45.5 read more
Speculating what songs would have been on the Beatles next album…
swanktrendz | July 17th 2008
Visit SwanktrendzIt is actually pretty easy to figure out what songs could have been on the Beatles next album, simply by looking at the solo work and songs that came out immediately after their acrimonious breakup in 1970. The biggest surprise of t read more
CFox’s Vancouver 2008 Seeds Tickets on Sale July 11th
swanktrendz | July 9th 2008
Visit Swanktrendz's Home PageOn Friday, at 11:00, tickets will go on sale for CFOX's, August 9th, Vancouver's 2008 Seeds event, at the Commodore Ballroom.Tickets are only $9.93 (so you are definitely getting your money’s worth and then some).The e read more
New Band Alert – Tickle Me Pink By: Christine Albrecht
swanktrendz | July 8th 2008
Visit Swanktrendz's Home PageI received a band alert from Windup Records, and I do believe we have a potential ‘winner’ with Tickle Me Pink.Colorado’s latest musical export reminds me a bit of Story of the Year, especially with their release Ty read more
Tawdry Travelogues By: Baba Brinkman
swanktrendz | July 2nd 2008
Visit Baba Brinkman’s Site Visit Baba Brinkman’s SiteVisit Swanktrendz's Home Page Attention Seekers, Name-dropping is so tawdry, but so are most things that instantly capture our complete attention. Twenty minutes ago I bid goodnight to my din read more
Back to the 80s: The Karate Kid & 'Sweep the Leg' video By: Kick…
swanktrendz | July 2nd 2008
Visit Kickin’ It Old School’s Blog Visit Swanktrendz's Home Page As you all know by now, I love almost everything about the ‘80s, but especially the music and movies. One of my very favorite guilty pleasures is the movie The Karate Kid (the or read more
Upcoming Vancouver Concerts as of July 2, 208
swanktrendz | July 2nd 2008
July2nd True Colors Tour – Cyndi Lauper, The B52’s, Rosie O’Donnell Deer Lake Park Tickets $57.50 Jack Packs - 4 Tickets For $169.00 3rd Ashes Divide Richard's on Richards Tickets $20.00 3rd Mark Knopler The Orpheum Tickets: Sold Out 4th George read more
Father's Day Ideas From Treasure Finds' Matthew & Rebecca G By: C…
swanktrendz | June 1st 2008
Click here to visit Treasure FindsGrowing up, Dads were the dispensers of all wisdom. "Shut the door, did you grow up in a barn?" was a popular one. He was also in charge of reminding us that contrary to popular wisdom, money did not grow on trees. read more
Tour Schedule for Vancouver, BC May 29, 2008
swanktrendz | June 1st 2008
VANCOUVER CONCERT SCHEDULE NEW RELEASE DATES - As of May 28, 200829thRushGeneral Motors Place, VancouverTickets $85.00, $65.00 & $45.0029thKillswitch EngageCroatian Cultural CentreTickets $33.0030thThe Long BlondesRichard's on RichardsTickets $14.00 read more
Twilight by Stephanie Meyers Book Review by Lezah Williamson
swanktrendz | May 24th 2008
Visit SwanktrendzTwilight (2005) is the NY Times best seller by Stephanie Meyers; it is the first in a series of the same characters.Part romance, part suspense, part teen angst story, Twilight chronicles the unrooting of Bella from her life-long hom read more
A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon - Book Review by: Lezah William…
swanktrendz | May 24th 2008
Visit SwanktrendzI was recently given the novel A Spot of Bother. It was written by Mark Haddon, who also penned one of my favourite books of the last few years, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. While 'The Curious Incident...' is read more
Fear & Loathing In Indiana By Doug Boucher
swanktrendz | May 18th 2008
Visit Swanktrendz"Jesus Christ! I'm not sure I can handle this kind of news and frantic stimulus at four o'clock in the morning - especially with a head full of speed, booze, and Percodan. It is extremely difficult to concentrate on the cheap realiti read more
Arguing the World VIFF and Symposium: Public Intellectuals Toda…
swanktrendz | May 17th 2008
A joint venture between the Vancouver International Film Festival and the inaugural symposium Public Intellectuals Today brings us the film Arguing the World (1998).Arguing the World depicts life of a number of New York intellectuals (Irving Howe, Na read more
Recording Artists help launch the Zune Ignition Program By Chris…
swanktrendz | May 17th 2008
Swedish pop sensation Robyn is the latest artist to be featured in the Zune Ignition program, and has released the track "Konitchiwa Bitches (Menta Mix)" exclusively on Zune Marketplace as a companion feature to the full album download of her latest read more
Joe Jackson Concert Review By: Terry Lowe
swanktrendz | May 17th 2008
May 5, 2008 at the Chan Centre for the Perfoming ArtsCapacity Crowd (1,200) - sold outTwenty-nine years after his “Look Sharp” debut, Joe Jackson is still actively touring the world, basking in the consistently warm reception of his fans. The sta read more
Recording Artists help launch the Zune Ignition Program By Chris…
swanktrendz | May 17th 2008
Swedish pop sensation Robyn is the latest artist to be featured in the Zune Ignition program, and has released the track "Konitchiwa Bitches (Menta Mix)" exclusively on Zune Marketplace as a companion feature to the full album download of her latest read more
Incumbent Beware! By Mike Gillis
swanktrendz | May 3rd 2008
Visit SwanktrendzVisit Mikeimage from littlestuffedbull.comCity Mayor.Is there any other title that inspires more respect, fear and adoration than that?Of course there is. Galactic Overlord.But I'm not running for Galactic Overlord.I'm running for Ma read more
Three Ways to Make a Not Very Interesting Film More Interesting…
swanktrendz | May 3rd 2008
Visit SwanktrendzVisit Mikeimage from snipercentral.com•1. Add screen crosshairs. You know in a spy flick, when a sniper looks through his eyepiece, and it shows you what he's seeing with the crosshairs superimposed? Do that, but superimpose the c read more
Coldplay Set to Release New Album and Gig Dates
swanktrendz | April 28th 2008
Visit SwanktrendzColdplay Dates:LONDON BRIXTON ACADEMYJUNE 16NEW YORK MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JUNE 23Please check coldplay.com for details of how to win tickets and please do not contact the venues as no tickets will be available to buy. Coldplay's ne read more
People in Planes' Digital Release Beyond the Horizon Due: June 24…
swanktrendz | April 23rd 2008
Visit SwanktrendzCD will be available in store on August 12/08Image from myspace.comThe Welsh quintet, People in Planes have announced their twelve (12) song, digital release, Beyond the Horizon (slated for release on June 24, 2008).The tracks are: L read more
8 Need-to-Own Fashion Items From Canada's Fashion Insiders By: Ch…
swanktrendz | April 23rd 2008
Visit SwanktrendzImages from zappos.comCanadian fashion 'insiders' were asked to share their all-time favourite fashion items. See article: here.Here are the eight pieces that the fashionistas settled upon.• Karen Kwinter's Editor (Canadian Livin read more
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak BY: Lezah Williamson
swanktrendz | April 18th 2008
For our recent trip to Europe, I went out and bought a LOT of books. I figured, with a nine hour flight, that I'd have lots of time on my hands. As it turns out, however, I spent most of the trip flicking between the generous selection of on-board mo read more
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert By: Lezah Williamson
swanktrendz | April 18th 2008
Eat, Love, Pray (Viking, 2006) is a huge seller: currently #5 on the USA Today Best Seller list, it has spent 54 weeks on that list, eight weeks of which were spent in the #1 slot. The book has sold 4.4 million paperback copies, and just under 200,00 read more
Dr. Who at Earl's Court By: Lezah Williamson
swanktrendz | April 18th 2008
Dr. Who. My brother used to watch this show years ago, and although he liked to laugh at the cheesy costumes and the cheap sets, he still found himself tuning in, week after week.We have an acquaintance who is such as fan of the show that he legally read more
Morrissey New single by Lezah Williamson
swanktrendz | April 18th 2008
Morrissey has a new single coming out, but it will be a UK-only release. Due out May 19, it will kick off Morrissey's 2008 European tour, where he is the headliner at the O2 Wireless Festival July 4; there will also be a first time ever appearance in read more
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