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Places that are easy on the ears

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A few of my favorite spots for live music, or just plain old drinkin.

 1. 1067 Jazz Club

1067 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2010

With a quick step left and a hop right, over the puddle of pee, I was climbing the musty stairs to 1067. I felt like I was crashing a private "only in the know" kind of hangout. Only this one served $4 cans of beer and reminded me of my Aunt Linda's…More »

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 2. Backstage Lounge

1585 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 687-1354

Categories: Music Venues, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  4/9/2010

As a live music venue...
Backstage is hard to beat!

Yes, cover is a necessary evil. But with the combination of all the renos here with a decent band. It's totally worth the 8-10 bucks!

I do like the selection of beers on tap. A lot of the usual…More »

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 3. The Commodore Ballroom

870 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
(604) 683-9413

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  8/21/2009

I wore flip flops to a rock concert.
IDIOT!

Other than my poor judgment in foot attire I had an awesome time watching two shows there this summer. Love the bouncy floor and the sound system. I must be getting on in years, because I did bring ear plugs…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

February 2009

Things I Love

Ginger, Gardening, Eating, Playing outside, A Green Earth, Skiing

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swimming laps

My Hometown

a craft beer store

When I'm Not Yelping...

I am eating

Why You Should Read My Reviews

because I am game for trying almost anything

The Last Great Book I Read

Just started "The Sisters Brothers"

My First Concert

Raffi and years later, Metallica (what a double bill that would be, eh!)

My Favourite Movie

Heat

My Last Meal On Earth

Fresh garden veggies, Yukon Coho salmon, and a cold Ale

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I've eaten curried dog!

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That I am a decent bread baker

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Yelp Montreal