by Blake Fletcher | Aug 2, 2016 | Concerts, Featured
Last night I saw Whitney in Vancouver at the Cobalt. Before I went in, I saw people standing around the entrance of the 105 year old venue. Inside, there was a line up six deep at the bar. The lights were dimmed, the stage was illuminated in red. A revolving disco...
by Blake Fletcher | Jul 12, 2016 | Album Reviews, Featured
In my view, a good album review can’t come after one listen. In fact, I think it takes many listens to have a shot at deciphering artistic intent. How can you react to something that took years, if not a lifetime, to create after a few spins? At Mighty Records, we try...
by Blake Fletcher | Jun 21, 2016 | Concerts, concerts in vancouver, Featured
It’s not every day a double shot of great music comes through Vancouver. Those in attendance got to see two of R&B’s best new stars bless the Alexander. Last night, live music fans saw JMSN in Vancouver with Snoh Allegra. Before the show, people filled the...
by Blake Fletcher | May 21, 2016 | Concerts, concerts in vancouver, Featured
Seeing Charles Bradley in Vancouver at the Commodore last night was my first time at the venue. I polled some friends and I reached the consensus that it’s the best in the city. Bradley filled it to the brim. The balconies and the seats turned to standing room...
by Blake Fletcher | May 11, 2016 | Concerts, concerts in vancouver
The lights dimmed to loud screams. The crowd gathered on the lower level of the Imperial as the band walked out. The music started with beat boxing and a kick drum. Funky bass came in. A vocal sample introduced the man of the hour. The song continued to build with...