Author Archives: Shawn Conner

About Shawn Conner

Vancouver Sun reporter, SFU instructor, editor/publisher of The Snipe News.
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The Sugar Shoppe (comic)

A well-known actor was once in this obscure Canadian pop group… read more

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Zeus at the Biltmore Cabaret

April 13 2013. Shawn Conner text, Robyn Hanson photos. read more

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Bryan Adams vs Michael Buble!

What happens when these two Heroes of Canadian Music take a private plane together? read more

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Stompin Tom Connors tribute comic
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OMD’s new video

UK synthpop duo kicks off 2013 North American tour in Vancouver. read more

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The Presets

Photos – The Presets – by Kirk Chantraine

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Lights Vancouver concert announcement
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New Zealand wines at the Boathouse

Passionate Pairings with the Vancouver International Wine Festival March 2, 2013. read more

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Sallie Ford and Untamed Beast

The Portland singer speaks her mind about, among other things, bands who can’t keep it in their pants. read more

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Vague-a-bonde, ‘Evolved’ (video)

New vid from French scholar Nicole Brenny. read more

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Marshall Crenshaw

No longer at war with Rolling Stone. Interview by Shawn Conner. read more

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Sigur Ros Vancouver 2013
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Pennywise at the Commodore

Photos – Pennywise at the Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver Feb 21 2013 – photos by Christine Redmond Reunited and it feels so good. Pennywise played Vancouver Thursday night as part of a 25th anniversary tour that saw the punk rock band.

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Jay Z and Justin Timberlake at BC Place (tour dates)

Legends of the Summer Tour hits Vancouver July 31 2013. read more

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Postal Service in Vancouver (tour dates)

At Rogers Arena in Vancouver July 16 2013. read more

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Helio Sequence at the Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver

With fellow Portland band Talkdemonic Feb. 15 2013. Shawn Conner words, Robyn Hanson photos. read more

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Beats Antique Vancouver
Foals North American tour dates 2013
Purity Ring tour dates 2013

Purity Ring spring 2013 tour dates

Spring tour includes a Vancouver show. read more

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White Lung tour dates

Tour kickoff March 5 in Portland. Plus: shows with Iceage, Pissed Jeans and Merchandise. read more

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Portside Pub opens

A new Gastown drinkery features craft beer, a nautical theme and a stage. Rich Hope plays opening night. read more

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The Men band tour dates
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Bob Wiseman premieres new album in Toronto

The songwriter unleashes Giulietta Masina at the Oscars Crying at the Tranzac, with guests, Jan 24 2012. Ariana Rock photos. read more

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Rachel Zeffira ‘Here On In’ (video)

Canadian singer-songwriter is one-half of Cat’s Eyes. read more

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Vancouver Calling Tribute to Joe Strummer and The Clash

At Electric Owl Dec 23 2012. Shawn Conner recap, Robyn Hanson photos. read more

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Alexisonfire Vancouver Pacific Coliseum
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Camilla d’Errico’s Helmetgirls

Camilla d’Errico’s Helmetgirls hits bookshelves, Feb 27 – by Fatimah Yasin Camilla d’Errico is set to release a second book with Dark Horse Comics a year after Femina and Fauna: The Art of Camilla d’Errico. Available Feb 27, Helmetgirls follows.

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Ty Segall at the Waldorf, Vancouver

Dec 12 2012. Christine Redmond photos. read more

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Moon Duo at the Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver

With Life Coach, Dec 7 2012. Shawn Conner review, Kirk Chantraine photos. read more

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