Dan Mangan at English Bay, July 28 2010. Ashley Tanasiychuk photo
- review by Rebecca Apostoli/photos by Ashley Tanasiychuk
Presented by Shore 104 FM, SHOREfest is Vancouver’s largest free music festival and features such talents as Jets Overhead, Spirit of the West and Leeroy Stagger. On Wednesday, hundreds of music fans were treated to the laid-back reggae grooves of Jon and Roy, new country songstress Kendel Carson and the soulful, sweet folk stylings of local boy Dan Mangan.
Jon & Roy at English Bay, July 28 2010. Ashley Tanasiychuk photo
Mangan proved the biggest draw, amassing a crowd full of loyal fans and new converts alike, winning the audience over with his charming stage presence, witty repartee and carefully crafted original songs. Favorite moments included watching the band battle oversized beach balls, branded with the Shore FM logo, which were inevitably bounced onto the stage during the show, to which the Vancouver singer remarked “There are balls everywhere!” Also remarkable was the finale, which had the entire crowd singing the chorus to his song “Robots” unaccompanied and even in tune.
No stranger to the Vancouver music scene, Dan Mangan has recently rocketed from struggling indie status to mainstream success and hometown hero. His release Nice, Nice, Very Nice has been shortlisted for the Polaris Prize, and has reached top spots on college and commercial radio charts across North America. Keep an eye out for Mangan as he crosses the U.S. and Canada on his summer tour.
Dan Mangan at English Bay, July 28 2010. Ashley Tanasiychuk photo
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Dan Mangan tour dates:
Aug 20. Austin, TX
The Parish w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 21. Norman, OK
The Opolis w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 22. St Louis, MO
Old Rock House w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 23. Bloomington, IN
The Bishop w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 24. Chicago, IL
Schubas w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 26. Pontiac, MI
Pike Room w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 27. Dayton, OH
South Park Tavern w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 28. Buffalo, NY
Mohawk Place w/ The Wooden Birds
Aug 29. Portland, ME
Space Gallery w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Aug 31. Boston, MA
Great Scott w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Sep 1. Brooklyn, NY
The Union Hall w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Sep 3. Manhattan, NY
The Mercury Lounge w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Sep 4. Philadelphia, PA
The North Star w/ The Wooden Birds | Tix
Sep 10. Portland, OR
Music Fest NorthWest
Crystal Ball Room w/ Okkervil River & Bobby Bare Jr. | Tix
Sep 14. San Francisco, CA
The Fillmore w/ The Walkmen & Japandroids | Tix
Sep 15. Los Angeles, CA
The Music Box @ The Fonda w/ The Walkmen & Japandroids | Tix
Sep 17. Tempe, AZ
Clubhouse Music Venue w/ The Walkmen & Japandroids | Tix
Sep 18. Solana Beach, CA
Belly Up Tavern w/ The Walkmen & Japandroids | Tix
Mexico's contribution to Celebration of Light at English Bay, July 28 2010. Ashley Tanasiychuk photo
