by Steve Newton on April 5th, 2021 at 12:33 PM 1 of 2 2 of 2
Remember concerts?
Twenty-five years ago today on April 5, 1996 Cracker played the Commodore Ballroom. That s the American alt-rock band that was fronted by David Lowery, who used to be in Camper Van Beethoven.
Three days before the show the band released its third album, The Golden Age
, which I thought was awesome. I especially liked the title track, with its sweet pedal-steel guitar.
Video of The Golden Age
Here s my review, which was originally published in the April 11, 1996 issue of the Georgia Straight:
As well as being the most visually appealing place to see a rock concert in Vancouver, the Commodore Ballroom is noted for its consistently strong sound, but I’ve never heard a better-sounding gig than that performed by Virginia-based alternative-poppers Cracker last Friday (April 5). Every instrument and voice was clearly defined, and Johnny Hott’s drum sound was riveting. It was as if the band’s s
Positions up for election this year for local councils, boards
Last updated 3/31/2021 at 8:07am
Voters will decide on about 30 positions up for election in the 2021 elections for local town councils, school boards, and more. Candidate filings of intent to run for these offices are open from May 17-21.
Grand Coulee
Three seats on the Grand Coulee City Council are up for reelection this year, all to four-year terms.
At their Jan. 19 council meeting, it was announced that three council members’ terms expire on Dec. 31 and are up for reelection in November: Council Position #1, currently held by Tammara Byers; Council Position #2, currently held by Tom Poplawski; and Council Position #4, currently held by Mike Horne.