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868 Granville Street, Vancouver
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concert by Ann75
The atmosphere is great in this place and it's fantastic to be able to experience a concert here.
Depends on the event, but you can go casual. Leave a Comment
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 The Commodore Ballroom by duanestorey
No sneakers. Wear some nice jeans or pants. Leave a Comment Theme: Concert
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 by Elli99fh
The Commodore hosts many modern shows, rock bands, etc. It would be a great place to see any band -- intimate, with high ceilings.
If you want to be cool, dress German-like. Other than that, no dress code I could see. Leave a Comment
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This is Vancouver's most popular concert venue - and it only holds about 1000 people. The Commodore was built in the 1920's and exists today as one of the oldest small venues in the city. The hard wooden dance floor was built above a layer of horsehair and tires so that the floor would bounce and and flow with the dancers' every step.
The Commodore has been providing a venue for legendary acts. Almost every band has played at the Commodore during the infancy of their career. Bands like U2, The Police, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and more. And when the goth, synth-pop, grunge and rock bands of the 80's and 90's played at the Commodore, the audience would mosh and sway to the music as the floor would bounce like a trampoline!
In the late 90's, the Commodore was shut down, uncertain of its future. It was later reopened in 1999, completely renovated with its historic architecture and bouncing wooden dancefloor still in tact!
If a band that you know of is playing at the Commodore while you're in Vancouver, to be blunt, you'd be stupid not to go! ;) Recent acts at the Commodore include Paul Oakenfold, Doves, The Strokes, DJ Tiesto, Neil Finn, The White Stripes, Matthew Good, Travis, Hot Hot Heat, Slayer, Neko Case, Ladytron, Snoop Dogg, The Wallflowers, Morcheeba, Danzig, Youssou N'Dour and 3 Doors Down. Gives you an idea of the kind of shows you're likely to see there. As I said before, if you're in town and a band you like is playing there - go! :)
It varies on the event. Vancouver is very casual... and jeans/t-shirts are common for concerts... however, on Tuesday nights for the Commodore's famous Disco nights, a disco-themed costume is usually expected. Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicPhone: (604) 739-7469Directions: This is the block of Granville Street located between Robson & Smithe. The Commodore is next door to the Orpheum, and across the street from the McDonald's.Website: http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/commodore/
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 by tvdm
The place is big but not overwhelming and the old dancefloor is beautiful. I've been told it's a bit bouncy to give a special feeling while dancing - it sure is a good place to do so! Leave a Comment Theme: ConcertDirections: Right on Granville Street.Website: www.hob.com
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 by SurfSeeker
Dress code is totally cas here, there will be peeps that are totally all decked out and stuff - but a lot are just rockin' casual urban gear or are somewhere in between. Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicDirections: On one of the busier sections of Granville Street. Some other major landmarks on this block are Granville and Capitol 6 cinemas, BK, McD's and the Plaza. Granville @ Robson &.... Smithe?Other Contact: 868 Granville Street 604-739-455
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It's a huge ballroom with fancy lighting and a gigundo dance floor. Most of the time there's concerts but on Tuesdays they have disco night, etc.
People in Vancouver rarely dress up, you will feel like someone is going to shoot you if you're not wearing an article of clothing by Mountain Equipment Co-op. Leave a Comment Theme: ConcertDirections: Granville St, theatre row, downtown.Other Contact: The dancefloor is also bouncy an
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 by unigirl
Whatever you want for the shows. Try to dress as funky as you can on Tuesdys to get past the lines. Leave a Comment Theme: ConcertDirections: 868 Granville St. Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3 In the heart of Granville Mall....Other Contact: www.commodoreballroom.com--all s
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 by karinyeung
Tuesday Night is RETRO night and it's a great place to just have fun! No posers, please! Line priority if you dress retro! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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One of the best places in the world to see a live band. Great acoustics and decor recently refurbished. Everyone cool has played here at one time or another. Holds about 1000 people. Large wood sprung dancefloor. Great sightlines from the seats. Disco Night on Tuesdays is the best in the city - people dress up in their best disco duds to beat the line up Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicDirections: Granville near Robson
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