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Tall Tree Music Festival 2016 - Recap

July 15, 2016 by Christine McAvoy in Festival Recap, live shows

Hey all! This is my Tall Tree Music Festival 2016 photo gallery and recap!

First up, this whole trip wouldn't have even be possible without the support of two companies. HUGE thank you to Ford Canada for the awesome 2016 Ford Focus Titanium that I used to do the long winding drive to and from Port Renfrew. I packed the car with both photo gear and camping supplies and there was still tons of room to spare - more info HERE. Next up, big, big, thanks to BC Ferries for the ride to and from the island! The long weekend is a busy one but it was smooth sailing (literally, check the photos above) each way - click here for info on their vacation packages and more.

Okay, down to business! This year Tall Tree was bumped to...

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July 15, 2016 /Christine McAvoy
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JP Maurice's Cover Up for the Planet @ Biltmore Cabaret -- 10/07/15

October 12, 2015 by Kirk Hamilton in live shows, Show Review

It seems like fundraising cover nights at the Biltmore are all the rage right now. After a couple of nights in the past few months organised by David Vertesi for SingItFwd, it was JP Maurice's turn, as he presented his Peak Performance Project fundraiser, Cover Up For The Planet, "a celebration of Vancouver's music for Creatively United for the Planet."

With an all star backing band consisting of JP himself as well as Conner John Tkach on guitar, Marcus Abrams on bass, Will Watson on drums, and Owen Connell on keys, they were joined by a bevy of Vancouver musicians covering... well, other Vancouver musicians. Many times, people they were sharing the stage with that very night. 

Which I will say off the top, was probably my only "gripe" about the evening. At parts it seemed a little self-indulgent or self-congratulatory (for lack of better terms). It was a very enjoyable night, don't get me wrong, but aside from a few exceptions, a lot of the songs chosen were from within the same "scene". I know JP said on stage it was a celebration of the music community, but I kind of wish they had spread a little further out to the dozens of amazing Vancouver bands.

That being said, it was the first night they were doing this, and especially impressive that the backing band was coming together in a short time to learn that many songs, so I am certainly not holding it against them. That one minor annoyance didn't take away from how fun the night was, and how neat the concept can be. 

Click through to see some of my personal highlights from the show, as well as pictures of the whole night from Christine McAvoy: 

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October 12, 2015 /Kirk Hamilton
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