Articles by Al Smith

Grouper / Empty Love + Les Beyond / Diadem

St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC July 18

PUBLISHED Jul 20, 2009

Even though most of this concert's attendees did not appear to be god-fearing types, St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, a neo-gothic Vancou...

Ne-Yo Walks off Manchester Stage in Tears, Says Incident Broke His Heart

PUBLISHED Jul 20, 2009

R&B singer Ne-Yo's concert in Manchester, England, was cut short late last week when he burst into tears and quickly left the stage. Accord...

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone / No Kids / Cryptacize

Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, BC July 16

PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2009

This year has been a busy one for Owen Ashworth, more verbosely known as Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. With the release of both a new...