Live On The Drive @ The End Cafe

Last night I spent some time at the End Cafe, listening to Leonard and the Lab Rats. They are a tight, funky blues band from right here in Vancouver. http://www.myspace.com/leonardandthelabrats

They were joined on stage by Natalie von Rotsburg, who belted out a few great songs to an appreciative audience. Watch her version of "Black Magic Woman" below.





















































Jeff Ellis, Jhayne Holmes and Natalie von Rotsburg.

Live On The Drive: Latin Quarter

The swinging band Sumaloo are on stage every Friday and Saturday night!


The Latin Quarter's Jose gives bartender Monica a peck on the cheek!


Me with artist and Yaletown Gallery curator, Jabbar Al Janabi.


Sumaloo's lead singer Oliver at work!


Monica does far more than serve great drinks! Here she is sitting in on with the band.


For more info on live events on the Drive, check out our sister site: www.liveonthedrive.ca

Live on the Drive: Libra Room Grand Opening Party

A great time was had by all last night as the Libra Room had its grand Renovation & Expansion party. The night was also a celebration of the restaurant's new menu, and website! www.thelibraroom.com.

Musician and teacher Judy Lea!



Libra Room owner Rico Bondi giving thanks where thanks is due.






As Monica Lee sings: "Momma, don't let your babies grow up to be MC's"


John Korsrud and the gang.


The ever-smooth Goby Catt, front man for the Catt Pack.


The remarkably talented Bruno Herbert. Taking a break to enjoy the night.



Dan Lunn, from Swarm and CR Avery & the Boomchasers with Jesse Waldman of the Monica Lee Band


Just one of many of the night's lovely hostesses.


Where do bartenders hang out on their days off? Other bars, of course!
Bruce, barkeep at Falconetti's with Miriam Reid, who helped create the new decor!



Libra Room promoter, Joée Brassard-Desjardins.