Tag: Waterfront Cabaret

Vancouver’s Benedict and the Insomniacs seek expression in the notorious Top-40 town

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JAN. 6, 1984 By Steve Newton "It's because I'm up all night," says singer/songwriter/guitarist Benedict Patrick of the name Insomniacs. "I'm usually right here at the piano," he adds, glancing at the turn-of-the-century Hansen in the corner of his East Van living room, "and I'll  just keep going till six in the … Continue reading Vancouver’s Benedict and the Insomniacs seek expression in the notorious Top-40 town

Vancouver’s K.T. Rouge aren’t interested in wearing spandex–except maybe on a good night

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JAN. 20, 1984 By Steve Newton On the walls are album sleeves from Bryan Adams' Cuts Like a Knife, Queen II, and Led Zeppelin IV. Headphones, cords, and guitar-string packets are also hung up here and there. And a single red spotlight in the middle of the room shines its gaudy glare … Continue reading Vancouver’s K.T. Rouge aren’t interested in wearing spandex–except maybe on a good night