Thanks for the look around with the lights on. All 3 of the times I've been fortunate enough to attend this venue were just the best shows. It really is the place to see an industrial or metal act, if those are genres you enjoy.
Thanks for more history about the Commodore. It must have been a lively place in the day. You are privileged to have been given access to this building.
thanks for another great video JCV , i have been there many times but never during the day, hope go back again one day. My last concert i saw at the Commodore was Chris Cornell , he was fantastic !
Great video! It's such an awesome venue. I've not been there for ages and I hardly recognize it. I don't know if it's because of the renovation or because there's actually sunlight? I saw countless bands there through the 80's. I don't know what it's like now but if you were on the floor to watch a band the floor would bounce several inches and you would bounce in the air even if you were standing still. There was a record store downstairs called Odyssey Imports and they'd do record signings there before the show sometimes. There was a shop called Fox and Fluevog downstairs and they were the first shop to sell Doc Martens boots years before they became mainstream. Before that we had to order them from England. Vancouver and this block of Granville specifically was the place to be in the 80's. Thanks for doing this. Cheers,
There was always the sunlight that could get in. It just looks a little weird to see it in the day as most people have only been in there at night. But the windows were always there, but blinds often drawn during the performances.
Love the Commorde! Been there many many times it’s my favourite venue..I’ll be there Nov 21 st for the Thornley concert so can the just remove those poles please 🤣
Out of the park JVC! One heck of a Veiw, I sure do remember all the Bands that I Seen at the Commandor lol,Boy we sure could get that floor to bounce! you know JVC I'm sure we have been at some of the same Venues & great times i sure remember fondly!🙂lol amazing job and excellent video editing & Camera work! Be Safe my friend Luv&Peace Sean&family ✌ Cheers!🍻
A fun video, Jean Claude, thank you. I've seen dozens of great acts over the years at the Commodore. Most of my favourite shows were enjoyed there, many of them stars before they got big. There's something about the place that brings out the best in the entertainers that appear on her hallowed stage. One glorious night, St Patrick's 2005, I graced that stage with my 'brothers' in our band. The thrill of standing on that stage where I'd seen so many do before us was astonishing. When we'd finished and we heading back to our dressing room, the stage manager mentioned that we were one of the best bands she'd seen in her time there. I think I was naturally high on that compliment for months! If you're still looking for Aaron, I'm friends with his mum. I can put in a word for you ....
My first show at the Commodore was the Tea Party in 1993. Amazing that I got in as I was underage. :-) I had long hair and I covered my face with it. 2 Dudes behind me were peaking on acid. :-)
Thanks for the look around with the lights on. All 3 of the times I've been fortunate enough to attend this venue were just the best shows. It really is the place to see an industrial or metal act, if those are genres you enjoy.
Thanks for more history about the Commodore. It must have been a lively place in the day. You are privileged to have been given access to this
building.
SharonPelton thank you for watching Sharon. 🌺🌸🌼
thanks for another great video JCV , i have been there many times but never during the day, hope go back again one day. My last concert i saw at the Commodore was Chris Cornell , he was fantastic !
aquariusdebra thank you Debra. That show must have been phenomenal. 👏👏❤️
The horse-hair under the floor was great to dance on. Nothing else came close.
Great video! It's such an awesome venue. I've not been there for ages and I hardly recognize it. I don't know if it's because of the renovation or because there's actually sunlight? I saw countless bands there through the 80's. I don't know what it's like now but if you were on the floor to watch a band the floor would bounce several inches and you would bounce in the air even if you were standing still. There was a record store downstairs called Odyssey Imports and they'd do record signings there before the show sometimes. There was a shop called Fox and Fluevog downstairs and they were the first shop to sell Doc Martens boots years before they became mainstream. Before that we had to order them from England. Vancouver and this block of Granville specifically was the place to be in the 80's. Thanks for doing this. Cheers,
29Roadie thank you kindly my friend. You sure know a lot about this place. 👍👍
There was always the sunlight that could get in. It just looks a little weird to see it in the day as most people have only been in there at night. But the windows were always there, but blinds often drawn during the performances.
A excellent comment, i sure remember that floor a Bouncing! What a blast it was.🙂✌
Ramones and the Cramps. Hardcore 80. Iggy. DEVO. Peaches. Lots of great music and bad bouncers. Bouncy too.
Very cool thank you
Danny Poole thanks Danny. 👏🇨🇦👍
Great memories of the Commodore. One of my first shows was The Police and my last was King Crimson. Good tour..I think I see where I spilled my beer.
We're OK thank you for watching my friend. 👍🇨🇦 💃
Love the Commorde! Been there many many times it’s my favourite venue..I’ll be there Nov 21 st for the Thornley concert so can the just remove those poles please 🤣
Another great vid JC, thanks for sharing!
Thank you my friend. 👍
What beautiful venue!!!!!! I would love to see any concert or any act at the Commodore!!!!!
Thank you for watching LL. 💃 🎤 🎶👍🇨🇦
Out of the park JVC! One heck of a Veiw, I sure do remember all the Bands that I Seen at the Commandor lol,Boy we sure could get that floor to bounce! you know JVC I'm sure we have been at some of the same Venues & great times i sure remember fondly!🙂lol amazing job and excellent video editing & Camera work! Be Safe my friend Luv&Peace Sean&family ✌ Cheers!🍻
1Sean Bond thank you very much for your kind message and support Sean. 👏👍 🕺
Rumour has it I was conceived one night , after my parents partied at the Commodore !
ifraneman07 incredible. 🙂 thank you for sharing that great story my friend. 👍
Awesome vid. thanks! Last time for me was "The Vapors" 1981.
harry thank you Harry. 🙂👍🇨🇦
I always wondered why the floor was so bouncy hahaha great video! Seen some of my favourites play here with many good friends. Good memories (:
Terri M. Thank you Terri. 👏👏👍
Great that The Commodore to let you film and I loved your amazing stories connected to this place. Great ending 😂
Thank you very much Debbie!!
Nice. Great tips I’ll check the book
Thank you my friend. 📖 💃 🍸
A fun video, Jean Claude, thank you. I've seen dozens of great acts over the years at the Commodore. Most of my favourite shows were enjoyed there, many of them stars before they got big. There's something about the place that brings out the best in the entertainers that appear on her hallowed stage. One glorious night, St Patrick's 2005, I graced that stage with my 'brothers' in our band. The thrill of standing on that stage where I'd seen so many do before us was astonishing. When we'd finished and we heading back to our dressing room, the stage manager mentioned that we were one of the best bands she'd seen in her time there. I think I was naturally high on that compliment for months!
If you're still looking for Aaron, I'm friends with his mum. I can put in a word for you ....
Fab Gear thank you kindly my Fab friend. 🙂👍🇨🇦
Thanks for this! Even though I’m a born and bred Vancouverite, I’ve never been inside the Commodore. Did you ever find Aaron?😉
Thank you Mama. I’ll find that elusive fella one day i hope. 🙂
Oh Jean Claude! Will you EVER find that elusive Aaron Chapman?
Pete Gardner i sure hope so Pete! 🙂 thanks for watching. 👍
My first show at the Commodore was the Tea Party in 1993. Amazing that I got in as I was underage. :-) I had long hair and I covered my face with it. 2 Dudes behind me were peaking on acid. :-)
It sure is a great place. Thank you for watching my friend. 🎶🎤💃
Doug and Donny Palmer, were often seen on that scene, great times...
Great times is right my friend. Thank you for watching Craig. 💃 🕺 🎙 🎶
One day you'll have to cover Jimi Hendrix at the Smilin Buddha.
Seen deftones, in this moment, hollywood undead here