Monday, August 30, 2010

House Concert with Karla Adolphe

We had a great night last night at our house concert in Langley with Karla and Gary Adolphe. Karla tested a few new songs on us and they sounded great! To have a listen CLICK HERE

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Metro Vancouver Daily Buzz!!!

Today (August 28th) marks the 47th anniversary of one of the most influential, powerful, and historic speeches ever given: Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream"

Friday, August 27, 2010

Metro Vancouver Daily Buzz!!!

Karla Adolphe in Concert

Tomorrow (Saturday, August 28, 2010) · 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location:  Point Grey Community Church, 3512 W.7th Ave., Vancouver, BC

Suggested Donation: $10

What people say about Karla:
The Big Buzz Factory - "We love her!!!"
Julian Tuck – Music Programmer CBC Radio Two, Toronto, ON: Sparse arrangements met by her voice – an instrument that straddles a delicate balance between strength and vulnerability – results in a musical collaboration that offers the listener repeated payoffs with each listen...Read more and have a listen

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Metro Vancouver Daily Buzz!!! Tweet!!!

The Metro Vancouver Daily Buzz for today is a Retweet - why not? From 24 Hour News - RT @chrisjwalker: http://twitpic.com/2ieula (Click Here) to see pic - Bieksa and Edler enjoying west coast cuisine @cactusclubcafe in yaletown! Bieksa.. Funny!!!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Metro Vancouver Daily Buzz!!!

Wired Monk Coffee Bistro: Boothroyd 5 Corners - Cloverdale West

Was driving by an old High School buddy's Wired Monk Coffee Bistro and thought "this is who I should give some buzz to today." So here you go: video and link to this little gem of a coffee shop in Cloverdale (168th and 60th - just 4 blocks north of Highway 10). Check it out!


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Metro Vancouver's Daily Buzz

Cruisin for a Cause Day - End MS!

We have four friends with MS, so whenever we hear of an event to raise money for MS research, we're ready to Buzz! Here's an upcoming fundraiser put on by A & W Restaurants and the MS Society of Canada:

On Thursday, August 26, help end MS by purchasing an A&W Teen Burger. For every Teen Burger sold at any A&W Restaurant, $1 will go to support the mission of the MS Society of Canada. So be sure to cruise in with the whole family. You’ll be doing more than just picking up a delicious meal, you’ll be joining in the fight to end MS. See you there!

BONUS - A&W will generously donate 50 cents for each RSVP we receive on this Facebook ...Event (up to $20,000), so be sure to share this with your friends and family!

To find an A&W location near you, CLICK HERE

Monday, August 23, 2010

The Big Buzz Factory's Weekly Top 5

The Big Buzz Factory's Top 5 Things to Check Out This Week - August 23 to August 29, 2010 (Metro Vancouver):


Not in any order of preference:

No.1 - Fox, Fluevog and Friends - Ends Sept.6, 2010

Museum of Vancouver - http://www.museumofvancouver.ca/exhibition.php?id=17

Approximately 150 shoes dating from 1968 to 2000 are featured, complemented by photographs, catalogues, newspaper articles, sketches and customer comments.

No. 2 - Animal Grossology - Ends August 25, 2010

Metropolis at Metrotown http://www.metropolisatmetrotown.com


If you’re like me and enjoy gross things then you have to check out Animal Grossology, From May 15 to August 25, 2010, Metropolis at Metrotown will be home to the grossest, most entertaining and educational exhibit you’ve ever seen. Using imaginative interactive exhibits and animated characters set in virtual 3D animal world, Animal Grossology is an exciting exhibition based on Sylvia Bransei’s best-selling Grossology books. Admission is free.



No. 3 - The 9th Annual Richmond Night Market - Ends September 26, 2010

URL: http://www.summernightmarket.com


Reminiscent of the famous night markets in Asian destinations such as Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, the Summer Night Market is, a great place to shop. With a variety of practical and bizarre things to shop for, check it out. summernightmarket.com



4_ Treasure! - Ends September 6, 2010

Science World British Columbia - http://www.scienceworld.ca/treasure
What do you treasure? Who hunts for treasure and why? Come explore incredible discoveries as we delve into the thrill of the hunt. scienceworld.ca


5_ The Vancouver PNE - Ends September 6, 2010

URL: http://www.pne.ca

In addition to the great rides and other activities for the 100th anniversary, The PNE has a fantastic concert line-up nightly at the Fair. All shows are FREE with your Fair Gate admission!


Note: Please double check availability, ticket prices, and times for all of the events listed above before you go. Have a good time!

Source: http://www.tourismvancouver.com

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Greater Vancouver Zoo is turning 40!

Metro Vancouver's Daily Buzz!!! The Greater Vancouver Zoo is 40 years old. Founded in 1970 the Zoo has more than 600 animals and 135 species. They started out 40 years ago with just a few animals. There are all kinds of fun events going on to celebrate the anniversary for the Zoo. To check it out the celebration activities CLICK HERE. By the way, did you know you can book sleep oversbirthday parties, even weddings at the Zoo.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

100 Years of Fun!

August 21, 2010

Metro Vancouver’s Daily Buzz!!! - Today mark’s 100 years of Vancouver’s Pacific National Exibition. Performers this year include Cindy Lauper, Huey Lewis, Wayne Newton, Kevin Costner, Michael Bolton, Brian Adams (tonight) and many more. Been a while since I've gone for a ride on that classic wooden roller coaster. As they say – “Come Celebrate 100 Years of Fun!”

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Fuel Radio Article - STAY THE COURSE: Part 1 - By Jim Janz CLICK HERE

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Daily Buzz - August 18, 2010

Video Posted Today:

Vital Statistics for B2B Marketershttp://thebigbuzzfactory.blogspot.com/p/videos.html

Articles Posted Today:

New article by Seth Godin at fuel radio - motivation and training - http://fuelradio-motr.blogspot.com

Are Perceived Falling Real Estate Values Freaking You Out? See - http://www.rodjanz.com/Blog.php

Silence by Richard Rohr - http://www.fuelradio-faith.blogspot.com/

Create a Buzz!!!  CLICK HERE!!!

Monday, August 16, 2010

The Daily Buzz - June 28, 2010

Create a Buzz!!!  CLICK HERE!!!

Jon Bryant and Gabrielle Papillon House Concert

If you haven't heard of Jon Bryant (house concert, our place June 28, 2010 at 7.00PM) we did a phone interview with him and added a few Jon Bryant tunes (thanks Chris Michael). We are super excited to have him play along with Jess and Gabrielle. Going to be a great night. Hope you can make it. Check it out the interview CLICK HERE.

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May 11, 2010 House Concert - With special guests from Nova Scotia - Jon Bryant, and Montreal - Gabrielle Papillon. There may even be a blonde haired blue eyed girl from BC - living in Toronto "in da house!" Bring a beverage and $12. (CD's will also be for sale) For a clue on who the artists will be see Jon Bryant, Gabrielle Papillon AND Jess Janz

Jon's CD has been stuck in our car CD player for over a year - you will love this guy! Been listening to Gabrielle on MySpace - beautiful! Can't wait to hear them both - LIVE and in our living room.