Girls rock the Biltmore

San Fransisco bands give Vancouverites a fantastic show

Christopher Owens, the frontman for the San Franciscan band Girls.

Photos and article by Max Hirtz

The sold-out Girls show at the Biltmore in Vancouver on Oct. 4 kicked everyone’s ass. If you weren’t there, you missed out.

For roughly the same price as seeing the Lion King 3D in theatres ($15), spectators were treated to an explosive show with three fantastic bands. The night’s leading man was Christopher Owens, the frontman for Girls, with his energetic stage presence and crooked, lovable smile. Sonny Smith, the frontman for the opening band Sonny & the Sunsets, was equally as charismatic. These San Franciscans sure are an odd bunch, but boy did we fall in love.

Christopher Owens, the frontman for the San Franciscan band Girls.
Sonny Smith of Sonny & the Sunsets from San Francisco.
Girls' guitarist's pedalboard.
Christopher Owens, the frontman for the San Franciscan band Girls.
Christopher Owens' leftover guitar from after the show.
The drummer for Sonny & the Sunsets.
Sonny Smith of Sonny & the Sunsets from San Francisco.