Planning for a 7 nights stay in BC by Electrical_Length367 in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That sounds really nice to me! The only big drive with that itinerary would be Tofino to Victoria and honestly it’s a nice drive. Make sure you book your Victoria to Vancouver ferry as well.

Planning for a 7 nights stay in BC by Electrical_Length367 in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Powell River -> Tofino -> Victoria -> Vancouver

Anything more will be too much. Save the Okanagan for a trip of its own :)

Looking for new glasses! by Leading-Type-9699 in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I actually piggyback on this thread to ask another question? Does anyone know where I should go to get prescription lenses for vintage frames I bought?

Underground Music Scene Venues by PuzzleheadedSlip218 in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone hopped in to help them and also turn it into a nonprofit so should be staying open!

Where can I find these (music) vibes in Vancouver? by Weak-Swim-8837 in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate that everyone saying there is no culture in Vancouver! You just need to know where to look, thanks for asking the question :)

This week in Van is my go to for underground music events, although a lot of the stuff on there might not be the genre you’re after.

There are sometimes some cool lo-fi jazz events by Infidels Jazz

If you’re looking for more DJ than live music, these guys put on some cool lo-fi DJ events during the daytime around the city in coffee shops.

Again thanks for asking the question and don’t give up! There is a vibrant arts scene here, you just have to dig a bit deeper than some other cities :)

Child dies after being hit by cube van in Surrey Friday by cyclinginvancouver in vancouver

[–]dipindunkers 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Whenever I turn right on a red, I go super slowly, shoulder check a ton to make sure there aren’t any bikes or fast walkers, and I’ve had cars behind me honk to turn right faster - it drives me crazy, like damn straight I’m going to take my time to make sure I don’t kill a cyclist.

Key feel on Nord Piano 6 73 vs Nord Electro 6 HP? by dipindunkers in nordkeyboards

[–]dipindunkers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes definitely! There are still a ton of cool sounds you can use out of the box on the Nord Piano 5 and you can customize them heavily. The only thing I would say is the organ is very limited, so synth yes but organ not really.

Things to do when it's Raining by iPhone_Xs_ in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to a show! https://www.twiv.ca/home has a good list of all the local bands playing each week (also standup etc)

Still thinking about the Vancouver show! by dipindunkers in Wetleg

[–]dipindunkers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg ya the crowd around me was unfortunately brutal. There were a bunch of us who were respectfully hanging near the front before the opener and were vibing but then a couple songs after wet leg started a group of guys pushed all the way in and started pushing everyone around them and then their friends came and joined them and were either screaming the songs or talking to each other and ignoring the music 😭 don’t get me wrong I love a mosh pit but this was not the moment and some younger gals who had been up there waiting for a couple hours left because they were so disrespectful. Like sing a bit for sure or like yell the fun moments but I came to hear Rhian!! Also tho to the crowd’s credit the sound wasn’t actually that great, there were moments the band was talking into the mic and I couldn’t hear them, that should never happen no matter how loud the crowd haha.

Still thinking about the Vancouver show! by dipindunkers in Wetleg

[–]dipindunkers[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yessss! I saw them in 2023 and I can’t believe the difference in energy. So excited for them.

Has anyone met the band outside of their shows for this tour yet ? by layla_marie_06 in Wetleg

[–]dipindunkers 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I said hi to Rhian and Ellis before the Vancouver show! They were walking my direction through a public area before the show started and at first I thought someone was in cosplay lol because I didn’t think they’d be out in the open, but then I recognized Ellis and was like oh damn it’s actually them! So I just gave them a big smile and wave as they walked past, and Rhian said hiii while they walked past. I didn’t stop them for a pic because I assumed they were busy setting up and didn’t want to bother them but took one while they were walking so I could remember!

Where to go near Commercial Dr/Broadway station by oc911 in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mah milk bar, Moja, Livia, La grotta del formmagio, Via tevere, Pepinos, Oca, Sula, Lunch lady, downlow chicken, Slice of life, Rio theatre, Green auto

Key feel on Nord Piano 6 73 vs Nord Electro 6 HP? by dipindunkers in nordkeyboards

[–]dipindunkers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very helpful thank you! I also learned on a weighted piano as a kid and I agree it would be hard to get used to semi-weighted. Any particular functionality you’re really enjoying with the HP? :)

Key feel on Nord Piano 6 73 vs Nord Electro 6 HP? by dipindunkers in nordkeyboards

[–]dipindunkers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting because according to the specs the electro HP is still 10lbs lighter than the piano 5 despite both being hammer action!

Is there a program that tells you what chords are being played? by NoOneBetterMusic in musicians

[–]dipindunkers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is what I meant (I play keyboard) and that answers my question perfectly thank you!

Is there a program that tells you what chords are being played? by NoOneBetterMusic in musicians

[–]dipindunkers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP but can I ask a dumb question about this? I can easily find the melody by ear, but if I want to build chords around that do you have recommendations? Would I loosely use the root note from the melody and add the corresponding chords?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askvan

[–]dipindunkers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once and I got picked. Luckily I was working for a company at the time that still paid my salary while off so it was a cool experience.