Sweet Soul Burlesque

Crystal Precious and Burgundy Brixx
I've helped to launch two independent newspapers based in Squamish, both published by my friend Alan Forsythe. It's been so much fun that he decided to start another one in Vancouver, the Urban Pie. A part of our lead up to the first edition, I spent yesterday shooting for the first feature stories, Sweet Soul Burlesque and the Rio Theatre.

Crystal Precious, leader of the Sweet Soul Burlesque Troop and Burgundy Brixx are a big part of the vibrant Vancouver burlesque scene, and can be seen in live shows around the city.


MC Purrfessor, Burgundy Brixx, and Crystal Precious

The Rio Theatre

Daniel Gagliano, Alex Chisholm, Corinne Lea, Paul Hendriks, and Chris Redmond.
This is an assignment for an upcoming edition of Urban Pie that we're hoping to launch at the end of April. The Rio Theatre is an old 30's era movie palace that's been restored as a movie theatre and live event venue, and is a really cool looking place. It's right in the heart of Vancouver's Commercial Drive area, and well worth stopping in for a show.


In the projection booth.


Corinne Lea, the diminutive and energetic owner of the Rio