PARALLEL 49 - DRIVEN BY THIRST!

This week, our friends at Parallel 49 Brewing are releasing some fantastic new merch, courtesy of your pals at LC. Check out the brewery tasting room in East Van to get your hands on some awesome beer, some amazing swag or, if you've got your thinking cap on, a little of both. As we like to say, quench your thirst for looking good.

 

2015 CANADA WINTER GAMES - THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

We couldn't be more excited that the 2015 Canada Winter Games are coming to beautiful Prince George, BC. Between February 13 - March 1, 2015, the games will bring over 2300 athletes, 950 coaches/officials, and more than 4000 volunteers to Prince George. Although it's still more than a year away from the opening ceremony, your pals at LC are busy gearing up. Check out the games website for complete event info, tickets, schedules, and, if you're in the PG area, be sure to swing by Canadian Tire to get your hands on some official event gear. Then click here to participate in the very awesome Games Gear Contest. There will be some great prizes but, in our minds, everyone who adds a snazzy CWG souvenir to their wardrobe is a winner.

 

HEDLEY - WILD LIFE TOUR DATES

Tonight, Canadian superstars, Hedley gear up to rock the Brandt Centre in Regina. The show will help kick off one of Canada's best annual parties, the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup Festival. Check out Hedley's website for a complete list of 2013/14 tour dates and be sure to tune in to the Grey Cup game this Sunday on TSN (the boys are headlining the SirusXM Half Time Show). And, most importantly, if you're in the area, be sure to pick up some awesome new Heldey merch, hot off the press. Very hot, indeed.

 

HEDLEY - BE A 2014 WILD LIFE TOUR VIP

This just in: Canada's favourite pop band, Hedley, has announced tour dates for early 2014. The tour, which has been given the appropriate moniker "The Wild Life Tour", will make more than 30 stops across Canada and, we predict, will sport some amazing merch. However, what we're most excited about are the super awesome VIP packages that went on sale this week. Check out Hedley's official website for VIP info and be sure to get your hands on one now! The packages are full of once in a lifetime opportunities and kick-ass goodies, including this delightful (and exclusive) T-shirt, designed and produced by your pals at LC. Let's just say, with this shirt, you can do (almost) anything.

 

NATIONAL WOMEN'S UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIP - CALGARY, AB

This week, some of the best young hockey players in Canada gather in Calgary, Alberta for the annual National Women's Under-18 Championship. The 8-team event kicks off on Wednesday and ends with the gold medal game on Sunday Nov. 10. Be sure to check out Hockey Canada's website for official event info, schedules, and tickets. Then, when you're at the rink, why not swing by the merch booth to pick up a sweet LC-produced souvenir? It's what we'd do, if we were you.

COLIN JAMES - ACOUSTIC TOUR

Tonight, Canadian blues-rock legend, Colin James, plays the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, BC. The show is one of number of upcoming Canadian dates this fall and, among other things, features some dapper new LC-produced merch. Check out Colin's official website for tour dates and ticket info, then be sure to swing by the merch booth for your next favourite T-shirt. Wash, wear, look awesome, repeat.

YOUR TOWN THROWDOWN - 2013 TOUR

Next week, Chad Brownlee hits the road with Jason Blaine and Deric Ruttan for the YOUR TOWN THROWDOWN Tour. The cross-Canada tour, which kicks off on October 16th in Summerside, PEI, heads west for a month, ending in Vancouver on November 15th. Check out Chad's official website for a complete list of show dates and ticket info. And don't forget to hit the merch booth at the show to pick up one of these special edition T-shirts. If not, you might be the only person in your town not throwing down, so to speak.

OTTAWA 67'S - 2013/14 SEASON

Last week, the Ottawa 67's kicked off the 2013/14 season with a 5-4 win over the Belleville Bulls. Not only did the 67's look sharp in their home opener, there was some attractive new merch on the shelves in the Team Store. Check out the team's official website for ticket info, stats, merchandise, and the team store for an awesome new LC-produced tee or hoody. Wearing one won't guarantee a 67's win, but it will incrementally improve your chances of being awesome.

RUSSELL BREWING CO. - NEW MERCH

Our friends at Russell brewing have always been known for brewing some of the best beer in British Columbia. Now, thanks to a new batch of LC-produced Tees, Russell will soon be recognized as purveyors of some very awesome merch. Visit your local pub or liquor store to enjoy some fine Russell beer and, while you're at it, swing by the Russell on-line store to pick up a snazzy new T-shirt. You'd be a fool not to... a non-Russell-T-shirt-wearing fool. 

 

BC LIONS - BLACK IS THE NEW ORANGE

Last week, in an epic 26-22 win over the Calgary Stampeders, the BC Lions debuted their snazzy new 3rd jerseys. The dark grey and black jerseys were an instant hit with fans and helped propel the Leos to an important divisional victory. To celebrate the jersey launch, the Lions asked us to produce some commemorative T-shirts with the grey, black, and orange theme. So, of course, we did. Visit a BC Lions merchandise location near you to get your hands on a new jersey or visit the official team store to purchase the CFL's hottest/coolest new souvenir. Think of it as your chance to wear your pride when you're not wearing orange (unless, like us, you've been wearing your lucky orange boxer-briefs since the 2013 season began).

HOWE SOUND BREWING - YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE

This summer, our pals at Howe Sound Brewing released a fantastic new beer, affectionately named You're My Boy Blue! Blueberry Wheat Ale. This crisp, refreshing blueberry wheat ale is brewed with malted barely, white wheat, and blueberry puree. It's available on tap at Vancouver's Tap & Barrel restaurant and at a craft beer shop near you. To celebrate one of the best wheat ales we've ever tasted, we, naturally, created some snazzy blue T-shirts. Tell the world you love Blueberry What Ale and, more importantly, tell everyone Blue's You're Boy!

2013 CANADA SUMMER GAMES - SHERBROOKE, QC

This weekend marks the official kick-off of the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, QC. Over 4000 athletes will compete for honours in 20 disciplines during 16 days of action. During those 16 days, fans will not only enjoy some fantastic athletic competition, but also some very awesome LC-produced swag. Check out the CSG website for event info and updates and be a good sport by stopping by one of the official souvenir shops to score some authentic 2013 CSG gear. Let the games begin!

 

PASSENGER - ON TOUR

British folk-rock sensation Passenger is currently on the road and selling out theatres across North America (check out the official Passenger website for show info and ticket details). The success of this tour is no surprise to us, being one of our favourite artists and one who's topped the charts in 16 countries. Also topping the charts is the super classy merch you'll spot at an upcoming Passenger show, produced by your pals at LC. The design features a portrait of singer Mike Rosenberg, who can come along for the ride on your chest when you sport one of these shirts. 

RED TRUCK BEER

Red Truck has long been one of our favourite Canadian breweries and beer brands. So when they asked us to produce some super sweet T-shirts, we said why the heck not. It is, after all, what we do. Now Red Truck fans can sport a classic vintage Tee while enjoying a cold pint of Red Truck Ale or Lager at their favourite establishment. We can't promise the beer will taste any better while doing so, but we can promise that you'll look incrementally more awesome.

 

ROCK THE SHORES

Next weekend (July 13 & 14) Victoria, BC hosts one of Canada's premiere music festivals, Rock The Shores. Check out the festival website for complete event info and ticket details. The 2013 line-up is highlighted by City and Colour, Weezer, Mother Mother, and some super snazzy souvenirs. Stop by the festival merch tent to snag one of these limited edition items and then get ready to rock, as they say.

  

MOTHER MOTHER - ON TOUR

It wouldn't be summer without a series of Mother Mother tour dates and, we'd argue, wouldn't be a Mother Mother tour without some awesome new LC-produced merch. Check out the band's website for a complete list of tour dates and check out the conveniently located images below for a glance at a couple new MM pieces (also available 24/7 in the official Mother Mother store). Imagine yourself in one of these babies and just try not to like what you see. Try and you will fail!

 

WAKE OWL - WILD COUNTRY

This weekend, Wake Owl kicks off an extensive North American tour with an appearance at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. On the heels of their debut album "Wild Country", the tour promises to be one of the must-see events of the summer. And speaking of must-see, check out these snazzy T-shirts, produced by your pals at LC. Wash, wear, repeat.

 

THE SUPERSUCKERS - ON TOUR

This spring, legendary garage rockers, the Supersuckers, are plowing through Canada on an extensive, high voltage tour. The self-proclaimed "Greatest Rock 'n Roll band in the world" is known for many things, including great merchandise. Your pals at LC had the distinct pleasure of producing the goods for this tour, a gig that definitely didn't suck. Check out the bands official website for a complete list of tour dates and ticket info (while supplies last!) and be sure to swing by the merch booth at one of their upcoming shows and pick up a stylish item. Or, as they say, whatever. 

CENTRAL CITY BREWING - IMPERIAL DOUBLE RED COLLABORATION ALE

This week, our pals at Central City Brewing are releasing some spectacular new T-shirts to celebrate their delicious Imperial Double Red Collaboration Ale. The limited edition release, a collaboration between BC's Central City Brewing and Ontario's Flying Monkey Brewing, will soon be available in a craft beer store near you. And, in the meantime, feast your eyes on this attractive T-shirt which, like the beer, has "true flying monkey spirit & pure redhead soul". In other words, they're totally awesome.

 

KOBRA & THE LOTUS - ON TOUR

This month, one of Canada's most exciting new rock exports, Kobra & the Lotus, are in the midst of a robust North American Tour. Check out their official website for a complete list of tour dates and ticket info. Then, stop by the merch booth at an upcoming show for some awesome LC-produced goods. And be sure to tell them we sent you because, we all know, people dig small talk.

 

COAL HARBOUR - 311 HELLES LAGER

Our pals at Coal Harbour Brewing recently welcomed some sweet new LC-produced swag to celebrate their very-fine 311 Helles Lager. As one of Vancouver's rising stars in the craft brewing community, Coal Harbour is making kick-ass beer and now looking mighty fine will doing so. Check out the official CHBC website for more info on their beer and, while your at it, pick up an 8-pack of 311 Lager for more info on being awesome.

K-OS... ON TOUR

This week, Canadian rock/hip-hop pioneer, k-os is hitting the road with his 2013 double album, BLack on Blonde. Described as "Innovative, provocative, groundbreaking, and fearless," k-os is truly one of Canada's creative treasures. Check out his official website or bands in town for tour date and ticket info. And any time you're at a k-os show, it's always worth a trip to the merch booth. Here are a couple new additions, designed by k-os himself, produced by your pals at LC.

 

JOSHUA HYSLOP - COLD ROADS, WARM HOMES

This month, Canadian singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop is hitting the highway for his Cold Roads, Warm Homes Tour. The tour navigates most of Ontario in March and then jumps to BC and Alberta for a Western Canadian swing in April. Check out Josh's official website for tour details and ticket info. Also be sure to think about scoring one of these handsome new Joshua Hyslop Tees - perfect for cold roads and/or warm homes, as it were.

DOC WALKER - ON TOUR

Tonight, Canadian country favourites Doc Walker kick off a Canadian tour with Aaron Pritchett and Emerson Drive at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Check out the official Doc Walker website for complete tour details and ticket info. Then, when you're at the show, be sure to swing by the merch booth to pick up a snazzy new LC-produced T-shirt. It might just be the best idea you've heard today.

TREE BREWING CO - NEW ARRIVALS

This spring, our friends at Tree Brewing are launching two new LC-designed Tees (each available in a couple cool colour ways). You can pick up your new favourite T-shirt at the Tree Brewery in beautiful Kelowna, BC. And, while you're there, why not sample a few delicious beers? Sip, cascade, repeat.

 

HOWE SOUND BREWING - SUPER JUPITER IPA

Spring is just around the corner and we're pleased to report our friends at Howe Sound Brewing Co have released a stellar new seasonal IPA, the Super Jupiter. Named after a recently discovered planet which is 13 times larger than any planet in our solar system, the Super Jupiter IPA features a hint of grapefruit citrus and dry hopped goodness. To commemorate the release, your pals at LC designed a Super Jupiter Tee which promises to be 13 times more awesome than any other planet-themed seasonal IPA T-shirt in your wardrobe.