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08/15/2011 - International Pop Overthrow (IPO)

From August 30 to September 3, 2011, The Railway Club will host the Vancouver leg of this growing international live music event. International Pop Overthrow began 13 years ago in Los Angeles, California and has since spread to cities in the U.S., Canada and England.

The goal of International Pop Overthrow, otherwise known as IPO, is to give the world's best (and up-and-coming) pop music artists the chance to play in a festival atmosphere, have fun, grow their fan bases and generate buzz to get the attention of influential record labels.

Between 25-180 bands can perform at any given event location. According to the IPO website, Vancouver's iconic and intimate live music venue The Railway Club is scheduled to host 40 live bands over five nights and is the only venue where you can experience the 2011 festival stop in Vancouver.

Performers (as listed on the IPO website - subject to change) include:

64 Funnycars
Laurie Biagini
The Bristol Scout
Graham Brown Band
Columbia Records and Tapes
Duvallstar
Danny Echo
Edmonton Block Heater
The Gentle Infidels
Paul Gibbons
Go Four 3
The Irises
Patrick Jacobson
The Jardines
Koralee
The Light Machines
Dee Long
Camille Miller
The New Black
The Orchid Highway
Pepper Sands
Preston & Fletcher
Rocky Jr.
S.K. Robot
Riley Smith
The Top Drawers
The Touch & Gos
The Whethermen
Yes Nice

Bands listed from outside of Vancouver include: Dave Rave, Sidney York, Fleur Jack and the Jandals.

Check the Railway Club calendar for the latest schedule. Annual membership at the Railway Club is $10. Visit the venue's website, Facebook or Twitter page to get in touch with the club or keep up to date on any schedule changes.