LanaLou's Restaurant — Restaurant in Vancouver

I don’t like to post negative reviews, but I have to be honest. If you are a musician and are looking to jam here; I just want you to know what you may encounter. From the moment I walked in the energy was mostly unfriendly. (Two women were very kind as was the lady at the door collecting cover charge though ) One of these women said to me , “ you’ve got courage and balls to walk in here alone and say you’re going to sing ”, well yes, I do have courage and yes I love to sing, so there you go…. Sort of felt like I was in an old western movie at this point… anyways on with what happened… The person who hosted the jam, ( he wore a cowboy hat ) was nothing but a bully and harassed me. I was told I would go up after two bands. Well the one band sang three songs. The next band did three and I was ready to go up, but the host let them do another song. When I asked if I was going up , the host said said loudly with derision , “ what , do you have a gig to go to?” And they all laughed, at a newcomer eager to rock out some blues. The last song the band did was a sing-along song. Some people were singing and dancing, some not. I didn’t know the song and chose to just listen. The host, who was playing keyboard for this song found it necessary to leave his keyboard and approach me, and say with with attitude; “you’re a singer , why don’t you sing?” I told him no, and I looked away. Well, that wasn’t good enough for him. A couple minutes later he approached me again and said the same thing; with the same aggression. He was mocking me. I told him no, and that I was saving my voice. Anyways it’s now my turn, the band started playing slow blues and I started singing a blues song I wrote. The audience was quiet, I put my heart into it. ( I only got one song and I didn’t get there super late. The jam started at 4 and went till 7. I got there at 5:30.) When the song ended,many people that were sitting stood up to applaud me. I would not get another song. Usually the host communicates with the musician about how many songs they have. I was not told any of this before I sang. The next musician was already on stage. I grabbed my coat, and thanked the three ladies who were kind to me. As I headed for the door, quite a few people approached me and said “ you must come back! “ Most of these people were the same people who judged and laughed at me a few minutes earlier. Due to the disrespect and judgment I received I do not...

Every time I have visited Lana Lou's I have had a genuinely great evening! I do seem to recall the pub's hours being somewhat odd...so check before you go! Lana's is a small, cozy room with a mom and pop kinda feel. There's a floor level stage at the front of the room (which seems to be a Van thing...) The sound was decent, and the bands performing always talented and a lot of fun, we were all up dancing most of the night. This is an ideal place to go with a big group of friends (pretty sure you can even book the room for an event, like a bday party or shower etc) There isn't a vast drink selection, but you can certainly enjoy the basics...and of course some local brews! Prices are really reasonable and the bartender was very...

Can you please explain why you would support such an event as the "9/11" show you're hosting tonight and why anyone should continue to go to your venue? It's not only in incredibly poor taste, but it shows a real lack of humanity. This isn't a show that is celebrating the people who gave their lives for others, or a show that mocks a government that let it happen and then used this tragedy to further more human suffering, it's a show to mock people for losing loved ones in one of the worst tragedies we've recently experienced. You should be ashamed for even considering hosting it, and any person who pays money at your venue should be ashamed to be seen there....