Five reasons to catch International Pop Overthrow Vancouver

International Pop Overthrow Vancouver
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Where: Fairview Pub
Tickets: $10 cover charge (each night)
1. Putting the “pop” in Overthrow. The International Pop Overthrow is an annual showcase of indie bands that takes place this year in a number of American cities, including Los Angeles, where it began in 1998, as well as Europe and Vancouver (The only participating Canadian city.) According to internationalpopoverthrow.com, the festival’s purpose “is to g