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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… apologies to those who had difficulty with the Red Gate Arts Society posting last week. I did update the link to their new address but somehow it went awry! I have double checked everything for this upcoming week so I hope all the information is completely correct. The PNE Summer Night Concert Series continues. Check the line-up here As usual please check with venues for changes to schedule. (And for exact addresses apparently!!) Enjoy!!  Libra Room – John Korsrud Latin Band By DonationAugust 20, 2018 9:00 pm
Trumpet player John Korsrud (Orquesta Goma Dura) leads a small ensemble most Mondays at the Libra Room  Guilt & Company – Tim Sars Sextet By DonationAugust 20, 2018 9:30 pm
This horn forward and percussion rich six piece band features some of Vancouver’s heaviest players playing the music of composer and baritone saxophone player Tim Sars. Tim’s music combines latin, funk, balkan brass, and chamber jazz, mixed with poetic lyrics. With Kevin Tang -trombone, Jocelyn Waugh – trumpet, Robin Layne – percussion/marimba, Wynston Minckler-bass, Ben Brown – drums  WISE Hall – Milk Crate Bandits Pay-what-you-canAugust 21, 2018 7:00 pm
Bringing the sounds of New Orleans to the coolest venue in East Van, The Wise Lounge (Downstairs from the hall) The Milk Crate Bandits started as Jack Ray busking on the streets of Sydney and Vancouver and, of course, stealing milk crates to sit on. Criminally good music.  West Point Grey Legion – WOW Jazz Orchestra By DonationAugust 21, 2018 8:00 pm
WOW Jazz Orchestra plays a semi-regular gig at the Legion on Tuesdays. Led by bassist Dave Guiney, regular WOW members include some of Vancouver’s best local musicians : Jack Stafford, Derry Byrne, Craig Scott, Steve Hilliam, Chris Startup, Tom Shorthouse, Dave Guiney, Sharman King, Dennis Esson, and the legendary Oliver Gannon.  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket plays Sinatra Free eventAugust 22, 2018 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket plays Sinatra – performing instrumental versions of popular songs sung by “Ol’ Blue Eyes”. Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar & tenor saxophone Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass Tilden Webb: keyboards Craig Scott: drums  WISE Hall – 2nd Annual East Van Cider FestAugust 22, 2018 7:00 pm
2nd Annual East Van Cider Fest in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. All proceeds from both ticket sales, silent auctions and door prizes directly support the GVFBS.The evening will feature cider, mead & spirits from all over BC along with tasty bites from local businesses. Tickets are $29.99 plus a non-perishable food donation. Available at Liberty Wine Merchants locations.  Coal Harbour Twilight Jazz Series – Joani Taylor Trio Free eventAugust 22, 2018 7:00 pm
PAL Vancouver and PAL Studio Theatre team up with the Coal Harbour Residents’ Association (CHRA) to launch the 1st Coal Harbour Music Festival running to 29, 2018. This week’s free concert features the Joani Taylor Trio. Vocalist Joani Taylor is a veteran of the Vancouver jazz scene, a prolific lyricist, and masterful performer.  2018 Latin American Film Festival August 23 – September 2This event runs from August 23, 2018 until September 2, 2018.
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival is back with a 16th edition full of art, culture and Andean vibes. VLAFF2018 will be screening a diverse list of Latin American films with a focus on Andean topics and with Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador as guest countries. Take part in this wonderful opportunity to explore and celebrate Latin American culture in Vancouver. Tickets $10/13 More info here  Jazz in the Piazza – Cory Weeds with special guest Ben Patterson Free eventAugust 23, 2018 7:00 pm
Whether playing lush ballads on the piano, digging into some hard-driving blues-tinged organ jazz, or singing classic tunes made by the likes of Ray Charles and Nat King Cole, Ben has garnered international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances. The quartet features Cory Weeds on sax, Ben Paterson on organ, Russ Botten on bass and Julian MacDonough on drums. Free outdoor show at 7:00pm, food and drinks on sale at 6:30pm. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside.  Sylvia Hotel – Blue Velvet Duo Free eventAugust 23, 2018 8:00 pm
The Blue Velvet Duo returns to the iconic hotel playing vintage swing, jazz and blues. Master guitarist Ron Thompson and vibrant vocalist LJ Mounteney weave a lush musical tapestry  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Tony Wilson Trio By DonationAugust 23, 2018 8:30 pm
Acclaimed guitarist/composer Tony Wilson has been an integral part of Canada’s jazz an improvised music scene for many years. With Russell Scholberg -bass and Skye Brooks – drums.  The Heatley – Lone Bear By DonationAugust 23, 2018 9:00 pm
Lone Bear unleashes its love of heavy grooves, pretty songs and no-rules music on instrumental versions of Black Sabbath, Neil Young, The Beatles and Ozzy Osborne tunes. Featuring some of Vancity’s heaviest hitters, guitarist Jeff Younger, bassist Lyle Hopkins and drummer Skye Brooks, it mashes classic hits and original compositions through a tweaked out modern jazz and free improv blender – always beastly, always fun and always a growling musical adventure.  Jazz @ The Pat – Super Trumpets Big BandAugust 24, 2018 8:00 pm
Continuing the August Friday Night Big Band Series… Michael Kim – trumpet Derry Byrne – trumpet Brad Turner – trumpet Jocelyn Waugh – trumpet Daniel Hersog – trumpet …. with Sharon Minemoto – piano, Bernie Arai – drums, bass – tbd Cover $15 at the door  Tyrant Studios – Kevin Romain and guestsAugust 24, 2018 9:00 pm
Summer jazz series on Fridays at Tyrant Studios, the newly opened theatre, lounge & fully-licensed bar, located above the historic Penthouse Nightclub. This week… Jazz ensemble led by drummer and composer Kevin Romain who has established himself as one of the most in-demand drummers in Vancouver’s creative music scene. Cover $10  Jazz @ The Pat – Tony Foster Trio Free eventAugust 25, 2018 3:00 pm
Pianist/composer Tony Foster brings his trio to The Pat. With Nate Parker – bass, Joe Poole – drums  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Parker Woods Trio By DonationAugust 26, 2018 6:30 pm
Parker Woods is a new voice on guitar. He is involved in many emerging projects, including his own band Otra which recently released a debut record and performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival. With Stephen Edwards – bass and Miles Wong – drums  Libra Room – Jesse Waldman & Friends By DonationAugust 26, 2018 8:00 pm
Bluesman Jesse Waldman on guitar/vocals with a rotating roster of his friends most Sunday evenings. (such as Paul Pigat, Marc L’Esperance, Bruno Hubert, Noah Walker, Michael Rush or ??) |
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