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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People, enjoy the long weekend everyone. So much to be thankful for… including the amount and diversity of events on offer this week! To avoid disappointment, plan well ahead for this upcoming event as some tickets are already sold out. Vancouver Writers Festival October 15-21 Visit my website for additions as the week progresses. As usual please check with venues for changes to schedule. Enjoy!
 Vancouver International Film Festival September 27-October 12, 2018This event runs from September 27, 2018 until October 12, 2018.
Get ready to VIFF! Expand the Frame at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival from September 27–October 12. Showcasing the top international, Canadian and BC films and documentaries. 140,000 film fans enjoying 380 movies screened during the 16-day festival. Download schedule here Latest announcements here Purchase tickets here  Libra Room – The Ladies of Company B By DonationThis event runs from October 1, 2018 until October 8, 2018.
Vintage vocal harmony including three vocalists also playing trumpet, ukulele, upright bass and percussion! In their 10+ years as a band, this talented group of musicians has delighted audiences from all walks of life, from coast to coast to coast. Their creative arrangements, sharp image, and charming wit never fail to get toes tapping and faces smiling. Catch Company B before they leave on their tour to China.  Adventures in Pedal Steel #14 – Buddy Cage & Bobby Black By DonationOctober 2, 2018 8:00 pm
14th instalment of “Adventures in Pedal Steel” celebrating the work of the the two undisputed kings of west coast “hippie steel”: Buddy Cage from New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Bobby Black from Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen. As usual, some amazing guest singers helping us out, including Rich Hope, Trevor Murray, Joe Rotundo from the Modelos, Paul Pigat, Rupert Lindsay and Barb Wilkins from Wichita Trip, Etienne Tremblay, Nick Colebrook, and Dion Weisbrod and Quinn Patterson from The Unbranded. Expect lots of hot licks, trucker favorites, dim lights and thick smoke as we delve into the catalogues of the New Riders and Commander Cody. Scott Smith – pedal steel Paul Pigat – guitar Jeremy Holmes – bass Liam MacDonald – drums  West Point Grey Legion – WOW Orchestra By DonationOctober 2, 2018 8:00 pm
Listen (or dance) to Jack Stafford, Derry Byrne, Sharman King, Rod Murray, Tom Shorthouse, Steve Hilliam, Chris Startup, Oliver Gannon, Craig Scott and Dave Guiney. No cover but donations encouraged.  Gold Saucer – Robin Holcomb/Peggy Lee/Bradshaw Pack/Microcosmos Quartet Pay-what-you-canOctober 2, 2018 9:30 pm
Sawdust Collector. Weekly performance series curated by Barbara Adler, Cole Schmidt & James Meger. Tuesdays at the Gold Saucer Studio. This week… ROBIN HOLCOMB (Piano and Voice) with PEGGY LEE (Cello) BRADSHAW PACK (New Compositions) with the MICROCOSMOS QUARTET (Strings)  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket presents the Sounds of New Orleans Free eventOctober 3, 2018 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket presents The Sounds of New Orleans featuring Gary Comeau Gary Comeau: keyboards and vocals Adam Rohrlick: tenor saxophone and electric guitar Chris Nordquist: drums, washboard and vocals  8East – Creative Music Series 5 October 3, 4 & 5This event runs from October 3, 2018 until October 5, 2018.
Presented by the NOW Society Suggested Nightly Donation $10 – 20 October 3 8PM – The Etiquette of Dying Ron Samworth • guitar JP Carter • trumpet Peggy Lee • cello Elisa Thorn • harp André Lachance • bass Skye Brooks • drums Patti Wotherspoon • narrator Robin Holcomb and friends Robin Holcomb • piano Peggy Lee • cello Dylan van der Schyff • drums Torsten Muller • bass Cole Schmidt • guitar October 4 8PM – Sleep Furiously Meredith Bates • violin Reginald Quiring • viola Peggy Lee • cello Ron Samworth • guitar Lisa Cay Miller • piano James Meger • bass Ben Brown • drums The Brodie West Quintet Brodie West • saxophone Tania Gill • piano Josh Cole • bass Evan Carter and Nick Fraser • drums October 5 10:30PM – Duos Nikki Carter • sax Kenton Loewen • drums Meredith Bates • violin Elisa Thorn • harp Satoko Fujii Trio – This is It! Natsuki Tamura • trumpet Satoko Fujii • piano Takashi Itani • drums  Presentation House – Sister JazzOctober 3, 2018 8:00 pm
A night of collaboration featuring original compositions and performances by women in the Jazz Studies program at Capilano University! $10 Admission at the door  Imperial – H’Arts for the HomelessOctober 4, 2018 5:00 pm
Lookout Society will host it’s 10th Annual H’Arts for the Homeless Event. This year’s theme takes a close look at Housing and how a warm and safe home changes lives for the better. Live painters and art auction. Performers including Chris Ronald, Mike Battie, Ladies in White, Burying Ground, The Hot Club of Mars, Brooke VanDyk, Gloria and Harold, and more TBA. Proceeds from Lookout Society’s 10th Annual awards & benefit will support the purchase of H’Arts House – a new residence that will assist vulnerable people in the community. Tickets $60  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Harley Card/Dan Gaucher Quartet By DonationOctober 4, 2018 8:30 pm
Toronto based guitarist/composer Harley Card is on tour in Western Canada. He will be playing some originals plus the music of Thelonious Monk. Featuring Dan Gaucher – drums, Conrad Good – bass, Dave Say – sax  Red Lion – Ron Johnston/Cameron Hood & friends By DonationThis event runs from September 28, 2018 until October 26, 2018.
Piano refurbished and with an updated sound system, Ron (piano) & Cameron (bass) are back every Friday playing an eclectic assortment of jazz tunes. A rotating list of friends drop by and sit in…. often, but not always, vocalists.  Tyrant Studios – Krapp’s Last Tape October 5-26, 2018October 5, 2018 8:00 pm
Seven Tyrants Theatre, Vancouver’s Jessie Award winning independent theatre company, opens its first season of work in their new performance venue with Samuel Beckett’s absurdist one-man masterpiece: Krapp’s Last Tape. The production stars Jessie Award nominated actor Linden Banks as “Krapp”, and is directed by David Thomas Newham, who additionally provides the lighting and set designs. Tuesdays through Fridays at 8pm (* No show on Mondays) Saturdays at 4pm Sundays at 7pm Tickets: $26  Tyrant Studios – Tony Wilson’s Longhand TrioOctober 5, 2018 9:30 pm
Longhand is a co-operative trio comprised of Syke Brooks (drums), Russell Sholberg (bass), and Tony Wilson (guitar). Longhand has a varied repertoire ranging from high energy free improv to melancholy tunes with beautiful melodies. Along with original music, Longhand offers their unique interpretations of jazz, blues and classic Motown tunes. ** Start will be 9.30ish as Longhand will be playing after the theatre production of Krapp’s Last Tape** Cover $10  Jazz @ The Pat – San Pedro Cinco Free eventOctober 6, 2018 3:00 pm
Bassist Russell Sholberg leads a fresh band playing Cumbia and Latin inspired music. Tony Wilson – guitar JP Carter – trumpet Liam MacDonald – drums Robin Lane – vibes and percussion Russell Sholberg – bass  Enigma – Flora Scott Trio Free eventOctober 6, 2018 7:00 pm
Flora Scott on guitar and vocals with Nick Apivor on vibes/percussion and Graham Clark on bass,  Massey Theatre – Jeremy Dutcher: A Musical MosaicOctober 6, 2018 8:00 pm
2018 Polaris Prize winner Jeremy Dutcher Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained operatic tenor and composer who takes every opportunity to blend his Wolastoq First Nation roots into the music he creates, blending distinct musical aesthetics that shape-shift between classical, traditional, and pop to form something entirely new. Listen here Tickets $22/$10  Blue Light Sessions – The Malleus TrioOctober 6, 2018 8:00 pm
A special Blue Light Sessions – limited tickets and capacity. The Malleus Trio is a high-energy hybrid of improvised music and deep groove. The members – Dominic Conway (Tenor Sax), Ben Brown (Drums), and Geordie Hart (Upright Bass) – have been performing their original compositions over the past decade. Doors @ 8 | Show @ 9 $15 adv | $18 @ the door  Frankie’s Jazz Bar – Black GardeniaOctober 6, 2018 8:00 pm
Daphne Roubini, the “First Lady of Uke”, leads her all star band Black Gardenia. The Vancouver-based five-piece has delighted festival and club audiences on two continents with its “London Jazz meets Americana” sound. With their unique blend of vintage jazz, country, folk and blues from the 20s, 30s and 40s, Black Gardenia takes listeners on a journey to an age where cool meant classy and noir was the norm. Daphne Roubini vocals and ukulele, Andrew Smith guitar and ukulele, Paul Pigat guitar, Steve Charles double bass, and special guest Nick Peck piano. Cover $17.50  Rogue Folk Club – Guy Davis & Fabrizio PoggiOctober 6, 2018 8:00 pm
Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train by the Ambassador of the Blues, Guy Davis and international harmonica sensation Fabrizio Poggi was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Traditional Blues. This marks the first Grammy nomination in the 30 year career for Guy Davis and also for Fabrizio Poggi. Beautiful dark vocals by Davis, who also delivers impressive guitar work on both six and twelve stings, while the harmonica playing of Poggi equals the virtuosity of Terry. – Jazzism, The Netherlands. Tickets $30 at Highlife or Tapestry and online  Jazz @ The Pat – Henry Young Quartet Free eventOctober 7, 2018 1:00 pm
Perennial favourite Henry Young on guitar with… Mike Kalanj – piano Paul Blaney – bass John Nolan – drums  Jazz Vespers – Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst By DonationOctober 7, 2018 4:00 pm
Vocalist/Pianist Jennifer Scott and Bassist René Worst, two of Canada’s most engaging and well-respected jazz musicians, will be joined by guitarist David Sikula and drummer Bernie Arai for an afternoon of world class music making and inspirational performances.  Imperial – Kandace SpringsOctober 7, 2018 8:00 pm
Since making her sold-out TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival debut at Pyatt Hall in 2017, Nashville native Kandace Springs has made a lot of friends with her engaging talent. As The Guardian said in a four-star review, “she has a rare ability that can’t be taught—to sound like an old soul, just doing what comes naturally.” The singer/songwriter/pianist makes warm and sophisticated soul, pop, and jazz with a stunning voice and original material that she showcased on her debut recording, Soul Eyes (Blue Note). This spring, she released her EP Black Orchid. Taking inspiration from the likes of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Lauryn Hill, the organic, intimate, and deeply soulful sound of this “suave songstress” (Wall Street Journal) is remarkably fresh but universally appealing. Tickets $32  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Noah Preminger QuartetOctober 7, 2018 8:00 pm
Prolific Brooklyn-based saxophonist Noah Preminger is a winner of a Downbeat Magazine’s Rising Star Best Tenor Saxophonist award, and has recorded over twelve critically acclaimed albums. The New York Times declares: “Mr. Preminger designs a different kind of sound for each note, an individual destiny and story.” Recent releases include Meditations On Freedom, a duo album with pianist Frank Carlberg, and a recording of the music of Otto Preminger’s films. He has played and/or recorded with the likes of Dave Holland, John Patitucci, Rob Garcia, Joe Lovano, Victor Lewis, John and Bucky Pizzarelli, and Roscoe Mitchell. Cover $25  Jazz @ The Pat – Daniel Hersog’s Jazz OrchestraOctober 9, 2018 8:00 pm
Daniel Hersog’s Jazz Orchestra returns to play Jazz @ The Pat with an all-star cast. Check the poster for the amazing array of musicians! $12 at the door |
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