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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… and so it begins. A bumper week ahead! This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule. Additional events will be added to the website during the week.
 5th Annual Vines Arts Festival to August 18 Free eventAugust 12, 2019
Vines Art Festival, multidisciplinary eco-arts festival, features over 80 performing and visual and performing artists at parks throughout Vancouver. In its fifth year, this free, all-ages festival fuses the arts with activism to bring you unique, powerful, and cutting-edge performances from across creative disciplines. See schedule here List of artists here  CBC Musical Nooners Free eventThis event runs from August 12, 2019 until August 16, 2019.
The tenth season of Musical Nooners: CBC Vancouver’s free summer-long outdoor concert series, weekdays from 12 – 1 p.m. on the Outdoor Stage and Plaza located at 700 Hamilton Street. This week…. Monday Aug 12 Qristina & Quinn Bachard Tuesday Aug 13 Katherine Penfold Wednesday Aug 14 Fionn Thursday Aug 15 Roy Forbes Friday Aug 16 Sister Speak  WISE Hall – Malleus Trio By DonationAugust 12, 2019 8:00 pm
Malleus Trio is an exciting instrumental band based out of Vancouver. Their music seamlessly weaves together high-octane improvisation with original compositions executed by a musical rapport forged over more than a decade. The band has a busy summer, touring across Canada promoting their new sophomore album, PLAY NICE. Malleus Trio map new terrain for open-minded ears. $10 cash donation at door. Geordie Hart – Upright Bass Dominic Conway – Saxophone Ben Brown – Drums https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28adFoSH1gQ  The Heatley – Piano Parlour: Jillian Lebeck Noriega By DonationAugust 12, 2019 8:00 pm
Along with offering HAPPY HOUR prices all night long music will be performed on the beloved in-house UPRIGHT PIANO. True parlour music format and performances will be strictly kept to piano and voice. This week featuring Jillian Lebeck Noriega.  Vancity Theatre – David Crosby: Remember My NameAugust 12, 2019 8:30 pm
Music Mondays “All the main guys I made music with hate my guts. All of them.” Interviewed by Almost Famous filmmaker (and former Rolling Stone journo) Cameron Crowe, 60s survivor David Crosby reflects on a long, heady, and often turbulent career in this candid, soul-searching doc. A long time resident of Laurel Canyon, Crosby is one of those artists who defined the hippie era – in good ways, and bad. Many of his illustrious former collaborators (Neil Young, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills) apparently hold him in low esteem, and he’s too sharp a thinker not to have realized there’s probably a good reason for that. His copious drug use is part of the story. But Crosby has charm, too, and the film makes the case for his formidable creative gifts. Tickets $11 ** More screenings during this week  Rogue Folk Club – Sarah Jane ScoutenAugust 13, 2019 8:00 pm
Three-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, Sarah Jane Scouten‘s music delivers a signature mix of vintage folk and country, with modern sounds and subjects. Sarah Jane is steeped in North American and British folk music from years of finding folk music at its source, from the folklorists of Vancouver Island to all-night jams in West Virginia, Sacred Harp singing in Kentucky, the song craft of Nashville, two-stepping in Louisiana and her Glasgow roots. Touring throughout North America and Europe, this seasoned performer boasts a top-notch live show and considerable acclaim for her last three full length albums. Opening is John Smith, one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters. Tickets $24/$20 at Highlife & Tapestry and online.  8East -Eyvind Kang, Jessika Kenney, Lisa Cay Miller PWYCAugust 13, 2019 8:30 pm
Doors at 8, music at 8:30 $10/20/pwyc Jessika Kenney – voice Eyvind Kang – viola Lisa Cay Miller – piano  Provence Marinaside – Diane Lines Quartet Free eventAugust 14, 2019 6:00 pm
Diane Lines Quartet Diane Lines: keyboard & vocals, Tim Porter: electric guitar, Jen Hodge: acoustic bass, Tony Chamberlist: percussion  Coal Harbour Twilight Jazz Festival Series – Anagram Free eventAugust 14, 2019 7:00 pm
PAL Studio Theatre and Performing Arts Lodge (PAL) Vancouver in collaboration with the Coal Harbour Residents’ Association (CHRA) are pleased to present the second annual Coal Harbour Music Festival at PAL Studios. Anagram has been performing for many years at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, the Gibsons Jazz Festival and others. with Ana Lumiere, Graham Ord, Bernie Arai & Adam Robert Thomas  Tangent Cafe – Blue: An Evening of Joni Mitchell By DonationAugust 14, 2019 8:00 pm
Join Toronto vocalist Aimée Claxton and Vancouver-native guitarist Brandon Wall for an evening of Joni Mitchell’s iconic album “Blue”, as well as classics from her songbook. This show is the debut of Claxton and Wall’s new duo project, Beth James, which they are excited to debut in Vancouver.  Lana Lou’s – Mixtophonics # 15August 14, 2019 8:00 pm
Mixtophonics is an on-going improv series that combines trippy ambient grooves played by a revolving collection of Vancouver’s top creative musicians. Expect fantastic sonic explorations by our city’s best players on laptops, drums, horns and strings. These concerts have been presented the middle Wednesday of each month in one of Vancouver’s coolest bars, LanaLou’s. $10 cash at the door. Christopher Bede Marriott and Nino DiPasquale, drums Catherine Hiltz, bass Nick Marriott, guitar Jaewoo Lee, Giorgio Magnanensi and Kimia Yazdi, electronics Doug Gorkoff, cello Kat Bastow, voice/keys John Korsrud, John Paton, horns  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Brad Turner Quintet CD ReleaseAugust 15, 2019 8:00 pm
Formed 24 years ago, the JUNO-nominated Brad Turner Quartet has been a mainstay of the Vancouver jazz scene while garnering international attention as an ensemble of keen interactive sensibilities, formidable improvisational skills, and a strong and varied repertoire. Quartet members Brad Turner trumpet, Bruno Hubert piano, André Lachance bass, and Dylan van der Schyff drums have performed and/or recorded with artists such as Lee Konitz, Dave Douglas, John Scofield, and Bill Frisell. Celebrate the release of their latest CD Jump Up on Cellar Music. Joining them will be special guest Jon Bentley on tenor saxophone. Cover $16  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Nicholas Bracewell Trio By DonationAugust 15, 2019 8:30 pm
Drummer Nicholas Bracewell celebrates his return to Vancouver. Raised in Windsor, he received his Bachelors and Masters in jazz performance from Michigan State University. While bouncing around the country for the last couple of years Nicholas has made a name for himself. With Julian Jayme – guitar & Louis Rudner – bass  Red Lion Bar – Johnston/Hood Free eventThis event runs from August 16, 2019 until September 13, 2019.
Eclectic jazz served up weekly by Ron Johnston – piano and Cameron Hood – bass. Frequent musical guests.. some vocalists, some not!  Libra Room – Jimi James Trio By DonationAugust 16, 2019 7:00 pm
The Jimi James Fraser Trio started several years ago when several students of music decided to create Jazz House. Since then they have been jamming and playing continuously. John Gross, the great LA tenor, often sits in on sax and has been a big inspiration to the band. Jimi James – piano, Brad Pearson – bass, Max Huberdeau – drums  Jazz @ The Pat – Brad Shigeta’s TrombonanzaAugust 16, 2019 8:00 pm
Fasten your seatbelts! Four trombones out front plus a three-piece rhythm section. Brad Shigeta, Rod Murray, Bryce Gilholme, Sharman King – trombones, Sharon Minemoto – piano, Noah Gottfried – bass , Julian MacDonough – drums. $8 cash at the door.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Cory Weeds Quartet with David HazeltineThis event runs from August 16, 2019 until August 17, 2019.
Alto saxophonist Cory Weeds teams up once again with New York pianist David Hazeltine in preparation for their second collaboration. It’s Easy To Remember, recorded in 2016, was released to critical acclaim and Weeds has been chomping at the bit for another opportunity to record with this renowned musician. David Hazeltine has a long history in Vancouver, opening Frankie’s Jazz Club in 2016 and playing the clubs first anniversary. With Ken Lister bass and Jesse Cahill drums. Cover $25. ** Also on Saturday August 17.  8East – Gord Grdina trio w/ Tommy Babin and Kenton Loewen PWYCAugust 16, 2019 9:00 pm
Two sets…. Gord Grdina Trio Gord Grdina – Guitar/ Oud Tommy Babin – Bass Kenton Loewen – drums Doors 8. Music at 9. $20- $10 scale PWYC  Tyrant Studios – Annie Lu QuartetAugust 16, 2019 9:30 pm
Trumpeter Annie Lu returns to the west coast and brings her quartet to Tyrant Studios performing a mix of classics and originals. $10 cash cover at the door. Cash bar.  Jazz @ The Pat – Nick Peck Trio Free eventAugust 17, 2019 3:00 pm
Nick Peck Trio with Andre´ Lachance – bass Bernie Arai – drums Nick Peck – piano  Britannia Community Centre – Artful Sundays Free eventThis event runs from August 11, 2019 until September 1, 2019.
Artful Sundays is an outdoor visual arts market featuring the work of local artists, live music, artist workshops, special events and more! Every Sunday in the Napier Greenway from 12-5pm. Aug 11-Sept 1, 2019  Jazz Vespers – Karin Plato Quintet By DonationAugust 18, 2019 4:00 pm
Jazz Vespers in Exile Vocalist Karin Plato with pianist Nick Peck, bassist Laurence Mollerup, clarinetist Geoff Claridge, and drummer Kristian Braathen.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Brent Mah Quartet By DonationAugust 18, 2019 6:00 pm
Alto saxophonist Brent Mah with a new quartet. Omar Amlami – drums, James Meger – bass, Julian Jayme – guitar |
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