Sunny War plays the Fox
By Steve Newton
Blues Hoodoo: jazz-funk quintet composed of guitarist Konrad Breuers, saxophonist Ian Putz, keyboardist Stuart “Stubop” Young, bassist Shawn Stewart, and drummer Ron Wells performs original tunes and covers of Chick Corea, Jeff Beck, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and the Brecker Brothers. January 12 at Frankie’s Jazz.
Johnny A: guitarist from Boston, former touring member of the Yardbirds, performs instrumental rock, jazz, and blues. January 12 at Blue Frog Studios.
3 Inches of Blood plays the Commodore
3 Inches of Blood: Vancouver metal band, featuring vocalist Cam Pipes, plays three shows. January 12 to 14 at the Commodore Ballroom. January 12 and 13 SOLD OUT. Here’s my interview with Cam Pipes from 2009.
Bowie Ball: the ninth annual fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation is a tribute to David Bowie featuring performances by the Vanrays, Cass King and the Cassettes, Tequila Bats, Star Collector, Space Junk (with Joseph Martin and Jeff Younger), Fallen Stars, La Chinga, Eleven Twelves, We Found a Lovebird, Shag, and Quixotic Neurotics. January 13 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Band of Brothers: Levin & La Barbera: jazz quartet composed of brothers Tony and Pete Levin and Pat and Joe La Barbera. January 19 at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts.
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Brass Camel plays the Rickshaw
Band Together: fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital featuring performances by Brass Camel, Bend Sinister, Uncle Strut, Spendo, Bleako’s Nuclear Disco, and Tess Anderson. January 20 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Sunny War: Nashville-based blues singer-songwriter and guitarist performs tunes from latest album, Anarchist Gospel. January 22 at the Fox Cabaret.
Terminal Station: Vancouver blues-rock quartet, featuring singer-guitarist Scott Smith, plays tunes from latest album Brotherhood. January 22 at Guilt and Co. Here’s my interview with Scott Smith from 2020.
May Erlewine: folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Big Rapids, Michigan, with guests Noah Derksen and R.O. Shapiro. January 24 at the Fox Cabaret.
The Trews: rock quartet from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, featuring brothers Colin and John-Angus MacDonald. January 26 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Colin MacDonald from 2004.