Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in February

Gov’t Mule plays the Vogue

By Steve Newton

Colin James: Vancouver blues-rock veteran (“Voodoo Thing”) performs with his Little Big Band. February 2 and 3 at the Commodore Ballroom. February 3 SOLD OUT.

GDBC: Vancouver’s Grateful Dead cover band. February 3 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Paul Pigat plays the Shadbolt Centre

Paul Pigat: Vancouver guitar virtuoso performs swing-jazz and jump-blues with his band the Smoking Jackets, which includes a three-piece horn section. February 4 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

Gov’t Mule: blues-rock jam band featuring guitarist-vocalist Warren Haynes plays tunes from latest album Peace…Like a River. February 8 at the Vogue Theatre.

The Moss: indie-rock quartet from Salt Lake City, Utah, by way of Hawaii, with guest Akira Galaxy from Seattle. February 15 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Harry Manx plays two Metro Van venues

Harry Manx: Salt Spring Island-based musician performs slide guitar-laced blues blended with Indian folk melodies. February 15 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios and February 16 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James.

Madonna: American dance-pop superstar from the ’80s (“Like a Virgin”), with guest Bob the Drag Queen. February 21 at Rogers Arena.

Vieux Farka Touré: West African guitarist, son of Ali Farka Touré, explores the traditional blues of Mali. February 23 at the York Theatre.

Coast to Coast plays Surrey Arts Centre

Coast to Coast: local tribute band performs the music of UFO, Scorpions, and the Michael Schenker Group at a fundraiser for the Surrey Food Bank. February 24 at the Surrey Arts Centre.

Sam Roberts Band: Canadian rock band lead by singer-songwriter Sam Roberts performs tunes from latest album The Adventures Of Ben Blank. February 24 and 25 at the Commodore Ballroom.