The Black Crowes play the Orpheum
By Steve Newton
Shaun Verreault: Vancouver blues-rock guitarist-vocalist and Wide Mouth Mason member. April 1 at the Roxy.
Schryer, Dobres & Hillhouse Trio: Canadian Celtic supergroup composed of fiddler Pierre Schryer and guitarists Adam Dobres and Andy Hillhouse. April 5 at the ACT Arts Centre.
Alestorm: pirate-metal quintet from Scotland performs tunes from latest album, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum. April 8 at the Commodore Ballroom.
The Black Crowes: guitar rockers from Atlanta, featuring singer Chris Robinson and guitarist Rich Robinson, perform hits from the past and tunes from new album Happiness Bastards. April 16 at the Orpheum Theatre.
Steve Dawson & the Hooded Mergansers: roots band led by Canadian guitarist, songwriter, pedal steel player, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer now living and working in Nashville. April 19 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James.
Big Sugar plays the Pearl
Big Sugar: Toronto blues- and reggae-rockers, featuring singer-guitarist Gordie Johnson. April 20 at the Pearl.
Hornby Blues: the Rogue Folk Club presents a blues show featuring performances by Rick Fines, Samantha Martin, Paul Pigat, and Tim Willliams. April 26 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James.
David Bowie’s Blackstar: Vancouver band Space Junk performs David Bowie’s final album in its entirety, as well as other songs from Bowie’s late=’70s to mid-’90s catalogue. April 27 at the Rickshaw Theatre. POSTPONED.
The Tony Wilson Quartet: guitarist jazz guitarist Wilson performs with tenor saxophonist Dave Say, bassist Russell Sholberg, and drummer Nino Dipasquale. April 29 at Guilt and Co.
Jason Bonham plays the Orpheum
Jason Bonham‘s Led Zeppelin Evening: son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham performs Led Zep tunes, with guest Jager Henry. April 30 at the Orpheum Theatre.
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