Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in July

The Stones play BC Place

By Steve Newton

Gowan: Canadian pop-rock singer-songwriter from the ’80s (“A Criminal Mind”) and current member of Styx. July 4 at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver. Here’s my interview with Gowan from 1990.

The Rolling Stones: British rock legends from the ’60s perform their hits and tunes from new album Hackney Diamonds. July 5 at BC Place.

Khatsahlano Street Party: 10-block street fair features performances by more than 50 Vancouver bands and artists, with multiple food options, artisan booths, and beer gardens. July 6 between Burrard and Macdonald Streets in Kitsilano.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival: the 47th annual folk fest features a diverse selection of traditional and contemporary folk, world, and roots-music artists from around the world and our own backyard. July 19 to 21 at Jericho Beach Park.

Paul Pigat plays the Firehall

Paul Pigat: Vancouver guitar great performs a solo show as part of the fourth annual Create! Eastside Arts Festival. July 25 at the Firehall Arts Centre. Here’s my interview with Paul Pigat from 2021.

Art Bergmann: Canadian rocker celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Songs for the Underclass album, with guests the Brahmankind. July 26 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my interview with Art Bergmann from 1990.

Mission Folk Music Festival: more than 20 acts from Canada, the U.S., and beyond perform at the 37th annual folk fest, which also features food trucks, an artisan market, and beer garden. July 26-28 at Mission’s Fraser River Heritage Park.

Alejandro Escovedo: American rock singer-songwriter, former member of the Nuns, Rank & File, True Believers, and Buick McKane, with guest James Castro. July 28 at the Pearl. Here’s my interview with Alejandro Escovedo from 1997.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Pink Floyd tribute band from Adelaide, Australia performs on its First Class Travelling Set Tour. July 31 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Billy Idol plays Rogers Arena

Billy Idol: British rocker from the ’80s performs alongside longtime guitarist Steve Stevens, with guests Platinum Blonde. July 31 at Rogers Arena. Here’s my interviews with Billy Idol from 1984 and Steve Stevens from 1989.