Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in September

Bif Naked plays the Rickshaw

By Steve Newton

Marcus King: Southern blues-rock and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist from South Carolina performs tunes from latest album Young Blood. September 4 at the Orpheum Theatre.

David Bowie’s Blackstar performed by Space Junk: members of Vancouver bands Bend Sinister, Five Alarm Funk, and Cobra Ramone perform David Bowie’s final studio album in its entirety. September 5 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Too Slim and the Taildraggers: blues-rock trio from Spokane, Washington, featuring singer-guitarist Tim “Too Slim” Langford. September 6 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios. Here’s the interview I did with Tim Langford back in 2000.

Living Colour play the Commodore

Extreme and Living Colour: American hard-rock bands that came on the scene in the late eighties perform on a coheadlining bill. September 10 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s the interview I did with Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid in 1988.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: psych-rock sextet from Melbourne, Australia, plays tunes from latest album The Silver Cord, with guests Geese. September 12 at the Pacific Coliseum.

A Tribute to Ray Condo: Vancouver’s Cousin Harley and Calgary’s Ramblin’ Ambassadors join forces to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of the Canadian western swing and rockabilly musician. September 13 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Social Distortion plays the Commodore

Social Distortion: California punk-rock quartet led by singer-guitarist Mike Ness, with guests the Bellrays. September 17 to 19 at the Commodore Ballroom. September 18 and 19 SOLD OUT.

Bif Naked: Vancouver rocker performs tunes from latest album, Champion, with guests Fake Shark. September 19 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

John 5: American hard-rock guitar virtuoso, with guests Sticks N’ Stones from Toronto and Turning Jane from L.A. September 20 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Midnight Riders play Blue Frog Studios

Midnight Riders: Vancouver-based tribute to the Allman Brothers Band featuring guitarist and vocalist Scott Smith. September 21 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios. Here’s the interview I did with Scott Smith in 2020.

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