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Toque plays Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
By Steve Newton
Animals as Leaders: instrumental prog-metal band composed of lead guitarist Tosin Abasi, rhythm guitarist Javier Reyes, and drummer Matt Garstka, with guest Plino. November 1 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Tosin Abasi from 2016.
Cousin Harley: Vancouver rockabilly trio composed of guitarist-vocalist Paul Pigat, bassist Jeremy Holmes, and drummer Jesse Cahill. November 1 at Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my interview with Paul Pigat from 2021.
Don Ross and Jule Malischke: the Rogue Folk Club presents Canadian virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and German singer-songwriter and guitarist. November 2 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James. Here’s my interview with Don Ross from 2001.
Richard Thompson plays the Vogue
The Richard Thompson Trio: British folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso leads his band, with guests Kacy & Clayton. November 2 at the Vogue Theatre.
The The: post-punk/art-pop band from England, featuring singer-songwriter Matt Johnson. November 4 at the Orpheum Theatre.
Blues Hoodoo: instrumental jazz-funk fusion quintet composed of guitarist Konrad Breuers, keyboardist Stuart “Stubop” Young, saxophonist Ian Putz, bassist Shawn Stewart, and drummer Ron Wells. November 10 at Frankie’s Jazz.
Kim Mitchell plays the Commodore
Kim Mitchell: Canadian party-rocker (“Go For Soda”), formerly of Max Webster. November 11 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Kim Mitchell from 1984.
King Diamond: heavy-metal quintet from Denmark, with guests Overkill and Night Demon. November 18 at the Orpheum Theatre.
Mac Sabbath and the Supersuckers: double bill featuring costumed McDonald’s-themed Black Sabbath tribute band and raunch ‘n’ roll quartet from Seattle. November 21 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Toque: Canadian rock quartet composed of singer-guitarist Todd Kerns, guitarist Cory Churko, bassist Brent Fitz, and drummer Shane Gaalaas performs originals and classic Canuck-rock covers. November 22 at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver. Here’s my interview with Todd Kerns from 2011.
The Boss plays Rogers Arena
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: heartland rocker from New Jersey performs his past hits and tunes from his latest album, Only the Strong Survive. November 22 at Rogers Arena.
Kathleen Edwards: Canadian singer-songwriter (“Hockey Skates”). November 23 at the Biltmore Cabaret. Here’s my interview with Kathleen Edwards from 2005.
Beat: prog-rock quartet composed of guitarists Steve Vai and Adrian Belew, bassist Tony Levin, and drummer Danny Carey play ’80s King Crimson. November 25 at the Orpheum Theatre. Here’s my interview with Steve Vai from 1990.
Pointed Sticks: Vancouver pop-punk quintet from the ’70s, featuring all original members, with guests Theremin Man’s Space Family Band, the Get Arounds, and Peanut Butter Telephone. November 30 at the Rickshaw Theatre.
Scott Smith & Tony Wilson play All-City Athletics
Scott Smith & Tony Wilson: pedal-steel guitarist Scott Smith and guitarist Tony Wilson join forces with bassist Karlis Silins and drummer Jesus Adrian Caballero to perform the classic 1978 LP by Buddy Emmons and Lenny Breau, Minors Aloud. November 30 at All-City Athletics. Here’s my interview with Scott Smith from 2020.
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