Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concert picks for 2025

Larkin Poe plays the Commodore

By Steve Newton

The Allmost Brothers Band: southern-rock band featuring guitarists Todd Taylor and Johannes Grames performs a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band. January 26 at the Rio Theatre.

Odds & Limblifter: Vancouver rock bands from the ’90s, led by respective singer-songwriters Craig Northey and Ryan Dahle. February 21 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Craig Northey from 1997 and my interview with Ryan Dahle from 2000.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets: British pop singer-songwriter Nick Lowe joins forces with masked instrumental guitar band Los Straitjackets. March 9 at the Biltmore Cabaret. Here’s my article on Los Straitjackets from 2003.

Tommy Emmanuel plays the Centre

Tommy Emmanuel: stunning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist from Australia. April 2 at the Centre in Vancouver. Here’s my interview with Tommy Emmanuel from 1994.

Larkin Poe: American roots-rock duo composed of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, with guest Parker Millsap. April 19 at the Commodore Ballroom.

AC/DC: Aussie hard-rock legends, featuring guitarist Angus Young and singer Brian Johnson, with guests the Pretty Reckless. April 22 at BC Place. Here’s my interview with AC/DC from 1983.

Jason Isbell + the 400 Unit: Grammy-winning Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, formerly of the Drive-By Truckers. May 13 at the Orpheum Theatre. Here’s my interview with Jason Isbell from 2007.

Jack White: former White Stripes guitarist-vocalist performs two solo shows. May 22-23 at the Commodore Ballroom.

Progject: all-star band formed by drummer Jonathan Mover performs ’70s prog-rock tunes by Genesis, Yes, ELP, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Rush, with guest Travis Larson. July 18 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

ZZ Top plays Great Canadian Casino

ZZ Top: blues-rock legends from Texas, featuring guitarist-vocalist Billy Gibbons. August 22 at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver and August 23 at the River Rock Casino Resort. Here’s my interview with Billy Gibbons from 1994.

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