Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in February

Nita Strauss plays the Queen E

By Steve Newton

International Guitar Night: acoustic-guitar performances by Germany’s Lulo Reinhardt and Sönke Meinen, Britain’s Alexandra Whittingham, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Niwel Tsumbu. February 1 at Massey Theatre.

John Reischman & the Jaybirds: the Rogue Folk Club and the Pacific Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society present bluegrass quintet featuring mandolinist John Reischman. February 1 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James.

Los Furios: Vancouver ska-punk band performs tunes from latest album Old Ghosts, with guests the Vanrays and Paul Pigat. February 1 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my interview with Paul Pigat from 2021.

Chest Fever play the Rickshaw

Chest Fever: San Diego tribute band performs the greatest hits of The Band, with guest Mrs. Henry. February 7 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats: Americana/soul-rock band featuring singer Nathaniel Rateliff performs tunes from latest album South of Here, with guest Charlie Crockett. February 13 at Rogers Arena.

Black Mountain: Vancouver psych-rockers, with guests Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter and Dagger. February 15 at the Rickshaw Theatre. SOLD OUT.

Odds play the Commodore

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.

Apocalyptica: Finnish symphonic metal band, composed of cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso, performs the music of Metallica, with guest Nita Strauss. February 24 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Jon Spencer: American garage-rocker, best known for his work with Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash, and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. February 27 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my interview with Jon Spencer from 2004.

The Devil Makes Three play the Commodore

The Devil Makes Three: Santa Cruz Americana trio blends folk, bluegrass, old time, country, blues, jazz, punk, and ragtime music, with guests Bridge City Sinners. February 27 at the Commodore Ballroom.

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