Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in May

Jason Isbell plays the Orpheum

By Steve Newton

Kyle McKearney: Métis Canadian alt-country singer-songwriter, with guest Antonio Larosa. May 2 at the Fox Cabaret.

Jack de Keyzer: Canadian blues-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist performs with his band. May 2 at White Rock’s Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my interview with Jack de Keyzer from 1991.

She Stole My Beer: Vancouver roots-rock greats from the ’90s, with guests Bad Hoss. May 3 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my article on She Stole My Beer from 1992.

Nick Cave plays the Queen E

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds: Australian alt-rock band from the ’80s performs as part of its Wild God Tour. May 11 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

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.

Spring Fever: performances by local acts Fionn, Tiger Really, Freeze The Fall, Felisha & the Jazz Rejects, Royal Oak, and Good Goin. May 17 at the Biltmore Cabaret.

Jack White plays the Commodore

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

Paul Pigat & Cousin Harley: Vancouver rockabilly trio featuring guitarist-vocalist Paul Pigat plays tunes from new album Plays the Blues Vol. 1. May 24 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James. Here’s my interview with Paul Pigat from 2021.

Ministry: industrial-metal band from Chicago, featuring vocalist Al Jourgensen, with guests My Life With the Thrill Kill Cult and Die Krupps. May 26 and 27 at the Commodore Ballroom.

Colin Linden plays Blue Frog Studios

Colin Linden: Canadian blues-roots singer, songwriter, and producer, member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, plays a solo show. May 29 at Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my interview with Colin Linden from 1988.

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