Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in July

Tom Morello plays the Commodore

By Steve Newton

John Garcia: former vocalist for stoner-rock legends Kyuss, with guests Telekinetic Yeti. July 3 at the Rickshaw Theatre.

Khatsahlano Street Party: free outdoor music and arts festival taking place on 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald Street features performances by more than 50 local acts, including Joe Keithley, Shred Kelly, Stephen Hamm, the Matinee, Cherry Pick, Janky Bungag, the Hausplants, Michaela Slinger, Ton Gibbs, Vox Rea, Parlour Panther, Bloom Effect, and Circus in Flames. July 5 on 4th Avenue.

Tom Morello: American guitarist and political activist, best known for his work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. July 10 and 11 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Tom Morello from 2011.

Queensrÿche plays Great Canadian Casino

Queensrÿche: prog-metal band from Bellevue, Washington, featuring original guitarist Michael Wilton and bassist Eddie Jackson. July 12 at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver.

Progject: all-star band formed by drummer Jonathan Mover and featuring former Frank Zappa and Joe Satriani guitarist Mike Kenneally 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.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival: 48th annual folk fest features 40 artists from Vancouver and around the world, including Sue Foley, Krystle Dos Santos and Orchard Sky, Speeding West, Rich Hope, Shooglenifty, Blue Moon Marquee, Ruthie Foster, Kris Drever, the Heavy Heavy, the Zawose Queens, and Steve Dawson leading On the Beach: Neil Young Reimagined. July 18 to 20 at Jericho Beach Park.

Brit Floyd plays the Queen E

Brit Floyd: Pink Floyd tribute band featuring guitarist and bandleader Damian Darlington performs on its Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour. July 24 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Here’s my interview with Damian Darlington from 2023.

The Sadies: Toronto rock ‘n’ roll/alt-country trio composed of singer-guitarist Travis Good, bassist Sean Dean, and drummer Mike Belitsky. July 24 at Blue Frog Studios.

Paul Simon: Legendary American singer-songwriter performs three solo concerts as part of his A Quiet Celebration Tour. July 25, 26 & 28 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Father John Misty plays the Queen E

Father John Misty: American indie-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs tunes from latest album Mahashmashana, with guest Hamilton Leithauser. July 31 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.