Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in September

Sue Foley plays the Rio

By Steve Newton

Grames Brothers: blues-rock quartet composed of guitar-playing brothers Johannes and Panos Grames, drummer Randall Stoll, and bassist Billy Mendoza, with guests Them Ordinary Things. September 5 at the Rio Theatre.

Cousin Harley: Vancouver rockabilly trio featuring guitarist Paul Pigat, with guests Butch and the Lowbrows. September 6 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my interview with Paul Pigat from 2021.

Neil Young plays Deer Lake Park

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Canadian rock legend performs two outdoor concerts on his Love Earth Tour, with guests Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir. September 6 and 8 at Deer Lake Park. Here’s my review of Neil Young from 1991.

Mudhoney: Seattle grunge legends, with guests Gadfly and Pet Blessings. September 13 at the Rickshaw Theatre. SOLD OUT.

The Descendents: California punk-rock quartet composed of singer Milo Aukerman, guitarist Stephen Egerton, bassist Karl Alvarez, and drummer Bill Stephenson. September 13 and 14 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Bill Stevenson from 1993.

Toque plays Great Canadian Casino

Toque: Canadian classic-rock tribute band featuring singer-bassist Todd Kerns, with guests Freeze the Fall. September 20 at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver. Here’s my interview with Todd Kerns from 2016.

The Who: rock legends from Britain, featuring guitarist Pete Townshend and singer Roger Daltrey, perform on their farewell tour. September 23 at Rogers Arena. Here’s my review of the Who from 1996.

Sue Foley: Canadian blues guitarist-vocalist performs material from latest album One Guitar Woman. September 26 at the Rio Theatre. Here’s my interview with Sue Foley from 1992.

Coast to Coast plays Surrey Arts Centre

Coast to Coast: Metro Vancouver tribute band performs the music of UFO, Scorpions, and the Michael Schenker Group at a fundraiser for the Surrey Food Bank, with guest DJ Larry Hennessey. September 27 at Surrey Arts Centre. Here’s my interviews with Coast to Coast guitarists Ken Scheller and David Groves.

Circle Jerks: L.A. hardcore punk quartet composed of singer Keith Morris, guitarist Greg Hetson, bassist Zander Schloss, and drummer Joey Castillo, with guests Adolescents and Gang! September 30 at the Commodore Ballroom.

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