Rich Hope plays the Rickshaw
By Steve Newton
Here’s ten Vancouver-area concerts that you should consider seeing in February, and almost all of them feature Canucks. Remember, when it comes to live music, buy Canadian. Elbows up, people.
Big Sugar: Toronto blues- and reggae-rock trio, featuring singer-guitarist Gordie Johnson, performs on its Hemi-Vision 30th Anniversary Tour. February 6 at the Pearl. Here’s my interview with Gordie Johnson from 1998.
Scott Smith & the Midnight Riders: local six-piece Allman Brothers tribute band, featuring guitarists Scott Smith and Emmett Jerome, plays two shows. February 6 at Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my review of Scott Smith & the Midnight Riders from 2024.
Danko Jones: Toronto hard-rock trio, featuring singer-guitarist Danko Jones, performs tunes from latest album Leo Rising, with guests Speak of the Devil. February 7 at the Pearl. Here’s my interview with Danko Jones from 2006.
The Mummies play the Rickshaw
Neptoon Records’ 45th Anniversary Party: Vancouver record store celebrates 45 years with performances by California garage-punk legends the Mummies, with guests the Vicious Cycles and Night Court. February 14 at the Rickshaw Theatre. SOLD OUT. Here’s my article on Neptoon Records from 2021.
The Sadies: Toronto alt-country trio, featuring founding singer-guitarist Travis Good. February 16 at the Fox Cabaret.
Megadeth: American metal band featuring singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine, with guests Anthrax and Exodus. February 17 at Rogers Forum (formerly Abbotsford Centre). Here’s my interview with Dave Mustaine from 1998.
Strippers Union opens for Odds
Odds: Vancouver pop-rock greats from the ’90s, with guests Strippers Union, featuring Craig Northey of Odds and guitarist Rob Baker from the Tragically Hip. February 20 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Craig Northey from 2021.
Rich Hope: Vancouver rock ‘n’ roll legend, with guests Janky Bungag and Runner. February 20 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Here’s my interview with Rich Hope from 2009.
David Gogo: blues-rock guitarist-vocalist from Nanaimo performs tunes from latest album, Yeah! February 20 at Bez Arts Hub. Here’s my interview with David Gogo from 1994.
Kathleen Edwards plays the Commodore
Kathleen Edwards: Canadian alt-country/roots-pop singer-songwriter performs tunes from latest album Billionaire. February 27 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here’s my interview with Kathleen Edwards from 2005.