Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts to check out in August of 2026

Angine de Poitrine plays three shows

By Steve Newton

The Fixx: British new-wave band from the ’80s (“One Thing Leads to Another”), featuring vocalist Cy Curnin. August 4 at the Pearl. Here’s my interview with Cy Curnin from 1984.

AC/DC: legendary hard-rockers, featuring founding lead guitarist Angus Young and longtime vocalist Brian Johnson, with guests the Pretty Reckless. August 13 at BC Place. Here’s my interview with AC/DC from 1983.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening: the music of Led Zeppelin performed by a band featuring drummer Jason Bonham, son of Zeppelin’s John Bonham. August 16 at the Orpheum Theatre. Here’s my interview with Jason Bonham from 1989.

Amy Helm plays Mel Lehan Hall

Amy Helm: American folk-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, daughter of the Band’s Levon Helm. August 20 at Mel Lehan Hall at St. James.

Angine de Poitrine: anonymous Canadian math-rock duo performs in oversized papier-mâché masks and black-and-white polka-dotted costumes. August 23 and 24 at the Pearl. and August 25 at the Commodore Ballroom.

The Strokes: garage-rock revivalists from New York City performs songs from new album Reality Awaits, with guests the Garden. August 27 at Rogers Arena. Here’s my interview with Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. from 2006.

Eagles of Death Metal play the Vogue

Eagles of Death Metal: California rock band performs on its Death By Sexy 25th Anniversary Tour, with guests Paradise Vultures. August 28 at the Vogue Theatre.

Too Slim and the Taildraggers: blues-rock trio from Spokane, featuring singer-guitarist Tim “Too Slim” Langford. August 30 at Blue Frog Studios. Here’s my interview with Tim Langford from 2000.

Guns N’ Roses: L.A. hard-rock legends, featuring vocalist Axl Rose and guitarist Slash, with guests the Black Crowes. August 29 at BC Place. Here’s my interview with Slash from 1994 and my interview with the Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson from 1990.

Black Joe Lewis plays the Pearl

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears: blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll band from Texas, featuring singer-guitarist Joe Lewis. August 30 at the Pearl.

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