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The 20 most memorable rock concerts I ever saw before becoming a music writer and getting in for free

By Steve Newton Before I started writing about music professionally and getting in to all the concerts for free I would make the 80-minute trek (70 MPH, no seatbelts) into Vancouver from my Chilliwack hometown and blow all my lawnmowing money to see my fave rock bands. I remember getting butterflies in my stomach when … Continue reading The 20 most memorable rock concerts I ever saw before becoming a music writer and getting in for free

Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in February

Gov't Mule plays the Vogue By Steve Newton Colin James: Vancouver blues-rock veteran ("Voodoo Thing") performs with his Little Big Band. February 2 and 3 at the Commodore Ballroom. February 3 SOLD OUT. GDBC: Vancouver's Grateful Dead cover band. February 3 at the Rickshaw Theatre. Paul Pigat plays the Shadbolt Centre Paul Pigat: Vancouver guitar … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in February

Newt’s top 10 Metro Vancouver concert picks for 2024 (so far)

The Mule plays the Vogue By Steve Newton Hey, there's more to life than Taylor Swift. Gov't Mule: blues-rock jam band featuring guitarist-vocalist Warren Haynes plays tunes from latest album Peace...Like a River. February 8 at the Vogue Theatre. Harry Manx: Salt Spring Island-based musician performs slide guitar-laced blues blended with Indian folk melodies. February … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Metro Vancouver concert picks for 2024 (so far)

Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in December

Zakk Sabbath plays the Commodore By Steve Newton Dead Bob: new band formed by former NoMeansNo member John Wright, with guests the Vicious Cycles. December 1 at the Pearl. Lagwagon: punk-rock quintet from California, featuring vocalist Joey Cape. December 2 at the Hollywood Theatre. Just a Season: Vancouver folk-rock band fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in December

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Oct. 24 to 28

Tosin Abasi's Animals as Leaders play the Commodore By Steve Newton MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Fright Nights: Resurrection is a Halloween-themed experience at Playland with seven haunted houses, over 15 rides, creepy décor, roaming monsters, and live performances. TUESDAY: screening at the Rio Theatre of director Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's bestselling horror novel, Carrie. TUESDAY: Symphony … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Oct. 24 to 28