The White Album is deconstructed at VIFF Centre By Steve Newton FRIDAY: eight-piece Vancouver band Zappostrophe’ plays favourites and lesser-known works from Frank Zappa’s eclectic recordings at Frankie's Jazz Club. FRIDAY: local outlaw country-folk singer-songwriter Jay Gavin performs at the Princeton Pub, with friends the Unbranded, Cat Murphy Band, Rubarb, Sinead X. Sanders, and Leah … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, February 2 to 4
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Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, January 12 to 14
Alex Weimann performs at West Van United Church By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Boston guitarist Johnny A, former touring member of the Yardbirds, performs instrumental rock, jazz, and blues at Blue Frog Studios. FRIDAY: jazz-funk quintet Blues Hoodoo --composed of guitarist Konrad Breuers, saxophonist Ian Putz, keyboardist Stuart “Stubop” Young, bassist Shawn Stewart, and drummer Ron Wells--performs … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Vancouver this weekend, January 12 to 14
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, January 8 to 12
Johnny A plays Blue Frog Studios By Steve Newton MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: the work of late Trinidadian-Canadian artist Denyse Thomasos is featured in the career retrospective Denyse Thomasos: just beyond, running until March of 2024 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers were selected … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, January 8 to 12
Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in January
Sunny War plays the Fox By Steve Newton Blues Hoodoo: jazz-funk quintet composed of guitarist Konrad Breuers, saxophonist Ian Putz, keyboardist Stuart "Stubop" Young, bassist Shawn Stewart, and drummer Ron Wells performs original tunes and covers of Chick Corea, Jeff Beck, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and the Brecker Brothers. January 12 at Frankie's Jazz. Johnny … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in January
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, May 26 to 28
Vancouver Vinyl Record Show at Heritage Hall By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Ripsesh Records presents a night of heavy stoner, psych, and rock 'n' roll at Green Autobody, featuring local bands Floating Faces, Gadfly, Highland Eyeway, Ghostmeat, and La Chinga. Get your rock on! FRIDAY: Vancouver comic Danika Thibault headlines Comedy Here Often?'s Monthly Showcase at … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, May 26 to 28