James "Super Chikan" Johnson plays the Rio By Steve Newton MONDAY AND THURSDAY: screenings at the VIFF Centre of director Francis Galluppi's crime thriller The Last Stop in Yuma County, about a traveling knife salesman thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY: True Tribal: Contemporary … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, May 13 to 17
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Newt’s top 10 (or 20) Vancouver concerts in May
Tribute to Link Wray at the Heatley By Steve Newton The Harpoonist: Vancouver swamp-blues vocalist and harmonica player Shawn Hall performs tunes from his new album Did We Come Here To Dance. May 1 at the WISE Hall. Kim Churchill: MRG Live presents Australian blues-roots singer-songwriter and guitarist. May 2 at the Biltmore Cabaret. The … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 20) Vancouver concerts in May
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, May 22 to 26
First Aid Kit plays Malkin Bowl By Steve Newton TUESDAY: Swedish indie-folk duo First Aid Kit plays Malkin Bowl, with guests Hurray For the Riff Raff. TUESDAY: the Invisible Orange presents Italian symphonic power-metal band Rhapsody of Fire at the Rickshaw Theatre, with guests Wind Rose and Seven Kingdoms. WEDNESDAY: From Milltown to Metropolis: Vancouver Experimental Film … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, May 22 to 26
Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in May
The Schizophonics play the Biltmore By Steve Newton Australasian pop band Crowded House, led by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Neil Finn, plays the Orpheum Theatre on May 2. If they forget to play "Don't Dream It's Over", ask for your money back. Australian prog-rock guitar wizard Plini plays the Rickshaw Theatre on May 2, with guests Sungazer and Jakub … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in May