A six-string salute to Vancouver: archival interviews with 10 of the city’s top guitarists

By Steve Newton I believe the guy in the above photo is playing an F barre chord. I can play an F barre chord, too, but you might not want to hear it. My limited abilities on guitar not withstanding, it's far and away the musical instrument I enjoy hearing the most. And I also … Continue reading A six-string salute to Vancouver: archival interviews with 10 of the city’s top guitarists

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 23 to 25

Shaun Verreault plays Guilt and Co. By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Vancouver country-rock band Pistol Whip the Devil plays the Roxy Cabaret, with guests the Railtown Prophets. FRIDAY: early Van Halen (David Lee Roth-era) tribute band Fair Warning, featuring former Soulbender guitarist Dave Groves as Eddie Van Halen, plays White Rock's Blue Frog Studios. Pray they … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, June 23 to 25

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Feb. 10-12

La Chinga plays Bully's Studios By Steve Newton FRIDAY: Quebec City acrobatic troupe FLIP Fabrique plays with gender roles in its contemporary circus show Muse at the Vancouver Playhouse. FRIDAY: Vancouver Blues Around Town presents local blues-rockers the Al Walker Band at the Mel Lehan Hall at St. James. Verreault/Gestrin/Proznick Trio plays Osita's FRIDAY: Vancouver … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, Feb. 10-12