Tag: Vancouver concerts

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

American slide guitarist and one-man blues-punk band Bob Log III plays the Biltmore on May 30, with guests Caveman & the Banshee.

Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in August

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram plays the Commodore By Steve Newton Clutch: American stoner-rock quartet, featuring frontman Neil Fallon, plays tunes from latest album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach. August 7 at the Commodore Ballroom. Taj Mahal: Grammy-winning blues legend from the States. August 11 at the Vogue Theatre. Here's my interview with Taj Mahal from 2011. Van Sabbath: … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concerts in August

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) Vancouver concerts in November

lisa guliak photo Toque plays Great Canadian Casino Vancouver By Steve Newton Animals as Leaders: instrumental prog-metal band composed of lead guitarist Tosin Abasi, rhythm guitarist Javier Reyes, and drummer Matt Garstka, with guest Plino. November 1 at the Commodore Ballroom. Here's my interview with Tosin Abasi from 2016. Cousin Harley: Vancouver rockabilly trio composed … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) Vancouver concerts in November

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

The 10 best rock concerts I ever saw at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum in the ’80s

By Steve Newton Before GM Place became the home of the Vancouver Canucks in 1995--then changed its name to Rogers Arena in 2010--the Pacific Coliseum was the place to see arena-rock shows in Vancouver. As a music-obsessed teenager in the '70s I made the 80-minute drive from Chilliwack to see my first big shows at … Continue reading The 10 best rock concerts I ever saw at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum in the ’80s

10 unforgettable concerts at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver

By Steve Newton The Commodore Ballroom used to be the place to rock in Vancouver. As a kid growing up in Chilliwack in the '70s, some of the best moments of my life involved cruising into the big city to see acts like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, KISS, Sammy Hagar, and Molly Hatchet rip … Continue reading 10 unforgettable concerts at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Oct. 10 to 14

fright nights runs at playland until Oct. 31 By Steve Newton MONDAY: The Bay Strikes Back Tour visits the Commodore Ballroom, featuring performances by metal bands Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel. MONDAY: the Rocket Revellers perform an energetic mix of western swing, jump blues, and rockabilly at Guilt and Co. MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Fright Nights: … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Oct. 10 to 14