Tonight is the long-awaited Jim Beam & The Strumbellas show at the Roxy! But for the rest of the world, it's still Olympics fever - which is why it's perfect that CBC's Rio2016 summer Olympics montage is set to "We Don't Know" off of The Strumbella's latest album, Hope, which came out this spring. Check out the video below to pretend you're in Rio and enjoy the super-Canadian coverage, thanks to these talented Torontonians.
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CBC Vancouver has released the acts performing this week for their #MusicalNooners series. All concerts start at noon and run til 1pm on the CBC Plaza at 700 Hamilton Street. Here's what you can expect:
Monday, August 3 - No concert - B.C. Day holiday
Tuesday, August 4 - Raquel Cole
This exciting young songwriter from Vernon, BC is making waves with her stage presence and compelling vocals. She divides her time between the Okanagan and Nashville and at 21, has racked up significant touring miles as well as experience singing the US and Canadian anthems for NHL hockey.
Wednesday, August 5 - Fish and Bird
Folk music for a new generation: so fresh and yet so recognizable is the sound of Fish and Bird.
Thursday, August 6 - Qristina and Quinn Bachand
This young, gifted sister and brother duo will leave you wondering how so much talent could be concentrated into one family. Violin, vocals and guitar with a Celtic lilt, create a feel-good sound that will make your day.
Friday, August 7 - The Washboard Union
The Washboard Union is an authentic blend of where country and bluegrass have come and where they are headed next. Catch this band on their way up to the next level.
The PNE just announced the lineup for it's FREE (with admission) summer shows, which cover pretty much every genre and has music for every generation.
The main Amphitheatre will have shows from The Beach Boys, Sloan, The New Pornographers, Boyz II Men, Loverboy and many more.
The Mosaic Music Series is also returning, and features more local acts, like The Zolas, and The Tourist Company on August 22nd, Old Man Canyon, and Mounties on August 28th, The Boom Booms, Bif Naked, Good For Grapes and more. See the lineup by CLICKING HERE.