Gigs Of The Week: July 31 - Aug 06, 2015

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Kirk's Pick

Who? The Wooden Sky & Jordan Klassen
Where? Biltmore Cabaret
When? August 5, 2015
Why? The Wooden Sky is one of the finest folk-rock bands in the country, and add Jordan Klassen to the lineup? It's a no-brainer.

 

Jessica's Pick

Who? MusArt Society concert series: Dust Radish, Chic Soirée, Jenny Banai
Where? Cates Park, North Vancouver
When? Aug 1, 2 - 5 PM (and every Saturday all summer!)
Why? The feeling of the ocean, the smell of the forest, the sound of music. A trifecta of west coast spoils - if you're lucky you might even get to dance a jig to the fiddle.

 

Christine's Pick

Who? METZ, with Dilly Dally, Big Ups
Where? Rickshaw Theatre
When? August 3, 2015
Why? It's BC Day! Let's get LOUD!!!

Gigs Of The Week: July 24-30, 2015

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Kirk's Pick

Who? Shred Kelly
Where? Electric Owl
When? Friday, July 24
Why? Get you most comfortable shoes on, because you'll be stomping and/or dancing all night as one of the most fun live bands in BC says Goodbye July. 

 

Jessica's Pick

Who? SHOREFEST
Where? English Bay/Sunset Beach
When? Saturday July 25 & Wednesday July 29
Why? A free outdoor music festival followed by big booms of light at one of the most stunning beaches in the world. I'm not trying to oversell this, but there's nothing better. Some old-school throwback music including Randy Bachman, Platinum Blonde and Chilliwack headline but the locals are sure to steal the show. Bend Sinister, Dustin Bentall & Kendel Carson, Sadie Campbell, Tonye Aganaba, Ben Rogers, Sky Wallace, Dawn Pemberton, just to name a few.
 

Christine's Pick

Who? "The Folk Road Show" ft. Dominique Fricot, Benjamin James Caldwell, Olaf Caarls, and Pieter Van Vliet
Where? The Wise Hall
When? Saturday, July 25
Why? Travelling troubadours from Canada, NZ/Aus, NL, and NL/US come together for a travelling road show that rolls into Vancouver for a night. Some familiar faces, and some new ones, should make for an interesting evening of music.

Gigs Of The Week: July 17-23, 2015

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Kirk's Pick

Who? Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Where? Jericho Beach Park
When? July 17-19, 2015
Why? Hawksley Workman, Said the Whale, Basia Bulat, The Strumbellas, Matt & Jill Barber, Jasper Sloan Yip... and that's just off the top of my head. Over 60 acts from at least 15 countries are coming to Jericho Beach Park for the weekend. And make sure you're there early enough for all the workshops, because that's where the real magic happens.
 

Jessica's Pick

Who? Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! 10th Anniversary Tour
Where? The Electric Owl
When? Saturday, July 18, doors 8pm show 9:30
Why? An American indie staple of the past decade, CYHSY deserve a hell of a tour for their anniversary. 

 

Christine's Pick

Who? David Vertesi, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Twin Bandit
Where? Sitka In-Store and/or The Juniper Room
When? July 22nd and/or 23rd
Why? Two shows over two nights means no excuses to miss this group of artists. They'll be performing acoustically at both venues, so expect a chill evening from the Vancouver & Calgary bands.