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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People, fall cultural events abound. A few choices here. To avoid disappointment, plan well ahead for this upcoming event as some tickets are already sold out. Vancouver Writers Festival October 15-21 Visit my website for additions as the week progresses. As usual please check with venues for changes to schedule. Enjoy!
 Rio Theatre – Three Identical StrangersSeptember 24, 2018 5:25 pm
Tim Wardle’s engrossing documentary. New York, 1980: Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they’re identical triplets, separated at birth. Adopted by three different families and reunited by an astonishing, fairy-tale coincidence, the 19-year-olds’ joyous, jaw-dropping reunion catapults them to international fame and becomes a global sensation, while it also unlocks an extraordinarily disturbing, unimaginable secret that goes beyond their own lives – and could transform our understanding of human nature forever. Tickets $10 advance $12 at door  Fox Cabaret – Buffy Sainte-Marie: Authorized Biography Book Launch Free eventSeptember 24, 2018 6:30 pm
Join Andrea Warner and special guests JB the First Lady, Old Soul Rebel, and Angela Sterritt for an amazing evening to celebrate the launch of ‘Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography.’ This FREE event will feature live musical performances and readings, classic Buffy songs, a book signing, and more. 6:30-7:15pm: listening party for ‘It’s My Way!’, Buffy Sainte-Marie’s groundbreaking 1964 debut album 7:15pm: Traditional welcome 7:30pm: Host JB the First Lady begins the event 7:40: Old Soul Rebel performs 8pm: Andrea Warner reads 8:10pm: Q&A between CBC’s Angela Sterritt and Andrea Warner 8: 30pm: Andrea Warner reads again 8:40pm: JB the First Lady performs 9pm: Book signing & hanging out *Please note that Buffy Sainte-Marie will not be in attendance.*  Gold Saucer – Katie Duck, Lisa Cay Miller, Ron Samworth and Kai Basanta Pay-what-you-canSeptember 25, 2018 9:00 pm
Sawdust Collector weekly performance series presents … Katie Duck (dance) with Lisa Cay Miller on piano, Ron Samworth on guitar and Kai Basanta on drums.  China Cloud – Invisible Taste presents Katie DuckSeptember 26, 2018 9:30 pm
INVISIBLE TASTE WEDNESDAYS presents: KATIE DUCK (Amsterdam) Dance, Text and Sound Improviser/Innovator Katie Duck performs with local musicians Peggy Lee (Cello), Colin Edward Cowan (Contrabass), Daniel Gaucher (Drums) Meredith Bates (Violin) Ben Brown (Drums) Cover : $5-$10 sliding scale. PWYC. No one turned away for lack of funds.  Vancouver International Film Festival September 27-October 12, 2018This event runs from September 27, 2018 until October 12, 2018.
Get ready to VIFF! Expand the Frame at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival from September 27–October 12. Showcasing the top international, Canadian and BC films and documentaries. 140,000 film fans enjoying 380 movies screened during the 16-day festival. Download schedule here Latest announcements here Purchase tickets here  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Andrea Superstein World’s Apart Album ReleaseSeptember 27, 2018 8:00 pm
Subtly infusing electro, indie, and other unexpected elements, singer Andrea Superstein is “redefining jazz” (Vancouver Province). Superstein’s new release, Worlds Apart, brings fresh ideas to the forefront, showcasing powerful vocals which exemplifying both the gentle and the strong, the light and the dark. With Mary Ancheta keys, Remi-Jean Leblanc bass, and Mark Nelson drums. Listen here Cover $16  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Paul Rushka Trio By DonationSeptember 27, 2018 8:30 pm
Bassist & composer Paul Rushka performs original music often inspired by Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor. Big sound and melodic improvising. With Tristan Paxton – guitar and Joe Poole – drums  Red Lion – Ron Johnston/Cameron Hood & friends By DonationThis event runs from September 28, 2018 until October 26, 2018.
Piano refurbished and with an updated sound system, Ron (piano) & Cameron (bass) are back every Friday playing an eclectic assortment of jazz tunes. A rotating list of friends drop by and sit in…. often, but not always, vocalists.  Hood29 (formerly Cottage Bistro) – Chet Baker Remembered Free eventSeptember 28, 2018 7:30 pm
Ralph Barrat (voice), Gabriel Mark Hasselbach (trumpet), Chris Sigerson (piano), Rene Worst (bass), Craig Scott (drums) play the music of Chet Baker  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Hendrik Meurkens & The Toronto Samba Jazz ConnectionThis event runs from September 28, 2018 until September 29, 2018.
Harmonica Master Hendrik Meurkens is a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone. Considered to be a legitimate successor in the tradition of Toots Thielemans but with his own unique voice, Meurkens’ profound involvement in both jazz and Brazilian music resulted in a very personal and instantly recognizable version of samba jazz. He has recorded with Jimmy Cobb, Ivan Lins, Monty Alexander, and Claudio Roditi among others. With Jeremy Price flute, Attila Fias piano, Paco Luviano bass, and Richard Brisco drums. Cover $20.  Vancouver Public Library Central Branch – Expansion Celebration Free eventSeptember 29, 2018 10:00 am
Join Mayor Gregor Robertson, Vancouver Public Library Board Chair Kyla Epstein, and special guests to celebrate the public opening of the Central library’s highly anticipated rooftop garden and expanded top floors. After the ceremony, discover the enhanced facilities, take a guided tour and explore the new morph exhibition. Free event. No registration or tickets required.  Jazz @ The Pat – Sonny’s Cousin Free eventSeptember 29, 2018 4:00 pm
Sonny’s Cousin. Ingrid Stitt and Daniel Hersog front this sublime sextet. Nick Peck – piano Steve Holy – bass Daniel Hersog – trumpet Ben Henriques – tenor sax Ingrid Stitt – alto sax Bernie Arai – drums  Blue Martini – Dutch Robinson QuartetSeptember 29, 2018 8:00 pm
The legendary Dutch “Teddy” Robinson is a singer, songwriter, music producer and actor. From South Bronx, NY, he was one of the original lead singers with the Ohio Players. With his quartet comprised of himself as well as local legends Ron Johnston (piano) ,Cameron Hood (bass) , and Buff Allen (drums). Cover charge sometimes in effect.  The Rickshaw – Petunia & The Vipers with guests The Crow Quill Night OwlsSeptember 29, 2018 9:00 pm
Petunia and The Vipers Rockabilly, country swing, sweet melodic ballads, and just the right amount of darkness and grit. The Crow Quill Night Owls Good ol’ fashioned ragtime country blues, jug band music, and some real hillbilly swagger. Tickets $20 at Red Cat, Highlife and Zulu or online  Guilt & Company – All Thriller, No Filler Pay-what-you-canSeptember 29, 2018 10:00 pm
All rise for the King of Pop! Exactly one month after Michael Jackson’s birthday, a heavy-hitting crew of top-call Vancouver session players and soul singers will converge to celebrate his music and legacy. Presenting the entire Thriller album front to back as well as select hits and deep cuts! Featuring: Krystle Dos Santos – vocals Dawn Pemberton – vocals Jonny Tobin – keys Scott Verbeek – guitar Mike Agranovich – guitar Derek DiFilippo – bass Johnny Andrews – drums  Word 2018: A Festival of Reading and Writing Free eventSeptember 30, 2018 11:00 am
In Library Square.. 24th annual celebration of the printed word In the blocks surrounding the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch, discover authors, poets, publishers, and community organizers that make Vancouver’s literary arts scene so dynamic and diverse. WORD18 will continue its enduring legacy with vibrant talent like Vikram Vij, Charlie Demers, and Storytelling with Drag Queens. Continuing to bridge the community with organizations like World Poetry, CWILL, Crime Writers of Canada, and The Writer’s Studio at SFU.  Firehall Arts Centre – The Market By DonationSeptember 30, 2018 12:00 pm
The first edition of The Market at The Firehall Arts Centre! The courtyard will be open for vendors selling diverse items including pottery, prints, handmade clothing, vintage items and more. The bar will be open for post-brunch drinks with $5 beer specials! The amazing Brazilian Roots Truck, offering a taste of Brazilian street food with gluten-free and vegan options will also be available!  House Concert – Jesse Waldman/Red Stars By DonationSeptember 30, 2018 2:00 pm
Blues singer/guitarist Jesse Waldman in an intimate house concert near Trout Lake, East Van. Support sets by Red Stars and Bob Mercer. Friends, neighbours, snacks. Suggested $10 donation.  Jazz Vespers – Ben Lockwood Group By DonationSeptember 30, 2018 4:00 pm
Ben Lockwood is a woodwind multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, flute, and clarinet), composer, born in Bedford, UK, but currently residing in Vancouver. He has played throughout London and the UK, performing and recording in many different groups and genres, from Big Bands, small group jazz ensembles, Latin / World Music Groups, Pit Orchestras, Pop Bands, and Classical Ensembles. Ben can be seen performing throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland with his own group, as well as some of the areas leading ensembles playing a mixture of jazz standards, along with original compositions. As well as composing for his own group, he also writes for other various sized ensembles, in different genres of music, and of mixed instrumentation.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Steve Kaldestad Quartet By DonationSeptember 30, 2018 6:00 pm
Saxophonist Steve Kaldestad will lead a quartet of longtime friends and collaborators. Band t.b.a.  The Imperial – Dave Alvin & Jimmy Dale Gilmore: On Stage TogetherSeptember 30, 2018 7:00 pm
On Stage Together Roots music legends, Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, have been friends for 30 years, but only recently realized they had never played music with each other before. So in 2017, Grammy winner Alvin and Grammy nominee Gilmore, decided to hit the highway to swap songs, tell stories, and share their life experiences. Though Texas born Gilmore was twice named Country Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone, and California native Alvin first came to fame in the hard rocking rhythm and blues band The Blasters, they discovered that their musical roots in old blues and folk music are exactly the same. In these spontaneous shows, audiences enjoyed classic original compositions from the two, and also songs from a wide spectrum of songwriters and styles from Merle Haggard to Sam Cooke to the Young Bloods. Mutually energized and inspired by these performances, Dave and Jimmie agreed to hit the road again in 2018… this time with a full band, an album, Downey to Lubbock and some new stories to share. Tickets $35 at Highlife, Red Cat, Neptoon, Zulu and online  Libra Room – The Ladies of Company B By DonationThis event runs from October 1, 2018 until October 8, 2018.
Vintage vocal harmony including three vocalists also playing trumpet, ukulele, upright bass and percussion! In their 10+ years as a band, this talented group of musicians has delighted audiences from all walks of life, from coast to coast to coast. Their creative arrangements, sharp image, and charming wit never fail to get toes tapping and faces smiling. Catch Company B before they leave on their tour to China. |
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