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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadHello Picks People… Jazz Festival and Folk Festival are coming up. Line ups have been announced and tickets are on sale. Plan ahead and don’t miss out! (You have already missed early bird prices for Folk Festival but still an excellent deal!) This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule. Additional events will be added to the website.
 Roundhouse – Songbird North featuring Marla & David Celia, Luke Isaac, & Scott Smith and host Shari UlrichMay 21, 2019 7:30 pm
SongBird North has been a fixture in Vancouver for over 21 years, and for the last 10 years, at the Roundhouse. A bi-monthly showcase featuring four exceptional singer/songwriters ranging from renowned veterans to up-and-coming writers, with a variety of styles, on stage together, taking turns playing their own original songs and sharing stories with one another and the audience about their work. The event has toured nationally, and has established itself in several other Canadian cities but Vancouver remains its longest-standing host city. Cover $18 at the door  Gold Saucer -Guest Curation from MARK HANEY Pay-what-you-canMay 21, 2019 9:30 pm
Sawdust Collector. Weekly performance series curated by Barbara Adler, Cole Schmidt & James Meger. Tuesdays at the Gold Saucer Studio. MARK HANEY Composer-in-Residence at Mountain View Cemetery and Managing Artistic Director of The Little Chamber Music Series That Could, Mark Haney is deeply motivated by issues of Canadian identity, culture, and community. — CHRONFUSED — (Vocal Loops/Improv/Spoken Word) — DEJAN RADOVANOVIC — (Experimental Film) — ARTEMIS ENSEMBLE — (Classical/Experimental Music)  Provence Marinaside -Hip Pocket featuring Jason de Couto Free eventMay 22, 2019 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket Trio featuring Jason de Couto Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar and tenor saxophone Jason de Couto: keyboards Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass  Guilt & Co- Hot Jazz Wednesdays featuring Trombonanza Pay-what-you-canMay 22, 2019 9:30 pm
All the excitement of a big band….but without trumpets and saxophones. Trombonanza features four trombones with jazz rhythm section playing hot jazz standards and originals arranged by leader Brad Shigeta.  Libra Room – Tom Wherrett Trio By DonationMay 22, 2019 9:30 pm
Guitarist Tom Wherrett is a prolific band leader and composer. While several of his bands explore his original compositions, he is equally at home playing standards and bebop tunes.  Rogue Folk Club – The Nell & Jim BandMay 23, 2019 8:00 pm
Nell Robinson has been described as a “modern day Patsy Cline” and “one of the freshest voices in roots music.” Jim Nunally is a San Francisco Bay Area native, a musician, composer, record producer, and teacher. Be transported back to a time when artists freely spoke of their thoughts and beliefs. Steel, their brand-new album, continues the time-honored tradition of musical activism that made such acts as Janis Ian or Peter, Paul and Mary so unforgettable. Tickets $20  The Heatley – Shannon Scott Trio By DonationMay 23, 2019 8:00 pm
After a winter full of travel and songwriting, Shannon is back with bandmates Jeff Younger (guitar) & Skye Brooks (drums) to shake off the dust and hit the keys hard. Elements of jazz harmony, pop melody and poetry; her music is expressed with an original voice.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Kuya QuartetMay 23, 2019 8:00 pm
Kuya (pronounced KOO-ya) is the Tagalog word for ‘brother’, commonly used as a sign of respect to an elder sibling or cousin. Kuya Quartet explores music from the Philippines; folk melodies, classics from Filipino composers and new originals inspired by the genre. A veritable plethora of possibilities for re-imagined and adventurous interpretations. Noriega’s first foray into this concept materialized into his 2006 award-winning piano trio release “Alay.” Kuya Quartet is a continuation of this journey with a new band, different instrumentation, and a fresh take on the traditional. Featuring Victor Noriega piano, David Sikula guitar, James Meger bass, and Raphael Geronimo percussion. Cover $16  Rio Theatre – J.T. LeroyMay 23, 2019 8:15 pm
A young woman named Savannah Knoop spends six years pretending to be the celebrated author JT LeRoy, the made-up literary persona of her sister-in-law. Based on the memoir, “Girl Boy Girl: How I Became JT Leroy” by Savannah Knoop, writer-director Justin Long’s J.T. LEROY (co-written by Knoop) tells the story of one of a genuinely bizarre, captivating tale, going beyond the headlines to tell the story of the most compelling literary ‘hoax’ of our generation. Laura Albert (Laura Dern) writes as her “avatar,” a disenfranchised young queer man named JT LeRoy. When her debut novel becomes a best-seller and JT becomes the darling of the literary world, she comes up with a unique solution to preserve her anonymity but give life to her nom-de-plume. Tickets $10.50/$12.50 Read review here  Vancity Theatre – StarfishMay 23, 2019 8:30 pm
This visually and sonically gorgeous indie proves just how much can be accomplished by a filmmaker of vision. Aubrey is mourning her best friend, Grace, in the sanctuary and solitude of a smalltown apartment when the end times break out with a vengeance in the form of enormous alien creatures bent on destruction. Luckily, Grace has hidden clues about the town on cassette tapes: This Mixtape Could Save the World, says one. It sounds bonkers but this weird, original little movie is memorably melancholy and quietly assured. The fine soundtrack (including cuts by Sigur Ros and Sparklehorse) carries it over the line.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe -James Danderfer Trio with NYC FriendsMay 23, 2019 8:30 pm
Clarinetist/saxophonist James Danderfer brings two stellar “Professors of Swing” to Tangent Café with Quincy Davis (professor of Jazz Drums at University of North Texas) and Karl Kohut (professor of Jazz Bass at University of Manitoba). Enjoy some classic standards as well as new songs by Quincy and James. With James Danderfer – clarinet, Quincy Davis – drums and Karl Kohut – bass  5th Annual Parker Art Salon May 24-26, 2019This event runs from May 24, 2019 until May 26, 2019.
COLLECTOR’S SOIREE May 24 5:30pm – 7:00 pm PRIVATE RECEPTION COLLECTOR’S PASS offers $100 off all exhibited work of $800 or more in value. Use your pass to purchase up to 3 different art pieces. Proceeds from ticket sales go to charity Anxiety Canada™, a leader in developing online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety and anxiety disorders. Pass $50 EARLY BIRD TICKET May 24 Early Bird ticket includes beating the line up at the door, 1 free bar ticket and a complimentary catalogue. Ticket $20 PARKER ART SALON … free event Open Studios May 25 and May 26 1-5p.m will feature artist talks, studio tours and more.  Red Lion Bar & Grill – Johnston/Hood Duo Free eventThis event runs from May 24, 2019 until June 14, 2019.
Eclectic jazz served up by Ron Johnston on the piano and Cameron Hood on the bass on a regular Friday basis. Also on Saturdays. With musical guests dropping by regularly to sit in. Be surprised and entertained!  Frankie’s Jazz Club -TEXAS CONNECTION: THE DAVIS-DANDERFER QUINTETThis event runs from May 24, 2019 until May 25, 2019.
Professor of jazz drums at the world-renowned University of North Texas, Quincy Davis returns to Frankie’s with his long-time collaborator, Vancouver’s own James Danderfer on clarinet/saxophone. Featuring JUNO award winners Oliver Gannon guitar, Brad Turner piano, and Juilliard/Lincoln Center graduate Karl Kohut bass – this all-star band reunites to swing classic standards and exciting originals. Cover $20 **Also on Saturday May 25  Tyrant Studios – Alexander Marr QuartetMay 24, 2019 9:30 pm
Friday night jazz with a mix of original material and tunes by Coltrane, McCoy, Wayne Shorter and more! Alexander Marr: Drums Lucas Dubovik: Sax Jimi James Fraser: Keys Dan Howard: Bass $10 at the door. Cash bar.  SFU Woodwards – Hard Rubber Orchestra with the New York HeaviesMay 25, 2019 12:30 pm
John Korsrud’s 18-piece jazz powerhouse HARD RUBBER ORCHESTRA meets New York Heavies Darcy James Argue and Harry Stafylakis In the Fei & Milton Wong Theatre..new works by two of New York’s most exciting, Canadian composers, Darcy James Argue and Harry Stafylakis. This electrifying and eclectic program promises to thrill Hard Rubber’s audience with these new commissioned works by leading voices in current jazz orchestra composition. John Korsrud will present his Songs from the Nunnery, a poem to heaven and hell in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside, featuring cellist Marina Hasselberg and pianist Lisa Miller. Tickets $25/15  Jazz @The Pat – Karen Graves Quartet Free eventMay 25, 2019 3:00 pm
Winding up saxophone month with something special from the sunshine coast. Karen Graves – flute & saxophones Budge Schachte – guitar Brent Gubbels – bass Adam Cormier – drums  Jazz at Tangent Cafe -Thad Bailey-Mai Quartet + Vince Mai By DonationMay 26, 2019 6:00 pm
Trumpet player Thad Bailey-Mai and his quartet take on a new project, performing the music of trumpet icon Tom Harrell. This night explores music from Harrell’s two trumpet album “Something Gold, Something Blue”. With David Blake – guitar, Bernie Arai – drums and special guest Vince Mai – trumpet  Adieu Our Beloved Merge – Parkland w/ Cain PriceMay 26, 2019 8:00 pm
After hundreds of events, the light will grow dark on May 31 on the mighty Merge In order to commemorate this space properly, Parkland is having one last show within these walls. The nativity of Parkland would have been nonexistent without the fellowship that has been nurtured in a place like this. Welcome to all those who have supported the cause over the years. Come raise a glass, say adieu to what was, and ponder on what the future will hold. The wonderful Cain Price will serenade with songs from his latest offering as part of this final event. $10 cash at the door. Cash bar. |
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