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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… summer fun continues. Hopefully with not as many last minute changes to events as last week! This is a free compilation so, as usual, please make sure to check with venues for changes to schedule. Additional updates/ new events will be added to the website during the week.
 Vancity Theatre -Cold Case HammarskjöldAugust 19, 2019 3:30 pm
In this jaw-dropping and ultimately blood-chilling expose, film agent provocateur Mads Brügger (The Ambassador) digs into the mysterious death of the second United Nations Sectretary General, Dag Hammarskjöld in 1961. Hammarskjöld, “the greatest statesman of our century,” per President John F Kennedy, was an outspoken critic of colonialism. His death in a plane crash in Zambia was certainly convenient for those invested in stripping Africa of its resources, and Brügger locates witnesses who suggest the plane was shot down. But his investigation goes in circles, and midway through the film he is on the point of abandoning it. That’s when he stumbles across a secret that makes political assassination look almost quaint in comparison. Tickets $13/$11 **Also on August 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24 at different times  The Heatley – Terminal Station w/ Victor Polyik By DonationAugust 20, 2019 8:30 pm
Terminal Station plays the Heatley with Australian harmonica wizard Victor Polyik. Songs from Terminal Station’s new album, a bunch of new tunes, as well as some of Victor’s blues favourites.  Guilt & Co – Buster Brown and the New Resolutions By DonationAugust 20, 2019 9:30 pm
Buster Brown & The New Resolutions is an all-star band comprised of top Vancouver studio veterans. Led by guitarist Andreas Schuld (Long John Baldry, Schuld & Stamer), the band also features Graeme Coleman on keyboards (Skywalk), Norm Fisher on bass (Jann Arden, Bryan Adams), and Pat Steward on drums (Odds, Bryan Adams). In addition, ace guitarist Simon Jarrett will join the band for an exquisite evening of funky jazz-rock originals, as well as classics by Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Jeff Beck, and others.  Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket Quartet Free eventAugust 21, 2019 6:00 pm
Hip Pocket Quartet Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar and tenor saxophone, Jason de Couto: keyboard, Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass, Buff Allen: drums  Coal Harbour Twilight Jazz Series – Malleus Trio Free eventAugust 21, 2019 7:00 pm
The Malleus Trio is a high energy hybrid of improvised music and deep groove. The members – Dominic Conway (Tenor Sax), Ben Brown (Kit), and Geordie Hart (Upright Bass) – have been performing their original compositions together for over a decade. Read about the band here  Tangent Cafe – Stephanie Pedraza Duo By DonationAugust 21, 2019 8:00 pm
Stephanie is joined by guitarist Andre Stepanian for an evening of intimate Latin jazz, covers and originals.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Wynston Minckler Trio By DonationAugust 22, 2019 8:30 pm
Bassist Wynston Minkler can swing, groove, make you dance, or sit and contemplate the meaning of the universe. With Brent Mah on sax and Nicholas Bracewell on drums.  Vancouver Latin American Film Festival August 22- September 1, 2019August 23, 2019
The 17th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival. 70+ films from across Latin American. Guest country – Costa Rica This 11-day annual festival encourages dialogue among cultures, and explores and celebrates the art of contemporary Latin American and Latin-Canadian filmmaking. All screenings at Pacific Cinematheque. Check the calendar here  Vancity Theatre – Toni Morison: The Pieces I AmAugust 23, 2019 4:00 pm
Sadly coinciding with the passing earlier this week of the Nobel prize-winning novelist, this is an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the Belovedwriter. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to ‘70s-era book tours with Muhammad Ali, from the front lines with Angela Davis to her own riverfront writing room, Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature. Woven together with a rich collection of art, history, literature and personality, the film includes discussions about her many critically acclaimed works, including novels “The Bluest Eye,” “Sula” and “Song of Solomon,” her role as an editor of iconic African-American literature and her time teaching at Princeton University. Tickets $11  Red Lion Bar – Johnston/Hood Free eventThis event runs from August 16, 2019 until September 13, 2019.
Eclectic jazz served up weekly by Ron Johnston – piano and Cameron Hood – bass. Frequent musical guests.. some vocalists, some not!  Water St Cafe – Adam Robert ThomasAugust 23, 2019 7:00 pm
Adam Robert Thomas is a JUNO Nominated vocalist and multi instrumentalist from Vancouver, BC. His self titled album reached #11 on the Roots Music Report Soul and R&B radio charts. His sound is soulful and diverse, with hints of Ray Charles, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and The Meters. Up the staircase to The 2nd Floor. Reservations recommended. Two sets. $5 per set Support Live Music contribution will be collected and given to the artists performing that evening for each set enjoyed by the guest.  Jazz @ The Pat – Swing AggregationAugust 23, 2019 8:00 pm
Continuing August Friday Big Band series… This 10-piece outfit plays charts from the Basie band, Johnny Hodges small band, Cootie Williams, Charlie Barnet and originals from Bill Runge Derry Byrne – trumpet Vince Mai – trumpet Rod Murray – trombone Dave Say – alto sax Bill Runge – tenor sax Ron Thompson – guitar Shannon Thue – piano Teresa Riley – vocals Dave Guiney – bass $15 at the door  Tyrant Studios – Ben Lockwood QuartetAugust 23, 2019 9:30 pm
Live Jazz at Tyrant Studios above the historic Penthouse Nightclub. Every Friday and select Thursdays for performances in the fully licensed lounge, once frequented by jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Oscar Peterson. Virtuoso saxophonist Ben Lockwood brings his top-notch quartet to Tyrant Studios for the first time, playing classics and originals. $12 cash cover at the door. Cash bar.  Jazz @ The Pat – Jason De Couto Trio Free eventAugust 24, 2019 3:00 pm
Jason De Couto Trio with Jason de Couto – organ Adam Rohrlick – guitar Duran Ritz – drums  Water St Cafe – Steve Kaldestad TrioAugust 24, 2019 7:00 pm
Saxophonist Steve Kaldestad leads his trio playing a Sonny Rollins-inspired set of jazz standards. Featuring David Sikula on guitar and Stephen Edwards on bass Up the staircase The 2nd Floor. Reservations recommended. Two sets. $5 per set Support Live Music contribution will be collected and given to the artists performing that evening for each set enjoyed by the guest. Coal Harbour Music Festival – Tonye AganabaAugust 24, 2019 7:00 pm
Tonye Aganaba has lent her voice to a growing collection of recordings spanning multiple genres of music such as Electro-House, Dubstep, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop and R&B. She has opened for Ziggy Marley, Ky-Mani Marley and Yellowman as well as playing the prestigious Rifflandia Festival. Tonye has released over 30 singles with various producers from Canada and beyond. Tickets $27  Rio Theatre – Sonny Landreth BandAugust 24, 2019 7:30 pm
“The King Of Slydeco” SONNY LANDRETH BAND with guests ROBERT CONNELY FARR GROUP Sonny hails from Lafayette, Louisiana, where he was raised on the surrounding vibes of Creole & Cajun culture. His earliest inspirations came from Scotty Moore (Elvis) and later The Ventures, Chet Atkins and Robert Johnson. His first serious professional engagement was with zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band. Years later Sonny and his band would record and tour with John Hiatt as The Goners. For the past 24 years Landreth has been a guest on Eric Clapton‘s “Crossroads Festival”. Sonny’s unorthodox guitar playing, defined by the manner in which he simultaneously plays slide coupled with fingering movements on the fret board really sets him apart from all the others. Tickets $35 advance $45 at door. At HighLife, Zulu, Red Cat, Neptoon & Beat Merchant. Also online.  Britannia Community Centre – Artful Sundays Free eventThis event runs from August 11, 2019 until September 1, 2019.
Artful Sundays is an outdoor visual arts market featuring the work of local artists, live music, artist workshops, special events and more! Every Sunday in the Napier Greenway from 12-5pm. Aug 11-Sept 1, 2019  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Stefan Hegerat Trio By DonationAugust 25, 2019 6:00 pm
Toronto based drummer Stefan Hegerat makes his Vancouver debut. With David Blake – guitar and Jeff Gammon – bass  Sylvia Hotel – Weaver Worth Band Free eventAugust 25, 2019 7:00 pm
Sunday jazz, blues and originals at the Sylvia with some of Vancouver’s finest.  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Dylan Cramer TrioAugust 25, 2019 8:00 pm
Alto saxophonist Dylan Cramer returns with his trio for another swinging, musical night at Frankie’s. Cramer, a student of jazz alto saxophone legend Sonny Criss, will feature songs from Criss’s repertoire along with songs from Grover Washington Jr., Paul Desmond, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. with Michael Creber piano and Steve Holy bass. Cover $16 |
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